Great Movie Mothers: Meryl Streep


Updated 05/06/11 4:02 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

Meryl Streep's Memorable Roles as a Mother

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I started thinking about beloved movie moms, particularly the actresses who time and time again have taken maternal roles and made them memorable. So leading up to this Sunday, I’ll be going through some of my faves. To kick off the series: Meryl Streep — because frankly, what would any list be like without her? Here are my five top mom parts from her Read more

What to Rent: New DVD Tuesday


Updated 04/27/10 2:52 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

It's Complicated and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Out on DVD Release

Before you bank up your rentals for this weekend, consider these new releases. One is sweet, the other is totally trippy — and both are available for your viewing pleasure starting today. It's Complicated Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin play Jane and Jake, divorced parents who reignite the old flame in secret and stir up old feelings. Things really get, er, complicated when Jane begins seeing Read more

Box Office: Avatar Is Still Raking It In


Updated 01/11/10 1:06 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Avatar Is the No. 1 Spot at the Box Office For the Fourth Weekend in a Row

No surprise here: Avatar topped the box office for its fourth straight week in a row, a feat that hasn't happened since 2008's The Dark Knight. The film took in $48.5 million for the No. 1 spot, but also saw its biggest sales dip yet with a 29 percent decrease from last week's numbers. Sherlock Holmes came in second yet again with $16.6 million, followed by Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Read more

Box Office: Avatar Is Still Unstoppable


Updated 01/04/10 7:23 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Avatar No. 1 for Third Weekend at the Box Office, Passes $1 Billion Mark Globally

Another holiday weekend, another big win for Avatar. The film still held strong at the No. 1 spot, pulling in an impressive $68.3 million domestically and bulldozing the rest of the competition, including Sherlock Holmes which came in second with $38.3 million. Avatar's earnings push it past the $1 billion mark globally, making it the fourth highest grossing film worldwide behind James Read more

Do You Text Message While Driving?


Updated 01/13/10 12:02 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 13 comments

Do You Text Message While Driving?

There's no denying the fact that text messaging has fundamentally changed communication, but it's a dangerous feature. It requires two hands (for most of us), mental effort and some focus. Enough focus that it's risky — and even deadly — operating a car while getting your text on and services have popped up that prevent you from being able to do both. There's a cute scene in It's Complicated Read more

Tech Dating 101: What Does "It's Complicated" Mean Anyway?


Updated 05/21/11 1:59 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 13 comments

What's Up With the "It's Complicated" Relationship Option on Facebook?

Oh, love in the digital age. It's confusing, isn't it? My Tech Dating 101 series regularly tackles how technology and new forms of communication are evolving dating and relationship rules, and though I've tackled many a topic, I have yet to nail down the specific meaning of "It's Complicated." You know, the status you can select on Facebook? To see what I think, read more Read more

Box Office: Avatar Is Still Wowing Audiences at No. 1


Updated 12/28/09 1:50 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Avatar Still at No. 1 During a Record-Breaking Holiday Weekend

Thanks to a few film juggernauts, it was a record-breaking weekend at the movies, with the industry taking in an unprecedented $278 million in sales. Leading the pack was reigning champ, Avatar. Despite three big releases breaking into the top five, no one was able to unseat James Cameron's sci-fi spectacle, which brought in $75 million in its second week (that's an incredibly small drop off of Read more

Alec Baldwin vs. Steve Martin — Who's More Your Type?


Updated 01/04/10 9:59 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 11 comments

Alec Baldwin vs. Steve Martin — Who's More Your Type?

Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin might be too old for you to actually consider dating, but that doesn't mean they're too old to play the lead in a romantic comedy. The pair faceoff in It's Complicated, which comes out today and they'll also duel when they co-host the Oscars next year. If you're into funny men, these guys might do the trick, although their brands of comedy differ. Alec has perfected Read more