Better than AFI’s Heroes and Villains: Villain #46

The character: Swan The actor: Paul Williams The movie: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) Because of Nashville and All That Jazz and Cabaret, Phantom of the Paradise can be no better than the fourth-best American diegetic musical of the 1970s. However, and this is some comfort, the Phantom soundtrack is an absolute monster. It has… Read More Better than AFI’s Heroes and Villains: Villain #46

January 16, 2026 Tim1 Comment

Listen to America: The 1970s

To see the intro to this project, as well as links to other decades, click here. 33) “Suicide is Painless,” from M*A*S*H (1970) In 1973, there were two movie musicals which feature a scene with Jesus at the Last Supper. In Godspell, which is a silly but honestly pretty faithful adaptation of Matthew, Jesus gives… Read More Listen to America: The 1970s

May 30, 2022 Tim1 Comment

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Better than AFI’s Heroes and Villains: Villain #46

Listen to America: The 1970s