Brain De Palma

If you've ever seen an episode of cribs, or gone to a 12 o clock movie on Halloween, chances are youve come in contact with Brian De Palma. He is one of the most famous directors of the century, due to the the films of which i was referring, Scarface and Carrie, as well as other masterpieces like The Untouchables and Carlitos Way. I have watched the large majority of his films, and i have found that some of his most underrated films are easily my favorites.

1. Hi! Mom (1970). This film ive mentioned on the blog before, and i have to reiterate the fact that you must see this film. He literally ripped up the foundations of film when he made this.

2. Dressed to Kill (1980). Not only is this a very entertaining film, filled with De Palmas signature camera stylings, its also a great representation of its time. Due to Law and Order we are totally jaded on outlandishly bizarre psycho sexual murder mysteries, but back in 1980, the mental state of a transgender was widely misunderstood. He aimed for this film not only to entertain, but to also allow the common man in 1980 to enter the mind of a transgender. Also, in a day and age of lightning fast editing, this film makes you remember why drawn out shots are massively more effective; the last scene is brutal.

3. Blow Out (1981). Another theme De Palma often explores is surveillance, and this movie centers around that topic. Its a great, exciting, mystery with an explosive ending and massive political undertones.