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Criterion’s “And The Razzy Goes To” Collection: A Cinematic Journey Through Bad Movies

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Hollywood

The Criterion Collection, known for preserving and showcasing classic films, has taken a detour into the world of bad movies with their new collection, “And The Razzy Goes To.” This compilation features a variety of films that have earned the dubious honor of winning a Razzie Award, celebrating the worst that Hollywood has to offer.

A Star-Studded Lineup of Cinematic Disasters

From the cringe-worthy performances in “Gigli” starring Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck to the bizarre and unhinged “Freddy Got Fingered” directed by Tom Green, this collection has it all. Other notable inclusions are the Olivia Newton-John musical “Xanadu,” the Tom Cruise bartending flick “Cocktail,” and the Pamela Anderson action movie “Barb Wire.”

So Bad, They’re Good

While many of these films are objectively terrible, some have managed to transcend their awfulness and become cult classics. Take, for example, “The Wicker Man” remake starring Nicolas Cage, which has spawned countless memes and quotable moments like “The Bees, the Bees, not the bees.” Similarly, “Freddy Got Fingered” has aged surprisingly well, with its absurdist humor and boundary-pushing content.

A Must-See for Film Enthusiasts

Whether you’re a fan of bad movies or simply curious about the depths of cinematic failure, the “And The Razzy Goes To” collection is a must-see. As Michael Calore, a Wired podcast host, puts it:

Anyway, yes, Criterion people, go to your app, find And The Razzy Goes To and watch these cinematic delights that are being served up for you by these great historical film preservationists.

So, grab some popcorn, settle in, and prepare to be amazed, amused, and possibly appalled by these legendary bad movies. Who knows, you might just find a new favorite among the ruins of Hollywood’s biggest flops.