Flashback Friday: Hereafter's Matt Damon When He Was the Star of Good Will Hunting!


Updated 10/24/10 4:08 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Pictures of Hereafter's Matt Damon at the 1997 Premiere of Good Will Hunting

Matt Damon has come a long way in his career since he arrived in Hollywood during the '90s, and his latest movie, Hereafter, hits theaters today — check out what Buzz thinks of the Clint Eastwood-directed drama. In this week's Flashback Friday, we're revisiting Dec. 4, 1997, when Matt and his BFF Ben Affleck attended the NYC premiere of their breakout hit Good Will Hunting with their Read more

The Results Are In: Recast Good Will Hunting


Updated 03/05/08 10:19 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 26 comments

The Results Are In: Recast Good Will Hunting

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt! Interestingly, some of my favorite recast suggestions this week were for the part of the psychologist character in Good Will Hunting, Sean Maguire, originally played by Robin Williams. My very favorite Read more

Rewind: This Week's Buzz


Updated 11/12/10 10:51 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Rewind: This Week's Buzz

The Buzz Book Club officially wrapped up The Other Boleyn Girl this week. What did you all think? Going to see the movie? Next up: Revolutionary Road! In case you missed it (and a lot of people did) the Oscars gave us a lot of wonderful moments and a few surprises. You can see a 60-second version of the show here, and I also researched what's next for this year's big winners. Time to play Read more

Recast Good Will Hunting and Win a Prize!


Updated 02/28/08 5:22 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 47 comments

Recast Good Will Hunting and Win a Prize!

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt! For this recast challenge, let's take a look at Good Will Hunting, which earned Robin Williams an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor along with a Best Original Screenplay win for dynamic duo Matt Damon and Read more

What's Buzzworthy: College Movies


Updated 09/17/07 10:51 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 17 comments

What's Buzzworthy: College Movies

College movies are so fantastic because they can be serious and dramatic, or full of the ill-conceived, hilarious antics that college-aged kids are sometimes prone to take part in. For this week's Buzzworthy challenge, you all picked some great titles as your favorite college movies, and of those here are the ones that are nearest and dearest to my heart as well. And at the end of the post is a Read more

What Do You Know About Cocker Spaniels?


Updated 05/22/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Cocker Spaniel Breed Information

Last week, we got a good look at Lupo, Kate Middleton and Prince William's adorable Cocker Spaniel. Originally bred as hunting dogs, cockers are now popular pets both in the US and in the UK. Think you know a thing or two about this breed? Take our quiz to find out! Take the Quiz Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

Is Traveling After Graduation a Good Idea When You're Unemployed?


Updated 05/09/12 3:09 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traveling After Graduation

I've seen a lot of advice for new grads, but there's one that often pops up — travel after graduation. Personally, I'm a little bit torn on that advice. I think it's good to take a trip after graduation (if you can afford it) only if you've secured a job for yourself. Although a trip is a nice break, it may just serve as a distraction for job seekers. Further, the money you're spending on the Read more

8 Ways to Stay Upbeat on Your Job Hunt


Updated 05/07/12 6:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Positive When Unemployed

A recent study revealed that staying positive on your job hunt ensures you a better chance of scoring a job. Staying upbeat in the face of multiple rejections can be quite tough — here are a couple of ways to cope: Avoid talking to negative people. You need all the cheerleading you can get, so try not to talk to those who have lost all hope and are trying to get you to feel the same way. Read more