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Reese and Jake Sighting! (Kinda)

PopSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 10:29:41 PDT

Just yesterday we were wondering if Jake and Reese were still secretly dating and now today there's pictures of them meeting up at a friend's house and then driving, in separate cars, back to Reese's house in Brentwood. Hooray! One of these days they're going to have to let us see them together, but until then this will have to do. As usual, Reese has much more going on than her love life. She just signed on for a remake of the 1939 comedy, Midnight, about a showgirl enlisted by a man to lure away his wife's lover. No word on who's the male lead, but we think Jake would be perfect!

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Reese Makes Time for Midnight

BuzzSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 09:35:00 PDT

Just as I was saying it looked like Reese Witherspoon was moving on to darker fare, she's been tapped for another comedy. According to Variety, Reese will be starring in a remake of the 1939 comedy Midnight.

My favorite part of the news? The remake is being written by Little Miss Sunshine writer (and Oscar winner) Michael Arndt, whose idea it was to bring Midnight back to the screen. Here's how Variety describes the film:

In the original, Claudette Colbert starred as a destitute young woman in Paris who becomes a pawn when a wealthy man tries to get rid of the gigolo wooing his wife.

Arndt told Variety that the film is one of his favorite movies and getting to update it with Reese is "simply a dream come true." Type A, Reese's production company, will produce the film for Universal Pictures.

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How to Throw a Midnight in Paris-Themed Oscar Party

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

If you're planning on throwing an Oscar viewing party for Hollywood's big night on Feb. 26, then I suggest that you go big this year and give your event a theme. Take a cue from the nominees and let best picture nominee Midnight in Paris give you inspiration. It has plenty of elements that translate into an opulent party: Paris, the 1920s, and many of its own scenes of revelry. Here's how to use the Woody Allen film as your party muse, and don't forget to fill out a ballot with your Oscar picks for a chance to win an iPad.

How to decorate: Scatter vintage books by the authors featured in the film, like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and T.S. Eliot, and decorate with mini French flags and twinkle lights. Stand a cardboard cutout of the Eiffel Tower near the entrance of the party.
How to dress: The dress code can be either 1920s French (think flapper and drop-waist dresses), or you can just wear your regular clothes like Owen Wilson's character Gil, but you have to continually act surprised and impressed by your surroundings.
What to serve: A rainbow of French macarons, a cheese plate, baguettes, and fancy crepes. Serve champagne in '20s-style glasses like the ones used in the film (though these are disposable).

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Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Morning Workout

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:47 PST

If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes.

Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel your workout. Munch on something small while you're getting ready, like half a banana or half a piece of toast with a little peanut butter. You'll not only avoid the gnawing hunger pangs, but you'll also have an extra pep in your step to exercise harder or longer than you would on an empty stomach. When you get home, you can enjoy your usual breakfast, which is always something to look forward to.
Loading up on fiber: While it's important to eat a little something, you don't want to load up on bulky fiber that can make you feel too full or upset your stomach.
Not hydrating: Aside from food, you also need water. Definitely don't down half a gallon before you hit the gym because too much water can cause cramping, but make sure you sip a short glass of H2O while enjoying your small snack.
Not laying your outfit out the night before: You don't have oodles of time in the morning, so don't take away from your exercise time by scrambling to find your missing sock. Plan your outfit before you go to bed so you can just slip it on and go.

Keep reading for more morning exercise mistakes to avoid.

Rachel McAdams Stocks Up on Groceries and Preps For an Exciting Weekend

Katie Henry — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:20:03 PST

Rachel McAdams stepped out solo yesterday to pick up groceries at Whole Foods in Santa Monica. She's had a busy month and it all culminates tomorrow with the release of The Vow. Rachel wore a strapless Vivienne Westwood dress to Monday night's LA premiere, where she met up with her onscreen leading man Channing Tatum. Rachel's real-life love Michael Sheen skipped the event, though he recently shared a romantic lunch date with Rachel. Michael and Rachel have been going strong since first striking up a connection while filming Midnight in Paris. The Woody Allen-directed film is nominated for best picture at the Oscars, and we'd love to see Michael and Rachel together at the Feb. 26 ceremony.

Star Wars LE Xbox 360 Bundle Finally Gets Release Date

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:56:20 PST

The Star Wars limited-edition Xbox 360 Kinect bundle we've all been waiting for finally (finally!) got a release date and price: April 3 for $449. Hurry on over to Amazon where you can skip the midnight release lines and preorder the bundle now.

Not only will this 320GB hard drive Xbox 360 bundle come packaged with Kinect Star Wars (and standard-issue ), but the console itself will be dressed in R2-D2 garb (complete with on/off and open/close sounds), a stormtrooper white Kinect sensor, a C-3PO gold Xbox controller, and a wired headset. Check out more images of the package in the gallery!

Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen Have a Weekend Full of Loved-Up Lunch Dates

Allie Merriam — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:01:00 PST

Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen hugged and kissed as they left a lunch in LA Saturday. Afterward, Rachel hopped into her car and went to shop at Dior. Yesterday brought the couple another sweet brunch date. They went to Little Dom's, later emerging hand in hand to go browse around a comic book shop. Rachel had a big week in LA gearing up for the Friday release of The Vow. Her leading man, Channing Tatum, was in NYC over the last few days to host SNL. Rachel, meanwhile, stuck around on the West Coast and attended the premiere of Journey 2: Mysterious Island. Rachel was solo on that red carpet, but we're hoping she steps out with Michael later this month at the Oscars. Their movie, Midnight in Paris, is up for best picture.

Midnight in Paris: A Dreamy Love Letter to the City of Light

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:11:52 PDT

You don't need to be a Francophile to appreciate all that Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris has to offer. The film is immersed in gorgeous French scenery, bathed in the kind of soft lighting that just makes you sigh with a sense of satisfaction. It's easy to see why Gil (Owen Wilson) wants to hunker down in Paris's quaint coffee shops to focus on his novel, an idea that his shallow wife Inez (Rachel McAdams) scoffs at. During a trip to France, the couple embodies the two stereotypical sides of spending time abroad: he's filled with appreciation and seeking inspiration while she's seeing the sights but not really experiencing them.

It's obvious from the start that Gil and Inez are incredibly wrong for each other, but it takes a few separate adventures in Paris to illustrate their fundamental differences. Inez is unabashedly attracted to her former professor, Paul (Michael Sheen), whom she and Gil bump into at a restaurant. When she splits off to go dancing, Gil gets the chance to wander the streets alone - and he gets a lot more than he bargained for when a car comes by to pick him up at midnight.

To see why Midnight in Paris is another hit from Allen (warning: some spoilers ahead), just

read more. Midnight in Paris is an exposition in nostalgia and self-acceptance. Gil's convinced he was born in the wrong time, and when the buggy that picks him up transports him to the Bohemian '20s, he turns into a kid in a candy shop. Rubbing elbows with the likes of Hemingway and Picasso, Gil is in his own personal heaven of artist worship - but he's blind to how unhappy his new BFFs are (and the fact that they don't share Gil's fascination with their time). I wasn't exactly expecting the film to take a turn into time-traveling, but Allen makes it work. Inez wonders where Gil is disappearing off to at night, but it really requires no realistic explanation; the movie is more of a fairy tale than a romantic comedy. The '20s setting provides plenty of opportunities for more beautiful scenery (and amazing costumes), and an array of historical figures paves the way for an endless amount of dramatic irony. The juxtaposition of Gil's two worlds keeps the story afloat; when Allen veers too far into the '20s, he snaps us back to a reality that's even more interesting now that Gil has a huge secret to keep. Gil's a fish out of water in both of his lives, and Wilson carries his conundrum to naive perfection. The beauty of Midnight in Paris (aside from its obvious aesthetics) is that it's enticing to both dreamers and cynics. It's packed with literary references and art-world jokes that intellectuals will snicker at, but is wrapped in a fantasy that's easy to get swept up in. Like many works of art, sometimes it's best to just enjoy it and not overthink it.

11 Rules to Dramatically Increase Your Productivity

Wise Bread — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:35:04 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy!

There's a problem with a lot of productivity advice out there, and it's this - your "rules" for personal productivity are often going to be different than mine. Sure, sometimes there's overlap. Sure, you can always learn from others.

But if you want to see a dramatic increase in your productivity, spend less time reading and memorizing other people's rules, and more time figuring out what your own rules are. You'll be more productive and in a way that works with who you are.

So I'm sharing a few of my personal productivity rules. Maybe some of them will work for you or inspire you to think of your own.

1. Small Daily Movements Become Big Accomplishments

I tend to think that I must have big blocks of time in order to get any forward movement. So I hesitate and procrastinate, waiting for that "open time" when I can really push and get a lot done on whatever the current project is.

Turns out, that's a waste of time. Small daily movements add up. It's just that the movements or steps themselves are so small, I think they don't count. They do.

I have to constantly remind myself that I don't need a whole day or a whole week to devote to some project. I just need to take the 10 or 20 minutes I have here and there and use them. I need to achieve a little bit of forward movement every day. That adds up, and it builds momentum, and pretty soon there's been quite a lot accomplished.

For more rules, read after the jump.

Exclusive - Breaking Dawn DVD Extra With Taylor - and Shirtless Jacob!

Molly Goodson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:00 PST

Breaking Dawn Part 1 is finally coming out on DVD, just in time for Valentine's Day! We're so excited to see all the behind the scenes extras that come along with the release, including this hot look inside the development of Jacob Black's character. Beyond the shirtless eye candy, Taylor Lautner tackled his most emotionally complex scenes in Breaking Dawn, and also brought a bit of comedic relief amid the heavy film. We're looking forward to even more of that as we see his relationship with Renesmee develop in Breaking Dawn Part 2 next November. While that may feel far away now, we have Breaking Dawn Part 1 to tide us over until then - check out this exclusive clip and buy Breaking Dawn when it comes out midnight on Feb. 11.