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Birth of the Razzies: Xanadu (1980) & Can't Stop the Music (1980)
April 09, 2024 · 69 min

On this episode of Cult Film School, hosts Adrian and Dion discuss the Golden Raspberry Awards, famously known as the Razzies, an annual ceremony that celebrates the worst in film. They discuss the birthplace of the Razzies, only possible by films Xanadu (1980) and Can't Stop the Music (1980), both of which were critical and commercial failures but have since garnered cult status.

 

Chapters:

01:07 The 44th Razzie Awards: Winners and Nominees

03:00 The Origins of the Razzies: A Humble Beginning

03:53 Xanadu

25:01 Exploring Xanadu's Legacy and Cultural Impact

31:50 Can’t Stop the Music 

32:21 Diving Into the Village People's Cinematic Universe

36:26 Star-Studded Cast: From Guttenberg to Jenner

39:18 Subtext and Controversy: Navigating the Film's Themes

59:18 Camp, Excess, and the Birth of the Razzies

 

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