Birth of the Razzies: Xanadu (1980) & Can't Stop the Music (1980‪)‬ Cult Film School

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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