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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