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Family Movie Night! 10 Christmas Movies to Watch With the Kids

Nicole Abbott — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:22:29 PST

Baby, it's cold outside! During these chilly Winter months, 'tis the season to snuggle up with the kiddos and watch a movie. From timeless classic to new animated features, check out this selection of 10 Christmas movies the entire family is sure to enjoy!

Guess the Holiday Movie House!

CasaSugar — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:00:32 PST

Watching holiday movies is one of my favorite things to do this time of year - even the really cheesy ones. I know I'm not alone in this, either. So take this quiz and see how well you recognize the homes from some of my favorite Christmas flicks!

Question 1 of 10

A mother and son are cozy by the Christmas tree in this photo. What movie is this house from?

Casa Quickie: Decorate With Vintage Holiday Movie Posters

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:30:40 PST

When I spotted this photo on Two Peas in a Bucket, I was immediately smitten with the holiday look of this fieldstone fireplace, decorated with potted evergreens and a berry garland. The oversize movie poster from It's a Wonderful Life adds a lovely vintage touch to the look.

Why not try adding some vintage holiday movie posters to this year's holiday decorating? You can find vintage movie posters here. May I suggest searching for vintage posters from holiday movies such as Holiday Inn, Christmas in Connecticut, or White Christmas?

New Ghostbusters Movie: Yay? Yes, Yay!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:32:25 PDT

Normally when '80s remake news makes its way to my computer screen, my knee-jerk reaction is something like, "People! Get some creativity and let that decade rest in peace already!" This morning, however, I read several confirmations that Ghostbusters 3 is in the works and surprised myself by feeling very, very excited.

I think there are several reasons for this including:

It has a good chance of not sucking, because it's in very capable hands. Two Emmy-nominated writers from The Office, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, have been recruited "to work on a new installment of the 1980s franchise that starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Harold Ramis as bumbling ghost-hunting scientists."
The Hollywood Reporter also notes that "the original filmmakers, including director Ivan Reitman, and cast are aware of the project and involved in its development." Blessing from original director and cast? Another excellent sign.
And finally, it appears that we may get the best of both worlds cast-wise. Variety says the idea is to get the old gang back together in some capacity, while the Hollywood Reporter says that while original cast members may appear, the focus will be on a new group of ghostbusters. Either way, all signs point to some infusion of new talent. For example, E! has a quote from Dan Aykroyd implying he would love to have the Apatow comedy troupe involved. This is a good thing, because I'd hate to see the old ghostbusters strapping on their proton packs only to complain about how heavy they suddenly feel. I'd be worried a movie that only reunites the old cast one last time would feel too much like Wild Hogs.

So while there's a lot still up in the air, this news gets a big fat yay from me so far! What do you think? Are you excited for a third installment of this movie, and does it sound to you like it could actually be good? What actors would you want to see in a potential new cast? If you're not as pumped as I am yet, I dug up a little music video that I think might do the trick, so

Holiday Fun: "How the Sith Stole Christmas"

BuzzSugar — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:51:47 PST

In this 16-minute fan film, animators spoof the beloved "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" story by combining it with aspects of the Star Wars series. Plenty of laughs to be had for both Dr. Seuss and George Lucas fans. May the Force be Grinched.

Movie Night: Holiday Films For Kids and Adults

BuzzSugar — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:30:44 PST

So many movies, so little time. Thankfully, BuzzSugar is here to help you sort through them all! Every Thursday, we'll choose a theme for a weekend Movie Night and feature three must-see movies in keeping with the topic.

This week's Movie Night: family holiday films that won't drive you nuts. If you often find yourself watching holiday movies with the youngsters in your family, it kind of kills the mood when you audibly groan and yawn. Here are three movies that will entertain the tots and keep you from nodding off in the corner like a granny.

Elf
Elf tells the story of Buddy (Will Ferrell), who was swept away to the North Pole as a boy and raised by elves. Despite the obvious physical differences between he and his elfin peers, Buddy considers himself one of them, until his foster dad (Bob Newhart) reveals the truth. Then it's off to Manhattan, where Buddy hopes to reconnect with his real father (James Caan). Dry-witted Zooey Deschanel stars as Buddy's love interest, who works as an elf at a department store. There is plenty of visual comedy that will appeal to the little ones, as well grown-up jokes to keep everyone in the room chuckling.

