2008 Razzies Nominations Announced

I’m not a huge fan of the Academy Awards or any of those serious awards ceremonies if I’m honest. I know that’s probably not a good career move as a movie blogger but it’s the truth so what the hell. I just can’t get excited about giving awards to actors who have already been paid a huge amount of money to star in the movies. It’s like they need even more praise and reward than they already get just for being a celebrity.

So what I prefer is those spoof awards ceremonies or television programs that take the pee out of celebrities instead of patting them on the back for a job well done. Yes, I’m a nasty bloke with a chop on my shoulder, and I openly admit it. But it does mean that I love the Razzies.

The Razzie Awards are the opposite of the Oscars, celebrating bad film-making and poor acting every year. The 2008 nominations are in, as reported by MTV Movies, and the ist of runners and riders for this, the 29th annual Razzie Awards, are as awful as ever. Here they are in full, along with my choice of winners.

Worst Picture

Speed Racer, Disaster Movie and Meet the Spartans, The Day the Earth Stood Still, High School Musical 3, The Hottie & The Nottie, Dungeon Siege, The Love Guru, Postal, Rambo, The Happening, Meet Dave, Witless Protection.

My pick - Meet Dave

Worst Actor

Zac Efron, Dane Cook, Larry the Cable Guy, Eddie Murphy, Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise (Valkyrie), Will Ferrell, Ashton Kutcher, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Mark Wahlberg.

My pick - Sylvester Stallone

Worst Actress

Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, The cast of “The Women,” Camilla Belle, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Diane Keaton, Jennifer Connelly, Zooey Deschanel, Vanessa Hudgens, Eva Longoria-Parker, Reese Witherspoon.

My pick - The cast of “The Women”

Worst Screen Couple

Any couple from HSM 3, Cameron Diaz & Ashton Kutcher, Paris Hilton & Joel David Moore, Kate Hudson & Dane Cook, Kate Hudson & Matthew McConaughey, Larry the Cable Guy & Jenny McCarthy, Any couple from Mamma Mia, Eddie Murphy & Eddie Murphy (Meet Dave), Al Pacino & His Hair, Mark Wahlberg & Zooey Deschanel, Mark Wahlberg & Mila Kunis, Sylvester Stallone & His Ego.

My pick - Kate Hudson & Matthew McConaughey

Worst Director

Uwe Boll, Scott Derrickson, Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer, Tom Putnam, Marco Schnabel, Sylvester Stallone, Jon Avnet, Diane English, Roland Emmerich, Brian Robbins, Kenny Ortega, M. Night Shyamalan.

My pick - Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer

Worst Prequel, Sequel, Remake or Rip-Off

Indiana Jones 4, HSM 3, Rambo, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Disaster Movie, Meet the Spartans, An American Carol, The Women, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Prom Night, Speed Racer, X-Files: I Want To Believe.

My pick - Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Worst Career Achievement

Uwe Boll, Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer, Madonna, Keanu Reeves, Sylvester Stallone.

My pick - Madonna

Let us know your pick from the criminals above. Who do you think deserves their nomination and who shouldn’t be there at all? Do you agree with my choices of who should win or do you regard me as way off the money? Feel free to comment with your thoughts.