“Who Needs Conventions?:” Blow-Up’s existential departure from classical Hollywood narrative

Michelangelo Antonioni’s first English language film Blow-Up (1966) is a definitive piece of work that pushed the boundaries of cinematic sexuality and diverged significantly from conventions of the classical Hollywood narrative. Thomas (David Hemmings) wanders through his day as a prestigious London Fashion photographer until he stumbles upon and accidentally photographs what he comes toContinue reading ““Who Needs Conventions?:” Blow-Up’s existential departure from classical Hollywood narrative”