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read more A Charlie Brown Christmas This tried-and-true classic tells the tale of Charlie Brown struggling to find the true meaning of Christmas in an increasingly materialistic society. Although originally released in 1965, the theme of this movie is even more relevant today. The basic animation proves that, while Pixar is impressive, the cartoons of the '60s are just as enjoyable, and sweet in their simplicity. Plus, it's always comforting to hear that familiar tune by Vince Guaraldi, "Christmas Time Is Here," which made it onto my Christmas playlist.
Olive, The Other Reindeer "The Simpsons" animator Matt Groening helped adapt this popular children's book into a funny and unique television special. Olive is a dog who mishears the lyric "All of the other reindeer..." and assumes that she, Olive, is a reindeer. When she learns that Blitzen has broken his leg, she sets off for the North Pole. Along the way she finds a sidekick in Martini the penguin, who sells stolen goods. Adults will appreciate the punny humor (the bartender's name is Round John Virgin) as well as the all-star voices, including Drew Barrymore as Olive and R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe. Meanwhile, children will enjoy the colorful animation and the heroic efforts of scrappy little Olive. Source, Source, and Source

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

Breaking Dawn Part 1

Twilight's star-crossed lovers Edward and Bella (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) tie the knot in this installment, but their idyllic honeymoon is interrupted when they discover that vampires can, in fact, impregnate humans. Bella is willing to do anything to protect the life of her baby, Edward will do anything to save Bella, and Jacob tries to keep his wolfpack at bay. The movie goes quickly from cheesily romantic to surprisingly graphic, but the film is very loyal to the book. DVD extras include a six-part making-of documentary, a wedding video, a Jacob featurette, and a commentary track with the director.

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A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

Harold and Kumar (John Cho and Kal Penn) reunite for this holiday-themed sequel, the third part in their drug-fueled comedy series. This time, the guys have grown apart (Harold is now a husband in the suburbs while Kumar is a slacker in the city), but Christmas Eve hijinks force them to work together and grow close again. The boys - and Neil Patrick Harris - are as raunchy as ever, but this installment is as funny as the original, and festive to boot. DVD extras include deleted scenes.

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See one more new release after the jump.

Keri Russell Spends a Brooklyn Day With Baby Willa Lou

Allie Merriam — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:28 PST

Keri Russell and her husband Shane Deary doted on their newborn daughter, Willa Lou Deary, today in Brooklyn. Shane and Keri welcomed Willa four weeks ago, just after Christmas on Dec. 27. Willa's arrival has made Keri and Shane's oldest, 4-and-a-half-year-old River Deary, a big brother. Keri has been able to spend time with her growing family, and skipped out on heading to the Sundance Film Festival to promote her movie Goats. She stars in the picture alongside Vera Farmiga and David Duchovny, both of who went to Park City, UT. It turns out, though, the early reviews of Goats aren't good. However, Keri's got another project in the pipeline with Austenland currently in post-production.

Buzz Lines: What's Your Favorite Quote From Christmas Vacation?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:05:00 PST

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is one of those festive films perfectly fit for a holiday movie marathon. The Griswold family comes together to celebrate Christmas, but patriarch Clark (Chevy Chase) has a run of bad luck he just can't seem to beat. Despite all the dry humor and gross gags, Christmas Vacation always manages to touch our hearts with its sweet Yuletide spirit. If you love the Griswold clan as much as we do, be sure to add your favorite quotes from the flick after you check out a few of ours.

"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?" - Clark
"Burn some dust here. Eat my rubber." - Clark
"Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, kiss my ass. Kiss his ass. Kiss your ass. Happy Hanukkah." - Clark

Tori Spelling's Meaty Lasagna Recipe

Tori Spelling — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:48:32 PST

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her favorite lasagna recipe.

I've been making my lasagna recipe since my early 20s. When I moved into my first apartment at age 19, I decided to learn my way around a kitchen and started experimenting with my favorite cuisine, Italian. At first, more spaghetti landed on the ceiling than on the plate, but ultimately, I perfected my go to dish: T's Meaty Lasagna.

It became my good luck dish. I made it for my friends every time one of my TV movies premiered, which back then was a lot. Hey friends, come eat lasagna and watch me get stalked, killed, and shoot a bad pimp. Ahhh, those were the days! Nowadays, I make my lasagna for family and friends whenever we feel like a cozy home cooked meal. This Christmas / New Year’s, we went away to a house in the mountains. We didn't get any snow like expected, but I did make my lasagna dinner! Here's the recipe...

Disclaimer: I've never formally written this recipe down. It's all in my head. So I apologize if I've given it to anyone before and the measurements are slightly different.

Keep reading for Tori's recipes for lasagna, lasagna cupcakes, and garlic bread!