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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:30:26 PDT

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to the titles below, you can now rent or own the Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler weepie, P.S. I Love You.

I'm Not There
I'm Not There was a highly buzzed-about film last year with a lot of the attention focusing on director Todd Haynes' unique conceptualization of Bob Dylan's (or, "a musician like Bob Dylan") life through the years. The talent associated with this film was staggering but the untimely death of one of the stars, Heath Ledger, added even more poignancy to Haynes' ambitious endeavor.

In the movie, six different actors emulate Bob Dylan using different names and appearing in different eras. I wasn't the biggest fan of the film, but other folks were enamored with this movie, more willing than I to ignore the annoying parts and focus on the great performances by Heath Ledger, Cate Blanchett (who won the Independent Spirit award for her role), and Christian Bale. This is a good addition to your queue if you have been curious about this film but would enjoy the luxury of a fast-forward button.

Special features include commentary by director/co-writer Tod Haynes, red carpet footage, and deleted scenes.

Two more titles if you

read more. Teeth GiggleSugar watched this oddly funny and scary movie about a teenage girl who, as IMDB puts it, "discovers she has a physical advantage when she becomes the object of male violence" or as Giggle put it, "her vagina has teeth." Giggle found it to be much more than the vulgar horror flick one might expect from this premise, where you simply watch a "vajayjay rip men to shreds" (sorry, Giggle has so many amazing lines in her review I can't stop quoting her). Instead, Teeth is a genre bending, wickedly scripted good time - but definitely not for the faint of heart. Special features include commentary by writer/director Mitchell Lichenstein, behind-the-scenes footage, and deleted scenes. First Sunday David E. Talbert is sort of a creative jack-of-all-trades: playwright, novelist, and - in the case of this movie starring Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan - writer/director. The film follows two amateur crooks as their plan to rob a church goes terribly wrong and they find themselves with a full-blown hostage situation. I've read that it's a bit cluttered but definitely a fun little farce, so I figured I'd wait for the DVD with this one. Special features include a gag reel, outtakes, David E. Talbert's camera wrap speech, and a "Hood Robbin' With the First Sunday Cast and Crew" featurette.

Sugar Bits - The Bucket List Tops Weekend Box Office List

PopSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:34:14 PST

The Bucket List took the top spot at the box office over the weekend, narrowly beating Tracy Morgan's First Sunday, while Juno came in at third. Even in a cheesy buddy flick, you just can't top two of the biggest actors in the world side by side on screen. - BuzzSugar
Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, and Tyler Perry have been identified as users of steroids and human-growth hormones in an investigation on the use of the drugs. No one has been formally accused of any criminal activity, but a recent look at Timbaland might make one wonder what exactly has been going on. - Times Union (Albany, N.Y.)
Roger Avary, who won an Oscar for writing Pulp Fiction, has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter after being involved in an alleged drunk-driving accident in Ojai, Calif. early Sunday morning, which killed a passenger and injured Avary's wife. Our thoughts are with the passenger's families after this horrible tragedy. - Ventura County Star
The anticlimactic Golden Globe Awards were announced last night. Head over to Buzz to check out the winners. - BuzzSugar
Bjork attacked a paparazzo, who was photographing her arrival at Auckland's airport on Sunday, grabbing the man's shirt and ripping it down the middle. She also assaulted a photographer at a Thai airport in 1996. Note to photographers: Do not mess with Bjork! - The New Zealand Herald
ICYMI, Nicole and Joel delivered a girl on Friday, and Christina and Jordan welcomed their son on Saturday!

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Box Office: Bucket List Narrowly Wins Over First Sunday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:00:00 PST

By an incredibly small margin (in Hollywood terms, anyway), The Bucket List was No. 1 at the box office over the weekend, just barely beating out First Sunday for the top slot. According to Variety, this is the biggest opening yet for director Rob Reiner. Also, 70% of ticket buyers were over 35 years of age.

Coming in at No. 3 was Juno moving down just one place after actually coming in at No. 2 last weekend. National Treasure: Book of Secrets fell to No. 4 with Alvin and the Chipmunks rounding out the top five.

This upcoming holiday weekend we'll see the girlish romcom 27 Dresses go up against J.J. Abrams' Cloverfield and the bank heist comedy Mad Money.

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

David E. Talbert's Baggage Claim Picked Up by Fox Searchlight

BuzzSugar — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:29:15 PST

Fox Searchlight, flying high these days on their Juno success, is signing up to bring David Talbert's novel Baggage Claim to the big screen. The story follows thirtysomething flight attendant Montana Moore who, "frustrated with being single, embarks on a 30-day, 30,000-mile barnstorm across America to find an appropriate suitor. Along the way she encounters several interested prospects, including a preacher, a politician and a tycoon."

Author David Talbert has often been compared to Tyler Perry, as he writes, directs and produces projects like First Sunday, opening in wide release today and starring Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan. For Baggage Claim, Talbert will again write, direct and produce.

I really like this plot description, and I'm especially amused by this little blurb from a reader's review on Amazon: "[Montana Moore] has men in categories:

Overnight Bag kind of man
Garment Bag kind of man
Briefcase man
Duffel Bag kind of man
Trunk kind of man"

Ha! Now I'm curious to read Talbert's book before the project makes its way to theaters. What do you think about this movie news? Have you read Baggage Claim?

