Phantom of the Paradise (Commentary)

  

We're celebrating Halloween season with a commentary track for one of Agatha's favorite movies, Brian De Palma's 1974 cult horror musical Phantom of the Paradise! Listen as we praise the amazing songwriting of Paul Williams, identify De Palma's various references to classic films, and marvel at Jessica Harper's dancing. Listen for our countdown to start your copy of the movie. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and awkward traveling mattes.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

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Suspiria - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Suspiria, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...

Episode 44: Suspiria

The only thing more terrifying than the last ten minutes of our new episode on Dario Argento's Suspiria are the first seventy-two. Corinne and Tim discuss how the film incorporates elements of fairy tales, point out the futility of remaking the movie, and warn of the psychological hazards of watching an Argento film under the influence of pain medication. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a random bat attack.



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