What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 03/01/11 8:06 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

127 Hours, Burlesque, Love and Other Drugs Now Available on DVD

Love and Other Drugs Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal strip down and fall in love in this sometimes funny, often cheesy romance. Gyllenhaal plays Jamie, a smooth-talking drug rep who gets more than he bargained for when he hits on Maggie (Hathaway), a Parkinson's patient who's not interested in a serious relationship. Overall, the film is entertaining and has its sweet moments — if you can Read more

Vacation Ideas Inspired by Oscar-Nominated Movies


Updated 03/16/12 2:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vacation Ideas Inspired by Movies

The 2011 Oscar-nominated movies made us laugh, cry, and dream of worlds we wish we could visit — and now you can! Besides offering some quality entertainment, these films and the locations they were shot in inspired some major vacay ideas and tips. (Also, don't forget to fill out BuzzSugar's Oscar ballot for a chance to win a brand-new HDTV.) Click on to see where you can walk the same streets Read more

How to Throw a 127 Hours-Themed Oscar Bash


Updated 10/25/11 4:33 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Throw an Oscar Party With a 127 Hours Theme

I've already walked you through how to host your own Social Network-themed Oscar shindig, but let's switch gears with another Academy Award best picture nominee: 127 Hours. Even though the film may not seem like party material at first glance (that arm-cutting scene doesn't exactly go well with hors d'oeuvres), it's still a great source of inspiration. I've come up with a few suggestions to Read more

Oscar Poll: Which of the Best Picture Nominees Have You Seen?


Updated 10/25/11 4:55 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

2011 Oscar Best Picture Nominees Viewership Poll

Are you trying to see as many Oscar-nominated movies as possible? First, make sure you've downloaded and printed out my checklist and voted on my Oscar ballot for a chance to win a Samsung TV (and here's where you can print out your own). Then, I'd like to see which of the best picture nominees you guys have seen. Vote on each of the 10 films and let me know which ones you've already checked off Read more

James Franco Chats Oscar Hosting Duties and His "Painful" 127 Hours Experience at the Oscar Nominees Lunch


Updated 02/07/11 4:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of James Franco at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon 2011-02-07 14:50:00

A clean-shaven James Franco stopped by the interview room at today's Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in LA. The 127 Hours star is not only nominated for best actor this year but will also be cohosting the Oscars alongside Anne Hathaway. James chatted about the sometimes excruciating job of playing hiker Aron Ralston on screen and about bringing a younger and fresher vibe to this year's big award Read more

Gwyneth, Mandy, Florence — Which Oscar Performance Are You Most Excited About?


Updated 02/09/11 7:36 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Gywneth Paltrow, Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi to Perform at the 2011 Oscars

I was disappointed last year when the individual performances for the nominations for Best Original Song were cut from the Oscars, so I was happy to learn that not only are the performances coming back this year, but they're pretty star-studded. Gwyneth Paltrow will take the stage again (right after she performs with Cee-Lo at the Grammys) for her Country Strong number, while Zachary Levi and Read more

BuzzWorthy Videos: Kids Spoof the Oscar Best Picture Nominees!


Updated 02/22/11 3:46 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Kids Reenacting the Oscar Best Picture Nominees, Including The Social Network, The King's Speech, Black Swan, and 127 Hours

Watch out, Jesse Eisenberg. You may have an Oscar nomination to your name, but a little boy is gunning for your job. The folks over at AOL have released a collection of videos featuring kids reenacting several Oscar best picture contenders. Among the selected films: The Social Network, 127 Hours, The King's Speech, Black Swan, and The Fighter (complete with unintelligible Boston accents, of Read more

Your Holiday Movie Guide: What to See and Who to Take


Updated 01/01/11 7:20 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Movies to See With Family and Friends For the Holidays

If you're heading to theaters with loved ones over the holiday break, it's important to choose just the right film. After all, you wouldn't take your grandmother to see Black Swan, would you? That's why I've put together this handy guide to help ward off any potential movie mishaps. To find out which films best suit the various friends and family in your life, just keep reading! Read more

What Is the Best Dramatic Movie of 2010?


Updated 12/23/10 5:24 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 22 comments

Best Dramatic Movies of 2010 List

Hollywood found drama everywhere in 2010: in families, fantasy, and even real-life stories. The best dramatic films of the year may have been heavy, but they were certainly entertaining, and will be remembered long after the year is over — especially when some of these run away with awards! But forget the statues for now; I want to know what you guys think. What's the best dramatic movie of the Read more

2010 Biggest Headline: 127 Hours Causes a Fainting Epidemic


Updated 02/03/11 11:52 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

127 Hours Makes Audience Members Pass Out in 2010

James Franco's acting has earned him praise many times before, but this year, his performance in 127 Hours knocked some people out — literally. When the movie, a dramatization of Aron Ralston's hiking accident, started making the film festival rounds, the action was not all onscreen: the film's climactic arm amputation scene was making audience members pass out. Reports of fainting incidents Read more