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Creating Cannon
by AJ Hamilton/Nicholas C. Pappas
AJ Hamilton and Nicholas C. Pappas are diving into the entire library of The Cannon Film Group and learning all the lessons, good and bad, that they can from every single movie!
Episodes
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074 - Sam's Song (1969)
Hey Cannonites! See a young up-and-coming Robert De Niro in the slow plod of a movie that will make you think "Huh?", "What?" and "What did they say?". With a storied past and a plot that is paper thin, you won't want to miss Nick and AJ confusedly flail through "Sam's Song"! Email us with your...
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Retrospective - Spider-man: The Lost Cannon Script Reading
Hey Cannonites and Cannonistas! In this episode, we bring you a look back over the last three Spider-man-themed episodes and bring Spider-April to a close. We compare and contrast Cannon's script with those of the Sam Raimi and MCU Spider-scripts. And we ask the important question: If you add...
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Spider-man: The Lost Cannon Script Reading (Part 2)
Hello Again Cannonistas! We're back for the 2nd half of a script from the 80's in the format of a radio play from the 40's on a podcast in the 2020's! And we've got a terrific cast to bring this experience to life! We hope you enjoy the rest of this Spidey Adventure!! Follow us on the Socials...
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Spider-man: The Lost Cannon Script Reading (Part 1)
Hey Cannonites! We've got a script from the 80's in the format of a radio play from the 40's on a podcast in the 20's! And we've got a terrific cast to bring this experience to life! We hope you enjoy! Follow us on the Socials @CreatingCannon and email us at [email protected] Starring the...
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A Creating Cannon Special - Cannon's Spider-Man
Hey Cannonites! Cannon's Spider-Man! Nuff Said! Email us with your favorite super hero movie at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook @CreatingCannon! And Subscribe to us on YouTube!
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073 - Hot Resort
Hey Cannonites! Just like "Meatballs" and "Porky's" before it, these teens are single and ready to mingle with anyone and everyone! We've got a sexy romp this episode, talking about the film "Hot Resort"! Enjoy! Email us with your favorite vacation destination at [email protected] Follow…
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072 - The Finest Hour (1992) (Cannon Fodder)
Hey Cannonites! Thank you to the brave men and women who sacrifice for this country and protects it from enemies, both foreign and domestic. We have a 21st Century Films film, produced by Menahem Golan that deals with two boys doing their duty, training and fighting in the Gulf War. This episode...
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071 - Teenage Bonnie and Klepto Clyde
Hey Cannonites! When we look back at the great couples of history - Romeo and Juliet, Hera and Zeus, Tom and Jerry - we sometimes forget the romance and passion Bonnie and Clyde! Also, the robbery and murder. But what if they were in High School?! Well, that's what you get with the movie we're...
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070 - Nightmare (1981) (Cannon Fodder)
Hey Cannonites! Hope you don't have Cannonightmares after listening to this episode! Well, technically it would be 21st Century Film Distributionightmares... Ok! We've got a spooky, bloody movie for you this time, made even scarier because it takes place in FLORIDA! OooOoOoooO! So settle in for…
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069 - American Cyborg: Steel Warrior (1994)
Hey Cannonites! Here's an episode about one of the last Cannon Films created! It's so quintessentially Cannon, we're surprised Bronson or Norris didn't show up in it! We've got a Boaz Davidson gem here with "American Cyborg: Steel Warrior"! Plug in and Enjoy! Email us with your favorite Cyborg in...
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068 - The Bronx Executioner (1989)
Hey Cannonites! It's time to check out a bizarre amalgamation of parts of movies that form an even weirder, monster of a movie! It's kinda like a Frankenstein of a movie! It's called "The Bronx Executioner" and whatever that evokes in your mind, it's probably not what you expect! Settle in and...
