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Enshohma In reply to xXSilvialunaXx [2019-04-30 08:38:33 +0000 UTC]

Have you seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

If so, than I can assure you that Phantom of the Paradise is a more tame version of that film though still strong for 1970s PG rating (harsh language, not-too-explicit sexual situations, raunchy humor, violence) that wouldn't fly today.

The so-called sex scenes you see are mostly fully clothed people making out heavily and shouldn't be too disturbing though, again, PG rating from the 1970s.

Here's an extensive but barley spoiler free of Phantom that may help you further in your watching decision: youtu.be/VcWeYy96Joc

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xXSilvialunaXx In reply to Enshohma [2019-04-30 17:22:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Enshohma In reply to xXSilvialunaXx [2019-05-05 12:16:36 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome and please let me know how the film  worked out. Also, in  case you don't know already, here's a feature length fan film me and Somme friends uploaded recently that you may also dig: youtu.be/ayze2ujb5Vk

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Enshohma In reply to ctdsnark [2012-10-15 10:44:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the comments and favorite here.

I fully agree with your movie preference here, and as mentioned before, my beef with "Rocky Horror" is how it looses most of its momentum after poor Eddy get's axed in the first act. "Phantom" on the other hand, remains energetic till the end, despite the small section of Winslow's suicidal depression after Phoenix and Swan hook up.

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Enshohma In reply to Phantom-Sparkles [2012-09-12 19:38:55 +0000 UTC]

You have to remember, that this was a PG rated movie from the 1970's, so the content is a little extreme, like a light TV-14 level for today.

But it's more of a horror / dark fantasy comedy than a straight horror film, and there really isn't much blood, beyond the climax.

Despite you very reasonable concerns, "Phantom of the Paradise" is still very worth checking out, if only for the offbeat characters alone, like Winslow, Swan, and good old Beef.

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Phantom-Sparkles In reply to Enshohma [2012-09-14 13:35:27 +0000 UTC]

Tank you

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Enshohma In reply to Phantom-Sparkles [2012-09-14 21:41:43 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, and if you ever do watch the movie, I'd love to read your own thoughts on it.

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Phantom-Sparkles In reply to Enshohma [2012-09-16 16:31:08 +0000 UTC]

Kk

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Enshohma In reply to emilcorday [2012-09-12 19:39:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much!

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Enshohma In reply to ZADRgirl2113 [2012-09-12 20:20:05 +0000 UTC]

Poor Beef...I know he was a weenie, but a likeable weenie compared to his dark employers. But yeah, I agree that this was the same face Winslow has while on the 'murdering balcony'.

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Enshohma In reply to Monroville [2012-07-30 20:18:34 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome, and yeah, I needed to spread the Phantom fan art love as well.

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Enshohma In reply to Madame-Enfer [2012-01-04 06:29:36 +0000 UTC]

I hate to admit it, but those are like the only truly fun rock musicals, though in fairness, I have not seen "Shock Treatment" myself.

I've been revisiting, and in some cases, even out right re-doing a lot of my older works, and Phantom here may be among such projects. It will remain fairly the same, but done at a bigger size, and with my improved coloring skills.

I too love the film, and its title character, who I kind of relate with, considering how hard it is to be an artist and not get too screwed over. Thanks so much for the kind compliment!

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Madame-Enfer In reply to Enshohma [2012-01-04 07:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Well yeah... I *wanted* to like Repo! - I wanted to bad - but even with a Joan Jett cameo it didn't make the cut (haha, cut).

I got my local cult movie-theatre to put this on their screening list, can't wait to see it properly this time.

I'm a musician myself, and though I haven't yet been really screwed over, I'm aware of the cut-throat nature of the industry I'm on the edge of. I'm a bit of a band geek too and know some tales of woe. Poor Winslow, a victim of the business process.

And your picture captures him prefekto!

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Enshohma In reply to Madame-Enfer [2012-01-08 04:18:45 +0000 UTC]

Never seen Repo, though based on your 'cut' gag, I can only imagine what happens to poor Jett.

LOL, I think the tragic circumstances of Winslow Leech though all of us aspiring artists a much needed lesson in protecting ones work, though even as a nine year old, even I was shocked by him giving away his entire script! I've had minor success in comic books, and thankfully my bad moments with producers were more than survivable, but yeah, no one should get screwed over that harshly, and I will think only the best in your endeavors my friend...though I doubt you'll indirectly meet The Devil anytime soon either.

Thanks for the kind compliments, and just out of curiosity, what are you other favorite cult films?

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Madame-Enfer In reply to Enshohma [2012-01-08 07:39:56 +0000 UTC]

Haha oh not her, but the whole thing is about surgery and stuff. There is lots of cutting going on. I liked the premise, and a lot of the visual style, but I disliked most of the cast and the characters, and the music was at best mildly amusing and at worst intolerable.

Well, at least I know now to get my face caught in a record press if nothing else, haha! Thanks, and good luck with your career! Let the film guide you and you won't go wrong

No problem! And I'm always happy to expound...

Well, films I love include Velvet Goldmine, Smithereens, the Cabinet of Dr Caligari, Andy Warhol's Frankenstein and Dracula, the City of Lost Children, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture, Wild at Heart by David Lynch, Faster Pussycat Kill Kill! Night Of The Living Dead, Dark City, any Mario Bava film (especially Lisa and the Devil, the Whip and the Body, Blood and Black Lace or Black Sunday), Suspiria, Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains, the Blues Brothers, the Commitments. There

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Madame-Enfer In reply to Madame-Enfer [2012-01-08 07:40:20 +0000 UTC]

*not caught in a record press, lol

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Madame-Enfer In reply to Madame-Enfer [2012-05-16 03:11:34 +0000 UTC]

Also Dellamorte Dellamore.

