Phantom of the Paradise: Creator vs Producer

[@tardbushwaker12]

Fun Fact; This movie was also super popular in Paris as well as Winnipeg, and on top of that, Daft Punk have said they met through the movie

[@benjamingilleyva897]

Damn man, u beat me to it by a whole year! But indeed it's true, it shows in how their interstella is a love letter to the main themes in this film, not to mention how their actual mask+leather-clad demeanor owes so much to winslow's phantom persona!

[@Nate-bd8fg]

Benjamin Gil Leyva YOU beat ME by a year! Soo good

[@captainjetpack]

first off, i love this movie. second, i love how you have this spooky goth Halloween set but you seem like such a sweetheart, movie nerd. keep up the great work.

[@stillgotit9770]

Okay, that neon lighting bolt scene scared the shit out of me as a child, what was my mom doing taking me to see this? God bless her because this movie is one of the best to ever do it, musical horror. Extra props to Depalma and the whole cast, bravo!

[@th3bff]

My mom showed me this movie as a kid and I couldn’t stop watching it. I learned English by just memorizing all the songs by the great Paul Williams. This my gold, my precious and my life I love this film so much.

[@iatethecrayons]

this weirded me out because the whole thing started out with "this is about YOU" and then cued in with a song with my name in it so thanks for that moments of slight fear

[@clubbasher32]

Julie M terror

[@donlahey1734]

I was 10 when this came out, and watched it every Halloween for the next 10 years after that. thanks for letting the beast live again 48 years (as of the writing of this little blurb) after.

[@BenBigg]

Hey that radio sounds familiar... Thanks for letting me be apart of this amazing video!

[@Nagasakevideo]

#BeefDidNothingWrong

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

Agreed! Poor dear was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Swan used Beef as an "In your face, Leach!" He just ended up antagonizing him even more. Good idea. Or NOT. Great review. May I use your description/ synopsis? I loved it!

[@Nagasakevideo]

@@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE of course

[@BlueGeen]

Right?! Justice for Beef. He was trying to respect Winslow and everythin 😔

[@okayso1747]

Gotta admit; When I saw Paul Williams in Baby Driver, a movie of which the director has mentioned his fondness for Phantom of the Paradise, It felt like a heart-felt nod to this beautiful movie. Especially given to the music themed parallels in both.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Saw this in the theater when it first came out. Stuck with me ever since. Going to watch Baby Driver now, to see Paul W. Thanks much, for sharing this info ❤

[@MrPatters]

Why are obscure 70's movies the best things ever?

[@kencoakley3959]

Because, according to film historians, the 70s was one of the best decades in cinematic history, along with the 30s. I agree. This is one of my favorite films. When I was a kid back in the 70s, my sister and brother in law too know me to the drive-in to see such gems as Billy Jack, Walking Tall, Macon County Line, The Lord's Of Flatbush, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Race With The Devil, Death Race 2000, Buster And Billie, Aloha Bobby And Rose, The New Centurions, Death Wish, Rolling Thunder. The list goes on.

[@johnpatterson4272]

Great documentary Nyx. Well narrated, you didn't leave out anything. I didn't see the Phantom of the Paradise upon its initial release, my Mom wouldn't let me go in 1974. I got the soundtrack album instead, and I played that bad-boy smooth. I also bought the POTP movie paperback, which I never read but I loved the b/w photos from the show. I finally watched the movie four years later at a repertory movie theatre for $2. It was worth the wait, and the movie had a lasting impression on me.

[@RUTHP123]

I bought the soundtrack too!

[@RUTHP123]

If anyone here watches Justin Hawkins ( the Darkness )KZbin channel, he is a huge fan of this movie, he did an entire episode of Phantom

[@johnpatterson4272]

@@RUTHP123 I will check that out today. A movie which could do with a serious remake and all new music for the 21st century.

[@worstedyarn]

GRIFFIIIIIIIITHHHHHH

[@williamtimonen6814]

Koo No, its a Jojo reference...

[@phantomviper211]

good to see I wasn't the only one who thought that.

[@williamtimonen6814]

JO-JOOOOOOOOOO

[@williamtimonen6814]

JO-JOOOOOOOOOO

[@juckoosaurus]

YURIIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@thekidkrow]

So glad to see someone break down my favorite movie like this. I wrote a thirty page analysis of this for a film history class.

