Bo Derek
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Derek next appeared in the erotic comedy-drama film ''[[Bolero (1984 film)|Bolero]]'' (1984). Directed by John Derek, the film explores the female protagonist's sexual awakening and her journey around the world to find an ideal first lover to take her virginity. Due to its sexual nature and substantial nudity, ''Bolero'' was handed an [[X rating]], a classification typically reserved for [[pornography]] or extreme horror. Critical reviews for the film, including Derek's performance, were negative ("[Bo Derek] would be a lot more appealing if she tried less assiduously to please").{{cite web |title=Film: Bo Derek in 'Bolero' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/01/movies/film-bo-derek-in-bolero.html?mcubz=2 |work=The New York Times |date=1984-09-01 |access-date=2017-06-13}} For her performance in ''Bolero'', Derek won her second [[Golden Raspberry Awards|Golden Raspberry Award]] for Worst Actress. The film dominated the [[5th Golden Raspberry Awards]], winning five additional "Razzies," including Worst Picture, Worst Director (John Derek), Worst Screenplay (John Derek), Worst New Star ([[Olivia d'Abo]]), and Worst Musical Score ([[Peter Bernstein (composer)|Peter Bernstein]] and [[Elmer Bernstein]]). |
Derek next appeared in the erotic comedy-drama film ''[[Bolero (1984 film)|Bolero]]'' (1984). Directed by John Derek, the film explores the female protagonist's sexual awakening and her journey around the world to find an ideal first lover to take her virginity. Due to its sexual nature and substantial nudity, ''Bolero'' was handed an [[X rating]], a classification typically reserved for [[pornography]] or extreme horror. Critical reviews for the film, including Derek's performance, were negative ("[Bo Derek] would be a lot more appealing if she tried less assiduously to please").{{cite web |title=Film: Bo Derek in 'Bolero' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/01/movies/film-bo-derek-in-bolero.html?mcubz=2 |work=The New York Times |date=1984-09-01 |access-date=2017-06-13}} For her performance in ''Bolero'', Derek won her second [[Golden Raspberry Awards|Golden Raspberry Award]] for Worst Actress. The film dominated the [[5th Golden Raspberry Awards]], winning five additional "Razzies," including Worst Picture, Worst Director (John Derek), Worst Screenplay (John Derek), Worst New Star ([[Olivia d'Abo]]), and Worst Musical Score ([[Peter Bernstein (composer)|Peter Bernstein]] and [[Elmer Bernstein]]). |
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In 1987, Derek teamed up with [[Steven Paul]] of the firm sales agency |
In 1987, Derek teamed up with [[Steven Paul]] of the firm sales agency Paul Entertainment to sell the unreleased feature film ''A Knight of Love'', in which she was set to star, but the project never materialized.{{Cite news |date=1987-02-25 |title=Bo Derek to Flog Film With Paul Entertainment; Voight Now Shareholder |page=106 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}} |
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After a five-year hiatus, Derek returned to feature films with the fantasy comedy-drama ''[[Ghosts Can't Do It]]'' (1989). The final collaboration of Derek with her husband as director, ''Ghosts Can't Do It'' was a failure both critically and financially.{{cite web |title=Your Movie Sucks |date=January 7, 2017 |url=http://www.ultimatemovierankings.com/your-movie-sucks/ |publisher=ultimatemovierankings.com |access-date=2017-06-13}} Earning Derek her third Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress, the film also won awards for Worst Picture, Worst Director (John Derek), and Worst Supporting Actor ([[Donald Trump]]). |
After a five-year hiatus, Derek returned to feature films with the fantasy comedy-drama ''[[Ghosts Can't Do It]]'' (1989). The final collaboration of Derek with her husband as director, ''Ghosts Can't Do It'' was a failure both critically and financially.{{cite web |title=Your Movie Sucks |date=January 7, 2017 |url=http://www.ultimatemovierankings.com/your-movie-sucks/ |publisher=ultimatemovierankings.com |access-date=2017-06-13}} Earning Derek her third Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress, the film also won awards for Worst Picture, Worst Director (John Derek), and Worst Supporting Actor ([[Donald Trump]]). |
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