Kat Robichaud on Paul Williams' Brilliant Performance and Songs in Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Singer, performer, and creator of Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret, Kat Robichaud joins Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak to discuss the soundtrack to the 1974 Brian De Palma film, Phantom of the Paradise. Oscar winner, Paul Williams starred in the film, wrote original songs for it, and scored the film. He was nominated for Best Original Score at the Oscars even though the film did not do well at the box office.
00:00:00 - 00:06:30 Introducing Kat Robichaud and the Misfit Cabaret
00:06:31 - 00:10:00 Why Did Kat pick Phantom of the Paradise
00:10:01 - 00:16:15 Reasons Why Phantom Flopped Except in Winnipeg / Becoming a Cult Film
00:16:16 - 00:21:45 Kat's Initial Reaction to Seeing Phantom and Watching Cult Film as a Kid
00:21:46 - 00:24:30 Phantom's Influence on Directors
00:24:31 - 00:25:55 The Phantom/Paul Williams and Daft Punk Connection
00:25:56 - 00:28:30 Paul Williams' Music Career
00:28:31 - 00:34:30 Brian De Palma's Striking Visuals in Phantom
00:34:31 - 00:38:10 Beef and A Possible Phantom Musical?
00:38:11 - 00:44:30 Ryan Met The Other Director named Brian De Palma
00:44:31 - 00:46:59 De Palma's Signature Shots in the Film / Favorite song on the soundtrack
00:47:00 - 00:49:55 Life in 3 Tracks
00:49:56 - 00:51:30 The Lost Art of Discovering Films on Accident
00:51:31 - 00:55:00 Thank Yous and Goodbyes
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