It took ten years, but someone finally apologized forBattlefield Earth.
Shapiro, the megabombs first credited screenwriter, has written an epic mea culpa for theNew York Post.
Since Shapiro was eventually fired, hes able to mostly shift blame onto other people.
Even so, all his sorrowful talk has me wondering: what are the greatest pop culture apologies?
Its pretty rare for famous people to apologize for their creative sins.
Puncturing the showbiz veil of silence can turn both coworkers and audiences against you.
But a great apology can rescue a career.
George Clooney never misses an opportunity to apologize forBatman & Robin.
(He later generously apologized forOceans 12by makingOceans 13.)
Clooneys not the only actor to say sorry for wearing superhero tights, either.
Halle Berry and Ben Affleck both jauntily accepted their Razzies forCatwomanandDaredevil.
Afflecks Razzie was also for his work inGigliandPaycheck, making for a rare Hat Trick Apology.
Actually, accepting your Razzie has become something of a badge of honor.
Just askSandra Bullock, who turned her Razzie speech into a pre-Oscar victory lap.
Remember whenLosts Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse apologized for that season 3 sojourn to Hydra Island?
They fired back with some of the shows most vital episodes ever, including the cheerfully murderous palette-cleanser Expose.
They even gave America a meta-hysterical do-over!
What are your favorite pop culture apologies, PopWatchers?
