Brian De Palma Blow Out 30th Street Station

    by Kathleen Falcon: Movies

    Brian De Palma's decision to shoot at 30th Street Station in 'Blow Out' is an underappreciated cinematic choice.

    Transcript (en)

    We're being followed. Yeah, no problem. Gee, you're a fast walker. Well, in my business, you've got to be faster than Pete. Where's Jack? Uh, oh, he's at home, resting. I know what the pressure can do to you. Gee, which train are we taking? I don't know yet. You got the tape and the film? Yeah, it's right here in my bag. Well, I guess we lost him, huh? Well, we can't be too careful. I tell you what. Why don't you just walk slowly down to the end of the platform right in front of me, okay? Tina, I don't know why you think anyone would want to follow us anyway. You'd be amazed what some people would do for a story like this. Yeah, I guess so. No, no, don't turn around. We don't want to give ourselves away, huh? Yeah, right. Just pretend like nothing's happening, all right? Just look at this place. This is disgusting you know Yeah it a real shame It not even safe anymore you know It reminds me of that story about that guy in New York You remember that one Yeah I think we did a piece on him Yeah, he's the guy who'd ride the subways at rush hour and he'd stand in the corner real quiet so nobody'd notice him, you know? And then they'd pull into a station and he'd open up his coat and he'd pull out this big old knee cleaver and wham, he'd whack him right over the head with it. Let's go, Sally. Yeah, and then they had this transit strike and he just disappeared. It's like he went on strike too, you know? That's why I don't ride the subways anymore. Because it's just not safe, you know? I mean, I wouldn't even come down here if it wasn't for you. Whoa! Speak up. Come on. You see what I mean? You see that creepy character? That's what I'm talking about. It's just not safe anymore. Oh, the train's coming. Oh, my God. Is that where we're going? Where? Come on. You know what they have in the fireworks tonight? That's right. Hey, listen. We've got a nice bar down there. Why don't we have our drink and a little chat and take in the fireworks at the same time? What do you think? Sure, okay. Would you like to help me cover the story? Right. You could give us the woman's angle. Yeah. Franklin Bridge Express, huh? Hey, wait a moment. So what's the big deal with Liberty Day? Did you see our story about it? No, I don't watch the news. It's too depressing. It's too depressing.