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Happy Birthday, Robert Pattinson!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:54:36 PDT

Edward Cullen may be forever 17 in the Twilight series, but not so for his alterego, Robert Pattinson. He turns 24 today! To celebrate, I'm taking a look back at some of the actor's dreamiest film photos, messy emo hair, included - and Pop's got even more photos to ogle! You're welcome.

Little Ashes: A Tale of Three (Famous) Friends

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:30:17 PDT

After I got over the fact that he-of-the-sparkling-vampire-fame would next hit the big screen as Salvador Dalí, I started to warm to the actual premise of Little Ashes. The story of how a young Dalí befriended two other seminal 20th-century Spanish artists is actually very intriguing.

Three brilliant minds coming together to push their ideas about art and politics beyond conventional boundaries in the midst of an increasingly conservative (and fascist) society is potent stuff. I'm not surprised someone wanted to make a movie based on it. Unfortunately, Little Ashes manages to suck (no Twilight-pun intended) all the fiery passion right out of this slice of history. Save for some stunning shots of Spain's countryside and coast, the film is mostly a melodramatic slog through the past. To see what I mean,

The year is 1922 and Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson) arrives in Madrid at the prestigious Residencia de Estudiantes, where he meets other young minds bursting with potential, including the poet Federico García Lorca (Javier Beltran) and aspiring filmmaker Luis Buñuel (Matthew McNulty). Already the eccentric, Dalí appears on the scene in oddball ruffles, and Pattinson plays him as a sort of bulging-eyed introvert who eventually morphs into an outspoken avant-garde artist with a huge ego. Over time the three boys form a little posse from which some of the most innovative ideas in Spain will originate.

Finally, something of a tortured love triangle forms between the men, which does lead to some provocative sexual scenes. But the torrid details of their relationship aren't the main concern of the filmmakers; rather, they earnestly try to bring to life the events that inspired these men and their art.

Working from a script by Philippa Goslett, director Paul Morrison is sadly unable to capture the essence of the times, and the script often undermines any attempt at creating a palpable experience. By resorting to yawn-inducing narrative tactics like poems being read in voiceover and Pattinson uttering one supposedly controversial line after another with a melodramatic wave of the hand, the movie conveys certain facts about the men, but none of the heart. The effort is sincere but the end result is a flat and boring movie.

Photos courtesy of Regent Releasing

Movie Preview: Robert Pattinson in Little Ashes

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:31:28 PST

The tag line for Little Ashes declares that this is a story that has gone untold - until now. The film follows three of Spain's great creative minds in the tumultuous setting of 1920s Madrid. Robert Pattinson plays Salvador Dali, Javier Beltran is Federico García Lorca, and Matthew McNulty takes the role of Luis Buñuel in this tale of art, lust and history. From the trailer it appears that there's an emphasis on the lust part, not so much on the actual art or history parts. Visually the film looks pretty cool, though, and it's an interesting topic for sure. To watch the trailer and let me know what you think,

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Link TIme! 10/30

BuzzSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:34:35 PDT

Would you listen to a country album from Joe the Plumber? - Popwatch
Here's a list of "seven horror movies for girls." - Cinematical
And here's one of TV's 20 best witches. - TV Squad
Check out some exclusive photos of Robert Pattinson as Salvador Dali in the movie Little Ashes. - MTV Movies Blog
Would you do, dump, or marry these primetime stars? - DearSugar
American Idol's producers might be suing Josiah Leming. - Rolling Stone Rock and Roll Daily
Transform into David Bowie for Halloween with these awesome tips. - BellaSugar
Speculation about the upcoming Lost season, based on episode titles alone. - Clique Clack TV
Could you pass a Stylista-inspired fashion glossary test? - FabSugar