[@FablesTold]

Man, I remember I came across this movie on... AMC, I think, when I was like eleven and it was on super late at night, and hoo boy, that shit really stuck with me. I wasn't quite old enough to get some of the metaphors, but even just taking it on it's face value... I remember that the ending kind of messed me up for weeks, just people dancing around after two people just died, not seeming to care at all. That and just... the visuals in general were super striking. I went in expecting some knock off Phantom of the Opera stuff, and came out a very confused and slightly more jaded child. Good stuff!

[@jdgustofwinddance.7748]

Back in my day, AMC was called MoviePlex. I saw it same as you but on MoviePlex.

[@PathologicalPikachu]

This... THIS IS WHY IM A PATRON. I LOVE YOU NICK KEEP UP THE GOOD SHIT AND DONT CHANGE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR PLEASE GOD.

[@kingboris1118]

I found this from daisy brown favorties

[@demo.jpg5397]

Same

[@alexv7911]

some here

[@smarmar400]

You creepers! same

[@jannatelm6744]

too

[@amezing222]

Samee

[@koji8872]

Underrated man with skelefriend

[@arcsine]

finally! a real analysis of this film. most youtube vids on it are just like going through the plot with attempts at jokes - and no real analysis of the context/characters/themes etc. you had some attempts at jokes too but at least some of them were actually funny and the points you made were excellent - things i never thought of before.

[@DeepEye1994]

Saw it the first time in early summer of 2012, when I just finished my 4th year of high school, 17-18 years old, it was the PERFECT age to watch this movie. Still one of my favorites 5 years later.

[@Nono-hk3is]

Well done! You did a great job representing this movie, which I'm sure is a relief, if not extremely satisfying, given your fondness for it. Also, I can't help but hear the lyric of the theme song as "Goobie, you don't have to kill just to be happy..."

[@StudioWulf]

This was the video that introduced me to this movie, it's now one of my favorite movies of all time

[@BogBagBobble]

How does this not have 100k+ views, this is one of the best semi-obscure-film deconstructions ever, I don't know how this can't have been seen by more people!

[@KaguraLioness]

To be fully honest, Phantom of the Paradise is my favorite movie of all time. I'm glad that this video is giving it more exposure!

[@ZerOBreaK08]

I find it funny how I heard Nxy said that this movie is his favorite. Then I watched it and I was like it's okay. Then a day goes by and I'm like "phantom of the paradise is my religion now"

[@Hiphopenjoyer]

Watched this movie, after seeing the analysis, with my mom. Showed it to my friends on 5 separate occasions. Rewatched it myself a few times, it’s amazing and I wanted to say thanks for the awesome video and sharing this.

[@ramblezreader8019]

great review! I literally grew up with this film on VHS along with Wizards by Chuck Jones. lots of nostalgia here. seriously fuck 20 century fox, this film is a historical masterpiece that deserves to be seen by everyone. now I think I'm gonna see if I can track down the sound track to it, because I've been trying to track it for the last 18 years and never could

[@hyenaguy2602]

Wizards was by Ralph Bakisi(Sorry, his name is hard to spell), not Chuck Jones.

[@ramblezreader8019]

ah my bad, sorry, the animation style looked very similar to the old Doctor Sues cartoons

[@hyenaguy2602]

You're welcome, It's a great movie!

[@tatehildyard5332]

It's online.

[@Username159_]

Flintlock Pixal Got a digital copy of both the film and soundtrack through Google Play.

[@jameskitts4584]

I saw this movie in the theater in 1974 with my best friend. Probable seen it 30 times since. I love the soundtrack. So many good memories.

[@FilmflickerCinema]

Mason, your analysis videos are just as enjoyable as the movies you're analysing. Ive been watching your channel for two years now and I gotta say this is my favourite segment or style of review you've ever made. Keep up the great work man.

[@Roxeburry]

This was really good! I love this movie and find that it's criminally underrated (I'm from Winnipeg, and my parents actually went to Phantompalooza). Your video analysis is super cool, and I like the in depth stuff about sound and semiotics that I'd never thought about before. Keep up the good work :)

[@TrueRaijin]

You know, I don't even watch movies much any more, let alone horror movies. But your work is so good its enjoyable as hell to listen to. Every time I see one, you get a Like and a Comment. Keep on keeping on, man.

[@thecanadianfood]

It's true. Phantom of the Paradise was really popular in Winnipeg. My whole family likes it. I don't live in Winnipeg anymore though.

[@oliviabees]

I realize this is an old comment and not at all what you meant but to me the interpretation that Phantom of the Paradise singlehandedly ran you out of Winnipeg is killing me right now.

