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BuzzSugar's Must-Haves for October

BuzzSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:30:00 PDT

Welcome to BuzzSugar's monthly must-haves, where I show off a handful of the things I'm most looking forward to watching, buying, renting and reading. With fall in the air, here are a bunch of the goodies I'm craving this month.

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"My So-Called Life" - The Complete Series (w/ Book) - It's about time! One of the most important TV shows of my formative years is finally getting some proper DVD treatment. The set, which will be released on Oct. 30, includes seven commentary tracks, an interview with Claire Danes, and a book with notes on the show from Joss Whedon, Janeane Garofalo and creator Winnie Holzman, among others.
"Twin Peaks" - The Definitive Gold Box Edition (Seasons 1 & 2) - Yet another legendary series is finally getting its DVD due this month. "Twin Peaks," the show that made America ask who killed Laura Palmer and turned Kyle MacLachlan and David Lynch into household names, has only been released in small, one-season sets before now. But this Gold Box Edition, which will be released Oct. 30, includes all 29 episodes plus the original pilot, a feature-length documentary about the show, deleted scenes and even a "Twin Peaks" sketch from "Saturday Night Live."
The Gum Thief by Douglas Coupland - Douglas Coupland's novels are occasionally absurd, consistently quirky, and frequently moving. His latest book, The Gum Thief, which comes out Oct. 2, is actually two stories in one: the main story, which chronicles the relationship-in-letters between two misfits, is interwoven with chapters of one of the character's (apparently very bad) novels. Sounds just like the bizarre, bitterly funny and unendingly clever Coupland I've come to love.
The Hoax - I maintain that The Hoax is one of the greatest films I've seen in 2007. Based on the true story of writer Clifford Irving who falsely claimed to have interviewed the mysterious Howard Hughes, The Hoax is expertly directed and deftly acted (particularly by the ever-great Alfred Molina). The DVD is released October 16 so... to your Netlix queues!
Bruce Springsteen: Magic - There's something oddly comforting about Bruce Springsteen. The Boss is back with a new album, Magic, on Oct. 2, and I'm looking forward to hearing his familiar, trademark classic rock once again. Not sure if you're up for this? You can get an early listen of the album over here.
CMJ 2007 Music Marathon and Film Festival - Taking place in New York City October 16-20, the College Music Journal's Music Marathon and Film Festival boasts a huge number of musical performances, film screenings and special exhibits.
Glamour Magazine's Reel Moments - Glamour's Reel Moments series features short films written by "real women" and directed by A-list Hollywood ladies. Next up in the series we'll see films helmed by Kirsten Dunst, Kate Hudson and Rita Wilson. The ladies' films will screen on October 9 in L.A. and then will be available for viewing by pleebs like us online soon after. I can't wait to see Dunst's "ghost story" movie starring Michelle Williams.

Some "Glamorous" Short Films By Hudson, Dunst, Wilson

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:29:08 PDT

A while back I brought you the preview for Julia Stiles' short film directorial debut, Raving, which stars the lovely Zooey Deschanel. Stiles' project was a part of a women-in-film series put on by Elle Magazine, and now there's news of the next crop of short filmmakers for Glamour's film project, Reel Moments. The series gives female A-listers the opportunity to adapt and create short films based on essays submitted by Glamour readers. Next up in the series: films by Kate Hudson, Kirsten Dunst and Rita Wilson.

Hudson's movie sounds the most intriguing: "The '70s-period father-daughter story stars Kurt Russell opposite Dakota Fanning, comedian Kevin Hart and Chevy Chase. 'I'll get my brothers out there stopping traffic,' said Hudson, who has always enjoyed writing. 'Directing is something I always thought I'd do, but not in this way.'" I love that she got Chevy Chase to be in her movie.

About her own short film, Rita Wilson (wife of Tom Hanks, among other things) says, "'It's a story about someone getting in touch with who she is.' Jeanne Tripplehorn, Aisha Tyler, Camilla Bell and Channing Tatum star."