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Buzz News Roundup, 9/12

BuzzSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:33:48 PDT

Rolling Stone reports that the White Stripes have canceled their fall tour on account of Meg's "acute anxiety."
According to the BBC, Ang Lee has cut out 30 minutes of his sexy espionage thriller Lust, Caution for audiences in China.
Variety reports that if you have On Demand service, you can watch all of NBC's pilots for free right now.
Former "Saturday Night Live" star Chris Parnell has joined the cast of the ABC comedy "Miss/Guided," Zap2it reports.
Variety reports that Run, Fat Boy, Run is the No. 1 movie in the U.K.
Led Zepplin is reforming for one night only, at a tribute show for the late Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, Billboard reports.
"The Closer" broke its own cable ratings record for its season finale on Monday, writes the Hollywood Reporter, drawing 9.2 million viewers.
Things weren't as rosy for "Tell Me You Love Me" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," both of which had disappointingly low ratings for their premieres, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Paul Morrison will direct Little Ashes, a movie about the young life and loves of Salvador Dali, Luis Bunuel and poet Federico Garcia Lorca, says Variety.
Hollywood Reporter has news that Naomi Campbell will star in a film adaptation of the novel Bad Love.
Don Cheadle will star in a live-action film version of the 1971 children's book Hotel for Dogs, Variety reports.
Meanwhile, ComingSoon reports that Adam Brody and Josh Lucas have been cast in the drama Death in Love.

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Orange You Glad? 5 Ways to Use a Carrot-Colored Concealer

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:30:00 PDT

Orange might not look good when it's streaked across your skin à la a bad self-tanner incident. But when used for color-correcting the complexion, the warm hue is perfect for balancing out unwanted cool tones in the skin. There's more to this carrot-y shade than that, though; find out more when you keep reading.

Trendspotting: Leather Pants + Pumped Up Kicks

Hannah Weil — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:30:32 PST

Maybe they just needed a break after the killer heels in last week's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - can you blame them? - but Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr, along with Anne Hathaway's slick leather pants and pumped up kicks have launched one of our new favorite looks. Upping the cool factor of both leather and covetable, sporty-fresh footwear from Isabel Marant (on Anne and Miranda) and Ash (on Alessandra), these ladies make a pretty convincing case for ditching sky-high heels and opting for something a little more laid-back. Not that we need a whole lot of convincing to give our tootsies a break, but as these celebs prove, this particular combination results in some seriously enviable street style. Just shop our editor's picks to find your perfect leather pants-and-high-top pairing.

5 Unconventional Beauty Tricks That Actually Work

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:59:33 PDT

There's a lot of quirky beauty advice out there, but it can be hard to tell which tips are smart and which ones are just kinda weird. The following five tips may seem a little beyond the norm, but they actually do work, and they're either free or very, very cheap to boot. To see them, just keep reading.

Are You Excited to See Robert Pattinson in Cosmopolis?

PopSugar — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:19:09 PDT

Robert Pattinson became a worldwide celebrity with success in the Twilight saga as Edward Cullen, but he's managed to fit other projects into his packed schedule too. He's tackled a modern, anguished role in Remember Me and also took a surrealist turn as Salvador Dali in Little Ashes. Robert also showed his stuff in the period piece Water For Elephants, as well as in the forthcoming Bel Ami. He's currently working on David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, portraying an elite playboy who's driven around Manhattan for an entire day on a modern odyssey to find the perfect haircut. Rob spends the majority of the film seated in the backseat of a limo while events unfold around him. We got a first look of Robert Pattinson in Cosmopolis today, and now we're curious as to what you make of his next role. So, tell us - are you excited to see Rob in Cosmopolis?

The Vampire Diaries "The Dinner Party": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:50:55 PST

It's flashbacks and fancy parties on this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries. We travel back into Stefan's personal history and learn what he was like (read: very, very bad) before he became the "good" vampire he is today. In Mystic Falls, there's still no sign of Klaus, but the other Original baddie Elijah is invited to a very special dinner hosted by Damon, while Bonnie and Jeremy show up for a brief, devastating moment.