[@clowncityusa]

It's funny that Jessica Harper stared in this rock opera because she went on to play Janet in Shock Treatment the supposed sequel to Rocky Horror! I was definitely surprised to see her face after rewatching Shock Treatment recently

[@heathercalun4919]

This movie looks like something I would come up with while falling asleep. It's incredibly jarring not hearing a British accent come out of the Winslow character.

[@combatdoc]

I saw this in theaters when I was 10 on a double-feature along with Wizards (which, to be fair, is what I was there for). I LOVED IT! For years no had any idea what I was talking about. Then...VHS! Thanks for doing this one, man! One of my favorites on the Weird List.

[@funeralmonkey]

I actually saw this as a double feature along with Rocky Horror back in the early eighties. I was a young kid! Both movies definitely stuck with me , but this one haunted me for years. It is one of my most beloved films! I have the soundtrack and a Death Records tee. So glad this film is finally getting the love it so deserves!!!

[@vinylmalachite2711]

halfway through your synopsis of the movie, i paused your video and watched the movie. thanks for showing a really good movie dude!

[@madelynk.gilmore6939]

Oh my God it's Griffith

[@bul13ts]

Please be respectful of his life choices and refer to him as Femto.

[@TrailerFab]

This has been my fave movie ever since my first love played the VHS for me in 05. Not to brag, but I have the soundtrack on vinyl. I've always wanted to make/sell "Death Records" T-shirts with the dead bird on it. Thanks for reminding me! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@imrealtreble]

Watched the movie cause of this video- my boyfriend doesn't like musicals, but he sat down like five separate times because he was entranced by it :)

[@FabricFool]

This is unbelievable. I’ve loved this film since it first came out. Memorized every song (would it surprise anyone that “Old Souls” is IMO one of the powerfullest love song EVAH.) Paul Williams isn’t much of a threat, which might be why, even though it surpasses RockyHorror in almost every way, Paul Williams is objectively not the presence of Tim Curry, so... great soundtrack goes largely unheard and unsung, while everybody else is doing the Time Warp again. Our little secret, you and I, Ms Nyx...

[@Tiger_Simple]

This is by far my favorite film analysis video now, It's interesting, inspiring and hilarious~! Thank you :)

[@dylanmcmahon4902]

Great film that I honestly should see again. I remember being in awe of the set design and just the absurdity of the whole thing, and as usual your review is great!

[@Jillbles]

I saw this movie on cable in the middle of the night, back when VHS tapes were still a thing. I found it so bizarre and compelling that I tried to tape as much of it as I could. But you couldn't get it anywhere back then, and no one I talked to about it has ever heard of it. If I hadn't had that bit of tape, I'd have thought I hallucinated it. Dying to get the blu-ray.

[@donotdothistome]

Ah, I'm glad this is finally viewable after all the time and effort you've put into it. It's great that you keep bringing movies that a lot of people would have never have heard of to light and that you're so passionate about them, I find that it's most enjoyable to listen/watch someone discuss something that they're passionate about. You've really influenced the way I read films now, on second viewing I start looking for symbols. Also, I really like the addition of more skele characters and the development of relationships, it's fun to watch. You're an inspiration and now I'm off to write something, you've really got me thinking about death of the artist recently. Anyways, thanks for another wonderful and inspiring video!!

[@nassapeepo4303]

i like your sense of humor and your whole style/aesthetic, it feels like a lot of love and work goes into making your videos. i also really enjoy your movie analysises(?), and I'll give phantom of the paradise a watch some time keep doing good work!

[@bigjeef1484]

Sorry about the copyright stuff, it really sucks when you work really hard on something and someone tries to stop you. This video is probably your best. Good luck with spooks.

[@AAmaro-mt9np]

This is, hands down my favourite commentary about any movie. Please keep up the good work.

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

Actually, you're right on the PHANTOM aspect. As far as the MONSTER....remember, LOOKS are DECEIVING. While Winslow might look like a monster after his mishap in the record plant, EVIL is as EVIL DOES. And Swan's unscrupulous behavior in stealing from Winslow becomes a fight to the death game of one-upmanship. What I have learned, the hard way, is that HATRED, born out of TRUST BETRAYED is unpredictable and dangerous. Swan would find this out as well. He messed with the trust of someone who believed in his talents as a producer. That betrayed artist would go to unbelievable lengths to even the score against an enemy he might have imagined as a creative mentor.

