100 Years of Horror, Music, and Mystery w/ THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Welcome back to The Film Dept. Podcast!

To celebrate the 100th year anniversary of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925), and to get into the Halloween season spirit, our hosts spent this class session discussing several iterations of the Phantom of the Opera.

They discuss the symbolism of masks, revenge, and more in this episode in thanks to our partner movie house The Beverly Theater!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Phantom of the Opera

3:13 Comparing Phantom Adaptations

6:17 The Evolution of the Phantom's Character

10:05 Acting in Silent Films vs. Modern Adaptations

11:30 The Role of Music in Storytelling

14:05 The Reveal Scene: Impact and Interpretation

18:14 The Symbolism of Masks and Identity

23:03 The Midpoint and Stakes in the Story