What seems like a pretty calm episode actually has plenty of surprising moments, so if you're ready to recap all the good, bad, and bloody of this week, then

The Good

Still on their weekend trip at the lake, Elena reads from Jonathan Gilbert's journal and discovers that Stefan killed members of her family. Stefan explains to Elena that he and Damon were angry at the founding families for what they had done to Katherine, and then Stefan picks up with his own flashback. As Stefan has bloody playtime with some nubile young things, we see Damon, then more responsible and virtuous, who criticizes Stefan and informs him that he's leaving. When Elena says he sounds like Damon, Stefan corrects her: "I was worse."
With Elijah still lurking around town, Damon's new compelled girlfriend suggests a dinner party. Damon joyfully agrees to host for the opportunity to kill Elijah. Later, Damon visits Katherine in the tomb, and finds out something interesting: if Elijah dies, Katherine will be stuck in the tomb forever. Desperate, she pleads with him and is tricked into confirming how Damon can kill an Original: with the dagger and white oak ash. Damon is ready to strike, but just before dinner, Elijah warns Damon that he'll kill him and the rest of the attendees if he makes a move.
Yay! During Stefan's monstrous stage, we reconnect with an old familiar face: Lexi. While feeding on the wounded soldiers of the Civil War, Stefan meets his old best friend. It's Lexi that fixes what had been missing in Stefan since he'd become a vampire: how important it is to love. Stefan uses this experience to explain to Elena why she should stop trying to be a martyr.
Elena finds Jonathan's notes on the Originals, which include instructions for killing them. It corroborates the facts that the white oak ash and dagger combo will kill an Original, but Jonathan reveals one pesky detail: only a human can use it, and if Damon or any vampire tries, it will kill them too. Elena and Stefan spring to their feet to thwart John's set-up, and reach Alaric, who warns Damon in time. While it seems that Damon just has to deal with frustration of letting Elijah live, Alaric surprises everyone and stabs Elijah with the dagger, ending him (the stupefied look on Damon's face is excellent). Have you been taking badass lessons, Alaric? Because they're working.
Elena's not exactly fast reading the details about how to kill an Original, and there's another technicality she and Stefan find out too late. The Original only stays dead if the dagger stays in place, which it hasn't, so . . . oops. Elijah, still living (sort of), makes a break for it, finds out where Elena is from Jonas, and then shows up to the lake house. She tries to re-negotiate her terms as Elijah waits outside, but he doesn't believe her when she threatens to stab herself and have Stefan save her and turn into a vampire (as Katherine did). Shoot, I was as shocked as Elijah when Elena actually does knife herself in the gut, and doubly shocked when she stabs Elijah, killing him once and for all.
Luka angrily confronts Bonnie about what happened with the spell, and when she plays dumb, he suspects she's lying. Bonnie pays a large price for having used him; on her cute non-date with Jeremy, Jonas crashes, demanding to know what Luka told her. Rather violently, he seizes her and uses a spell to remove her powers. I'm legitimately curious as to how she'll get her witch power back . . . unless she doesn't.
Katherine, you wily little minx. When Damon comes home from his wild night, he finds Katherine out of the tomb and in his shower (and with full smoky eye makeup on, but whatever). She had lied about being stuck in the tomb, and instead, the truth is that the compulsion of the Original wears off if he dies. Therefore, heeeere's Katherine.

The Bad

Tyler's gone because he's run off, so he has an excuse, but where's Caroline? I miss my favorite vampire.
Alaric removes his ring and gives it to John after Jenna dumps him for not being honest with her. To echo what I said last week, I'm so scared for him. Please don't die, Alaric.

The Bloody

Stefan's PYT bloodbath is quite a sight. It's weird enough seeing the goody two-shoes Salvatore brother acting like a monster, but it's quite another thing to see his crisp white shirt and pretty face mucked up with a plasma pattern.

How did you like this episode? Was it uncomfortable or kind of fun to see Stefan out of his nice-guy routine? And are you groaning or excited that Katherine is out of the tomb? Chime in with your thoughts and remember to join the Hooked on Vampire Diaries group in the Buzz Community to chat with other fans!

Photos courtesy of The CW