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067 - Cannon Fodder: Phantom of the Paradise
Hey Cannonistas! We're doing a sweet Cannon Fodder episode this time for the simple fact that "Phantom of the Paradise" rocks. It's a gem of the 70s, directed by Brian DePalma and starring Paul Williams, William Finley and Jessica Harper. The music itself is worth the price of admission. Enjoy!...
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066 - Night Terrors (1993)
What's up Cannonites! We hope your year is starting off well and that you are in the mood for some more episode of Creating Cannon! This time we watched an early 90s Cannon film with the incomparable Robert Englund in dual roles and dual timelines! You're gonna love the spooky and sexy "Night...
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065 - Cannon Fodder: Deadly Games aka Dial Code Santa Claus
Hey all you good Little Cannonites and Cannonistas, For a holiday gift, we thought we'd give you a glimpse into a little-known 80s French Christmas movie! You might not think that is a recipe for success but you'd be wrong! Not when a murderous Santa is hunting down an ingenious 9 year old in a...
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064 - African Express
What's up Cannonites! Here we go again, with a film about nazis in Africa flying planes! Everything will make sense when you listen to this episode of Creating Cannon where we talk about the 1990 film, "African Express"! Enjoy Email us with your favorite movie where Nazis are the bad guys at...
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063 - Prison Planet aka Badlanders
What's up Cannonites! What do you get when you combine Star Wars, Mad Max, Conan the Barbarian and I'm sure something else? That's right, you get the movie that we talked about this episode: Prison Planet! But it's also called Badlanders! So we'll talk about both! Since they're the same thing!...
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062 - Cannon Fodder: Thankskilling 3
Whut Up, Cannon-erkies!~ We hope you had a terrific turkey day and we are thankful for your listenership! But you may be less happy with us this episode, because we are watching a movie that may bring you to the brink of madness! Hopefully you will join us in our straight jackets as we discuss...
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061 - Cannon Fodder: Thankskilling, The Second Watchening
Hey all you Cannon Fowl! As is tradition, apparently, for our Thanksgiving episode, Nick is forcing us to watch Thankskilling! We have scoured the Cannon Films library and still cannon find Thanksgiving-themed movies! If you can, maybe you could break curse and the cycle! Email us with your...
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060 - Rescue Me (1992)
Two 90s icons for the price of one?! That's right, from the south end of the Cannon Films lifeline, we've got "Rescue Me", starring Michael Dudikoff and Stephen Dorff! They'll have to put their differences behind them if they're going to find the crooks that wronged both of them. An exciting and...
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059 - Prison Heat
Hey Cann-inmates! When you get in trouble, it helps to be in it with your friends. But if your trouble is being kidnapped and thrown into a Turkish prison where they intend to sell you into slavery, the friend thing isn't going to make it that much better. That's the dilemma the heroines of…
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058 - Joe (1970)
Hey Cannon-Os! We hope this year has been kind to you because some crazy stuff has been going on. But we think that some analysis of politics is timely at this time of year and then after this we promise, back to silly, wacky movies! This episode we look at the hippie era and the reaction it...
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057 - Gor II: Outlaw of Gor
Hello Cannonites! We go back to the strange land of Gor and visit with your favorite hero and ours, Tarl Cabot! Listen as Nick and AJ debate the necessity or lack thereof in the creation of a sequel to the masterpiece that is Gor! You'll be just as impressed if not less by this retread of a…
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056 - The Fruit Machine (Wonderland)
Hey Cannonites! Let's all go on the lamb together and escape this world for a magical wonderland that is 1988 Brighton! We join Michael and Eddie as they navigate the underbelly of the gay club scene in the 80s and what parallels might exist between them and a dolphin! Curl up with your favorite...
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055 - The Secret of the Ice Cave
Hey Cannon-ites! We travel all the way down to Chile for an exciting adventure into late 80s Cannon lore with daring escapes, exciting train rides and more computer hacking than you'd think! Join us for a fantastic journey as we try to discover "The Secret of the Ice Cave"! Email us with your...
