tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post3216420626115399664..comments2024-03-27T18:24:53.686+11:00Comments on The Film Emporium: Classic Throwback: Blowup (Michelangelo Antonioni, 1966)Andy Bucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-39711308280303325422012-12-01T15:04:47.671+11:002012-12-01T15:04:47.671+11:00My partner and I stumbled over here by a different...My partner and I stumbled over here by a different page and <br />thought I may as well check things out. I like what I see so <br />now i am following you. Look forward to looking into your web <br />page yet again.<br /><i>My webpage</i> > <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBv9CRkEvRI" rel="nofollow">how to play piano</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-31398229987807119262012-01-23T01:52:10.650+11:002012-01-23T01:52:10.650+11:00A true masterpiece. some sequences were so brillie...A true masterpiece. some sequences were so brillient that they qualify for show off but once you remember who created them you know that you have to be respectful.Dhirajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724876381617571938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-91923874936553697362012-01-20T23:46:32.988+11:002012-01-20T23:46:32.988+11:00It gets pretty weird there in the end, starting wi...It gets pretty weird there in the end, starting with the strange orgy with the giggling young wanna-be models. Then, in his attempts to track down the woman and 'solve the case' it all fizzles into nothing - as does Hemmings. The mimed tennis match was a pretty awesome way to conclude the film. I own the L'avventura DVD, so I will certainly give it another go someday. Thanks for reading, and sharing it around.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-90019078039527791082012-01-20T23:43:18.918+11:002012-01-20T23:43:18.918+11:00I didn't think it was a 'masterpiece' ...I didn't think it was a 'masterpiece' but I appreciate how important it was at the time - both in documenting London media culture, and in Antonioni's career. It has been heralded a classic, and has been clearly inspirational - but apart from a few scenes I found downright creepy, I remained puzzled by (but intrigued) where this story was going.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-68132425923209208022012-01-20T23:39:46.456+11:002012-01-20T23:39:46.456+11:00This is my second Antonioni - and the main reason ...This is my second Antonioni - and the main reason I wanted to watch this film is because Wim Wenders stated that his biggest influence was Antonioni and Blowup. I recently watched Paris, Texas and loved it, so I was intrigued. I could easily watch it again. I bought the DVD for L'Avventura (one of the few blind purchases I have been disappointed by) so I have it sitting here - just haven't had the urge to give it another shot either. I thought that scene was pretty great. I actually didn't recognise Beck and Jimmy Page (I know!) - but it was kind of an in joke with the smashing of the guitar...Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-87147862995330754362012-01-20T23:35:26.092+11:002012-01-20T23:35:26.092+11:00I actually kind of liked this film. L'Avventur...I actually kind of liked this film. L'Avventura lost me. I had no idea what to expect, other than the fact that it had influenced The Conversation (on of my favourite films) so I guess I expected a mystery of some kind. When Hemmings blows up the photos, and puts together the potential murder, it made my skin crawl. It is an odd reaction, but I really got absorbed into the film then. But then there are tangents, and further distractions - and the mystery just disappears (the point), but nothing matched the tension of that scene. I love Malick, so I don't agree with your friend, but after being disappointed by Straw Dogs and The Wild Bunch, I wasn't so high on Sam Peckinpah (until I saw The Getaway, and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia) so it does happen sometimes. I own L'Avventura, so I'll give it another go one of these days.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-49361902997282694942012-01-20T23:27:58.556+11:002012-01-20T23:27:58.556+11:00It is a great idea. It just takes a while to get t...It is a great idea. It just takes a while to get to the point where the mystery forms. There are some now-famous sequences, which make this essential viewing, and warrant a repeat. You should give it a go.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-54340703453027660182012-01-20T12:16:24.186+11:002012-01-20T12:16:24.186+11:00Though I prefer L'avventura, I think Blowup is...Though I prefer L'avventura, I think Blowup is equally masterful. I love the second half of the film, how confused and concerned Hemmings becomes. The sequences in the nightclub and the drug party are creepily brilliant. Antonioni is fantastic. Definitely give L'avventura another shot.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-29359738632098876392012-01-20T11:59:21.945+11:002012-01-20T11:59:21.945+11:00Yeah, I didn't like L'avventura the first ...Yeah, I didn't like L'avventura the first time I saw it either. I've become a bit more attuned to him since then, though, and liked it on a second viewing. I didn't care much for this when I first saw it, too, so must give it another go some time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-83531185578322705662012-01-20T07:39:54.972+11:002012-01-20T07:39:54.972+11:00This was the first Antonioni film that I've se...This was the first Antonioni film that I've seen as I have it on DVD. I would often tell people to see this one first since it is his most accessible film based on the four films I've seen from him so far.<br /><br />I would recommend giving <i>L'Avventura</i> another shot. It's not an easy film to watch as there isn't much of a plot to begin with. Still, it is a very entrancing that explores the world of alienation at its most grand. Then check out <i>L'Eclisse</i> which is the third part of his alienation trilogy and then watch <i>The Passenger</i> with Jack Nicholson and the late Maria Schneider. I hope to do more Antonioni soon as I would love to do an Auteurs piece on him.<br /><br />BTW, what you think of the Yardbirds with Jeff Beck & Jimmy Page? I thought they kicked ass.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-78801235420697722372012-01-20T06:16:14.764+11:002012-01-20T06:16:14.764+11:00Maybe Antonioni isn't for you? I have a friend...Maybe Antonioni isn't for you? I have a friend who hates Terrance Malick with every fiber of his being, so I can understand not syncing with a directors taste. I enjoy photography and this certainly seems sensual, so maybe I'd enjoy it. Thanks for the write up Andy.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-38487301845490159292012-01-20T05:51:04.697+11:002012-01-20T05:51:04.697+11:00Hmm...sounds very interesting, I like the idea beh...Hmm...sounds very interesting, I like the idea behind it! I've had this on my To See list for a long time, maybe I should give it a try soon!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.com