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Better Off Dead Director Back in Action!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:52:15 PDT

It's been 18 years since director Savage Steve Holland has sat in the director's chair for a feature-length film, and now he's back! After writing and directing both Better Off Dead (1985) and One Crazy Summer (1986), Holland went on to direct Disney kid stuff for TV like "Lizzie McGuire."

Now, it sounds like he's returning to his quirky '80s filmmaking ways with The Big One 3, another teenage romp only this time based on his own experience as a thirteen-year-old. Hollywood Reporter continues:

[Producer Warren] Zide described the script, which sat on Holland's shelf for a while, as something that will compliment "Dead" and "Summer," making it a trilogy of sorts.

"This is based on a true events in Savage's life," Zide said. "When he was a kid, he had his 13th birthday party and the only one that showed up was a clown, and all that that guy did was hit on his sister."

"The world needs another Savage movie, done today for today's generation," Zide said. "This is classic Savage."

I agree: The world does need another Better Off Dead-like movie. Fingers crossed they can get Cusack to come back and play the dad.

And in some surprise news from just today, Holland has also just agreed to direct a National Lampoon's comedy titled National Lampoon's Ratko: The Dictator's Son which "centers on a dictator's son who heads to America to attend college." Going from kid's TV to directing two comedies - this guy's on a roll.

5 Easy-to-Make Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Skin

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:27:40 PST

It's an almost-universal experience: your complexion has been fine for a while, and then one day, almost out of nowhere, you're in breakout city and your skin looks worn out and defeated overnight. You're cleansing and using a daily regimen, so what could be wrong? Well, if it's not stress or hormones, it could very easily be one of several smaller, less obvious culprits. See a list of the usual suspects below.

The Vampire Diaries "The Ties That Bind": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:56:35 PST

It's a family reunion for Bonnie and her estranged mother on this week's The Vampire Diaries, but their meeting is less than magic (I'm sorry, I had to). They need her to open up one of Klaus's sealed coffins, but like most things on this show, they have to get through a bit of sticky business first. Meanwhile, Tyler recruits someone to help free him of his sire bond to Klaus so he can be with Caroline again, and Elena gets something off of her chest.

Even though there were no hot makeouts this week and not much major happened, it's still another entertaining episode with a lot going on. Ready to discuss? To get to the good, the bad, and the bloody, just keep reading.

3 Easy Tips For Soft, Kissable Lips

Michelle Phan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle has the lowdown on making your lips kissable just in time for that holiday party:

Hi everyone,

Mistletoe is tricky. You can’t really avoid it, since you never know when it will reveal itself. You also can’t run to the bathroom and freshen up when it finally does, because that would ruin the moment, and it’s really more of an on-the-spot kind of thing.

The ultimate bubble bath is within reach

Your best defense is to just be prepared for the possibility at all times. Here are some tips to keep your lips mistletoe-ready all season long, no matter what the weather or circumstance. Check them out now.

The Vampire Diaries "Homecoming": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:15:59 PST

Brace yourself: this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries is the last for the whole year! We won't see any new episodes until 2012, which is even more disappointing considering that this week's midseason finale is utterly epic. The showdown between Klaus and basically everyone else goes down at a homecoming party, and it's a blur of stakes and daggers and twists. Damon and Elena's plan to finally kill Klaus with the help of Mikael doesn't exactly go off as they hoped it would (as plans tend to do on this show).

There is a momentous death toward the end of the episode, plus a sad breakup and of course, since it's a finale, there's also a cliffhanger. But I'm ready to talk about all the dirty details, spoilers and all. To get to the good, the bad, and the bloody, just keep reading.

Bizarre Home Cures That Work

Prevention — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:13:50 PDT

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

Ease pesky health issues with vodka, duct tape — more
From the Editors of Prevention

Of course there are some health staples you should never be without - bandages or OTC pain relievers come to mind. But you can treat or cure a surprising number of minor ailments with these unexpected household objects and foods.

Home cure: Vodka
Use it for: Foot odor
If your feet smell less than swell, wipe them down with a vodka-soaked washcloth to get rid of the stench. It's the same principle as rubbing alcohol (which works equally well if you'd rather drink your Grey Goose). Vodka contains alcohol, which is antiseptic and drying, so it destroys odor-causing fungus and bacteria and dries out the moisture that lets these organisms grow.

Surprising Reasons Why You Smell

Home cure: Licorice
Use it for: Calluses and corns
"Licorice contains estrogen-like substances that soften the hard skin of calluses and corns," says Georgianna Donadio, PhD, director of the National Institute of Whole Health. Make this homemade licorice paste: grind up a few licorice sticks, mix them with 1/2 teaspoon of petroleum jelly, and rub the mixture into the rough areas of your feet.