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054 - Dancers
Hey Cannonerinas and Cannonerinos! This episode is definitely a departure from our normal Cannon fare with action and explosions! But give this movie a chance! It's a beautiful portrayal of ballet and heartbreak! And you'll be entranced by Mikhail Baryshnikov and Alessandra Ferri's performances,...
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053 - 2nd Viewing! Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FIlms
Hey Wild Cannons! We are one season in to this crazy ride through all of Cannon Films, trying to figure out what the heck makes the perfect Cannon film! Since we're about to start on season 2, we thought it would be a good idea to look back at how this all began! Strap in for the documentary...
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051 - The Delta Force
Hey Cannon Force! We've got adventure! We've got intrigue! We've got action and we've got Chuck Norris! What more do you need?! Enjoy the dichotomy of this two-toned movie: The Delta Force! Email us with your favorite Chuck Norris Movie at [email protected] Follow us on Twitter and…
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Cannon Blast #8 - Vigilante
Hey Cannonante's! You folks are in for a treat this episode because we are taking you out of the Cannonverse and throwing you into 1980s New York where crime is running rampant! Will Robert Forster and Fred Williamson be able to get justice? Watch "Vigilante" with us to find out! Email us with…
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050 - Gor
Hey there, Cannnonauts! Hope you are weathering the current craziness well and we are so happy we get to present an absolutely insane film that we watched intently until it bored us to sleep! With big names like Oliver Reed and Jack Palance, you know it's gotta be an ok Cannon Film! Get some...
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049 - New Years Evil
Hey Cannoniacs! Welcome to the New Year! Don't trust that drink, don't party alone and don't turn your back on the tall, dark and handsome stranger! You might be in for a spooky or even deadly ball drop! Join us in a round of "Auld Lang Syne" and check out this episode's movie, "New Year's Evil"!...
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048 - Black Christmas (Cannon Fodder)
Good Tidings, Cannon-ites! Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, there was actually quite a lot of stirring because someone was mysteriously murdering sorority girls. And who can nestle themselves with that going on? We've got a very special Xmas episode for you, just in time...
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052 - First Annual Cannonemy Awards!
Hello Loyal Cannon Listeners! What a ride it has been this year! Thank you so much for tuning in each week and participating in our insane journey down the rabbit hole of Cannon Films! We thought our first year deserved a fitting tribute and so we present: The First Annual Cannonemy Awards! We…
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Cannon Blast # 7 - The 92nd Academy Awards!
Hello Honorees! With the Academy Awards of Merit coming up, the Creating Cannon boys are combing through every one of the nominees and giving their predictions and their hopes for the award winners! We are all winners for the fact that this episode exists! Enjoy the Oscars! Email us with your...
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Cannon Blast #6 - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Howdy Cannoneighbors! Tom Hanks can do no wrong! Neither can Mr. Rogers! It was inevitable that their paths would meet in some way or another. And here we are, with another Cannon detour with "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood". We hope you'll be glad for this deviation into the Land of Make...
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Cannon Blast #5 - Knives Out
Hey Cannon-ives! Do you like Agatha Christie novels but feel like they're missing an all-star cast AND wool sweaters? We did too and so we are so excited Rian Johnson heeded our request and made "Knives Out"! Enjoy this Cannon Blast and remember, no running with Rock, Paper or especially…
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047 - The Borrower
Hey Cannoners! This episode we have a silly/scary/murder-y movie for you! It has all the hallmarks of an Alien serial killer who gets dropped on earth and has to steal human heads to survive film. You know that classic genre, right? From director John McNaughton and starring Rae Dawn Chong…
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Cannon Blast #4 - Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker
Hey Cannon Masters! What a ride it has been. Over four decades of Jedi vs. Sith, light vs Dark, Darths vs...opposite of darths! Have you enjoyed the past movies but wished there was more fan service? Do you like the characters but wish they had less depth? Well then sit on down and enjoy our…
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046 - Too Much: The Robot with a Heart
Sup Cannonbots! We've got a heartwarming little film this episode with a bunch of nonsense and tons of silliness! A Cannon Film for the ages, "Too Much: The Robot with a Heart"! Enjoy this or don't, it's not in our programming to decide for you! Email us with your favorite movie robot or droid at...
