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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:30:00 PDT

Tuesday means that new DVD releases hit up Netflix, so I've checked out the offerings to let you know which movies deserve a spot on your queue.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Though last year's Transformers was a fun surprise hit, I thought this Summer's sequel failed to deliver the same laughs or thrills. Reprising their roles are leading-man-in-training Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox as long-distance couple Sam and Mikaela when Sam goes off to college, only to be followed by his robot-taming legacy.

It's Decepticons vs. the Autobots again, and many things blow up - but I'd rent this only if you're a fan of thin plots, deafening explosions, and Megan Fox's body parts.

The special features include a behind-the-scenes feature chronicling the making of the film with cast interviews and a retrospective of the Transformers toys to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

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read more. Chéri Michelle Pfeiffer stars as a courtesan and older lover of Rupert Friend in the romantic drama Chéri. Set in the 1920s (before the term "cougar" was coined and it was just known as awesome), the movie mostly focuses on Friend's character after his relationship with Pfeiffer is over, who "educated him in the ways of love." Yowza. Stephen Frears directs (who also directed Pfeiffer in the classic Dangerous Liaisons), and Kathy Bates has a role as Friend's meddling mother. The DVD includes deleted scenes and a making-of featurette. 53%
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler SNL's been a pretty bleak place this season, and I partially blame the exits of Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. Fortunately, this DVD of Amy's best moments on the show comes out today, and I for one can't wait to cue it up to see her impersonating the likes of Dakota Fanning and Nancy Grace. There are also skits with my favorite Poehler characters, the one-legged, flatulent Amber, Bronx Beat's Betty Caruso, along with a highlight reel of her best Weekend Update moments. Also, it must be noted that this Best of DVD is one of the few devoted to a former female cast member; only Gilda Radner, Molly Shannon, and Cheri Oteri share the honor.

Movie Preview: Pfeiffer and Friend in Chéri

BuzzSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:30:37 PDT

Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend make a lovely, beautifully costumed duo in Chéri, a romantic drama set in the 1920s. From the trailer it doesn't look so much like a drama as it does a sweet, funny little period piece, but apparently the story takes place in Paris "where the son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love." It looks like a nice enough movie, but so far I'm mostly mesmerized by the silks and lace, pearls and hats on display in the trailer.

Chéri opens June 26. To check out the pretty trailer,

Keira Surfaces in Paris With Her Mom and Her Man

Molly — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:45:00 PDT

Keira Knightley has been keeping a low profile since the Elle UK Style Awards back in February, but yesterday she was spotted shopping and strolling with her mom in Paris. It wasn't all family time, because just streets away her man Rupert Friend was hard at work on his new film, Cheri. Keira's days of taking it easy are numbered, though, because pretty soon she'll start promoting her new film with Sienna, The Edge of Love (formerly The Best Time of Our Lives). Check out the trailer - it looks gorgeous, but seriously can you imagine if LL hadn't dropped out at the last minute?

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Buzz News Roundup, 3/17

BuzzSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:29:15 PDT

ComingSoon reports that Harry Potter 6 will definitely be released in IMAX when it hits theaters November 21.
ABBA drummer Ola Brunkert has died at the age of 62, writes Billboard.
Though the current season hasn't been getting great ratings, another season of Big Brother has been slated for this summer, Reuters reports.
CBS Films shelled out a cool $1 million for an untitled Dan Fogelman comedy script about four semi-retired baby boomers who take a trip to Las Vegas, according to Variety.
Justine Bateman will guest-star on Desperate Housewives playing an artist living with Gaby and Carlos, TV Guide reports.

Radiohead has launched a contest for animated, fan-made videos for any song from In Rainbows, according to the Associated Press.
Hollywood Reporter writes that Kathy Bates and Rupert Friend have joined Michelle Pfeiffer in the French period drama Cheri.
Ashlee Simpson's third album, Bittersweet World, will be released April 22, Billboard reports.

