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Colbie Reviews Luke Wilson and Giovanni Ribisi's Middle Men

Buzz Community — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:30:00 PDT

The following post is from colbie, who posted it in the Movie Reviews group in the Buzz Community.

I had gone to the theater to see Salt, but the show was already sold out. I bought tickets for Middle Men, but I must admit I thought it was the comedy The Other Guys (men, guys nearly the same, right? ). Well Middle Men wasn't a fabulous comedy, but it was a great loosely-based true story about the beginning of the Internet. Way back when in 1995, Wayne Beering and Buck Dolby both are going nowhere, but are both rather smart and come up with a rough business plan and code for collecting credit cards over the Internet to distribute porn. Jack Harris comes on board to help these guys get better organized, so they can keep collecting their $9.99 subscriptions. Apparently the Russian mob were some of the first venture capitalists to invest, and needless to say, it gets ugly! The Internet has come a long way since 1995, but apparently most money transactions use the same code these two developed, who knew! While it might not require the big screen, it is a great movie and well worth renting once it comes out.

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Luke Wilson Parties Like It's 1995 in the Middle Men Trailer

BuzzSugar — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:30:00 PDT

Luke Wilson has hit a bit of snag in his career since his glory days (I'm talking Royal Tenenbaums and Old School), so I didn't expect much from the trailer for his new movie, Middle Men. Wilson stars as Jack Harris, a businessman in 1995 who hits the jackpot when he teams up with Wayne (Giovanni Ribisi) and Buck (Gabriel Macht) to become the first entrepreneurs of Internet porn.

The trailer has everything you'd expect to go along with the adult entertainment biz - scantily clad ladies, fistfights, and lots of cash to spend. Though I'm a bit skeptical about the "inspired by a true story" premise, I'm digging the supporting players here (I've had a soft spot for Macht since his Sex and the City days, and even Kelsey Grammer makes an appearance). As for whether or not it will boost Wilson's career - it's gotta be better than My Super Ex-Girlfriend, right?

Check out the preview and tell me what you think after the jump.

Buzz News Roundup, 10/6

BuzzSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:36:05 PDT

The Mentalist is inching closer to being picked up for a full season. - Entertainment Weekly
Hairspray is now set to close on Broadway. - Variety
Coldplay will release an EP featuring a track with Jay-Z in November. - Billboard
James Caan and Gabriel Macht have joined the cast of Middle Men, "a chronicle of the birth of the Internet porn industry." - Variety
The creator of One Tree Hill is launching a record label. - Hollywood Reporter
The dates for the 2009 Coachella are being moved up two weeks to April 17-19. - Billboard
Landmarks from The Hills and Entourage are some of LA's hottest new tourist destinations. - LA Times
Wayne McClammy, director of those "I'm F---ing. . . " videos for Jimmy Kimmel, will direct a new Fox pilot, his first-ever network TV episode. - Hollywood Reporter

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Which Would You Rather Give Up For a Month - Sex or Exercise?

Michele Foley — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:58 PST

The annual Bicycling Readers' Choice survey is out, and after reading through it, one statistic stood out to me: 58 percent of female respondents would choose cycling over sex, if they had to give up one or the other for a month. Men were split down the middle, with 50 percent responding that they would choose cycling over sex.

I admit, I am pretty shocked at this statistic - Bicycling's readership are a passionate group of cyclists! It made me wonder, if forced to choose, how many fitness devotees would do the same if they had to pick between exercise or sex for a month. When you think about it, a good amount of the benefits from each activity are identical: stress relief, improved heart health, and better sleep, to name a few.

4 Moves to Say Goodbye to Saddlebags

Self — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:54:13 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar!

If you're saddled with saddlebags, you probably think you got the short end of the family gene pool stick. But, lucky for you, those pesky fat deposits surrounding your hips, thighs, and butt are far easier to banish than, say, Great Aunt Hilda or your bossy big sister. "Saddlebags are largely determined by genetics, hormones, and age, but women can still affect the shape of their bodies through nutrition and exercise," says Rebekah Rotstein, a New York-based Pilates instructor who recently released the Pilates For Buff Bones DVD.

Not sure where to begin? Rotstein recommends utilizing large muscle groups rather than relying on spot training for fast results. "Pilates get results because it's a whole-body exercise program and works your muscles synergistically," she says. "Muscles aren't meant to function independently but as a team!"

Just remember to keep your expectations realistic. No workout in the world can turn you into Cameron Diaz overnight. "All women have padding at their hips, no matter how thin we are (even Diaz!)," says Rotstein. "It's what differentiates us from men and accentuates the curves you've got!"

To tone up those saddlebags fast, add these four moves to your regular workout routine. Check out the moves after the break.

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving

Health — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:03:06 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good.
By Paige Greenfield

Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — from breathing to eating to sleeping — uses energy. The number of calories it would take just to lie in bed all day is called your resting metabolic rate. And just like your curly hair or warm personality, yours is unique.

"There are so many factors that determine your metabolic rate," says Janet Rankin, PhD, professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise at Virginia Tech. Among them: your height and weight (bigger people burn more calories), your gender (women have slower metabolisms than men), your age (your metabolic rate declines as you get older), how much muscle or fat you have (muscle burns more calories than fat does), and your DNA.

