- Golden Raspberry nominations announced
- Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix nominated
- History and significance of the anti-Oscars
The Golden Raspberry Award is a satirical award that shines a spotlight on the film industry's less glamorous achievements. This year, the Oscar winners Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix were the center of attention, as they were chosen for their roles in the film. 'Joker: Folie à Deux' was nominated for Worst Actor.
The film itself tops the list of nominations with a total of seven mentions, including for Worst Screen Couple and Worst Director.
Razzies: Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix nominated
The musical thriller 'Joker: Folie à Deux', in which Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix play a pair of lovers in a gloomy prison, has attracted attention from both critics and the Golden Raspberry Awards.
In addition to the two leading actors, other well-known names such as Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Lopez have also been nominated for the unpopular awards. The "Razzies" were launched in 1980 by John Wilson to expose the missteps of the film industry in a humorous way.
Criticism of the "Razzies" for minors
However, the "Razzies" not only stand for humorous criticism but also for controversy. In 2023, the nomination of the first twelve-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the worst actress caused an uproar. The organizers withdrew the nomination and changed the rules to exclude children under the age of 18 from future nominations.
History and significance of the Golden Raspberry
The Golden Raspberry was founded in 1981 by John Wilson and his friends as a reaction to a disappointing Oscar night. What began as a small event quickly developed into an institution that satirically highlights the less glamorous side of Hollywood. The trophy, a golden plastic raspberry on a film reel base, symbolizes the films and actors that didn't make it at the box office or on the big screen.
The Golden Raspberry "winners" are traditionally announced the day before the Oscars. The 2025 Oscars are scheduled to take place on March 2.
Here is an overview of all the Golden Raspberry nominees doe 2025:
Worst Picture
'Borderlands'
'Joker: Folie a Deux'
'Madame Web'
'Megalopolis'
'Reagan'
Worst Actor
Jack Black / 'Dear Santa'
Zachary Levi / 'Harold and the Purple Crayon'
Joaquin Phoenix / 'Joker: Folie a Deux'
Dennis Quaid / 'Reagan'
Jerry Seinfeld / 'Unfrosted'
Worst Actress
Cate Blanchett / 'Borderlands'
Lady Gaga / 'Joker: Folie a Deux'
Bryce Dallas Howard / 'Argylle'
Dakota Johnson / 'Madame Web'
Jennifer Lopez / 'Atlas'
Supporting Actor
Jack Black (Voice Only) 'Borderlands'
Kevin Hart / 'Borderlands'
Shia LaBeouf (in drag) 'Megalopolis'
Tahar Rahim / 'Madame Web'
Jon Voight / 'Megalopolis', 'Reagan', 'Shadow Land' & 'Strangers'
Supporting Actress
Ariana DeBose / 'Argylle' & 'Kraven the Hunter'
Leslie Anne Down (as Margaret Thatcher) 'Reagan'
Emma Roberts / 'Madame Web'
Amy Schumer / 'Unfrosted'
FKA twigs / 'The Crow'
Director
S.J. Clarkson / 'Madame Web'
Francis Ford Coppola / 'Megalopolis'
Todd Phillips / 'Joker: Folie a Deux'
Eli Roth / 'Borderlands'
Jerry Seinfeld/ 'Unfrosted'
Screen Combo
Any Two Obnoxious Characters (But Especially Jack Black) 'Borderlands'
Any Two Unfunny "Comedic Actors" / 'Unfrosted'
The Entire Cast of 'Megalopolis'
Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga / 'Joker: Folie a Deux'
Dennis Quaid & Penelope Ann Miller (as "Ronnie and Nancy") in 'Reagan'
Prequel, remake, rip-off or sequel
'The Crow'
'Joker: Folie a Deux'
'Kraven the Hunter'
'Mufasa: The Lion King'
'Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver'
Screenplay
'Joker: Folie a Deux'
'Kraven the Hunter'
'Madame Web'
'Megalopolis'
'Reagan'
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