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Madame-Enfer In reply to Madame-Enfer [2012-01-04 07:13:19 +0000 UTC]

*um, *perfekto.

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Madame-Enfer In reply to Madame-Enfer [2012-01-04 07:14:35 +0000 UTC]

You should see Shock Treatment. Just don't think of it as a Rocky sequel - it's not, that's a common misconception. As you may or may not know, it stars Jessica Harper and about half of the original Rocky Horror cast.

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Enshohma In reply to founten [2012-01-04 06:49:00 +0000 UTC]

There was a magical time in my childhood (8-11) where my viewing diet consisted of old school monster and sci-fi movies. And unlike "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" which was kind of introduced to me through my local Fox affiliates' TV airing, I purposely sought out "Phantom" on my own, based on all the awesome photos I had seen of the title anti-hero, from library books. And was not at all disappointment when I rented the VHS through said library as well!

"Phantom" is still a fixture of my movie collection, and I'm happy that it's still gaining fans beyond the magical Mecca of Winnipeg (seriously though, why did it become such a phenomena there and no where else?).

Recently my own brothers stumbled upon the film, and came to like it a lot in turn; but considering the movie's dark humor, music, and offbeat, almost cartoon sensibilities and characters, you kind of get an idea how me and my two siblings are like, creative and personality wise ([link] ).

Thanks so much for the kind compliments, and I apologize for the late reply.

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Enshohma In reply to BeingAlice [2011-07-27 23:40:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the kind words; its a very fun movie if you ever get a chance to see it, and willing to send you a copy if your really, really desperate (especially if you can do some clean-ups via Live Trace for me, that'd be a nice little trade). But other than that, the Fox Movie Channel usually airs "Phantom of the Paradise" around Halloween time, and of course, it might be readily available on NetFlix or Amazon.

Again, it might be my own personal tastes, but I still recommend it, and prefer it over "Rocky Horror"...but than again, I think "Tron" and "Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster" is choice entertainment, so beware!

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BeingAlice In reply to Enshohma [2011-07-28 19:22:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I'm pretty sure I'll like it since I'm a fan of movies like this! It's good to know that it is played on TV around Halloween time.

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Enshohma In reply to BeingAlice [2011-08-12 01:23:43 +0000 UTC]

If I see it pop up onto their schedule, I'll try to remind you about it; again, one of my favorite films I wholeheartedly recommend.

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BeingAlice In reply to Enshohma [2011-08-12 03:25:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Enshohma In reply to RatkosCorner [2012-01-04 06:56:33 +0000 UTC]

Terribly belated reply, but I personally believe it's one of De Palma's best films, and kind of sad he didn't do more macabre comedies or genre bending ventures like this one. I agree, the film can't be labeled as horror, even though its in a similar vein of some of the more fantastical monster movies.

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Enshohma In reply to HptmnMuller [2010-12-04 10:38:47 +0000 UTC]

First theatrical run, or revival house showing?

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HptmnMuller In reply to Enshohma [2010-12-08 01:05:03 +0000 UTC]

First run. I would love to see a revival house showing of it.

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Enshohma In reply to thestefan [2010-10-30 19:35:29 +0000 UTC]

"Phantom of the Paradise" is one of those films that certainly deserve a bigger cult following than it does now; its a true example of genre-bending at its wackiest and most entertaining, while remaining fun amongst even its darker bits. I know its against popular opinion, but I prefer this movie over "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (which kinds of loose a lot of momentum once Meatloaf gets axed), and wish we could have seen more such fantastic lunacy from director and writer Brain DePlama.

I too was introduced to the film at an early age, when MonsterVision still aired on TNT, and you could find a host of weird movies playing in the dead of night...though to be accurate, I saw "Phantom" through a library rental.

I wish you luck on your fan piece to the movie, while I contemplate another "Phantom" piece later on. Though, I'm curious if you've seen the alternate version of the illustration above?

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thestefan In reply to Enshohma [2010-10-31 01:06:56 +0000 UTC]

yea i did.its awesome.thanks man.you are 1 of 4 other people that i know of that has ever seen this amazing movie.and i have always thought that the phantom of the paradise was the better movie.the rocky horror was fun but the phantom had like a deep meaning behind it.it was just a mind blowing movie that sticks with you on a kinda spiritual level.i think it touches creative people more because we can relate to it better.we love our creations the way that we would love our children,and thats because in a way,our art is our children.with each pic we produce,we try harder to do better and evolve.kinda like raising a child.i raise my daughter,even though she is only 2,the same way i write or paint or draw.i use the same basic method.i question myself how can i do better.i feel that the phantom loved his music the way that he would care for his own child.there are to many things that makes that movie so amazing,but i guess the greatest thing about it,is the passion.

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Enshohma In reply to freq32 [2010-11-05 12:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the belated response, but thanks for the kind words; have you seen the alternate version of this picture in the above?

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Enshohma In reply to spookypapa [2009-06-26 18:43:34 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the belated reply; Dude, I'd love to go to Phantompalloza myself one day, but giving art work to the cast members would be cooler still, even if someone else had to play the middle man, in doing so

Thanks for the comment and fave with this one as well.

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Enshohma In reply to TheIckyMan [2009-06-09 23:13:32 +0000 UTC]

Hey, it's not my fault your an evil short person who not only like an idiot, sold his soul to the devil, but like a bigger maroon, kept all of your super-secret Dorian Gray video footage in one big, very flammable room, and ANOTHER thing...

Oh crap, my suicidal knife wound is opening again...NOOOO!!!!!!!!

PHOENIX!!!!!!!!!!!!

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TheIckyMan In reply to Enshohma [2009-06-10 23:42:01 +0000 UTC]

What a foolish thing to do! Didn't you read the contract closely?
"This contract terminates with SWAN"

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