What to Rent: New DVD Tuesday


Updated 03/30/10 5:35 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

New DVD Releases For March 30 Include An Education, Sherlock Holmes, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

An Education Despite its high profile as an Oscar nominee, An Education was one of the year's most understated dramas. Carey Mulligan stars as Jenny in her breakout role of a 1960s student who tastes a life of sophistication when she's seduced by an older man, played by Peter Sarsgaard. This captivating, coming-of-age movie was one of my favorites last year, and I plan on renting (OK, buying) Read more

How Many of the Best Picture Nominees Have You Seen?


Updated 03/10/10 3:04 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 18 comments

How Many of the Best Picture Nominees Have You Seen?

Four? Seven? All 10? We were recently taking our own tally at Sugar HQ, and several editors have been trying to squeeze in last-minute viewing parties of the Oscar nominees they've missed out on before tonight's big award gets handed out. But what about you? Hopefully, by now you've already seen the ones most likely to win, but take my poll, and tell me how many you've seen. Here's the full list Read more

Buzz's Oscar Nominee Predictions: Best Picture


Updated 03/10/10 2:53 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Nominee Predictions for the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture

We're finally closing in on the big day: the announcement of nominees for this year's Oscars! It all goes down this Tuesday, and I've been counting down my picks for who might end up on the Academy's final ballot. A few of the contenders seem pretty obvious — James Cameron for a Best Director nod? Well, obviously! But now let's head into murkier territory with the Best Picture race. This Read more

Buzz's Oscar Nominee Predictions: Best Supporting Actor


Updated 03/10/10 2:52 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Five Actors Who Will Be Nominated For Best Supporting Actor Academy Award on Feb. 2

We're just a few days away from the 2010 Oscar nomination announcements — I'll be rising early on Feb. 2 to report who got a nod, but until then, I'm getting my predictions in now. I've already told you who I think will be up for best actor and best actress, and now here's another five I think are worthy of an Academy Award nod: the best supporting actors. Read more

What Is the Best Dramatic Movie of 2009?


Updated 01/06/10 10:28 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 11 comments

What Is the Best Dramatic Movie of 2009?

In just a few weeks we'll start seeing which of 2009's finest films are awarded with various accolades, but for now it's your turn to pick your favorites. So far The Hangover is winning best comedy and Up leads the pack for best animated film, but what's your pick for the best drama of 2009? Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of 2009 polls! What Is the Best Dramatic Movie of 2009? Read more

Who Is the Best Dramatic Actress of 2009?


Updated 12/20/09 2:13 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

Who Is the Best Dramatic Actress of 2009?

Sandra Bullock ran away with your votes in my best comedic actress poll, and she's on my list here, too (a double nomination just like the Golden Globes!). But she has some fierce competition, as several Hollywood ladies — including a couple up-and-comers — moved us with their challenging, award-buzzy roles this year. Who deserves the most acclaim? Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of Read more

Link Time! Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst Cast in Upside Down


Updated 02/11/10 11:06 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Link Time! Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst Cast in Upside Down

Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst will star in Upside Down, a romantic sci-fi fantasy — Coming Soon Lisa Kudrow is developing TV comedy Rapture for Showtime — Variety Dollhouse is being pulled during sweeps, which could signal its cancellation — The Ausiello Files Check out these new stills of Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, and Emily Blunt in The Wolfman — MTV Movies Blog An Education Read more