One of my all time favs. Every shot… masterpiece. A pro mime would be the one to create such stunning art about finding whimsy and connection in a soulless, confusing, homogenized and gray modern city. He even makes the exaggeratedly drab city look beautiful. It’s funny and fun to look at. Especially if all you want to do is look, the only real character development is a bumbling man bumbling and bumbling until finally the only thing left to do is dance. Banger
Feb 24, 2025
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Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 film Blow-Up is a post-modernist piece set in the mod era of 1960s London, following a fashion photographer, grappling with perception of reality, and the search for meaning in his creative work.
In arguably the most iconic scene [linked], the main character, Thomas, wanders into a concert with a cameo by none other than The Yardbirds, especially memorable because it features Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page during their brief overlap in the band's lineup. But what's more is the absurdism Antonioni layers into it.
Allegedly, Antonioni originally wanted The Who for the scene, who was already known for Pete Townshend’s guitar-smashing, but getting them would have "blown up" ;) the budget of the film.
That bit of trivia only deepens the absurdity of Jeff Beck smashing his guitar. What was once an act of raw, rebellious energy is portrayed as hollow, almost mechanical aggression. Meanwhile, a stage tech casually tries to fix the amp, underscoring how these once-authentic acts can become ritualized, drained of their original meaning. The tone of the scene is heightened as Thomas drifts through it all, eventually catching the broken guitar neck like a souvenir, only to discard it moments later—a perfect example of randomness and futility woven throughout the film.
Great film for:
- Dissociative film photographers
- Those inflicted with impostor syndrome
- Mimes who enjoy tennis
- Swinging London nostalgia whores
Aug 25, 2024
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incredible film, though maybe not the best watch as a recently graduated English major, a bit too relatable in that regard.
Basically everything good about Metropolitan is distilled to near perfection here, the quiet tragedy of having run into these people going out before feels even more potent, the deception of the petit bourgeois ("most authors are still conceited dopes"), the aimlessness and sometimes insufferability, the cynicism and genuine earnestness regarding a society in decline, of human connections succeeding despite that.
Feb 7, 2024
i’m sure every film head on this app has seen this but gah damn ITS A BANGER. wim wenders is and will forever be THE MAHN
Oct 27, 2024
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Ok stay with me here. Too much public filming. This is going to discourage good weird public activity. We need people being weird in public. Odd dancing, carrying around insane items, freaked out fits, etc. Instead of a quick vid to show your friends, or, god forbid, *get internet clout*, people should be sketching the scene and describing it in colorful language. Now you have to take accountability for your opinion on the matter, your draftsmanship and writing gets better, and the public freaks have plausible deniability in the job interview. This goes for drunk man on the street tik tok videos as well. Put on a newsboy cap and start jotting. There should be exceptions like intentional performances or heinous crimes of course. I’m open to other exceptions I just can’t think of any rn. This will never be a reality but i can try
Feb 25, 2025
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The brits went crazy with this phrase. Some of their best work
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Mar 10, 2025