<p><em>Not So Trash Reviews</em> is back from the dead!</p><p>After a long hiatus, Johann Chipol returns with a resurrected <em>lost episode</em>, originally recorded almost three years ago! And what better film to make our comeback with than Brian De Palma’s genre-bending rock opera cult classic, <em>Phantom of the Paradise</em>?</p><p>Johann is joined by friend of the show and horror filmmaker <strong>Liam Banks</strong> of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SuperfreakMedia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Superfreak Media</a> as they explore the film’s glam excess, high camp energy, and enduring legacy. From masked composers and soul-selling producers to the unforgettable brilliance of <em>Beef</em>, this episode dives into what makes <em>Phantom of the Paradise</em> a prime example of <em>high camp cinema</em>.</p><p>We’ll unpack the meaning of “camp” itself and explore how De Palma’s film mirrors larger ideas about fame, style, and the price of artistic ambition.</p><p>-</p><p>Catch <em>Phantom of the Paradise</em> on the big screen! It’s screening as part of the Cult Film Club and Paracinema Film Festival on <strong>May 3rd at QUAD in Derby</strong>—don’t miss your chance to witness the madness live! Book your tickets here - <a href="https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/phantomoftheparadise/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/phantomoftheparadise/</a></p><p> <strong>Music Credits:</strong></p><ul><li>Original Music by Karl Casey @ ⁠<a href="https://whitebataudio.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">White Bat Audio</a>⁠ – <em>'Hackers'</em> and <em>'Arcadia'</em></li><li>Music from <em>Phantom of the Paradise</em> composed by <strong>Paul Williams</strong></li><li>“Kashmir” by <strong>Led Zeppelin</strong> used briefly under fair use for commentary purposes</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Want to support Enigmatic? Click here to donate - <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/harveyretro" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/harveyretro⁠⁠</a></p><p>For more information on future projects and episodes, checkout our... </p><ul><li>Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/studioenigmatic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/studioenigmatic⁠⁠</a>)</li><li>Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/enigmaticretrorewind" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/enigmaticretrorewind⁠⁠</a>)</li><li>YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/productionsenigmatic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/productionsenigmatic⁠⁠</a>)</li><li>TikTok (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@harvey_retro" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@harvey_retro⁠⁠</a>)</li></ul>