While I've neither seen Showgirls nor I Know Who Killed Me, I imagine the latter of the two stripper movies is not destined to be the same sort of camp classic as is the former. From what I gathered from the reviews and audience response, IKWKM is just plain bad -- not funny bad or entertaining bad or any other kind of bad that would be of interest to viewers of any kind. Nevertheless, the cable channel Starz is promoting its pay TV premiere of the Lindsay Lohan movie as something of a not-to-be-missed phenomenon of trash.

The ad, viewable in full over at Defamer, celebrates the movie's eight Razzie Award wins, particularly its esteem of being named Worst Picture and having Lohan named Worst Actress (Twice). Also included are quotes from negative reviews from Variety, eFilmCritic, Flick Filosopher, Quad City Times and the New York Daily News. Of course, the blurbs kind of say that IKWKM needs to be seen to be believed, which makes it sound like the movie is indeed entertaining bad. The eFilmCritic review (from Peter Sobczynski) even flat out claims the movie may be entertaining under the right circumstances.

Two things the ad misses, though, are the fact that the movie's eight Razzies was a record amount and the Rotten Tomatoes score of 8%. The former would aid in its cult-hopeful celebration, while the latter would put those reviews in more honest context. Also, as Stu at Defamer brilliantly points out, considering all of Starz Entertainment's many channels, the movie would be better suited for a new channel to be called "Flopz."

I Know Who Killed Me airs on Starz this Saturday, June 14, at 9pm.

Sure, it's the time of Sundance, and the push towards the Oscars, but it is also the time of the Razzies! There's a million and two fests and awards ceremonies that tout all that is good in the world of cinema, but sometimes, you just want to revel in the bad. So, enter the yearly Golden Raspberry Awards.

Last year, the big, battling losers were Basic Instinct 2 and Little Man. This year, LiLo's I Know Who Killed Me is battling I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry and Eddie Murphy's Norbit. Miss Lohan's film has scored the first hurrah by grabbing the most nods (9 over Larry and Norbit's 8), but Eddie got the personal title with a record-setting five nods just for himself.

Rounding out the top stinker nomination-grabbers was Bratz, Daddy Day Camp, and Captivity. On the actor side of things, we've got talent wasting their abilities like Jim Carrey, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Julia Ormond, while others aren't so surprising -- Carmen Electra, Dane Cook, or Jessica Alba. (The last on this list, Alba, also scored herself romantic doom -- she hit the worst on-screen couple nod three times for her work in Awake, Good Luck Chuck, and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer).

Also, I give big props to the Razzie folks for their Patty Duke reference. See what I mean after the jump.

It almost sounds like the beginning of a joke: "So Brett Ratner and Lindsay Lohan walk into the Playboy Mansion ...," but it could soon be a scary reality if Ratner decides to cast the post-rehab gal as a Playboy bunny in his new film. That's right, in case you did not know yet, Ratner is putting together a biopic on the life of Hugh Hefner (with Leonardo DiCaprio to potentially star has Hef). Whether or not he's doing it because Hef's story would make a great film, or if he's doing it for a lifetime invite to the Mansion, we do not know -- but we do know he'll be needing some seductive famous faces to take on roles as Playmates. E! Entertainment recently caught up with Ratner at Hollywood Life's 4th Annual Style Awards (it pains me that such a thing even exists) on Sunday night, and asked if he'd be down with giving Lohan a role in the film. Ratner replied, "She's very talented ... if she's sober. She would be great as a Playboy Bunny."

See, but in order to adequately play the part of a Playboy Bunny, wouldn't it be more fun if Lohan wasn't sober? Of course, the article goes on to say the following: "Love! Perfect part for Linds, postrefresh sesh" -- and since I don't even know what "postrefresh sesh" means in normal people language, I'm going to assume this whole thing is still pretty far-fetched. But still, Lohan did play a stripper in I Know Who Killed Me, so perhaps she can take on the role of the Playboy Bunny who doesn't take her clothes off. I mean, there is one Bunny who doesn't take her clothes off, right? On the other hand, nothing gets a girl those Oscar-worthy scripts like a little full-frontal nudity -- right Halle? Could this be the perfect role to revive Lohan's career, or considering all the bad publicity as of late, would playing a Playboy Bunny simply add more flames to the fire?

