The nominees for the best of the worst of cinema – the awards known as the Razzies – were released Tuesday, and the oft-derided “Joker” sequel led the pack.

Razzie Awards nominations are in, "led" by 'Borderlands,' 'Joker: Folie a Deux.' 'Madame Web,' 'Megalopolis' and 'Reagan'

For anyone unfamiliar, the Razzies are the antithesis to the Oscars, seeking to spotlight, mock, and shame the “worst” movies of the year. Some people find this a cathartic part of the awards season that counteracts the solemnity of it all with a bit of levity. Others think the Razzies denigrate the hard work the cast and crew put into a movie.

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga are up for worst actor and worst actress respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Razzie Awards spread the “wealth” this year, with five movies receiving a leading six nominations apiece, including in the unfortunate Worst Picture race: Borderlands, Joker: Folie à Deux, Madame Web,

Folie à Deux Razzie nods, including Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, questioning whether its musical direction warranted the harsh critique

One of the great joys of Oscars season is the Razzies, established to dishonour what voters consider to be the worst cinema releases. This time around five movies are tied with six nominations each.

Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted,' 'Megalopolis,' and Jennifer Lopez also received nominations in various 'worst' categories

Folie à Deux leads the Razzie Awards noms, which recognize the worst movies and performances of the year, with a total of seven mentions. Organizers joked that the worst picture nominees will compete for a “$4.