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Do You Think Smash Is Worth the Hype?

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:16:57 PST

NBC's Broadway drama Smash premiered this week after what felt like tons of promotion, introducing us to a group of producers who come up with an idea for a Marilyn Monroe-themed musical. We also met the two young women who want to star in it: Karen (Katharine McPhee), the small-town girl trying to make it big, and Ivy (Megan Hilty), the capable pro who seems tailor-made for the part. The first episode is definitely consuming - I'll keep tuning in to see who wins the coveted role as Marilyn, but I'm also just as intrigued by what's going on behind the scenes with the production team (thanks to talented heavy hitters like Debra Messing and Anjelica Huston). For those who tuned in, I want to know what you thought; did Smash deserve all the hype around it? And more importantly, will you keep watching?

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Are You Satisfied With the Chuck Series Finale?

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:30:33 PST

That's a wrap for Chuck, the funny, moving spy series that we loved for five seasons. The two-hour finale has the entire gang working on the two last missions - first, to destroy the Intersect once and for all, and the second is more emotional: to help Chuck get Sarah back after she lost most of her memories. In the end, everyone gets pretty close to a happy ending: Devon and Ellie wrestle with a fresh start in the Midwest, Morgan and Alex move in together, Jeff and Lester get a record deal (believe it) and Casey goes to see about a girl.

Things are a little bittersweet for Chuck and Sarah, since they don't pick up exactly where their love story left off before Sarah's memory was wiped, but their final kiss implies that they'll get there again someday. We also get a nostalgic montage of the best Chuck and Sarah moments, which felt emotionally satisfying in a different way. The final image of the spy couple on the beach gave me goose bumps, but I wanted to know how other fans felt about the finale. Weigh in now - are you happy with Chuck's series finale?

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Which Nominated Film Do You Want to See Before Oscar Night?

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:31:44 PST

We're still excited about the Oscar nominations this morning, and now comes the next part of the process: checking out all the films we want to have fresh in our minds on the big night. I know lots of people will still be lining up to experience The Artist in theaters since it's been sweeping award season, but if you haven't seen The Tree of Life or Warrior, you're in luck - both of those films are out on DVD.

While certain films like The Descendants have dominated award season thus far, there are some new contenders vying for Oscars, like the foreign film A Separation. It's up for best foreign film and also received a nom for best adapted screenplay, so it's definitely on my list to watch. But I want to hear from you: now that the Oscar noms are out, what films are you trying to see before the big night?

Buzz In: Who's Your Favorite Holiday Movie Character?

Shannon Vestal — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:30:14 PST

Merry Christmas! Hopefully, your holiday break has been full of rest, relaxation, and plenty of festive movies. I've already been watching and re-watching all of my old favorites, and I know that you guys have your favorite holiday films, but do you have a favorite character? From cute elves and Santas to deliciously fun villains like the Grinch, there are plenty of characters to choose from. I personally tend to love the characters I quote the most, like Clark Griswold, Kevin McCallister, and Buddy the Elf, but tell me - who's your favorite holiday movie character?

Buzz In: What's Your Favorite Britney Spears Song?

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:05:00 PST

Can you believe it's Britney Spears's 30th birthday today? The pop songstress made a name for herself in a cute schoolgirl outfit in the video for " . . . Baby One More Time," back in 1999, and since then, she's been a huge part of the music scene. In the 13 years since, Spears has put out seven albums, each of which have had several catchy earworms. For me, there are certain singles that take me back to definitive parts of my life.

I have more than a few Britney favorites, ranging from old-school hits like "Lucky" to this year's "Till the World Ends." But I have one all-time favorite: "Toxic." It reminds me of dancing with my friends in clubs, and I still have it on my iPod for when I'm at the gym and need something to pump me up. I bet you have a favorite too, even if you're not a huge pop music lover - so in honor of her birthday, share it here!

Tell Us Why You're Watching Once Upon a Time

Becky Kirsch — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:30:00 PST

ABC's Once Upon a Time was a late arrival to the Fall TV lineup, but it was one of our favorite pilots out of the gate - and I'm still hooked. I love the juxtaposition of life in Storybrooke with the individual fairy-tale back stories. I was pleasantly surprised to see that meek Mary Margaret was once a kick-ass Snow White (not unlike the one we see in the Snow White and the Huntsman trailer), and I drooled over Cinderella's ball gown when she finally meets her prince. I'm also into the whimsy look of the show, and the villains are the kind of creepy characters that you can only find in a fantasy series (Rumpelstiltskin never fails to make my skin crawl). Now that you've heard my opinion, I want to hear from you all - tell me why you're still tuning into Once Upon a Time!

What Did You Think of Breaking Dawn?

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:50:03 PST

Breaking Dawn Part 1 has been open for a few days now, and I'm assuming most of you die-hard fans have already made the pilgrimage to the theater. Now comes the fun part - we want to hear your reviews of the movie! Were you blown away by Bella's wedding dress? Grossed out by the birthing scene? How did you feel about the emphasis on the wolf pack in this movie? Whether you want to give a general overview or break down all of the little details, we want to hear your two cents.

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Buzz In: What's Your Favorite Rihanna Song?

Rose Curiel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:30:59 PST

The release of Rihanna's upcoming album may be more than a week off, but Talk That Talk is already number nine on the iTunes album chart. It doesn't seem like that long ago that the songstress first broke out on the music scene with her debut album Music of the Sun, though I didn't really become a Rihanna fan until she released her third album Good Girl Gone Bad and I downloaded "Umbrella" after the first time I heard it.

"Please Don't Stop the Music" off of the same album also became a fast favorite of mine, fueling many a workout with its upbeat pace. But my all-time favorite Rihanna song has got to be "Only Girl (In the World)," which I tend to play while getting ready for a night out with girlfriends. What's your favorite track from the pop star? Are you a fan of her dance party songs like the new "We Found Love" or do you have a softer spot for her more mellow ones like "What's My Name?" Tell me which Rihanna song you've found yourself playing on repeat!

Tell Us Why You Tune In to New Girl

Rose Curiel — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:30:00 PST

By now, Fox's New Girl Jess (Zooey Deschanel) isn't quite so new to fans of the show. Just as her trio of roommates Schmidt (Max Greenfield), Winston (Lamorne Morris), and Nick (Jake Johnson) have gotten to know Jess and her quirky behaviors, so have we - including her tendency to burst into song, rely on a feeling stick to communicate, and insistence on sporting gnarly false teeth to black tie affairs. As annoying as all of that may sound, I have to admit I look forward to Jess's one-of-a-kind sense of humor and total inability to censor herself every week. With every episode, I'm also coming to love her roomies more and more for their own idiosyncrasies. Have you been enjoying New Girl as much as I have? Let us know why you've been watching the show in the comments section below!

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Buzz In: What's Your Favorite Leonardo DiCaprio Movie?

Rose Curiel — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:57:39 PST

In this week's J. Edgar, Leonardo DiCaprio is instantly aged through the magic of movie makeup in select scenes. But those of us who have been Leo fans for quite some time now have watched the actor age a bit more slowly throughout his onscreen career and loved every minute of it. My Leo crush started at an early age with This Boy's Life and blew up when I watched Titanic repeatedly for the better half of the late '90s.

I was happy to see him pair up with Kate Winslet yet again in Revolutionary Road, in which he plays an unhappy husband, but part of DiCaprio's charm is that he can just as easily play an upbeat, cheeky character like Catch Me If You Can's Frank Abagnale Jr. Do you like Leo's films as much as I do? Share your favorite in the comments!