Blow Out - Bridge Scene

Blow Out (1981): De Palma’s Sound-Driven Thriller Masterpiece! 

Join host Craig and guest Sean Wheeler from Inglorious Blue Balls and Scareflare Records on The GOAT: A Brian De Palma Fan Podcast as they dive into the iconic bridge scene from Brian De Palma’s 1981 thriller Blow Out! We unpack John Travolta’s gripping performance, the film’s stunning sound design, and De Palma’s meticulous visuals.

We analyze the bridge sequence in Blow Out, where Travolta’s soundman Jack captures a political assassination by chance, blending conspiracy thrills with slasher and comedy elements. Sean shares his De Palma journey from Scarface to Carrie, while we explore the film’s split diopter shots, owl close-ups, and symphonic editing. Plus, Sean’s tales of Tarantino connections and vinyl record ventures!