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Hindustan Times
42 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
How Sandra Bullock turned Dakota Johnson's infamous Razzie win for Madame Web into something positive
Rumours have been swirling that Dakota Johnson and Coldplay's Chris Martin have ended their eight-year relationship. Adding to a challenging few months, Dakota also took home a Razzie Award for her role in Madame Web (2024), a film that failed to impress audiences and critics alike. In a recent episode of Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, Johnson opened up about a surprising message she received from none other than Sandra Bullock. The Hollywood icon reached out after Dakota's Razzie win for Worst Actress, an infamous award that Bullock herself once won. 'I recently actually exchanged texts — well, I got a voice note — from Sandra Bullock, because I don't know if you know, but I won the Razzie for Worst Actress,' Johnson revealed. 'There's a lot of good people who have won that… but Sandra Bullock sent me a voice note, being like 'I heard you are in the Razzie club and we should have brunch, we should have a monthly brunch.' Because I guess she won that the year that she won the Oscar as well. It was in the same year, I think.' Johnson shared how special the message felt: 'I freaked out getting this message from her because she's so iconic to me, as like a movie star. I was like, 'Oh my God.' I was just crazy.' The Razzie sweep wasn't just a blow to Johnson personally; Madame Web itself was a major disappointment, taking home Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay awards. The film, which stars Johnson as Cassandra Webb — a paramedic who gains precognitive abilities after a near-death experience — fell flat with audiences. Earlier, Dakota stood firm in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, asserting that the film's failure was not her fault.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sandra Bullock sent Dakota Johnson a voice note welcoming her to the 'Razzie club'
Dakota Johnson has revealed fellow actress Sandra Bullock sent her a voice note welcoming her to the "Razzie club" after she won the Razzie Award for worst actress for her performance in Madame Web.
Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dakota Johnson joins Sandra Bullock's 'Razzie club'
Sandra Bullock sent Dakota Johnson a voice note welcoming her to the "Razzie club" after her win for Madame Web. The Fifty Shades of Grey star landed the Worst Actress trophy at the Razzie Awards earlier this year for her performance in the superhero film and she's revealed she got a special message from previous winner Sandra which made her feel better about the dishonour. During an appearance on the Good Hang podcast, Dakota explained: "I recently actually exchanged texts - well, I got a voice note - from Sandra Bullock, because I don't know if you know, but I won the Razzie for Worst Actress. "There's a lot of good people who have won that … but Sandra Bullock sent me a voice note, being like: 'I heard you are in the Razzie club and we should have brunch, we should have a monthly brunch.' "Because I guess she won that the year that she won the Oscar as well. It was in the same year, I think. "I freaked out getting this message from her because she's so iconic to me, as like a movie star. I was like: 'Oh my God.' I was just crazy." Sandra won the Worst Actress prize at the Razzie Awards in 2010 for her starring role in All About Steve and just days later, she picked up the Best Actress Oscar for The Blind Side. The Speed star also picked up the Razzie for Worst Couple for her onscreen partnership with Bradley Cooper in All About Steve. Dakota's win earlier this year came after her superhero film Madame Webb opened to dismal reviews and a lacklustre reception at the box office last year . She previously defended the flop in an interview with the Los Angeles Times newspaper, insisting the film's failure was not her fault. The actress told the publication: "It wasn't my fault. There's this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. "Or made by people who don't have a creative bone in their body. And it's really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way. "And I think unfortunately with Madame Web, it started out as something and turned into something else. "And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time." Dakota insisted she won't dwell on the film's underwhelming box-office performance, adding: "I don't have a Band-Aid over it. There's no part of me that's like: 'Oh, I'll never do that again' to anything. I've done even tiny movies that didn't do well. Who cares?"