Details about Dunst's film were mysteriously missing from the Variety article, though we've gotten tidbits about it here and there in previous news items. Apparently it's a ghost story, and if Dunst has her way, her buddy Michelle Williams will star.

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Eva, Olivia, and Zoe Take a Seat in the Director's Chair For Glamour's Reel Moments

Lindsay Miller — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:20:38 PDT

Last night, Zoe Saldana, Olivia Wilde, and Eva Longoria teamed up to unveil their Glamour Reel Moments project at The Director's Guild of America in LA. The actresses took a turn behind the camera for the magazine's annual short-film festival, each translating a real-life story from a Glamour reader onto the big screen.

The trio kicked off their day with a luncheon and panel to discuss their contributions before heading over to the evening event, where they were joined by several leading men. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Justin Long were among the guys who turned up to toast their achievements, and actresses including Carey Mulligan and Amber Heard also made the scene at the screening's afterparty. Joseph, Carey, and Amber swung by the festivities after picking up individual honors at the 2011 Hollywood Film Awards earlier in the evening. Joseph and Carey took home the Hollywood Breakthrough Actor and Actress awards, respectively, while Amber was recognized with a Hollywood Spotlight Award during the ceremony.

iPhoneography Tips From the Pros: Stephanie Roberts

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:03:26 PST

We headed out to Macworld earlier today to sit in on an interesting and informative tech talk that featured Stephanie Roberts, founder of Lens on Life Foundation and author of The Art of iPhoneography: A Guide to Mobile Creativity, who shared some helpful tips on mobile digital photography and some of her favorite apps for the craft.

The iPhone is now the most popular camera in the world, partly thanks to its small, portable, and discreet form. While you don't have much fine-tune control while you're shooting, you have lots of options when it comes to postprocessing apps to tweak and share your photos on the go. Below, a few ways you can use iPhoneography to your artful advantage, and some apps to download now.

Let your creative instincts guide you - Think of iPhoneography as a daily practice. Keep shooting and keep perfecting your craft. Since you'll want to be shooting throughout the day, collect moments that move you - whether it's colors, images, shapes, or scenes. Then, study your work over a period of time to find your true vision. It's also a great way to document your daily life and keep you connected to the practice of photography.

Craft your toolkit - Don't be shy about loading up your iPhone with photography apps. Learn about some of Stephanie's favorite apps after the break.

Get Caught Up With All of Our Golden Globes Coverage!

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:59:45 PST

The Golden Globes have wrapped, but we're still reeling from all the star-studded moments last night (and just like the stars, we also may or may not be nursing a champagne headache). We saw so many fun trends, gorgeous gowns, and amazing jewels, so we're rounding up all of our coverage in one place for you to check out now. Click below to see each story!

Who Wore What: Red Carpet	Who Wore What: Afterparties	Best Dressed
Love It or Leave It Polls	Top Golden Globes Trends	Red-Carpet Accessory Report

Daniel Radcliffe Does His Best American Accent in New SNL Promos!

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:18:26 PST

It's no surprise that we are still reeling in Harry Potter fandom over here, which makes Daniel Radcliffe hosting Saturday Night Live this week that much sweeter. This funny promo for his hosting debut was just released, with Jason Sudeikis hanging out and having fun with "Danny," doing his best to help him prepare for live TV. My favorite moment has got to be when Daniel takes a stab at an American accent. Check it out:

Video: Jessica Biel & Eva Mendes Dream of Scorsese Status

PopSugarTV — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:30:51 PDT

Jessica Biel and Eva Mendes present their directorial debuts at Glamour's Reel Moments event, where Eva admits she wants to be the next Martin Scorsese. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for all the latest celebrity gossip!

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

BuzzSugar — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:05:00 PST

In addition to the movies below, the DVDs for Our Idiot Brother, The Art of Getting By, Another Earth, and The Smurfs are also available to rent this week.

