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Alford 2021-12-22 08:01:14

As a symbol, the protagonist is projected on the trajectory of motion, interspersed with magnifying holes. Just as there is no such thing as a ball flying out of the court in a tennis match at the end of the film—the ball that does not exist will descend with the parabola, turning "invisible" into a "sounding" object. The dangers in the imaginary photos, or the creation of dangerous species, form a non-physical entity: it is a tangible, but fleeting speech, behavior, or a marker pen that expresses the technique of performance.

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Blow-Up quotes

  • Patricia: I wonder why they shot him.

    Thomas: I didn't ask.

  • Thomas: [as models rush up stairs] Can you manage to make a cup of coffee between you?

    The Blonde: [halfway up, looking back] I can make an Irish coffee if you'd like.

    [both girls giggle]