Question

for any filmmaker foolhardy enough to embark on a remake of \ben - hur,\ the kitschy 1959 sword - and - sandals epic that captured 11 oscars and elevated charlton heston to hollywood sainthood, the first order of business is to create a bigger and better version of that movies climactic chariot race. source: new york times
in the sentence above, kitschy has the same or almost the same meaning as:
sentimental
eroic
notorious
ornate

Explanation:

"Kitschy" means being in poor, vulgar taste. "Notorious" implies being well - known for something bad, which is closest in negative connotation among the options. "Sentimental" is about emotions, "heroic" is about bravery, and "ornate" is about being elaborately decorated.

Answer:

C. notorious