LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Marilyn Monroe’s exploitation biopic “Blonde” topped eight Razzie nominations this year, including the worst, with multiple Oscar winner Tom Hanks the worst. ranked in as an actor. And the worst supporting actor race.
Now in its 43rd year, the Razzies take a tough liking to films, scripts, directors, and more, delivering critical jabs meant to be a humorous counterpoint to the Oscars.
‘Blonde’ was nominated for a Razzie Award for Worst Production, twice for Worst Supporting Actor, twice for Worst Screen Couple, Worst Remake, Worst Director, and Worst Screenplay.
Director Andrew Dominique and Netflix are already facing harsh judgments for what critics have called a sexist and gory portrayal of Monroe, portrayed by Ana de Armas.
New York Times film critic Manohra Dargis wrote: exploit her. “
The Razzies did not endorse Hanks this season, nominated him for Worst Actor as Geppetto in Disney’s “Pinocchio” and for Worst Supporting Actor as Colonel Tom Parker in “Elvis.”
Reporting by Daniel Broadway Editing by Bill Barclot
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