`BATMAN' LEADS BAD-MOVIE PACK.Byline: - Daily News Wire Services On the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons. of the Oscar nominations, the crime-fighting saga ``Batman & Robin'' was picked to lead dis-honors with 11 nods for Hollywood's annual Bronx cheer for the worst in motion pictures - the Razzie Awards. ``Speed 2: Cruise Control'' was in second place for Golden Raspberry Foundation prizes announced Monday with eight nominations, followed by ``Anaconda'' with six, ``The Postman'' with five and ``Fire Down Below'' with four. ``This was about as split a vote as we've ever had. `Batman & Robin' has the most nominations, but it might not get diddly did·dly n. Slang A small or worthless amount: His advice wasn't worth diddly to me. [Short for diddlyshit; see diddly-squat. during the awards. There's lots of bad ones,'' foundation organizer John Wilson John Wilson may refer to: Politicians
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Voight, an Oscar-winner and four-time nominee, has had a long and distinguished career as both a leading man and, in recent years, character actor, with an extensive range. for ``Anaconda.'' Worst actress nods included Sandra Bullock for ``Speed 2: Cruise Control,'' Fran Drescher for ``The Beautician and the Beast,'' Lauren Holly Lauren Michael Holly (born October 28, 1963) is an American actress. Biography Early life Holly was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Her father is an English literature professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. for performances in two movies - ``A Smile Like Yours'' and ``Turbulence,'' Alicia Silverstone for ``Excess Baggage'' and Demi Moore Demi Kutcher (born Demetria Gene Guynes on November 11, 1962) is an American actress. For most of her career, she has been known as Demi Moore, using the surname of her first husband, singer-songwriter Freddy Moore. for ``G.I. Jane.'' Winners never show up to collect the gold-painted, golf-ball sized plastic raspberry atop a film canister. The complete list of Razzie Award nominees: Worst picture: ``Batman & Robin,'' ``Speed 2: Cruise Control,'' ``Anaconda,'' ``The Postman'' and ``Fire Down Below.'' Worst actor: Kevin Costner for ``The Postman,'' Val Kilmer for ``The Saint,'' Shaquille O'Neal for ``Steel,'' Steven Seagal for ``Fire Down Below'' and Jon Voight for ``Anaconda.'' Worst actress: Sandra Bullock for ``Speed 2: Cruise Control,'' Fran Drescher for ``The Beautician and the Beast,'' Lauren Holly for performances in ``A Smile Like Yours'' and ``Turbulence,'' Alicia Silverstone for ``Excess Baggage'' and Demi Moore for ``G.I. Jane.'' Worst supporting actor supporting actor n → attore m non protagonista : Willem Dafoe in ``Speed 2: Cruise Control,'' Chris O'Donnell in ``Batman & Robin,'' Dennis Rodman in ``Double Team,'' Arnold Schwarzenegger in ``Batman & Robin,'' Jon Voight in both ``Most Wanted'' and ``U-Turn.'' Worst supporting actress: Faye Dunaway in ``Albino albino (ălbī`nō) [Port.,=white], animal or plant lacking normal pigmentation. The absence of pigment is observed in the body covering (skin, hair, and feathers) and in the iris of the eye. Alligator alligator, large aquatic reptile of the genus Alligator, in the same order as the crocodile. There are two species—a large type found in the S United States and a small type found in E China. Alligators differ from crocodiles in several ways. ,'' Milla Jovovich in ``The Fifth Element,'' Julia Louis-Dreyfus in ``Fathers' Day,'' Alicia Silverstone in ``Batman & Robin'' and Uma Thurman in ``Batman & Robin.'' Worst screen couple: Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric in ``Speed 2: Cruise Control,'' George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell in ``Batman & Robin,'' Dennis Rodman and Jean-Claude Van Damme in ``Double Team,'' Steven Seagal and his guitar in ``Fire Down Below'' and Jon Voight and the animatronic Anaconda in ``Anaconda.'' Worst reckless disregard reckless disregard n. grossly negligent without concern for danger to others. Actually reckless disregard is redundant since reckless means there is a disregard for safety. (See: reckless) for human life and public property (new category): ``Batman & Robin,'' ``Con Air,'' ``The Lost World: Jurassic Park,'' ``Turbulence'' and ``Volcano.'' Worst remake or sequel: ``Batman & Robin,'' ``Home Alone 3,'' ``The Lost World: Jurassic Park,'' ``McHale's Navy'' and ``Speed 2: Cruise Control.'' Worst director: Kevin Costner, ``The Postman''; Jan De Bont, ``Speed 2: Cruise Control''; Luis Llosa, ``Anaconda''; Joel Schumacher, ``Batman & Robin''; Oliver Stone, ``U-Turn.'' Worst screenplay: ``Anaconda,'' ``Batman & Robin,'' ``The Lost World: Jurassic Park,'' ``The Postman'' and ``Speed 2: Cruise Control.'' Worst new star: The animatronic Anaconda in ``Anaconda,'' Dennis Rodman in ``Double Team,'' Tori Spelling in ``The House of Yes,'' Howard Stern in ``Private Parts'' and Chris Tucker in ``The Fifth Element'' and ``Money Talks.'' Worst song: ``The End Is the Beginning Is the End'' from ``Batman & Robin,'' the entire score from ``The Postman,'' ``Fire Down Below'' from ``Fire Down Below,'' ``How Do I Live?'' from ``Con Air'' and ``My Dream'' from ``Speed 2: Cruise Control.'' Have a Razzie dazzler? Don't let the bad-movie experts have all the fun. Share the spotlight with the Golden Raspberry Foundation by telling us your choice for the worst movie of the year. So, if a movie made you squirm in your seat, run screaming from the theater or just wonder what you were missing on CSPAN-2, call in your own Razzie at (818) 713-3063. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos, 2 Boxes Photo: (1) Of the stars and movies nominated for the Golden Raspberry Foundation's annual awards, ``Batman & Robin'' is out in front with 11 chances at a Razzie. (2) ``The Beautician and the Beast'' star Fran Drescher is nominated for worst actress. (3) Among the worst-couple nominations: Steven Seagal and his guitar. Box: (1) Have a Razzie dazzler? (See Text) (2) The weekend's top 10 (Box Office) |
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