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F. W. Murnau's FAUST!

F. W. Murnau's FAUST!

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On this episode, we cover F.W. Murnau's Faust: A German Folktale. In this classic of silent cinema, our Mephisto (Emil Jannings) makes a bet with an archangel that Faust's soul can be corrupted. Faust (Gösta Ekman) is desperately trying to save his village from a plague. He is able to help the villagers, thanks to Mephisto, but further dealings with the devil lead Faust on a decadent downward spiral. Can he redeem his soul before it's too late?

Featuring:

  • "Fauft?!"
  • The Three Horsemen of the Apocalypse (because times were tough in Germany)
  • You win this round, God!
  • Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Paradise What Did I Come Into This Room For?
  • Mephistos Just Wanna Have Fun
  • Cancel your subscription, Lester!
  • Otho from Beetlejuice?! What are YOU doing here?
  • You can see her doublets!
  • I ALWAYS drink ... wine!
  • Kynan puts dirty words ... in my MOUTH!
  • All you need is love, love, love ...
  • ... and more!

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