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The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014) Review
Aug 21, 2023
Israeli-born cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus discuss their rise to power in Hollywood, producing over 300 films as part of the most powerful independent film company. The podcast explores their unique approach to low-budget films filled with action, nudity, and violence. They also talk about the documentary 'The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films' which sheds light on their dedication to filmmaking. Additionally, they discuss the significance of forming one's own opinions about movies and the rise and fall of Cannon Films. The podcast concludes with a discussion about Quentin Tarantino's admiration for Canon Films and the hosts' top five Canon films.
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- Cannon Films aimed to entertain audiences and make them feel good by producing low-budget movies with a unique business model of selling movies based on posters before they were made.
- Menahem Golan was a passionate artist driven by his love for making movies, seeing cinema as an art form and aiming to create films that would amuse, move, and shock audiences.
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The Rise and Fall of Canon Films
The documentary explores the rise and fall of Canon Films, a company founded by Israeli cousins Manaha Golan and Yorim Globus. They had a dream of taking over Hollywood and making low-budget movies. Although some criticized their movies as schlock, they were actually aiming to entertain audiences and make them feel good. The duo's unique business model involved selling movies based on posters before they were even made. While they had some successes, including hits like Delta Force and Cobra, their rapid production and lack of a major blockbuster contributed to financial struggles and ultimately the downfall of Canon Films.
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