How to Get Soft and Sexy Feet

Home cure: Baking soda
Use it for: Urinary tract infections
At the first sign of symptoms, drink a solution made with 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda mixed in eight ounces of water. Continue this once a day until you can get a culture done at a doctor's office and start antibiotics. Baking soda makes the bladder environment more alkaline, which reduces bacteria's ability to multiply, says Larrian Gillespie, MD, a retired assistant clinical professor of urology and urogynecology in Los Angeles.

Keep reading for more home cures.

90210 "Let the Games Begin": Most Scandalous Moments

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:27:12 PDT

The Greek war is very much alive and well at CU, and on this week's episode of 90210, Naomi makes a power play for control of the Greek Council. The fighting between her and Holly is just as dirty as ever, getting more personal as the ladies go for the jugular (translation: they get exes involved). Meanwhile, Liam and Annie are battling money troubles, while Dixon's fighting for control of his concentration.

It's a fun, silly episode that's packed with plenty of bikini shots, the return of a major character, and one particularly salacious commercial starring Liam. Let's break it all down when you keep reading.

The Secret Circle: "Bound" Recap

Rose Curiel — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:37:12 PDT

The second episode of The Secret Circle has Cassie - and us - getting better acquainted with her powers as a witch. While she has no idea what she's doing, the coven is still aggressively courting her. Nevertheless, she resists them as best she can and even tries to make a go at a normal friendship with the class president.

Diana and Adam try to convince her that she can harness her powers by joining them while the mysterious older generation of witches try to gain their lost powers by any means necessary. To find out what evil deeds they are up to this week, and if Cassie gives in to her fellow teenage witches, just keep reading.

Gerard Butler Says Shooting Machine Gun Preacher Made Him Feel Like He Had Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:13:32 PDT

Gerard Butler stars in this week's new release Machine Gun Preacher as Sam Childers, a man who left a life of crime and drug addiction to devote himself to his children who'd been affected by the violent attacks of the Lord's Resistance Army in the Sudan. Butler, who also serves as executive producer, and his costar Michelle Monaghan, who plays Sam's wife Lynn, chatted with us during a recent press day in San Francisco. They talked about what it was like portraying real people, how Butler prepared for the role, and the difficulties he endured while filming some of the more disturbing scenes in Africa.

Did you know about Sam's story, and what did you think of the title when you heard it?
Gerard Butler: It was my agent who'd heard about it for a long time, and he loved it, was very passionate about it for a long time. He pitched the story to me, so I immediately connected Machine Gun Preacher with a guy who fought for children in the Sudan. I like the [title] Machine Gun Preacher, I think it's very catchy, but I think that it allows the movie to reveal the far deeper, interesting, more complex story. And yet to let people know that it's a crazy ass movie at the same time. He's a crazy ass guy, a hell of a powerful adventurer as well. I didn't know about it before, and [then] I wanted everyone to know about it.

Michelle Monaghan: I mean obviously, I got the script and saw Machine Gun Preacher, and I was intrigued - come on! I was completely inspired when I'd read it. This is definitely a project I wanted to be a part of, and certainly knowing that Gerry was on board to tell his story, as was Marc Forster, only cemented the idea of being a part of it even more.

To find out what else Butler and Monaghan had to say, like how hard it was shooting the violent scenes, just keep reading.

Buzz Blabber: You're Happy to See Caroline and Tyler Together

BuzzSugar — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:05:27 PDT

There's no doubt vampires are popular in entertainment, and judging from this week's reader comments there's a reason. This week, you guys were buzzing about anything and everything vampire-related, including a vampire and werewolf getting it on in the season premiere of The Vampire Diaries, possible ways the Breaking Dawn film might play out based on the trailer, and the season finale shockers on True Blood. Check out what readers had to say.

Vampire Diaries fans love that Tyler and Caroline are hooking up

"I loved this episode! It was so much better than season two's The Return. The writers gave themselves a lot of new material to work with, so I can't wait to see what happens. I'm loving Tyler and Caroline and the ghosts storyline. I am really hoping maybe the writers will give in and give us a ghost Jenna, because I miss her. " - jmarksgirl
"Evil Stefan is a lot of fun to watch even if the dart scene in the bar made me cringe. Caroline and Tyler are so hot together! I am kind of disappointed in the Alaric storyline. I like him as the pseudo-father figure, and I don't know what the writers are going to do with his character now. He won't survive for long if his only storyline is being Damon's sidekick." - kimmieb124
"I'm so glad this show is back! I thought it was a great episode. I am in the minority though - I love Elena and Stefan together. I loved that he called her at the end. I'm loving Tyler and Caroline. Then there is Alaric. Poor Alaric. I hope they do something good with him because I've always liked that character." - ktc71

Find out what else got you talking when you read more