120 of 1001 Movies: Blow Up (1966)

Michelangelo Antonioni has created one of the hippest movies I've seen. It's set in the mod scene of 1960s London, and follows the life of a photographer. Instead of trying to tell a story though this one seems more about statements, and while that is admirable you also want to feel a story is developing. Blow Up though is a really visually appeasing movie and while the plot may not go where one would hope it did still keep me interested.

Thomas is a photographer in London who is apart of the mod scene, but he also takes photos around the city when he is out. When visiting the park one day he finds a couple there who appear to be having a nice time, but when he gets home he finds himself stalked by the woman in the pictures who is desperately wanting them back. Thomas doesn't take his findings in the photos too seriously of what appears to be a murder attempt while he continues his casual sexual encounters and fun until one photo reveals that the murder may have actually taken place.