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump walks back his idea for film tariffs amid mass confusion
The White House already appears to be walking back Donald Trump's plan to place 100% tariffs on films made outside the United States. The president, who received a Razzie award for his role in the widely panned 1990 rom-com 'Ghosts Can't Do It,' isn't known for high-minded musings on the state of cinema. But in a rant posted to his social media account on Sunday, Trump declared that the tariffs would be necessary to save the country's film industry. The announcement was met with a mix of confusion and concern, and a White House official said Monday that it's not a done deal. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, White House spokesperson Kush Desai said: 'Although no final decisions on foreign film tariffs have been made, the administration is exploring all options to deliver on President Trump's directive to safeguard our country's national and economic security while Making Hollywood Great Again.' Along with that, Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday that 'we're going to meet with the industry' to discuss the plan and 'make sure they're happy with it, because we're all about jobs.' In a separate report, The Hollywood Reporter highlighted several unanswered questions — such as whether the tariffs would be applied retroactively to films that have already been produced; whether they would be applied to streaming platforms that produce series, like Netflix; whether and how foreign nations might retaliate; and whether tariffs would actually bring more film production back to the U.S. On that last point, The Hollywood Reporter seems to think it's unlikely: The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money. Making a film in the U.S., which lacks federal tax incentives of the sort found in the U.K., Europe or Australia, can be 30 to 40 percent more expensive. Add to that the cost of U.S. crews, which are pricier than their international counterparts — thanks in part to the strength of American film and TV unions — and it's unclear whether a tariff would be enough to bring production back home. To bring film production back to the U.S., encouraging Congress to pass a law with federal incentives for film studios seems like a far less disruptive and destructive option, especially considering that such tariffs aren't guaranteed to bring production stateside. All of this raises the question of whether Trump is merely floating tariffs on the film industry to force its executives to plead with him for tariff exemptions — much like executives in other industries have done. This article was originally published on
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Signs as Types of Exes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ghosted
Breakups are like movie endings—some are Oscar-worthy, others deserve a Razzie. Each zodiac sign leaves a breakup trail that could either be a poetic montage or a scene from a true crime docuseries. Aries – The "Burn-the-Bridge" Ex. Gone in a blaze of drama, and probably broke a phone in the process. Closure? That's for soft genres. This ex leaves like it's the series finale. Taurus – The "Stuck-in-a-Time-Loop" Ex. Still remembers anniversaries, favorite pizza toppings, and exact arguments from 2017. Will never move on until Netflix reboots the relationship. Gemini – The "Texting at 2 AM" Ex. One day it's 'Let's talk,' the next it's 'Who is this?' Feels like dating someone who's also auditioning for three different roles in a rom-com. Cancer – The "Love-Letter Hoarder" Ex. Probably still cries to Adele. Keeps the breakup box labeled, scented, and alphabetized. Might knit a scarf from old memories. Leo – The "Annoyingly Thriving" Ex. Breaks up and suddenly glows up. Instagram model energy. Inspires rage and awe. Breakup served as character development—just not for the other person. Virgo – The "Constructive Criticism" Ex. Left a detailed list on what went wrong and how to improve. Gave relationship feedback like it was a performance review. No typos. Libra – The "Still Friends?" Ex. Wants to be civil, co-host birthday parties, and maybe even brunch. Probably uses 'No hard feelings' as a pickup line. Scorpio – The "Lifetime Suspicion" Ex. Never forgets. Never forgives. Might have a folder labeled 'evidence' in the cloud. If this ex forgives, it's probably a trap. Sagittarius – The "Peace-Out" Ex. Vanished faster than a Tinder match in retrograde. No explanations, just a plane ticket and a vague Instagram caption about 'finding oneself.' Capricorn – The "Corporate Goodbye" Ex. Polite, prepared, and exits like a resignation letter. Might offer a LinkedIn endorsement. Feelings were processed through Excel sheets. Aquarius – The "Unreachable Philosopher" Ex. Ghosted for philosophical reasons. Sent a breakup haiku and disappeared into the digital void. Probably joined a commune. Pisces – The "Forever Feels" Ex. Still writes poetry. Still cries during Disney movies. Still believes in soulmates, especially the last three. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
