Phantom of the Paradise

Sources

https://www.phantompalooza.ca/

Swan Archives

De Palma, Brian. Phantom of the Paradise (1974). 20th Century Fox. The BluRay Commentary mentions Winnipeg more than once!

POV Magazine. “Lunacy and Passion: ‘The Phantom of Winnipeg.’”

King, Randall. “Why is Winnipeg So Obsessed with Phantom of the Paradise” Winnipeg Free Press, December 8 2018.

Semley, John. “Was Winnipeg Right About Phantom of the Paradise All Along?” Maccleans. August 8 2014.

Winnipeg Tribune

Winnipeg Free Press

In 1974, a new phenomenon was happening in Winnipeg: Phantom-Mania. Released on Boxing Day, 1974, Phantom of the Paradise became an instant hit in Winnipeg. And only in Winnipeg. In this episode, Sabrina unpacks the initial lengthy run of Phantom of the Paradise in Winnipeg and its enduring legacy here and beyond.

A warm thank you to those who shared their experiences with the movie! It is beyond appreciated.

Listen to the full episode :

See Phantom of the Paradise at the Burton Cummings Theatre on November 2nd! (Seriously, go see it! It’s loads of fun and will be an excellent time with the crowd!).