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Buzz News Roundup, 2/11

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:33:02 PST

Actor Roy Scheider, best known for playing the police chief in Jaws, passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday, Variety reports.
Sunday's Grammy Awards were the third least-watched Grammy ceremony ever, writes the AP.
Juno, No Country for Old Men, and The Wire were big winners at the Writers Guild of America Awards over the weekend, Variety reports.
Kristen Bell will star in Disney's romantic comedy When in Rome, writes Hollywood Reporter.
ComingSoon has the news that Michelle Pfeiffer will star in Cheri, a film adaptation of the 1920s novel by French author Collette.

Yet another way to watch the Olympics this summer: Oxygen will carry gymnastics, tennis, and some other events, TV Guide reports.
Pitchfork reports that there's a Radiohead greatest hits album on the way.
According to Variety, Ellen Page will have the lead role in Sam Raimi's horror flick Drag Me to Hell.

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Natalie Shops With Adorable Aleph and Mulls a New Sci-Fi Role

Allie Merriam — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 PST

Natalie Portman and her fiancé Benjamin Millepied took their son Aleph out to browse an LA farmers market on Friday. The family of three picked up fresh veggies as well as a truck full of gardening supplies! Natalie, Benjamin, and Aleph are hanging out together on the West Coast and enjoying a low-key few months together. At this time last year, Natalie's life was quite different. In 2011, she was just beginning a whirlwind award season that culminated in her Academy Award win for Black Swan.

She's taken the last year off to focus on Aleph, but rumors suggest Natalie might be eyeing her first post-Oscars movie. V For Vendetta producers Lana and Andy Wachowski want Natalie to star in Jupiter Ascending, a sci-fi picture. They have yet to sign a deal on that, but Natalie can still be seen in other mediums. Both Black Swan stars Natalie and Mila Kunis are in Dior ads! Mila models the Miss Dior handbag, while Natalie's the face of their Cherie fragrance.

First Look! See Natalie Portman's Dior Commercial

Annie Tomlin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:05:47 PST

Natalie Portman seems to be everywhere lately, and now she's popped up in the new Miss Dior Chérie fragrance commercial. Set to a Serge Gainsbourg classic, "Je T'Aime (Moi Non Plus)," the Sofia Coppola-directed spot features Natalie and a dreamy Frenchman. Natalie's slightly risqué, topless ad (safe for work) got people talking, but do you think this commercial will do the same?

First Look at Natalie Portman's Miss Dior Chérie Ad!

Jaime Richards — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:10:04 PST

Natalie Portman has never been afraid of a little nudity and some seriously sexy love scenes. Think of Wes Anderson's short film Hotel Chevalier, and more recently, Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller Black Swan. And for her new Miss Dior Chérie ad, Natalie's wearing little but some well-manicured nails, a black bow headband, and (in theory) perfume. What do you think of her photo?

Milan Kicks Off Fashion Week With Supermodels Heidi and Bar

Katie Henry — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:30:54 PDT

Dressed in a beautiful, white Roberto Cavalli gown, Heidi Klum joined Bar Refaeli, Lindsay Lohan, and an elite group at amfAR's Milano gala last night. The philanthropic celebration signals the start of Milan's Fashion Week and brought out a mix of designers, models, and stars. Guests were entertained with a duet from John Legend and Raphael Saadiq of Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amore." John was accompanied by girlfriend Chrissy Teigen, who watched from the crowd while he auctioned off two private performances that raised nearly $400,000 Euros for AIDS research. Heidi also took the stage to present Kenneth Cole with an award and later dined with friends and her Project Runway costar Nina Garcia. Lindsay Lohan made an appearance and posed for photos with Margherita Missoni and brothers Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared. The fashion world turns its attention to Italy in the upcoming days with Spring 2012 presentations coming down the runway from designers like Missoni, Alberta Ferretti, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana - stay up to date on all the latest trends with our Fashion Week coverage!

Juliette Has a Gun (and a Bunch of Pretty Fragrances)

Miriam Lacey — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:13:52 PDT

Juliette Has a Gun has established itself as a premiere niche fragrance line because of its sensual and complex scents. But note descriptions don't do a fragrance justice, so we decided to try the whole line. If you've been curious about which one of its scents you might like, we've got the scoop, so just keep reading.