And by "failed," I mean box-office-wise, although the filmmaker might disagree with that assessment. My opinion that I Know Who Killed Me is a fairly laughable film is just that: one guy's opinion. (Jette didn't care much for it either, but she's not a guy.) But director Chris Sivertson doesn't seem to be stewing in his juices regarding the box office numbers, his leading lady's tabloid appearances, the scathing reviews or his future projects. And since his previous film (The Lost) debuted at SXSW, festival producer Matt Dentler thought it might be a cool idea to ask Mr. Sivertson a few questions regarding his latest flick's fate.

Here's what Chris had to say about I Know: "Well, what can you do? We try to get well-known people in our movies to get some awareness going and to get attention, and then I guess you can't really complain when the attention takes an unwanted turn. The only thing that bums me out about the entire experience is that it didn't make more money. I don't mind being hated by the critics. It's interesting to see how the press covers it. After the opening weekend, they were happy to proclaim that we had "tanked." Bratz and Hot Rod came out the next weekend and when you look at the amount of screens they were on, they basically had the same box office results we did. But come Monday morning, those films "had difficulty finding an audience in a crowded marketplace." Well, at least they didn't tank! But whatever, you know, press and publicity is so fleeting that it's hard to take seriously whether it's positive or negative. The only thing to do is ignore it and make more movies." (For more between Dentler and Sivertson, click here.)

Well said, Chris. While I was definitely not a fan of your new movie, I'll certainly look forward to what you have coming next. Regarding The Lost, which is an adaptation of the horrific Jack Ketchum novel, it looks like Anchor Bay has come to the rescue. According to the director, AB will deliver the flick in a limited theatrical release (and uncut DVD release) some time in the near-yet-undisclosed future. Regarding I Know Who Killed Me, Sivertson seems more than happy to chalk it up to a learning experience and move on to some more indie-style flicks -- which will undoubtedly play at SXSW whenever they're ready.

Adam Sandler's latest, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry surprised me a bit last week. I figured Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix would hold the number one spot for a second week, but I stand corrected. Here's how the numbers looked:
1. I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry: $34,775,000
2. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: $32,185,000
3. Hairspray: $27,800,000
4. Transformers: $20,506,000
5. Ratatouille: $11,000,000

I only see one clear blockbuster this week as the long awaited Simpsons movie finally hits. The rest make for an eclectic mix of golf, gourmet cooking, and stripping. Here's what we've got:

The Simpsons Movie
What's It All About: America's first family of TV animation leaps to the big screen.
Why It Might Do Well: Studies show that audiences enjoy seeing a bald dude with yellow skin doing really stupid stuff. The show has been on the air since 1989 with no end in sight, so there's an audience there. Additionally, I have two words: Spider-pig.
Why It Might Not Do Well: If the folks from Shelbyville manage to swipe all the prints before they make it to theaters, or if Mr. Burns releases the hounds on opening night there could be a problem. Otherwise, I think this one will do pretty well.
Number of Theaters: 3,800
Prediction: $65 $65 million

I Know Who Killed Me
What's It All About: Lindsay Lohan plays Aubrey Fleming, a young woman who is mutilated by a serial killer but still manages to escape, though now she believes herself to be another person entirely.
Why It Might Do Well: They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, so perhaps Ms. Lohan's recent troubles with the law will count in the film's favor. (Hey, it could happen). Also, there's currently no competition in the psychological thriller department.
Why It Might Not Do Well: On the other hand, the public may be sick of this whole "starlets out of control" thing and just stay home to read the new Harry Potter book.
Number of Theaters: 1,200
Prediction: $6.5 million

No Reservations
What's It All About: Catherine Zeta Jones stars as a chef who suddenly finds herself caring for her late sister's daughter.
Why It Might Do Well: The presence of Academy Award nominee Abigail Breslin as the little girl will probably attract Little Miss Sunshine fans.
Why It Might Not Do Well: None of Jones's films have ever left much of an impression on me. Yes, she's gorgeous, but I remember her for those cell phone commercials more than anything.
Number of Theaters: 2,300
Prediction: $8 million

Who's Your Caddy
What's It All About: A rap mogul named C-Note (Big Boi) tries to join a stuffy country club. Merriment and golf ensue.
Why It Might Do Well: Well, anything is possible.
Why It Might Not Do Well: Does the world really need a modern take on Caddy Shack?
Number of Theaters: 1,000
Prediction: $4 million

