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Patrick Swayze Tribute: Favorite Screen Moments

BuzzSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:33:44 PDT

Yesterday, Patrick Swayze tragically passed away at the age of 57. To celebrate his life and acting career, I've compiled my favorite movies and TV appearances by Swayze. From his iconic role in Dirty Dancing to smaller roles that made me smile, enjoy the bright moments of a truly memorable career.

Love It or Hate It? Donnie Darko Rabbit Decal

CasaSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:00:10 PDT

The Donnie Darko Rabbit Vinyl Wall Decal ($35) features the indie flick's unmistakable mascot, Frank, telling you to wake up! This thing scares me so much, I don't think I'd be able to get to sleep in the first place. But, I do love the combination of beautiful blues in the photograph and the wacky lamp with its upside-down shade.

Donnie Darko: "Sometimes I Doubt Your Commitment..."

GiggleSugar — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:00:00 PDT

Is it just me, or is the last line of this clip (from the cult hit Donnie Darko) the most profound and deeply powerful statement ever uttered in cinematic history?

Would You Go See a Donnie Darko Sequel?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:06 PDT

There's a crazy bit of news floating around today that the 2001 cult classic, Donnie Darko might get a sequel. According to one story, this new film would pick up "seven years after the first film when little sister Samantha Darko and her best friend Corey are now 18 and on a roadtrip to Los Angeles when they are plagued by bizarre visions."

Daveigh Chase, who originally played Donnie's sister, is on board and but that's about it from the original Darko team.

The first film earned a devoted following due to writer-director Richard Kelly's knack for eerie, strange storytelling. Dorm room conversations have never been the same ever since Kelly tantalized his fans with philosophies about time travel and alternate universes. Seriously, people have spent a lot of time breaking down this movie! It's hard to imagine these folks would be happy with a sequel without his involvement or at the very least his blessing.

What do you think? Is this something you would check out?

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Happy Easter!

BuzzSugar — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:06:34 PDT

Happy Easter, readers! From all of us at BuzzSugar - including our imaginary bunny friends - have a safe and pleasant holiday.

Movie Night: Films With Rabbits

BuzzSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:20:23 PDT

This Easter weekend, bunny-related things will be everywhere, so I thought I'd add to the frenzy with a rabbit-themed Movie Night! The bunnies in these films aren't necessarily the cuddly springtime icons we normally associate with Easter, because those kinds of bunnies don't make the greatest movie characters. So grab your pile of Peeps and prepare for a "hare-raising" night. (I know, sorry, sorry.)

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
If you're familiar with Wallace and Gromit, then you may already adore this movie, and if you're not, this is a perfect opportunity to fall in love with the endearing British duo. Bucktoothed, cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his mute, loyal dog Gromit are determined to solve the case of a giant were-rabbit (like werewolf, but a rabbit) who is terrorizing the town's vegetable growers. Watching this film I had to marvel at how completely entertaining a claymation movie can be for a grown-up, and I appreciated the many adult jokes.

Two more bunny-licious picks, so

Donnie Darko
Before Jake Gyllenhaal was a superhot celebrity, he was the quiet angsty teen in Donnie Darko, a twisty psychological thriller. Gyllenhaal plays Donnie, a loner who glimpses visions of the future - including his own demise - that nobody else seems to see. He's haunted by a large, creepy rabbit who keeps showing up at random times, and that's how this movie counts as an Easter weekend movie. Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze, and Drew Barrymore help to round out the stellar cast, which also includes Maggie Gyllenhaal as Donnie's sister.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
When this Hollywood detective spoof was released in 1988, it broke new ground in the realm of live action combined with animation. Visually, the movie holds up well, and endless references to classic animation (including the murder victim, Marvin Acme) keep the movie captivating. Bob Hoskins is entertaining as P.I. Eddie Valiant, and you can always amuse yourself by trying to get to the bottom of that rumor about Jessica Rabbit not wearing panties.

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Jake Breaks Out His Spring Staples For a Lunch

Katie Henry — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:12:29 PST

Jake Gyllenhaal joined a friend for lunch yesterday at LA's Angelini Osteria restaurant. Jake's been spotted all over Hollywood in recent days following his appearance at Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony. He had the honor of presenting best film nominee My Week With Marilyn, which stars his friend, and best actress winner, Michelle Williams.

Jake seems to be enjoying the sunny California weather, but January often sees him bundling up in Utah. He's been a regular among the celebrities at the Sundance Film Festival in years past, having premiered films like Donnie Darko and The Good Girl there. Jake doesn't have movies to screen this year, but his next picture to hit the big screen is cop drama End of Watch with Michael Pena and Anna Kendrick.

Things Get Downright Animalistic at Melbourne Fashion Festival

Jaime Richards — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:10:00 PDT

Sure we saw plenty of beautiful, wearable hair and makeup looks throughout the past two months of the various 2011 Fall Fashion Weeks, but sometimes it's the avant-garde ones that are the most memorable. Earlier today at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, designer Celene Bridge (as part of the LMFF National Graduate Showcase) decked her models out in animalistic head pieces, like this one, which is reminiscent of something you'd see straight out of Donnie Darko. See more of these carnal creations now.

@queuenoodle Tells You When Netflix Instant Movies Expire

Kristen Hawley — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:30:40 PST

Here's one incredibly practical application of Netflix's API: a Twitter account created to notify users when movies expire from Netflix Instant.

THE BODYGUARD (★★★) retires tomorrow: http://t.co/bXjwomnless than a minute ago via webqueuenoodle
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The account, @queuenoodle, is based on a simple script that identifies about-to-expire movies. The automated feed alerts you to movies that will expire shortly, so if they're in your queue you can watch them before they're gone. Each tweet also includes the movie's star ranking, so you can know which movies you need to get on top of watching and which you can skip.

It's a quick, simple reminder to keep an eye on your Instant movie queue so you don't lose them. Also: Donnie Darko expires on Monday!