Phantom Of The Paradise 40th Anniversary Panel 7-30-14 pt 1

Panel discussion at the Arclight in Hollywood. The panel was moderated by Edgar Wright, Phantom fan and Director of "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End." The panel consisted of Paul Williams (Swan), Jessica Harper (Phoenix), Gerrit Graham (Beef), Peter Elbling (Harold Oblong of The Juicy Fruits/Beach Bums/The Undeads), Jeffrey Comanor (The Juicy Fruits/Beach Bums/The Undeads), and Film Editor Paul Hirsch. Pt 1 of 2.

[werewooof]

thinking of you, mr. finley. i wish he could’ve been here with everyone else. i miss his presence in the world. he was such a good person, a brilliant actor, and the perfect fit for paradise’s phantom. though it’s been some years since his passing, i still get a little mopey at the thought of him being gone. i don’t know why i’m choosing this comment section to get this out of my system... maybe it just helps putting these thoughts in a place full of other phantom fans who know where i’m coming from. anyway, i hope you’re resting in peace william finley. we miss you out here.

[whoneedscable]

I'm 26 .. my mom who has passed now, showed me this movie when I was 5 or 6... I have the sound track on vinyl and she played beef in her school play years ago. Hands down this movie shaped who I am. I love it love it love it. This touches my heart. ❤❤❤ I will be sure to show my children when I have them. Cause it's real real.

[blantz]

A childhood friend and I went to see Phantom of the Paradise when it was first released in theaters. That friend passed away earlier this month from COVID. Every time since, whenever I watch this movie I think of better times. Phantom of the Paradise was a cult classic before The Rock Horror Picture Show.

[Omar]

Phanton is the best movie I've ever seen

[odysseus]

Jessica is stunning, got all her movies, books and a signed note she mailed her #1 fan.

[O_Towne_Bear]

Jessica still does it for me. Been in love with her since I was a kid and saw this movie.

[DarKo]

man, I didn't know william died, I just discovered the movie a few days ago and I loved it. Now I feel sad :(

[stillgotit]

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!

[SirChubbyBunny]

So thrilled for this, and I can't believe I'm just finding out about this.

[howielancaster]

Got to catch the movie and panel live last year. Once in a lifetime opportunity.

[Sarasdad]

I wish Jeffrey Comanor was in this reunion. He's done no interviews and love to hear from him. Wondering why he gave up on music and decided to become a Chiropractor. He was the one that sang the lead on the song.... Upholstery

[FelizNAVIDad]

I wished they paid tribute to William 😔

[-Vitalis-]

Damn, I feel fucking old right now...

[mfeldstein]

i would have been there in a heartbeat. Great movie and sound track

[davidburgreen]

My mom and I watched this on tv when I was around eleven or so. I do not think she knew what the movie was about, since she had never seen it, but she knew I LOVED monster movies (this is in 1977 or so). Well, I suppose the Devil is a monster. LOL. The music is amazing, and the film was freakin' cool. Thank s mom, for keeping it on.

[andyandy]

Loved this movie. Friends and I saw it a few times each...I recall watching it 12 times myself.

[LaClaudis]

Philbin is not there also. He died back in 1985. He was Swan's pervert assistant.
That movie was well ahead of that time. I saw it on TV when I was a child and I really loved it!

[airevolt]

Jessica singing Old Souls is just sublime. And she still has nice legs. :)

[EyMeng]

this was my first time seeing it!! amazing movie!!

[raquelduran]

Very good and nice movie! 70's all years ago! The music never ! Forget!! Paul and willian twins!!!