My method of prediction for this week involves looking for box office results in the bottoms of a series of beer bottles. Patience is required, but if you look long enough you can find just about anything there.
1. The Simpsons Movie
2. I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
4. Hairspray
5. Transformers

Last Week's Prediction Ranking
1. Chris: 16
1. Lostpicks: 16
2. Evan: 11
2. Gregory Rubinstein: 11
2. Bradley Thom: 11
2. Mario: 11
3. borrachopictures: 9
3. Chris: 9
4. Matt: 7
4. Matt: 7
4. Anna07: 7
4. Brad: 7
4. Bubba8193: 7
4. Ray: 7
5. JR: 5

If you haven't yet joined in on our weekly box office prediction competition, then what the heck are you waiting for? Fabulous prizes most definitely do NOT await the winner, but the bragging rights are top notch. Don't forget to post your prediction for the top five films in the comments section below. One point for every top five movie correctly named, two points for every correct placement, and one extra point for the top movie.

It seems like a lifetime ago when I actually liked Lindsay Lohan. Of all the teen actresses wading through the cinematic sea, she seemed the most destined for success. LiLo had successful stints in both heavy family fare like Freaky Friday, and teen snarky fare with Mean Girls, but then it all started to crumble. Now, I just feel sorry for her -- sorry that she's troubled enough that she can't even go a few months out of rehab without relapsing, sorry that she has an entourage that seems to have absolutely no motivation to help her or say: "No, Lindsay. You're not going to hop in your car and drive drunk on a suspended license with cocaine in your pocket."

With all of her legal and personal problems, the big question now is whether or not she will have a career after this latest brush with the law, and Variety has chatted with some producers to get their two cents. Poor Things producer Rob Hickman will "continue to be enthusiastic" about the Lohan production, which was supposed to gear up next month. He says: "We expect to announce details on a start date in the very near future." Either he's drowning himself in wobbling optimism, or they must be lining someone else up. I highly doubt Lohan will be ready for more work any time soon, even if Shirley MacLaine visits her in rehab again for more rehearsals.

Or, alternatively, which do you think would make more money at the theater: I Know Who Killed Me or Lindsay Lohan talking to Larry King for an hour? In case you've just woken up and Cinematical is the first thing you're reading today (if so, we're honored -- thanks!), La Lohan was once again arrested in the wee hours of the morning and charged with a number of things, including drunken driving and cocaine possession. Apparently, the cops were called when the mother of Lohan's former personal assistant found her vehicle being chased around a parking lot by Lohan. Just another day in the life, huh Linds? Her arrest comes only a couple days before her latest film, I Know Who Killed Me, is set to hit theaters. Since the marketing campaign for that film has been all but non-existent (has anyone even seen a TV spot?), there's a chance all this free publicity might turn out to be great for a film heading into the weekend with little to no buzz behind it.

Although something similar happened the week before Georgia Rule hit theaters (in that case, video of Lohan snorting coke had surfaced online), it did nothing to bolster that film's box office take. Then again, Georgia Rule wasn't very controversial and/or appetizing -- I guess some would call it a "chick flick." On the other hand, I Know Who Killed Me features Lohan playing a stripper -- it's a thriller -- and those attracted to her bad girl image might be more inclined to check it out after seeing her name splashed across the news all week. Keep in mind, each and every single story that mentions Lohan will, at some point, talk about I Know Who Killed Me. And although TriStar Pictures would never admit it, her getting arrested could be the best thing to happen to a little thriller lost amongst the hustle and bustle of this summer's bigger films. What do you think? Will you be seeing the film this weekend? And will Lohan's latest arrest factor into your decision?

We've already been treated to some tasty Lindsay Lohan video from her upcoming horror film I Know Who Killed Me, and now IGN has officially turned up the heat -- providing a few more photos for all you horny boys to feast upon. In the flick, Lohan plays a stripper (but not the kind who really takes her clothes off, unfortunately), and based on these newly-released pole dancing shots, she certainly looks the part. I imagine only the Joker wears more red lipstick than this chick. Along with these two stripper pics, IGN also has a bunch more which show Lohan hiding from a potential attacker, as well as flaunting a nifty red coat. Half of them evoke a sexy, creepy vibe, while the others could easily be included in a Macy's Fall Attire catalog.

