A Notebook to Remember: 5 Nicholas Sparks Clichés


Updated 04/18/12 11:14 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

Cliches, Conventions, and Common Themes in Film Adaptations of Nicholas Sparks Books

These days, you pretty much know what you're getting into with any film adapted from a Nicholas Sparks book, and The Lucky One, out this Friday, is the latest in his line of romances. The poster alone features famous Sparks conventions — a couple standing face to face, about to kiss — and it got me thinking about the other common themes that show up repeatedly in Nicholas Sparks movies. Read more

Pucker Up! The Year in Movie Kisses


Updated 12/28/10 12:15 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

Best Movie Kisses of 2010

After looking through PopSugar's photos of Hollywood couples locking lips, we were feeling inspired to show some of our favorite smooches from 2010 as well — the ones from the big screen. Several actors got it on for the cameras this year, from Natalie Portman in Black Swan to Robert Pattinson in Eclipse and Remember Me (that guy gets around!). Check out this list of the memorable tender Read more

What to Rent: New DVD Tuesday


Updated 08/18/10 6:21 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 2 comments

New DVDs, Including Dear John, The Road, and True Blood Season 2

In this week's DVD releases, you have three very different genres, but they do have one thing in common: they're all based on books. Take a look! Dear John The Nicholas Sparks adaptation follows an army guy (Channing Tatum) and college girl (Amanda Seyfried) who find love one Summer, and embark on a long-distance relationship via a series of letters. I was fully hoping to be swept off my feet by Read more

Summer Fling or Real Thing?


Updated 05/18/10 5:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Summer Fling or Real Thing?

You’ve had a fast and flirtatious few weeks with the sexy surfer you met at the beach. Things are really starting to heat up, but the summer is winding down. How do you know if your newfound love will last through the chilly Winter months and beyond? Take this quiz to find out and be sure to check out the hot Hollywood romance Dear John on Blu-ray™ & DVD May 25! Rated PG-13. Read more

Channing Has Jenna and Amanda For a Dear Premiere


Updated 03/31/10 9:05 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Photos of Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, and Jenna Dewan at the Dear John Premiere in London 2010-03-30 13:30:00

Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried hit the red carpet in London tonight for the UK premiere of Dear John. Jenna Dewan and her blue eyelashes stuck right by her husband, after the duo made the trek to England from LA late last week. The adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks book already was deemed a success when it came out in the US in February and impressively managed to end Avatar's run at the top Read more

Buzz Backtrack: Best and Worst of February Entertainment


Updated 02/27/10 8:02 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Best and Worst of Movies, TV, and Music in February

February may be a short month, but there has been plenty of movie, TV, and music offerings. While there was a lot to cheer about, not everything was stellar, as much as it pains me to say. Want to know which rocked my world and which didn't measure up? I've broken it down into the best and worst of the month right here. Read more

Box Office: Valentine's Day Charms Its Way to No. 1


Updated 06/28/10 1:47 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Valentine's Day Is No. 1 at the Box Office for a Record-Breaking President's Day Weekend

Audiences are smitten with Valentine's Day. Lackluster reviews couldn't stop the A-list rom-com from placing in the top spot at the box office with an intake of $52.4 million. Other openers Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and The Wolfman earned second and third place with $31.1 million and $30.6 million respectively, making this weekend the highest grossing President's Read more

Box Office: Dear John Pushes Avatar Out of the Top Spot


Updated 02/08/10 8:07 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

Nicholas Sparks's Dear John Beats Avatar To Take the Top Spot at the Box Office

Surprise — it finally happened! After seven straight weeks at No. 1 and record-breaking ticket sales, Avatar got the boot. Which film pulled off the upset? Well, it wasn't Valentine's Day as the majority of you guessed, but Dear John. The Nicholas Sparks romance took in $32.4 million in its debut week in theaters, dethroning the James Cameron box office king which came in second with $23.6 Read more