1. De Palma's Best Film Ever: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) | Den of Geek
Sep 27, 2013 · For the splashy, silly surface it's richer and more intelligent than you'd expect, and much darker than the more popular '70s rock operas that ...
Brian De Palma’s splashy, cynical cartoon horror comedy of a rock opera is much more than it appears
2. Phantom of the Paradise Perfectly Captures the Sinister Side of the ...
Oct 21, 2020 · Brian De Palma's 1974 film about a horribly wronged singer-songwriter is a completely absurd and yet chillingly real satirization of the pop world.
Brian De Palma’s 1974 film about a horribly wronged singer-songwriter is a completely absurd and yet chillingly real satirization of the pop world.
3. Phantom of the Paradise | Rotten Tomatoes
Oct 31, 1974 · Brian De Palma's subversive streak is on full display in Phantom of the Paradise, an ebullient rock opera that rhapsodizes creativity.
After record producer Swan (Paul Williams) steals the music of songwriter Winslow Leach (William Finley) and gives it to one of his bands, Leach sneaks into Swan's offices. Catching Leach, Swan frames him for dealing drugs, which lands him in prison. After Leach breaks out and again attempts to sabotage Swan's empire, an accident crushes his face. Leach then dons a costume and becomes the Phantom, intent on ruining Swan while saving singer Phoenix (Jessica Harper) from a terrible fate.
4. Death At Last: Brian De Palma's “Phantom of the Paradise”
Jan 16, 2021 · The tone of Brian De Palma's 1974 unclassifiable Phantom of the Paradise is established in its very first sequence, a nifty bit of introductory narration.
The tone of Brian De Palma’s 1974 unclassifiable Phantom of the Paradise is established in its very first sequence, a nifty bit of introductory narration from The Twilight Zone auteur Rod Serling. Serling might not seem like a logical fit for rock opera that combines too many cinematic and literary inspirations to efficiently enumerate (although, [...]
5. Phantom of the Paradise - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes
Phantom of the Paradise misfires a good half of the time, if not more. And there is entirely too much music. But De Palma's miscalculations don't carry the day.
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6. Phantom of the Paradise DVD review – Philip French on a garish cult thriller
Mar 9, 2014 · Phantom was a financial disaster, partly because it mocked the very audience it seemed aimed at, partly because it skewered the chilly nihilism ...
Before he hit his stride with Carrie and Dressed to Kill, Brian De Palma won some discerning fans with this wild satire on the world of 70s rock, writes Philip French
7. There's over-the-top, and then there's Brian De Palma's Phantom Of The ...
Apr 20, 2018 · Phantom Of The Paradise was always destined to become a box-office flop (though it was bizarrely successful in the Canadian city of Winnipeg), ...
There’s over-the-top, and then there’s Brian De Palma’s Phantom Of The Paradise
8. The Phantom of the Paradise: A Macabre Meditation on The ...
Nov 3, 2017 · Brain DePalma's The Phantom of the Paradise is part horror, part musical, part German folklore, part Oscar Wilde, all morality tale. Through ...
Lisa looks at another Horror Musical and how eerily relevant it is today, as it ever was. Directed by Brian DePalma , with Music by Paul Williams and starring Jessica Harper , it's Phantom of the Paradise !
9. Phantom of the Paradise (1974) [REVIEW] | The Wolfman Cometh
Feb 20, 2013 · It's this incredibly fun and surreal retelling of classic stories like The Phantom of the Opera and The Picture of Dorian Grey with fantastic music and a wild ...
Many, many years ago, a young Wolfman wrote his 50th post on this very website. That post discussed some of my most formative horror movie experiences and one of the more recent experiences …
10. Movie Review – Phantom of the Paradise - PopCult Reviews
May 3, 2022 · The film is saved by the music of Paul Williams and some amusing & clever performances. It's not always perfect, but it's constantly entertaining.
See AlsoDr Bizzaro Bubble Tea MenuPhantom of the Paradise (1974)Written by Brian De Palma and Paul WilliamsDirected by Brian De Palma The rock opera is primarily a 1970s film genre that is still around in some form, but certainly n…
11. Phantom Of The Paradise (1974) Review - Cinema Parrot Disco
Dec 10, 2014 · A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and ...
Phantom Of The Paradise (1974) Directed by Brian De Palma Starring: Paul Williams William Finley Jessica Harper Gerrit Graham Running time: 91 minutes Plot Synopsis: (via IMDB) A disfigured compose…
12. Review: Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise on Shout! Factory Blu ...
Aug 5, 2014 · Phantom of the Paradise stands as the fullest expression of the filmmaker's penchant for anti-establishment satire along the lines of Greetings and Hi, Mom!
The film's fanatics won’t need to sell their souls for this fantastic dual-format release, not even for "The Hell of It."
13. Phantom of the Paradise - Blu-ray News and Reviews | High Def Digest
Video Review. Ranking: The video for 'Phantom of the Paradise' has been given a 1080p/MPEG-4 AVC that is displayed at an aspect ratio of 1.78:1. The print looks ...
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14. Pulling Focus: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) | Taste Of Cinema
Jul 17, 2016 · [Phantom of the Paradise] is a one-of-a-kind entertainment, with a kinetic, breakneck wit.” ― Pauline Kael. The hell of it. Phantom-Paradise- ...
“God help us –– for art is long, and life so short.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, “Faust” Paradise lost The tinny, distort
15. Phantom of the Paradise Review | CULT FOLLOWING
Apr 22, 2021 · This exceptionally clear riff on The Phantom of the Opera takes the operatics and plugs “rock” in front of it, in the hopes of creating something marvellous, ...
Nefarious double-crossings in the music industry seem rather common. We’ve presumably all read about the many bust-ups, big fights and bursts of damnation that lingered in the studios of our favour…
16. PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974) - De Palma's rock horror show
Jul 3, 2009 · It's directed by De Palma, but with horror movie in-jokes worthy of Joe Dante. It's like Phantom of the Opera revamped as a glam-rock musical, ...
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17. Phantom of the Paradise (1974) – Review - Mana Pop
Aug 6, 2014 · This movie has everything; great songs, an excellent cast and a story that has you rooting for Winslow but also mesmerized by Swan.
Brian De Palma’s Phantom of the Paradise is a hard movie to classify, it’s not really a musical but it is chock full of music, it’s not a straight horror film because who the actual monster turns out to be is not who you’d expect and it’s darkly satiric, but what Phantom of the Paradise is...
18. Screen Screams: 'Phantom of the Paradise' Review - Full Circle Cinema
Oct 9, 2021 · Phantom of the Paradise is the living, breathing embodiment of rock and roll, complete with the most palpable carefree attitude ever.
Phantom of the Paradise is the living, breathing embodiment of rock and roll, complete with the most palpable carefree attitude ever.