Link Time! 12/20

BuzzSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:30:06 PST

The TV Addict tells us how to vote for the best fan poster for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
According to the Popwatch Dictionary, a "mift" is a gift you give someone else with the hope that you will actually get to use it, or that it will eventually become your own. The Arrested Development DVD sets are examples of a mift.
Cinematical has a lot of love for Extras, and especially can't seem to get through the special Christmas episode without crying.
TV Squad has details on some cool-sounding new series coming to AMC following the success of Mad Men.
Check out the MTV Movies Blog for an exclusive clip of Ice Cube's First Sunday.
Aquarium Drunkard has so many Elvis holiday songs, you won't be able to get the swivel out of your hips.
Vulture wonders: Will Jamie Lynn Spears' pregnancy hurt Juno's chances at the Oscars?
Give Me My Remote just introduced me to the Jeannie Tate Show.

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David and Brooklyn Hit the Field While Victoria Focuses on Fashion

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:44:26 PST

David Beckham stopped to watch his oldest son, Brooklyn, at soccer practice yesterday in LA. The father of four was back home after a jaunt to London, where he went clubbing with Prince Harry and made the press rounds to promote his underwear line with H&M. The steamy TV commercial for David's collection made its debut during the Super Bowl last Sunday, and David admitted watching the spot for the first time made him blush!

With David back in town to hang out with their boys, Victoria Beckham took their daughter Harper along with her to NYC on Tuesday. Victoria headed to the Big Apple just in time for Fashion Week, where she'll show the Fall/Winter 2012 collection from her eponymous line as well as Victoria by Victoria Beckham. Her designs have been a hit among celebrities and critics alike, and rumors that she might be dressing some A-list celebrities for the Oscars later this month have started to circulate.

Victoria and Harper Beckham Catch a Fashionable Flight For Fashion Week

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:49:00 PST

Victoria Beckham carried a plaid-dress-wearing Harper into LAX this afternoon. The duo is headed to NYC, where Victoria will show her Fall collection at Fashion Week on Sunday. Victoria spent much of last month in London ringing in the New Year with her family and working on her latest designs, which she's started promoting with multiple magazine spreads. Victoria's post-baby body was on display in front of the cameras for the first time in Numéro Tokyo, and she more recently made a quirky appearance on the cover of i-D magazine's "Whatever the Weather" issue.

It was Victoria's husband David who turned heads this weekend though, when his sexy, shirtless H&M ad aired during the Super Bowl. David shared his embarrassment at watching the commercial with his family and friends when he chatted with Ryan Seacrest this morning.

Overdid It on the Chili, Wings, and Beer? How to Get Heartburn Relief

Jenny Sugar — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:12:08 PST

In terms of calories consumed in one day, the Super Bowl Sunday spread is only bested by the Thanksgiving feast. Being that the game comes but once a year, many sports fans go all out, consuming a variety of spicy snacks - chili, buffalo wings, salsa - along with beer, pizza, and dips. All that food can lead to digestive disaster. If you're suffering from heartburn, here's how to get relief.

Let loose: Loosen up your clothing if it's fitted. The compression around your chest and stomach can make heartburn symptoms worse.
Put down the bottle: Stop drinking alcohol, carbonated beverages, and drinks containing caffeine like coffee and Coca-Cola ASAP. Don't reach for a cooling glass of milk either. It's a myth that milk relieves heartburn. It may feel good at first, but can actually worsen symptoms. Sip water instead.
Chuck the wings: Avoid eating any more spicy or greasy foods, foods that contain pepper, and acidic foods such as oranges, tomatoes, and vinegar. Chocolate, mint, ketchup, and mustard are also common heartburn triggers, so avoid eating these as well.
Grab a stick: Of gum, that is. Chew gum to increase saliva production, helping to neutralize stomach acid.

Keep reading for more ways to get immediate heartburn relief.

5 Ways to Make the Super Bowl More Entertaining

TresSugar — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:05:22 PST

Just because you're not a football fan doesn't mean you can't enjoy the Super Bowl. Whether you're single or attached, you can keep things interesting with a bet, a game, or - why not? - a costume contest. Check out these five ways to stay entertained on Super Bowl Sunday:

Start up a square football pool. Do a bit of research beforehand to learn the rules of a square pool system, then encourage your friends to play along. Square pools are all about the score, so you don't need to be a major sports buff to understand how it works. Going to a couple's party? Ask couples to team up and turn it into a battle of the couples.
Create a celebrity lookalike contest. Ever noticed that Aaron Rodgers - last year's winning Super Bowl quarterback - looks like Jake Gyllenhaal? While you're watching the game, tell friends to call out celebrity lookalikes, then vote on the best one as a group. It's fun, amusing, and - let's be honest - the perfect excuse to check out all the players.
Host a Madonna costume contest. The Queen of Pop is set to play during this year's halftime show, so encourage your girlfriends - plus any willing guys - to sport their favorite Madonna look on Super Bowl Sunday. After the game, kick the party up a notch with some classic Madge-themed karaoke.

Keep reading for more ways to spice up the Super Bowl.

5 Geeky Alternatives to Watching the Super Bowl This Sunday

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:30:56 PST

The big day is almost here - the NY Giants take on the New England Patriots during the 46th Super Bowl this Sunday. If you aren't into sitting in a steamy bar or throwing a sporty bash to celebrate the occasion, consider these alternatives for yourself and the other geeks in your life.

Play a video game - Favorite team didn't make it to the big game? Play out the perfect season yourself with Madden NFL 12 instead.
Get into a new show - If you're not a football fan at all, you might consider catching up on a new TV show. Might I recommend the geek-friendly Sherlock on BBC? The entire first season is on Netflix right now. You won't regret it.
Play a board game - Get lost in a geeky board game like Scene It? Star Trek Deluxe Edition with fellow Trekkies.
Visit a museum - Pass the time at your local science museum or planetarium for a celestial show.
Get hot and heavy in the kitchen - Instead of ordering pizza and hot wings, cook up something from one of these geeky cookbooks with recipes inspired by superheroes, Star Trek, and Star Wars.