In 1981, American copywriter John J. B. Wilson announced the "Razzie Awards" to select the "worst" movies. The idea was picked up by newspapers and formally launched as a film festival. For over 40 years since then, it has garnered attention as a notorious award in the film industry.
The award's name comes from "Razz," meaning booing. Later, it became known as the "Golden Raspberry Awards" (hereafter referred to as the Razzies) from the golden raspberry adorning the trophy given at the award.
The winning works are selected by the votes of members of the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation, which consists of film fans, film critics, and film journalists from around the world. The award ceremony is often held before the Academy Awards. In 2024, the nominees were announced on January 22, and the winners were revealed on March 9, just before the Academy Awards on March 11.

The Razzies, like the Academy Awards, offer multiple categories such as "Film," "Actor," "Screenplay," and "Original Song." In addition, they have various other awards as needed, such as the "Redeemer Award," "Razzie Salvation Award," and "Worst Screen Couple Award," meticulously recognizing the "worst" in cinema.
At the first awards ceremony in 1980, the comedy film Can't Stop the Music won, but the awarded works are not limited to unpopular films, B-movies, or minor actors. Even commercially successful films like Rambo: First Blood Part II and Speed 2: Cruise Control, as well as renowned actors like Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, and Sharon Stone, have been included.
There are also works that win multiple awards. In 2000, Battlefield Earth won in seven categories, and in 2011, Jack and Jill won in all ten categories. Additionally, Sandra Bullock, who won the Worst Actress award for All About Steve in 2010, also won an Oscar for The Blind Side in the same year, achieving both "worst" and "best" recognitions.

Given that the Razzies' purpose is to award the "worst," many top stars consider receiving it as "disgraceful" and loathe it. Thus, even though the event is held as a film festival, award recipients seldom appeared on stage. However, there are those who understand the humor, and some stars have attended the ceremony.

In 2005, Halle Berry, who won the Worst Actress award for Catwoman, attended the ceremony with her Oscar statue in hand. She performed a parody of her tearful acceptance speech from the Academy Awards, which received high praise. As mentioned earlier, Sandra Bullock was another attendee. She took the stage with a large number of DVDs of her winning film All About Steve. She said, "I’ll give everyone a DVD. Please reconsider if my performance was truly the worst. I'll come back next year to return the Razzie," which drew applause from the audience.

The official YouTube channel of the Razzie Awards showcases the atmosphere of the ceremony attended by stars. Watching videos of Sandra Bullock, for instance, gives a real sense of what the Razzies are like. From staff in T-shirts to Sandra's casual style, and the audience's cheers, it contrasts sharply with the more formal Oscars seen on TV, creating a homely vibe.
What the Razzies do isn't just about one-sided condemnation of films. They teach us new ways to engage with movies, like saying, "It's not quite there, but there's something worth watching." Both viewers and creators should embrace Razzie Awards positively and use them as inspiration to produce better films.