Spike Lee vs. the Coen Bros: Valid Point or Unfair Characterization?


Updated 05/22/08 11:26 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 32 comments

Spike Lee at Cannes, Coen Brothers

The folks covering Cannes over at Cinematical highlighted some statements made by director Spike Lee about certain directors. I was specifically struck by the comment he made about Joel and Ethan Coen (who just won a batch of Oscars for No Country for Old Men): I always treat life and death with respect, but most people don't. . . Look, I love the Coen brothers; we all studied at NYU. But they Read more

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday


Updated 03/19/08 8:03 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 3 comments

New on DVD, March 11, 2008

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to the titles below, family-friendly flicks Bee Movie and August Rush are available as well. No Country for Old Men If you haven't heard about No Country for Old Men, the staggering, Read more

BuzzSugar's Must-Haves for March


Updated 03/09/08 2:41 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

BuzzSugar's Must-Haves for March

March is that kind of in-between month that's still chilly enough to require some cozy movie nights, but also shows the promise of warm Spring and bouncing down the sidewalk, listening to good music. My March must-haves allow for all kinds of weather. To check out what I'm reading, watching and listening to this month, press "Start." Read more

Box Office: Semi-Pro Semi-Beats Out Competition


Updated 03/04/08 6:48 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 10 comments

Weekend Box Office Results 2008-03-03 08:30:00

Despite earning the top spot at the box office, the predictable laughs in Will Ferrell's Semi-Pro only earned $15.3 million over the weekend. This is considered a disappointing sum, especially compared to opening weekends of other Ferrell films like Talladega Nights and Blades of Glory. Variety reports that this underwhelming performance by the basketball comedy may have been due to mediocre Read more

Which Oscar-Winning Film Do You Want to See Next?


Updated 11/12/10 10:49 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 40 comments

Which Oscar-Winning Film Do You Want to See Next?

Well, the results are in, and we now have movies that will forever be known as Oscar-winning. A lot of you said you go see the films once they're nominated, but if you didn't get to all of them before Sunday's show, maybe now's the time. Some people were so smitten with Marion Cotillard's acceptance speech that they want to rush out to see La Vie En Rose for her performance. Others want to check Read more

No Animals Were Harmed During the Making of This Movie...


Updated 02/26/08 7:05 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 3 comments

No Animals Were Harmed During the Making of This Movie...

I'll admit that the gory plotline of last night's big winner No Country For Old Men made the film not appeal to me — I'm a movie wuss at even the slightest hint of violence and bloodshed! However, despite the dark subject matter (which included the shooting of a dog), the set was monitored and detailed evaluations were given . . . no pups were hurt during the making of this film. The American Read more

Box Office: Vantage Point Thrills Audiences


Updated 03/02/08 5:50 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Weekend Box Office Results 2008-02-25 07:30:00

The star-studded cast of Vantage Point enjoyed the No. 1 spot at the box office this weekend earning an estimated $24 million. The biggest weekend of the year for Hollywood also helped Academy Award-nominated films, giving movies like No Country For Old Men a significant boost at the box office, Variety reports. Jumper came in at No. 2, followed by The Spiderwick Chronicles in the third spot. Read more

What Do You Think About the Best Picture?


Updated 02/25/08 2:55 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 22 comments

What Do You Think About the Best Picture?

Big night for the Coen family — No Country for Old Men won for Best Picture! The movie beat out Atonement, Juno, Michael Clayton, and There Will Be Blood. What do you think of this win? Source What Do You Think About the Best Picture? Agree Disagree I'm indifferent Read more

What Do You Think About the Best Directors?


Updated 02/24/08 9:34 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 10 comments

What Do You Think About the Best Directors?

Joel Coen and Ethan Coen won an Oscar for Best Director! Looks like they each received their own statue and don't have to share. They beat out Julian Schnabel for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Jason Reitman for Juno, Tony Gilroy for Michael Clayton and Paul Thomas Anderson There Will Be Blood. What do you think about this win? Source What Do You Think About the Best Directors? Read more

What Do You Think About the Best Adapted Screenplay?


Updated 02/24/08 9:03 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 13 comments

What Do You Think About the Best Adapted Screenplay?

Joel Coen and Ethan Coen just won Best Adapted Screenplay for No Country for Old Men! They beat out adaptations for Atonement, Away from Her, There Will Be Blood and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. What do you think about this win? Photos courtesy of Miramax What Do You Think About the Best Adapted Screenplay? Agree Disagree I'm indifferent Read more