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Blow Out

Mar 2—Mar 4, 2024
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  • The Paranoid Style in American Cinema, 1974-1999
Directed by Brian de Palma (1981)
With John Travolta, John Lithgow, Nancy Allen
Arguably considered Brian de Palma’s masterpiece, this neo-noir mystery thriller stars John Travolta as a movie sound effects technician who unknowingly records audio evidence of an assassination attempt against a presidential candidate. What ensues is a murky, unraveling conspiracy as de Palma investigates the contemporary role of technology and recorded media in uncovering political corruption.

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      BAM Rose Cinemas

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