S6E18 - #83: The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

Episode Notes In the quietest Opera film of all time, we witness Lon Chaney’s remarkable talents in 1925’s The Phantom of the Opera. It’s a wide ranging discussion of cinema history, theatrical makeup, Christine’s motivations, Thomas Harris novels, care of victims in media, drag queens, the gender binary and so much more.   Recommendations: Clarice (Paramount +), Evil (Paramount +)   Next up: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)   Email us at [email protected] Twitter: @latecomerspod Find Amity @ www.amityarmstrong.com and @AmityArmstrong on Twitter Our Facebook group is here for those who consent: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754020081574479/   This podcast is powered by Pinecast.