Stay Doomed 266: Breaking Up With the Razzies

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The hosts announce they are breaking up with the Razzies after years of covering bad movies.

In this episode of Stay Doomed, hosts Lara and Noah declare they are breaking up with the Razzies after years of covering Razzie-nominated films each February. They recount their history with the Razzies, starting from 2013 with films like The Lone Ranger and Movie 43, and how it evolved into a podcast tradition. The hosts discuss specific Razzie years, such as 2017 with Justice for Baywatch and The Emoji Movie, and 2018 with Holmes and Watson and Gotti. They express growing dissatisfaction with the Razzies' selections, citing examples like Music in 2020 and Diana in 2021, which they feel lack clear criteria. Noah reveals that he and Lara are voting members of the Razzies, paying $25 annually for ballots, and notes there are only about 1,200 voters total. He criticizes the voting system as chaotic, with no guidance on criteria, allowing political or personal biases. The hosts describe the Razzie website as poorly maintained, with outdated content and a closed merch store. They highlight the decline of the Razzie ceremony from a live event to a YouTube video hosted by The Mean Gays, and most recently, an AI-generated presentation with creepy clowns. Lara and Noah emphasize their show's ethos of not 'punching down' on small or obscure productions, contrasting it with the Razzies' tendency to ridicule such films. They share a story about receiving negative feedback from a creator of a show they covered, reinforcing their commitment to respectful criticism. The episode concludes with the decision to end Razzie Month, though they may still cover films occasionally, such as the upcoming Coyote vs. Acme movie or Jackass 5. The hosts invite listeners to suggest films for future episodes now that they are no longer bound by Razzie nominations.

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A fondness for bad movies turns into a sharp look at who gets to decide what deserves a Razzie.

Stay Doomed uses Razzie Month to look at what the awards mean to its hosts, starting from their own affection for bad movies and the habit of watching whatever happened to be on at 3:30.

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