[@pottedaloe9160]

I randomly saw this on tv as a teenager and have loved it ever since. Thank you for talking about it! ❤

[@axolotl2959]

when the daisy brown favorites playlist 😳

[@hunterc8943]

I watched the movie cause of you and it was actually fantastic lol maybe even one of my favorites. Also 10:32 has to be one of my favorite scenes in any move I’ve ever seen 😂

[@26bema]

I am surprised that you didnt mention the fact that Winslows story is very similar to the Claude Rains Phantom and Herbert Lom Phantom

[@VerisimilitudeFilms1]

Definitely the most like the Herbert Lom version.

[@BlueGeen]

I agree with the comment “This is that movie that I feel like I have to show everyone I know.” I literally do this.

[@jamesjoy7547]

Same here Usually in response to being asked "What is that strange song you're singing?" For instance, I often sing the closing number "The Hell Of It* to cheer myself up (I have issues lol)

[@HeatherHolt]

13:20 had me DYING 😂😂 Just what I needed to start my day off right. Horror musical comedy thingy with Nyx

[@JRHamify]

this is one of my absolute favourite movies. I was actually listening to the soundtrack just yesterday.

[@devosfiance_]

Ever since the shower scene was showcased in Terror in the Aisles in 1984 it’s been a fave. Great vid NYX! Only 2nd to ur “Under the Black Rainbow” review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@clutch2827]

That laugh after he kills Beef is the best ever!

[@glenreviews704]

Oh my Gosh. When he said "I just felt the cold wave of hate wash over me" and you whispered "shit" I lost it. This is some primo shit right here, Nyx.

[@bruceandt]

I grew up in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. This movie was a super buzz around my older friends. I finally watched it before Star Wars came out in 77. There is something magical and so enticing about this movie. I was 9 when I first watched it. It changed me somehow. Part comic book so I could follow and part horror to make me afraid. Everyone watched this movie at a different age for the first time. I am forever changed because of this film. No other film affects me the same way. It just came along at that perfect time…. For me

[@taras3409]

Just wanted to say I'm from Winnipeg and I never knew about the success of it here til recently. But looking back, my mom listened to the soundtrack all the time and my dad has the DVD. I gotta rewatch this movie soon... such a solid soundtrack... Great review!

[@bubblydeathcat]

Finding someone else who knows and loves this movie had made my week. Thank you

[@FrightfullyForgotten]

Oh and by they way, amazing break down and analysis of the movie! Very in depth a smart, I love to see other people love and GET this movie, cheers!

[@valentinestigmata]

This was my favorite movie growing up, I'm actually wearing a shirt for this movie rn lmfao. Also my cat is named after Beef :]

[@KaguraLioness]

The Geeshpocalypse the fact you have a cat named after beef is amazing please tell him I love him

[@ambercheshire6881]

This is probably my favorite of all the videos you've done.

[@GothMusicLatinAmerica]

. I initially saw this movie back in seventh grade (this was the early 2000s, so it was still on video). My dad had been a fan back in the day and I was getting into weird musicals, so he thought I'd like it. I only rewatched it again recently. Very kooky movie. .Also kind of funny that Jessica Harper was in both this and Rocky Horror's sequel.

[@grrrrosey]

fun fact - this the only vid in daisy brown's favourites playlist

[@dapper.mcdonald2526]

This is by chance one of your best videos.

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

I saw Sisters a week after I saw Phantom... . I was watching it on t.v. and was struck by the guy who played Danielle's husband. He looked familiar. So I checked the t.v. guide. (remember those?) and he was listed as BILL Finley. NOT knowing that Bill was short for William, I assumed that he was William Finley's TWIN brother. I can't recall how I found out, but I discovered that the guy who played the obsessive ex of Margot Kidder's Danielle/ Dominique was the same guy who played Winslow . What a difference a movie makes. While not a musical, Sisters was a great weird Saturday afternoon flic! Still is.

[@evanishmint]

Amazing job Nyx. This is definitely your best work thus far!

[@the1truebeliever]

I saw this movie when it first came out at the Drive in. I still love it. Probably watched more than any other movie.

[@Thing82liker]

I knew it was Rod Serling. That guy is awesome

[@nataliesauceda5973]

Holy CRAp, Swan looks exactly like the the piano teacher in that one episode of Dexter's Laboratory.

[@scabsgunnsandpeanutbutter8838]

natalie sauceda because they're both basically just exaggerated versions of Paul Williams (who plays them both)

[@somepeoplearesooostupid.4933]

LadyTapani that is pretty neat!

[@thepuppethead1188]

That's because it is :)

[@KaguraLioness]

natalie sauceda you've already been told this but Paul Williams plays them both! It's interesting if you ask me!

[@AsylumStreetz]

Holy shit it is him!