Health.com: Little Ways to Lose Big Pounds

Although you can't rewire your double helix or switch back the clock, there's still plenty you can do to be a fast burner, Rankin says. All you need to do is remember these four research-backed truths.

Cardio Revs Your Metabolism For Hours Afterward
Resistance training often hogs the metab-boosting spotlight. It's no wonder, since a pound of muscle at rest fries three times as many calories as a pound of fat. However, cardio is every bit as crucial for keeping your metabolism humming.

New research explains why: In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, people pedaled a stationary bike as hard as they could for 47 minutes.
The finding: They slashed 190 calories above their resting metabolic rate for 14 hours after their workout. Add that to the 519 calories, on average, the cyclists scorched from the workout itself, and that's one heck of a sweat session.

"If you do just two to three vigorous bouts of exercise per week for 45 minutes, you could lose a pound of fat every two weeks from the combination of calories expended during exercise plus what you burn afterward," says study author David Nieman, PhD, a professor of exercise science at Appalachian State University.

So how can you tell if you're pushing hard enough? Any sweat-inducing activity you can sustain for 45 minutes will do the trick.

More useful tips after the break.

Television Moms and Dads: Are They Real-Life Parents?

Heather Maddan — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:26:29 PDT

It's one thing to be a parent and another to play one on television. The boob tube is full of colorful characters we look to for comic relief and even parenting advice, but are the actors and actresses who portray our favorite onscreen moms and pops tending to their own offspring off screen? Take this quiz and test your knowledge!

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Matt Damon Shares a Youthful Smile, Talks Brad Pitt and George Clooney's "Charm" in GQ

Lauren Turner — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:02:02 PST

Matt Damon posed for a playful spread in GQ's January 2012 issue. The actor donned shrunken shirts and showed off his carnival game skills in the photos taken by Ben Watts, which accompany an interview conducted at the Central Park Zoo. The location is fitting as Matt is in the middle of promoting his latest project, We Bought a Zoo, with his most recent appearance on the red carpet at last night's NYC premiere. He said he plans to take a break with his family for the holidays, but in the men's magazine, Matt was all about business. Here's more from Matt Damon in GQ:

On working with George Clooney and Brad Pitt in the Ocean's movies: "Look, if you want to try and GQ it up with George and Brad, good luck! That's pretty rarefied air, and you're not going to bring more charm than those two, so you've got to find something else."
On President Obama's joke about him at the White House Correspondents' dinner: “I have to say, it was pretty funny. Whoever came up with it, it was a terrific joke.”
Director Steven Soderbergh on Matt: "Probably the least vain person in his position out there. He has no interest in protecting any sort of idea of himself as an actor."

Ready, Set, Shop! More Black Friday Deals to Know Now

Hannah Weil — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:34:20 PST

Like the whipped cream to top our decadent Thanksgiving desserts, the only thing that could make our Turkey Day sweeter is a lineup of seriously delicious Black Friday sales. So, with the festivities, we're not only looking forward to the annual feast, but some major discounts at our favorite retailers. Just in time for holiday shopping, we're giving you all of our insider access to score some amazing deals starting Friday and heading straight through to Cyber Monday. We're breaking down everything you need to know below - just keep reading for all the info. Happy shopping!

Theory: Get 30 percent off site wide through Nov. 27 with code THANKFUL.
Seven For All Mankind: The denim pros are offering 30 percent off site wide with the code BLKFRIDAY3011 Nov. 24 through Nov. 27.
Zara: Hit up Zara store locations for up to 50 percent off starting Nov. 25.
Madewell: Get 30 percent off plus free shipping on all of Madewell's awesome gear now through Nov.27.
Asos: Head over to Asos for 20 percent off with his and her codes starting Nov. 25 through Nov. 28. Enter BLACKFRIDAY2011 for men and HAPPYBLACKFRIDAY for women.
Neiman Marcus: Save up to 50 percent off when you take an extra 20 percent off sale merchandise, plus score a $50 gift card when you spend $100 or more on Nov. 25.
Best Buy: In the market for a new camera to snap your killer street style? Now's the time to buy - hit up Best Buy for amazing discounts Nov. 24 through Nov. 26.

For more irresistible deals, just keep reading.

Trend Alert: 1960s Hair

Jaime Richards — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:10:00 PST

Last week we saw a lot of stars wearing old-school finger waves, but this week, the trend seems to be retro in a whole other era: the 1960s. Eva Longoria went for the ultimate in Mad Men-esque sophistication, styling just the front, middle portion of her hair back and away from her face. Flipped-out ends gave it all a Jackie O quality. But where Eva's strands were coiffed in the tamest of ways, Zooey Deschanel opted instead for loads of curls and volume all over, particularly at the crown. And Jessica Alba played it sweet, parting her hair down the middle, pulling it back at the sides. Love the flirty, Valley of the Dolls style? Get the look with large-barreled Velcro rollers, a teasing comb, and plenty of heavy-duty hair spray.