Right up front, I want to say that I am a massive fan of Brian De Palma and the pastiche and excitement he put on screen. De Palma is a formative master who moves the camera like no one else. He's inventive, and he's not afraid to "go there" in all of his stories. I find a lot of his movies inspirational, and I love recommending them to people because there is no one like him. Today, I want to go over ten of my favorites. Let's dive in. 1. Blow Out (1981)This masterfully crafted political thriller stars John Travolta, who delivers a nuanced performance as a movie sound effects technician who inadvertently records evidence of a political assassination.The film is a paranoid masterpiece. It uses sound design as a central element of the narrative, making us listen over and over again to a crime. Its stunning cinematography and a haunting conclusion solidify its place as a high point in 1980s cinema.2. Dressed to Kill (1980)This movie is so bonkers. It's a visually stunning psychological thriller that is a prime example of De Palma's Hitchcockian obsessions. And the world is better for them. The film follows a prostitute who witnesses the murder of a woman, and then tries to solve the crime with her son. The story is dripping with suspense and a haunting Pino Donaggio score. It's deliberately provocative and constructed so the mystery keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.3. Body Double (1984)This is hands down my...
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