Friends With Benefits

Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis star as Dylan and Jamie, two Manhattanites who become quick friends and find that they have the same problem: they want to have sex without the burden of a relationship. They start a no-strings-attached sexual relationship, but fall for each other before the credits roll. This romantic comedy is as predictable as it is cute, with plenty of laughs courtesy of the super likable Kunis and moments like JT busting out '90s hits. DVD extras include deleted scenes, a commentary track, and a blooper reel.

71%

One Day

In this adaptation of David Nicholls's novel, Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess play Emma and Dexter, best friends with an occasional romantic streak. The two meet in college and embark on a 20-year friendship, and the film revisits them on the same day each year to depict where they are in their lives and relationship. While fans of the book may not think the film version measures up, the dreamy Sturgess makes this romantic drama worth watching. Extras on the DVD include commentary from director Lone Scherfig, deleted scenes, and a few featurettes.

37%

See one more new release when after the jump.

Pregnant Jennifer Garner Gets Playful For a Butter Premiere With Olivia Wilde

Allie Merriam — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:09:52 PST

Jennifer Garner dressed up last night for the AFI Fest premiere of Butter at LA's Grauman's Chinese Theatre. She was decked out in a silk playsuit for the red carpet event while her costar Olivia Wilde went with a lacy peach dress. We snagged a moment with Jennifer on her way inside, and she revealed that daughters Violet and Seraphina don't watch many of her movies. Jen said they barely have the attention span to check out Ariel in The Little Mermaid, but she hopes they'll enjoy the upcoming The Odd Life of Timothy Green.

It was Jennifer's second fancy evening of the weekend, after she met up with her Arthur buddy Russell Brand Saturday for the Motion Picture and Television Fund's Reel Stories, Real Lives event. Olivia didn't join Jen there, instead she went to LACMA's Art + Film gala. The socializing took a toll on Olivia, but her thoughts were really with those across the country running the New York marathon. She tweeted yesterday, "In honor of the NYC marathoners I'm going to eat carbs and Gatorade all day long. I'm also doing a lot of mental calf stretching. Not easy."

Emmy Awards: See the Best of the Best in Fashion, Beauty, and More!

PopSugar — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:59:00 PDT

Red-carpet fashion coverage:

Best in show: play Fab's best dressed Emmys bracket
Vote on all our fashion and beauty red carpet love it or hate it polls
Going glam: see all the hottest looks from the after-hours parties
Final touches: guess the Emmys attendee by her luxurious accessory
Bragging rights: which dress is number one?
Blue moon: leading ladies fell in love with blue hues for the Emmys
Red hot: sexy starlets turned up the heat with their red hot looks
All the glitters: sparkles and sequins reigned supreme for the ladies
Hot momma: how well do you know your Emmy moms?
Rainbow bright: see all the colorful dresses from every angle!

Red carpet beauty coverage:

Check out all the prettiest makeup and hair from the Emmys
Nailed it! Get a closer look at all the pretty manicures

Video, polls, your favorite moments, and more:

Highlight reel: 10 moments that made the Emmys worth watching
Buzz in: what was the biggest surprise at this year's Emmys?
Host with the most: was Jane Lynch a good Emmys host?
Buzz in: do you agree with the winners?
Coupled up: which star couple was your favorite?
Looking back: see all the images from parties, the show, red carpet, and more!
Video: Melissa McCarthy gets the beauty queen treatment at the Emmys!
Surprise, surprise: Martin Scorsese calls Emmy win "Something I never really dreamed of"
Say what? Guy Pearce has more racy comments about his Kate Winslet love scenes
Good times: The Modern Family cast talks about their Emmy underwear
Four score: Mad Men cast talks Emmy streak and missing January Jones
Red hot: Kate Winslet talks "wonderful" win and being "thrilled" by Guy's comments
Happy wife, happy life: winner Ty Burrell has touching words for his TV and actual spouse
Hey girl! See the sweet girlfriend moments at the Emmys afterparties
And the award goes to: see the entire list of Emmy winners!