Apple TVPhantom of the Paradise (1974)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explicitly critiques the systemic exploitation and commodification of art by the corporate music industry, portraying it as a predatory force that destroys artistic integrity and human lives, aligning with anti-capitalist and progressive ideologies.
This film features a predominantly white cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on critiquing the music industry's exploitation and corporate greed, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities from a diversity, equity, and inclusion standpoint.
Secondary
Phantom of the Paradise features Beef, a flamboyant glam-rock singer whose effeminate persona is consistently ridiculed and plays into harmful stereotypes. His character is presented as a source of mockery and meets a violent end, contributing to a problematic portrayal without affirming elements or critique of the negative stereotypes.
The film utilizes Christian mythological elements, such as the Faustian bargain and a devil figure (Swan), to explore themes of moral corruption and the pursuit of fame. The narrative unequivocally condemns the antagonist's evil actions, implicitly affirming the moral principles that stand in opposition to such destructive forces.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Faust.' All major characters, such as Winslow Leach (Phantom), Swan (Mephistopheles), and Phoenix (Christine/Gretchen), maintain the same gender as their canonical source material counterparts. No established characters undergo a gender change.
Phantom of the Paradise is an original film from 1974, not an adaptation of a prior work with pre-established character races. Therefore, no characters exist who were canonically or historically established as one race and then portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.2
6.7
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