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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:30:00 PDT

It's Tuesday, which means your Netflix queue is about to get a bit fresher and longer. I've gone through today's new DVD and Blu-ray releases and have some recommendations for what you should rent next.

The Proposal

This Summer's super successful rom-com, The Proposal, stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in a pretty predictable scheme (you know, girl proposes to boy to avoid deportation), but I enjoyed this surprisingly funny movie. I tend to like both Reynolds and Bullock in general, and their chemistry in this one is pretty irresistible. It was also an audience-pleaser, raking in enough money in ticket sales to make it one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time.

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Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell, starring Justin Long and Alison Lohman, earned props in the horror genre for its clever premise and witty dialogue. Lohman stars as Christine, a bank teller whose life takes a turn for the terrifying when she is cursed by a gypsy. Long plays her boyfriend and sidekick who tries to help her regain control and banish the spirits.

I've heard this one is more fun than scary, and it marks Sam Raimi's return to the camp-horror genre (he's behind the Evil Dead franchise) and a respite from the Spiderman movies.

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Land of the Lost

In Land of the Lost, Will Ferrell stars as Rick Marshall, who finds himself stuck in a parallel universe littered with dinosaurs and ape men. With his sidekicks Holly and Will, the trio takes on the adventure of a lifetime and try to find their way back home.

The Summer blockbuster didn't do too well in theaters, making some wonder whether Ferrell fatigue had set in. However, the fun casting of Danny McBride and Anna Friel as Will and Holly could make this movie watchable.

DVD extras include deleted scenes, a Danny McBride featurette, and a Devil’s Canyon Gift Shop Commercial and Tour.

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Box Office: The Hangover Hangs On to the Top Spot

BuzzSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:30:55 PDT

The Hangover had another fantastic weekend at the box office. The comedy came in at No. 1 with an estimated $33.4 million, and is now being called a bona fide box office phenomenon. Pixar's Up also did very well, coming in second place with an estimated $30.5 million over the weekend. According to Variety, "It's unusual for two films like Hangover and Up to simultaneously have such solid holds domestically."

Meanwhile, The Taking of Pelham 123 debuted at No. 3 and earned a solid $25 million, followed by Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. Will Ferrell's Land of the Lost took the fifth spot while Eddie Murphy's newest comedy, Imagine That, had a fairly dismal debut at No. 6.

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Up and The Hangover Have a Photo Finish at the Box Office

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:30:16 PDT

Adults flocked to see The Hangover over the weekend, helping the comedy earn an estimated $43.3 million. However, it wasn't quite enough to bump Pixar's family-friendly movie, Up, out of the top spot with its estimated $44.2 million. Despite coming in second place, The Hangover's debut far exceeded expectations and is "the third best opening ever for an R-rated comedy."

Meanwhile, Will Ferrell's Land of the Lost is being called the first "bomb" of the Summer. The adventure flick, which received pretty bad reviews, came in at No. 3 with only $19.5 million over the weekend.

Nia Vardalos's romantic comedy My Life in Ruins also debuted this weekend, coming in at No. 9.

Up image courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures and The Hangover photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Which Movie Will Win This Weekend's Box Office?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:16 PDT

Up, Pixar's box office hit, faces some competition this weekend. Family movies are often super successful, so Will Ferrell's Land of the Lost has a shot at winning the box office. Then again, there could be plenty of adults who've seen Up and now have a healthy appetite for some more adult entertainment, like The Hangover.

What do you think? Which movie will be No. 1 come Monday?

Source and Up image courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

The Super Bowl Movie Spots: Transformers 2, Year One and More

BuzzSugar — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:45:35 PST

It was like movie preview-palooza during the Super Bowl this year with spots airing for Transformers 2, Star Trek, G.I. Joe, Angels and Demons, Monsters vs. Aliens, Land of the Lost and Pixar's Up. Did you catch them all? Which one did you like the most?

I was more impressed with the preview for G.I. Joe than I thought I would be and the spots for Up and Monsters vs. Aliens are adorable. I think my favorite, though, is the one for the Judd Apatow-produced comedy Year One starring Jack Black, Michael Cera and Paul Rudd. There's a longer preview for it that came online over the weekend which you can check out after the jump.

Care to check out these TV spots again? Just

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Angels and Demons

Star Trek

G.I. Joe

Land of the Lost

Year One (2-minute preview)

Pixar's Up

Monsters vs. Aliens 3-D spot

Source, Angels and Demons photo courtesy of Sony Pictures, and Star Trek photo courtesy of Paramount

Will Ferrell Is Searching for Dinosaurs

Molly — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:00:46 PDT

Fresh off the lukewarm reception and box office numbers of Semi-Pro, Will Ferrell is already hard at work on his next project - a remake of Land of the Lost. It looks like he got himself a pretty great hat to help shield him from the sun baring down on the La Brea Tar Pits. While some of his shtick is a little predictable at this point, it should be fun to see how he brings this story back to life.

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Buzz News Roundup, 10/10

BuzzSugar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:33:04 PDT

Critics have been told that the thriller Pathology, starring Milo Ventimiglia, will now release in March instead of November.
ComingSoon reports that Eric Bana will play the villainous Nero in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movie.
CNN reports that a new REM song will premiere tonight during "Anderson Cooper 360."
Jake Gyllenhaal will star in DreamWorks' Untitled Movie Project about a private moon expedition, Variety reports.
Bruce Springsteen's Magic ruled the charts this week, Billboard reports.
Will Ferrell will star in a remake of Land of the Lost scheduled to start production in March, writes Zap2It.
"Regis and Kelly" will be 3-D for Halloween, Ad Age reports.
Michael Cera is signed on to star in a film adaptation of the novel Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, according to ComingSoon.
The Futon Critic has the details on an upcoming "Family Guy" 100th episode retrospective.