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Announcement To Our Loyal Listeners!
Just listen to the audio. It explains everything!
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045 - The Zebra Force
What's Up, Cannon Force?! We've got a crazy episode for you this time! The mob is terrorizing Los Angeles and the only force that can stop them is the Zebra Force! Twists and turns await you in this questionable 1976 film that will have you asking: Is this movie racially insensitive or is it…
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044 - Thankskilling (Cannon Fodder)
Hey Cannon Gobblers! We are definitely straying as far in the cinematic realm as we can in this very special holiday episode! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! And for you, we've watched one of the silliest, low quality Turkey Murderer-themed movie ever made. This may not be your kind of movie but if...
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043 - American Ninja
Yo Cannoninjas! We've got one of the most Cannon films we've seen so far! It's got action, adventure, car chases, ninjas, helicopters, rocket launchers and lasers! Don't worry, you won't be disappointed! Watch "American Ninja" with Michael Dudikoff before you listen to this episode so we don't…
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042 - Return of the Living Dead
Many Happy Returns, Cannoners! We've got one more tasty zombie episode for you in our super-stuffed October/November of Horrors! It's the (what should be a) classic zombie film "Return of the Living Dead" led by Clu Gulager and written and directed by Dan O'Bannon! It may not be taken as…
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041 - Zombie (AKA Zombi 2)
Hey Cannon-ombies! Continuing our journey down the history of zombie flicks, we reach Lucio Fulci's "Zombie"! Also know as in Europe as "Zombi 2"! We leave the American experience of the risen dead to see how it's affecting the Dominican Republic and all of the inhabitants therein. What new…
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040 - Dawn of the Dead (Cannon Fodder)
Happy Halloween, Cannons of the Dead! We've got yet another spooky zombie movie for you this week: the 1978 Romero classic "Dawn of the Dead"! Tom Savini's work as a master of horror effects is on full display here so if you've got a weak stomach, steer clear! You might get some red on you. Enjoy...
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Cannon Blast #3 - Parasite
Sup Cannon-ites! On our third Cannon Blast we get into a practically spoiler-free review of the new Korean film "Parasite". It's a gripping, suspenseful thriller that may just be worth your time. If you like Bong Joon-ho films, this is definitely one of them! We're trying to keep this all vague…
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039 - Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006)
Yo Cannon-ights! We've got a rarely-seen or sought out remake/reimagining of the classic Romero zombie flick! This episode is less an analysis of the film and more a tribute to one of its stars, Sid Haig. Sid left us on September 21 of this year and we thought it would be nice to spend a little...
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Cannon Blast #2 - Dolemite is My Name
Hey Cannon-ites! On our second official episode of Cannon Blast we plopped down in the theater and checked out the Rudy Ray Moore biopic "Dolemite is My Name"! Directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) Starring Eddie Murphy as Rudy with an huge cast of supporting actors, this film takes you back…
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038 - Night of the Living Dead (1968) (Cannon Fodder)
Hey Dead Cannons! Spoilers: The real monsters were the humans all along! Zombies have been elevated in the pop mythos as representations of mindless consumerism, groupthink and our own mortality. And that all spawned from a little indie movie created by George A. Romero in 1968 called "Night of…
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Cannon Blast #1 - Joker
Hey Cannon-quins! Do clowns scare you? They should! Because they are horrifying monsters who are just one bad day away from becoming homicidal maniacs. Why so serious, you ask? Because the PodPod boys have taken a detour from Cannon films and are sitting down in the cinema to share their thoughts...
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AJ Hamilton and Nicholas C. Pappas are diving into the entire library of The Cannon Film Group and learning all the lessons, good and bad, that they can from every single movie!
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