Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise is a divine musical with a divine soundtrack that perfectly captures the ’70s sound. Grand and impactful, it is perfectly blended with the film’s plot… A glittering glam rock extravaganza created by BRIAN DE PALMA that pulls you into a world of love and eternal damnation… accompanied by the music of Oscar-winner PAUL Williams!! And since I can’t decide which track to share with you, here are two from Phantom of the Paradise: LIFE AT LAST https://youtu.be/3mQ0nzo_rU4 sung by the legendary BEEF and the sweet OLD SOULS sung by the lovely PHOENIX

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰, 𝓭𝓪𝓶𝓷𝓮𝓭 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓼

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CURIOSITIES

Linda Ronstadt auditioned for the role of Phoenix but was ultimately passed over in favor of Jessica Harper.
The character of Arnold Philbin borrows the surname of actress Mary Philbin, who played Christine in the 1925 film version of The Phantom of the Opera.

The original release date of Phantom of the Paradise was October 31, 1974 (USA). The film was shot between November 26, 1973, and January 29, 1974, in the USA.

Here are some of the locations where the film was shot:

Greystone Park & Mansion – 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
Majestic Theatre – 1925 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas, USA
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Phantom of the Paradise remains one of Brian De Palma’s most daring and original works, a film that, despite its initially controversial reception, has earned cult status over the years. With its fusion of horror, satire, and musical elements, De Palma created a work that defies genre conventions and anticipates many of the themes and visual motifs that would characterize his career. More than four decades after its release, the film continues to be a testament to De Palma’s ability to blend entertainment with social critique in one overwhelming cinematic spectacle. In an era where cinema increasingly leans towards conformity, Phantom of the Paradise reminds us of the power of creativity and the importance of daring to innovate, keeping the flame of artistic innovation alive.*

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