[@princesspeasant4536]

If y'all relly want to talk about how Rocky Horror and this movie are related, the main chick in this plays Janet in the "sequel/not sequel" to Rocky, Shock Treatment, also written by Tim O'Brian. In fact this whole movie feels very very similar in set design, shot, and aesthetic to the sequel with her.

[@kencoakley3959]

I'm a Phantom Of The Paradise fanatic. You were right about the casting being perfect. Gerrit Graham almost played Swan while Paul Williams was going to play Winslow, Linda Ronstadt was almost Phoenix, Peter Boyle was almost Beef and Sha Na Na were going to play The Juicy Fruits. The record label was supposed to be called Swan Song , but Led Zeppelin, who owned their own label called Swan Song, threatened to sue, so the Death Records logo was superimposed over the original Swan Song logo in post-production.

[@PrincessPlum]

This analysis came out amazing!! I HAVE to watch this film now, you've convinced me! By the way, that clip at the very end in the Forrest with the goat (?) head scared the hell out of me! 😂

[@nickysilcock8683]

Phantom of the paradise is timeless💎🤩💖I'm watching it everyday♥️🌟✨Winslow 4ever💋💞🎶

[@26bema]

Phantom Of The Paradise is one of my all time favorites, for very similer reasons to Rocky Horror but not the campyness.

[@canvascadaver6560]

this is my favorite movie of all time i saw it for the first time when i was 10 and im glad someone else apreciates it

[@whoneedscable4083]

This is my fave movie. Im 26 i own the vinyl . this is my shit

[@person8641]

what is this movie about?

[@WutwereUexpecting]

This movie seems crazy awesome and I'd love to watch it now because of you Mason. Fuck 20th century Fox and their copyright claims. This is free promotion and your work is outstanding. I'm incredibly broke but I'll find a way to donate because you deserve it. Never give up friend.

[@shilohreisz6243]

I love the effort put into this video and the style. It's so cute and good and agh

[@N3rv3d4m4g3]

FOX NO SWIPING FOX NO SWIPING FOX NO SWIPING

[@jesswilliams1436]

Repo the Genetic opera seems reminiscent of this, which is my very favorite movie, and funnily enough Dorian Gray is my very favorite book. It seems like I really need to see this movie. Thank you for the suggestion

[@BlueGeen]

I love this movie so much. Didn’t Winslow’s mask also inspire Griffith from Berserk?

[@incoher]

Uh oh. this radio guy is trouble. i see fan art coming. skeleton love. im having flashbacks. it is too late for us

[@FreyaEinde]

So many references to other novels, but such a cool mish mash.

[@draconicdemon2]

Loving these long videos!

[@NootalieWalf]

NEW VIDEO IM SO HAPPY! You are my favorite content creator.

[@SonofSethoitae]

I remember seeing this on public tv here in Ontario (presumably because it had been so big in our sister province), blew me away. Saturday Night At The Movies always had really cool, weird movies.

[@Kaotiqua]

The bird name reference is definitely a thing, but what always struck me is that Winslow is not a bird, though he wears a bird mask, but Winslow IS a city in Arizona... as is Phoenix, which is mythicly a bird, but not a real bird, a magical bird that dies and is reborn in fire. Not sure what the point is here, but I've always felt like there was a reason for all that.

[@UncleverCarapace]

I just need to stop, take a second, and explain to everyone how much I love everything about this movie I've never seen. Like, shit dude, it looks like pieces of this made it into everything I love from the last 10 years.

[@jackdaly4258]

Great job, I saw you putting a lot of work into it during the livestreams.

[@DominusLuna]

Love this movie. Was waiting to hear somewhere about Suspiria.

[@Sombrafox1]

Hi May, I hadn't heard of this film until the comic InSecurity has a child who always wears the costume. I think you would enjoy the comic.

[@slipknotboy555]

I love the Moog modular wall, heh. I was looking forward to this, and was not disappointed

[@faceleg24601]

Andrew Lloyd Webber was originally gonna make his Phantom based off this but then was persuaded to make it truer to the novel/a gothic romance. And here we are. And now we may never get Phantom of the Paradise the Broadway Musical

[@ice56200]

I got really excited when I saw the title of the video. Not enough people know about this gem of a film!

[@BrittishAnger]

This Fan Fiction for Griffith is really frickin' weird....

[@Daemonophobic]

Skelly's back! Also great review, you always make them so fun and spooky

[@Otome_Nightmare]

Now that you've mentioned Suspira you need to cover it. Seriously, awesome movie.