'80s Throwback! 10 Movies That Pay Homage to the Decade


Updated 03/03/11 5:30 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Movies That Take Place in the '80s

Who doesn't love a good '80s movie? The shoulder pads, the hair bands, the abnormally large cell phones — many Hollywood films have tried to recreate the feeling of the era through film, including this week's release Take Me Home Tonight. The film's cast already had fun re-enacting classic '80s film scenes, but it got me thinking about other films that pay tribute to the beloved decade. Here Read more

10 Books That Are Better as Movies


Updated 11/04/09 12:25 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 9 comments

Better as Movies Than Books

It's a strange experience when you realize you're enjoying a movie more than you enjoyed the book on which it's based because so often the opposite is true. After all, presumably an author has the advantage because he/she can provide deep insight into characters that actors have to convey with but a glance. Every so often, though, a story makes a lot more sense onscreen. Here I've compiled a Read more

Business Card Battle Royale


Updated 08/23/08 2:48 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Business Card Battle Royale

Some of us at Sugar just got new business cards, and as we were debating the merits of matte finish vs. semiglossy, TeamSugar reminded me about the (highly entertaining) business-card scene in (the otherwise quite disturbing) American Psycho. Will bone beat out eggshell and pale nimbus in the subtle off-white smackdown? The tension is palpable! Read more

A Classic High Tea Shower


Updated 04/27/12 2:45 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

High Tea Baby Shower

"During college, I spent a rainy month in London. Without a real purpose for being there, I aimlessly strolled through museums, read The Bell Jar in Hyde Park, saw American Psycho in a fancy movie theater, and as many West End shows as I could. But despite the great surroundings, I was lonely, lost. I found great comfort in the ritual of the afternoon tea," says Annie Campbell of Après Fête. Read more

Scarlett Johansson Takes on an Iconic Role


Updated 03/02/12 11:34 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News Stories For March 2 2012 Early Edition

Scarlett Johansson's new project about Hitchcock's Psycho — People George Clooney can be quite articulate when he wants to be — Lainey Gossip John Mayer releases new details about his next album — HuffPost Entertainment Adrienne Bailon takes wardrobe malfunctions to a whole new level — TooFab Prince Harry's South American tour starts today! — Us Weekly Is Tim Tebow the latest in Read more

Angelina Jolie Admits She's Not the Most Computer Savvy


Updated 12/09/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Today's Celebrity News December 9, 2011 Late Edition

Angelina Jolie prefers catalogs to Amazon for her holiday shopping — UsWeekly Newly single Demi Moore spotted hanging out with daughters — People Scott Disick to star in a remake of American Psycho? — Huffington Post Charlize Theron isn't sure about her shorter locks — I'm Not Obsessed Are Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. involved in a bromance? — Lainey Gossip Kris Humphries won't Read more

Salon Uses Domestic Violence Imagery to Advertise


Updated 09/04/11 11:52 AM · Posted by · 16 comments

Canadian Salon Uses Domestic Violence to Advertise

Up in the Great White North, an ad campaign for an Edmonton salon is stirring up controversy. The above advertisement for Fluid Salon, part of its "Look Good in All You Do" campaign, depicts a battered woman and an American Psycho-style man holding a sparkling necklace. Sure, she might have a black eye, but at least her hair is styled! Ugh. After Copyranter called out the ad for its domestic Read more

5 Things You Didn't Know About Oliver Peoples


Updated 07/08/11 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Oliver Peoples and Larry Leight

Oliver Peoples defines understated cool. They're not flashy sunglasses, and never will be. But somehow, the line based out of LA has become super fly, for the best reasons: the shades are really well-made and always seem to hone in on just the right shape. So just who is Oliver Peoples? We spoke with founder and creative director Larry Leight to get some good dirt on this quietly awesome brand. Read more