JFK vs Blow Out

Oliver Stones sprawling, controversial epic about the assassination of John F. Kennedy is a landmark in conspiracy cinema. Through the eyes of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison, the film weaves a complex web of military-industrial complex intrigue. While historically debated, the film is undeniably powerful as a piece of agitprop, using rapid-fire editing and a mix of film stocks to creat...

Brian De Palmas homage to 'The Conversation' is a stylish, tragic thriller about a sound recordist who accidentally captures evidence of a political assassination. John Travolta gives a career-best performance as a man caught in a web of corruption he cannot escape. The film is a visual and auditory feast, utilizing De Palmas signature camera work to create a sense of impending doom. It is a bleak...