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In Memory of William Finley (1940-2012)

I grew up in Winnipeg, and actually saw Finley and Graham in person at “Phantompalooza I” in 2005. I remember asking them about a favourite scene where Beef says, “Whaddya mean, you just pass the stuff out – I take … Continue reading

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The Cultural Impact of “Phantom of the Paradise”

“The Phantom of the Paradise” was a hit in two cities in the world, and it flopped everywhere else. Those two cities were Paris, France…and my hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mom and I attended the first Phantompalooza, the 30th anniversary celebration … Continue reading

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