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What If He’s Had More Sex Than Me?

The Good Men Project — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:00:45 PDT

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today a woman is uncomfortable with her boyfriend’s level of sexual experience and asks for advice from a man and a woman.

Dear Sexes: My boyfriend and I have been expressing an interest in more sexual variety (anal sex, toys, etc.). Since I don’t have a wealth of experience, I’ve been looking forward to trying out new things with him together. That is, until he recently revealed that he has actually already done most of what we discussed with other partners - and now I unexpectedly feel uncomfortable with our different levels of experience and us not going through the "newness" together. What can I do about this?

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She Said: I guess my biggest concern is whether he was hiding his past or if you two just hadn’t discussed it . . . If he was hiding it, that is a problem that you guys have to get to the root of. Make sure you know why he was dishonest and be sure he’s living true to his word in other areas of your relationship.

But if he was honest and just hadn’t told you all the details, it’s less a problem with him, and more a problem you’ve got to deal with inside yourself. I can totally understand why this new knowledge (regardless of how it came out) is throwing you off. There’s a certain sweetness in trying new things together, like walking side-by-side into a new land. I get that . . .
But the truth is, it’s all new for both of you because you’re going into it together. Keep your eye on what the purpose of sex with your boyfriend is. Is it gaining closeness, giving one another pleasure, and learning about each other? If so, then it doesn’t matter what he’s done with whom. If you’re just going for “newness” then just dive a little deeper. Ben-wa balls, vibrators (on him too!), role play, light BDSM, exhibitionism, watching porn together . . . There are amazing new avenues for you both!

He Said: There’s gotta be SOMETHING he hasn’t done! Browse together at a sex-toy shop. I’m sure you’ll find something that neither of you has tried, and interests both of you. Then you can experiment and adventure together. The world of sex and sex toys is essentially limitless - you are really only bound by your imaginations or inhibitions. If your boyfriend really has done EVERYTHING, maybe you should ask him if he has any porn credits in his filmography. Or maybe it’s best if you don’t ask him.

Seriously though, don’t be discouraged. And try not to let your boyfriend’s past experiences ruin your fun now. You’re teammates (or sex-mates) so you’re on the same team, you’re not competing against each other. Remember, it’s pretty rare and unlikely that any two people would have the exact same sexual past (unless both people were only ever with their partner). While it sounds like there’s plenty for your boyfriend to teach you in the bedroom, I’m sure there’s things you can teach him too. Everyone has a different angle on sex, romance, and intimacy. And keep looking online, in stores, (or even in the fridge) - I’m sure you’ll find something you both want to try for the first time. Happy exploring!

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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:05:00 PDT

In addition to the following releases, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is also now available on DVD.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock star in this drama about a boy named Oskar (Thomas Horn) struggling to connect with the father he lost on 9/11. Armed with only a key that he found in his father's belongings, Oskar embarks on a quest to find the lock that it belongs to, uncovering a host of fascinating people on the way. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close doesn't hold up to the novel it's based on, but the Oscar nominee will pull on your heartstrings so make sure there are tissues available at the ready. The two-disc DVD/Blu-ray includes a making-of featurette, interview with the cast and crew about their experience ten years after 9/11, and "Finding Oskar," a featurette on Horn.

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A Dangerous Method

Set in 20th century Zurich, A Dangerous Method shines a light on the unsound personal lives of psychoanalysts Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, and the patient (Keira Knightley) that comes between them. Despite a slightly meandering storyline, Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen give masterful performances as the psych pioneers. DVD extras include commentary by Director David Cronenberg, a making-of featurette, and a bonus seminar with Cronenberg.

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In the Land of Blood and Honey

Angelina Jolie writes and makes her directorial debut with this story of two lovers torn apart by the Bosnian war. The film is set in the Balkans in the 1990s and though it strives to be a modern and politically poignant Romeo & Juliet tale, the underdeveloped story doesn't quite carry the gravitas that Jolie was no doubt intending. Regardless, it is still an unflinching look at a chapter of history many would rather ignore. Blu-ray extras include a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, and a Q&A with Angelina Jolie.

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Wanderlust: Could Have Used Some More Direction

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:05:02 PST

Many of the characters in Wanderlust preach about freedom, whether it's in relation to work, love, or clothing, and the philosophy seems like it was over-applied to the making of this film, because it ends up completely lost. Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston play married couple George and Linda, Manhattanites who have just put all their money into buying a home in the city when George loses his job, and thus, their new apartment. On their way to stay with family, they get derailed at Elysium Bed & Breakfast, a property that's more hippie than hospitable. George and Linda like their taste of living on the commune, so they decide to try out the lifestyle and challenge their uptight sensibilities. The setup is rife for humor, but Wanderlust is too thin on story and character development to be the fun romp that it could be.

Wanderlust has so much promise onscreen and off (writer/director David Wain is also behind Wet Hot American Summer and Role Models), but even with an occasionally funny script, Rudd and Aniston's shared charm can't save a movie that would have been better suited for a five-minute sketch. To find out my other problems with the film, just keep reading.