mod masterpiece

If you're in the mood for a dose of the mod-mod-mod 60's, then this
is the movie for you. Blow-Up, 1966, inspired by Julio Cortázar's short
story, Las Babas del Diablo, stars David Hemmings, (you remember
him as Mordred in the film version of Camelot), who brilliantly plays
a rich, sulky fashion photographer, who accidentally captures a
murder on film.

Speaking of Camelot, the gorgeous young Vanessa Redgrave sizzles
as the mystery woman in this movie. Set in a dreary post war
London, the all British cast, including Sarah Miles, is expertly
directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. The film also includes celebrity
cameo appearances by Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck playing together
as The Yardbirds, and Monty Pythoner Michael Palin in a crowd
scene.

This is not an action film, nor is it one with an intriguing or
intelligent plot. It is pure art house and a feast for the eyes. It's
wonderfully slow moving and avant-garde, so kick back in those
woolly socks, my bloggy friends and enjoy a groovy trip back to the
swingin' 60's.