#509. Zabriskie Point (1970, Michelangelo Antonioni)
Have I Seen It Before?: No Thoughts Before Viewing: This is one I've been intrigued by every since I've heard about it. I'm always fascinated to see a European director take on Americana. This one seems really unique. Running Time: 113 minutes Directed By: Michelangelo Antonioni Written By: Michelangelo Antonioni Primary Cast: Mark Frechette, Daria Halprin, Paul Fix Summary: Two strangers begin a romance at Zabriskie Point, the lowest point in the United States. One is an undergraduate dreamer and the other is a hippie. My Thoughts: Wow I thought this was absolutely fantastic. A forgotten American classic for sure. It's one of those films that people either love or hate. I love it. I won't deny that it's inconsistent at times but its fantastic atmosphere and in depth study of late 60s culture are all way too good. Between this and Blowup (1966), I really like Antonioni's aesthetic approach. His films are slow as...
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