AwardsWatch - Retrospective

Retrospective: ‘Almost Famous,’ still holding us closer 20 years later

Catherine Springer September 7, 2020

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 20 years since Almost Famous came out. A critical success but a commercial failure, it was nevertheless... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – Battlefield Earth and Gladiator (2000)

Jeff Beachnau August 7, 2020

“After returning the video I honestly asked the clerk that even when I’m very drunk to stop me from renting this movie ever again. Hopefully... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – Wild Wild West and American Beauty (1999)

Jeff Beachnau August 3, 2020

“My biggest regret in seeing this film is that wish I could have warned you earlier not to see it. I’m sure there are several... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn and Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Jeff Beachnau July 31, 2020

“In short, “Burn Hollywood Burn” represents just about everything that can possibly be bad about a movie. It should be mandatory viewing for film students... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – Postman and Titanic (1997)

Jeff Beachnau December 6, 2019

“I’m sure postal workers like it though, as it gives their job a very flattering impression of being important. But if you’re not a postal... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – Striptease and The English Patient (1996)

Jeff Beachnau November 26, 2019

Striptease – “However the entire thing ended up being a mess, and I can only hope I can erase the image of Burt Reynolds in... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – Showgirls and Braveheart (1995)

Jeff Beachnau February 8, 2018

Showgirls – “From the deer in the headlights performance of Elizabeth Berkley, to the so far over the top that you need a telescope to look... Read More

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture – Color of Night and Forrest Gump (1994)

Jeff Beachnau July 6, 2017

Color of Night – “This is worth seeing if you’re in the mood for a adult-orientated suspense thriller…with quite a lot of sex. & yes, ladies,... Read More

Worst Picture/Best Picture Series: Indecent Proposal and Schindler’s List (1993)

Jeff Beachnau June 30, 2017

It’s baaaaack! After a long hiatus, Jeff Beachnau returns to his Worst Picture/Best Picture series comparing the Razzie’s worst film and the Oscars Best Picture... Read More