Due to hit theaters July 27, I Know Who Killed Me follows the story of a girl who's abducted and tortured by a serial killer. (Yup, we're covering lots of new ground with this one, folks.) Except, when she finally manages to escape, she claims to be someone else and says that the girl everyone has been looking for is still in danger. So far, all we've gotten as far as marketing goes are a poster, a weird video blog (hosted by the fictional abductor) and a trailer (that I completely missed before spotting it on Moviefone while writing this post). I'm not sure whether Lohan will be doing press for the film or if it will conflict with her rehab time, but let's hope I Know Who Killed Me provides a different, more psychological spin on the crop of female torture flicks currently invading our local theaters.

If you just returned from vacation in Helsinki, here's a recap of Lindsay Lohan Week. It started last Friday when, after the release of her new stripping clip from I Know Who Killed Me, the trades announced that Lohan had locked in a new role, in the 'elderly robbers' comedy Poor Things. In my post, I noted that it had been a good week for Lohan -- there were "no wild, out of control antics to report this week." Silly me. Later that night, Lohan ran her Mercedes up onto a curb and fled. The cops tracked her down at a local hospital, she was arrested, and then she checked into rehab, which threw her status in the new film in jeopardy -- a fact her publicist owned up to. One of the other stars of the film, Shirley MacLaine, subsequently released a statement of her own, saying the producers were trying to accommodate Lohan and help her with the "blending of mind, body and spirit." Groovy. Who knows what next week will bring? Until then, here are some samplings from the Lohan oeuvre to discuss.

Herbie: Fully Loaded No, she does't play Herbie. I've never seen so many fifty year-old men, sans kids, standing in line for a kids' movie in my life as I did for this one. I ended up seeing something else, but I know Michael Keaton has a role in this, cashing a check as Lindsay's dad, and Matt Dillon plays the heavy, if there's such a thing in a movie about a magical Volkswagen. If Herbie could talk, would he have a German accent?

A Prairie Home Companion I saw this one last year and remember thinking that Lohan did a fine job of handling the workload of an Altman picture, which is considerable. She seemed to be bearing down and trying, and did a good job of mixing in with the large ensemble cast. She certainly brings more to the movie than Virginia Madsen's ill-conceived Angel of Death character. Let's give credit where credit is due.

Just My Luck This is a weird one, which I caught the first half of on cable not long ago. Lindsay plays a young, upscale Manhattanite who angers the gods and becomes the unluckiest woman in the world. Not unlucky, as in, she suddenly becomes un-rich or un-gorgeous or anything serious like that. More like 'I got splashed by cab!' kind of bad luck. She has an opposite, a guy who had terrible luck and suddenly gets good luck after coming in contact with her, but I havent watched far enough to find out what happens yet.

Wow, I bet no one saw this coming. If you're not sick and tired of hearing about the trials and tribulations of Lindsay Lohan by now, then you seriously need to come over to my place because we're having a ball with this whole "coked up on the side of a road" snafu. Ah Lindsay, you beat Paris and Britney any day. Sometimes I feel as if all these girls get together in a room, throw a bunch of moronic activities into a hat and randomly choose the best way to end their career. "Ooohh, I got 'shave my head and punch a photographer's car!'" "Yeah, well I got 'drive the wrong way on the freeway.'" "That's nothing ladies, I got 'snort some coke and crash my car into a tree.' Beat that bitches!" Oh, but wait -- they're addicts. I forgot. Then again, I'm not so sure rehab can cure an idiot addiction.

Now that La Lohan has officially checked into rehab following the events that took place this past weekend, her future on film is all up in the air. According to Variety, the hard-partying thesp might have to ditch her latest role in the dark comedy Poor Things (which we literally just told you about the other day) because shooting was set to begin this month. Pic, which also stars Rosario Dawson, Shirley MacLaine and Channing Tatum, will either delay its start or feverishly search for an adequate replacement. For my money, I'd bet on the latter. This also brings into question Lohan's I Know Who Killed Me, which is due out July 27. Will Lohan be healthy enough to promote the flick? What will happen? And how long before someone plans a movie about her life with Lohan attached to star? And then, how long until she ditches that role too?