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Would You Want to Attend a Film Festival?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:30:33 PST

It used to be that Cannes or Sundance were the main film festivals you always heard about (I'm going to the latter later this month, so check back for my coverage of that). But nowadays, the market is expanding. Even music showcase South by Southwest has been getting in on the act in recent years by adding movies to its lineup.

Just today SXSW began announcing some of this year's flicks, and the opening night debut is none other than fanboy favorite Kick-Ass. Also on the list? A documentary by James Franco titled Saturday Night about the making of an episode of Saturday Night Live (hmm . . . yet another curious gig for the actor). Bottom line, these aren't just films with unknowns, which makes me think even more folks will flock to check them out.

What about you? If you're a movie addict, then chances are you'd jump at the chance to watch new films for days on end. Or maybe that sounds like overload, and you'd rather just wait for the best of the bunch to hit regular theaters (or maybe a fest is just too pricey!). So I'm curious - are you interested in going to film festivals?

This Year's SXSW Film Lineup Looks Awesome, Y'all

BuzzSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:31:53 PST

After seeing the just-announced lineup of films showing at the South by Southwest festival this year, I'm salivating. There are some movies premiering at SXSW that I've been patiently awaiting for what feels like forever, like Run, Fat Boy, Run with Simon Pegg and Hank Azaria. Then there are others that I'd just love to see before they are actually released, like Forgetting Sarah Marshall (later opening April 18), the Kevin Spacey casino movie 21 (opening March 28) and Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (April 25).

What's really putting me over the edge is that there are Sundance titles here that I never got into and desperately wanted to see, like the adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's Choke, the high school noir film The Assassination of a High School President and the documentary Young@Heart.

The festival takes place March 7-15 in Austin, Texas. What about you? Do you live close enough - or are you willing to make a trek - to see some of these films at SXSW? And are you chomping at the bit as much as I am?

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2007 SXSW: A Festival in Photos

BuzzSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:31:56 PDT

Most of us weren't lucky enough to get down to Austin for Southwest by Southwest, but that doesn't mean we can't relive the experience through good music and very cool photos. (Combine the two, and it's almost like being at a concert!)

Looking through some of the best shots from SXSW, I was struck by what a British Invasion there was this year, from keynote speaker Pete Townsend to much-discussed performances by Lily Allen, Bloc Party, Amy Winehouse, and The Pipettes (above). I've got photos from all of those shows and more, so check out my SXSW gallery when you

read more Photos include Winehouse, Allen, Townsend, Bloc Party, Mika, the Bravery, the Pipettes, and - just because it's funny to see him actually performing - Cisco Adler.

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2007 SXSW Music Fest: I'm Already Overwhelmed

BuzzSugar — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:30:56 PDT

I'm not even in Austin for the South by Southwest Music Festival this year (but oh how I wish I were), and I'm still overwhelmed by the surplus of amazing bands taking the stage at any given moment.

Today marks the kickoff of the music (and most major) portion of this multimedia bonanza, which is known for breaking new indie acts. On day one alone, there'll be performances by Cyann & Ben, Rosie Thomas, Loney Dear, The Mountain Goats, Blonde Redhead, The Pipettes, The Rapture, and Peter Bjorn & John. Whoa. Then, of course, there is everything else, including the Iggy and the Stooges reunion and hotly anticipated performances from Mika and Amy Winehouse.

But don't worry: There are plenty of ways to get a handle on this musical madness, so

read more Here are some of my favorite South by Southwest treats out on the web. Let me know if you have other good recommendations!

SXSW is offering a downloadable "torrent" of MP3s from hundreds of festival artists.
Rolling Stone has rounded up its 10 can't miss shows for 2007.
If you're a DirecTV subscriber, you can watch many of the performances in your living room.
Also, SXSW should be maintaining its Daily Chord news site with highlights from the shows.
And of course, check in daily with BuzzSugar, where I'll be featuring MP3s from some of my favorite SXSW artists, as well as any exciting news.

Buzz News Roundup, 3/10

BuzzSugar — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:43:03 PST

The Springfields of the United States will battle for the right to hold The Simpsons Movie premiere, according to the Associated Press.
Piz - er, Chris Lowell from "Veronica Mars" - has been cast in the "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff, TV Guide reports.
Genesis will kick off their first tour in 15 years in September, says Variety.
The "Nip/Tuck" creator has promised 10 big guest stars this season, including Nicole Kidman, says Access Hollywood.
Dreamworks has committed to produce a movie based on the Belgian cartoon Tintin, the AP reports.
NBC is planning its own download store, according to Media Post.
The weirdest reality TV news this week: The BBC says it's developing a show where contestants will live in a garbage dump.
"The L Word" is getting a fifth season, Variety reports.
The South by Southwest independent film festival kicked off on Friday in Austin, Texas, says the Hollywood Reporter.
The AP reports that John Mayer has joined the lineup of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Yeah, "Your Body is a Wonderland" totally swings.

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Buzz News Roundup, 2/2

BuzzSugar — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:20:32 PST

Tim Gunn is leaving Parsons for Liz Claiborne, but the New York Post says "Project Runway" is staying put.
In irrelevant reunion news, Billboard says the Eagles are recording a new album and David Lee Roth is rejoining Van Halen, says MTV.
"The Black Donnellys" gets a March 5 premiere and "Andy Richter P.I." will start March 15, while "The Bachelor" will be back April 2, says the Futon Critic.
Guerilla marketing for the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie prompts Boston to consider banning the practice, reports the Boston Herald.
Billboard is reporting that indie radio stalwart KCRW is shilling a covers compilation at Starbucks.
Variety says that Viacom is asking YouTube to remove the media company's clips.
Woody Allen picks Penelope Cruz to be his latest muse, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Rob Corddry to join the cast of Will Farrell's sports comedy, Semi-Pro, says Reuters.
According to the AP, J.K. Rowling left a message on a statue in the hotel where she recently completed the final Harry Potter story.
An Inconvenient Truth will be shown to children in British schools, reports the AP.
Justin on "Ugly Betty" gives hope to unconventional kids, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Pitchfork finds out more about this year's South By Southwest music festival lineup.

Buzz News Roundup, 1/3

BuzzSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:57:43 PST

will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas will help Michael Jackson with his comeback album, tentatively due by the end of 2007, says Billboard.
Zap2It reports that Bravo has signed up for a third season of Top Chef.
Pitchfork has the scoop on the 2007 South By Southwest lineup, which includes The Stooges, Interpol, Lily Allen, and Cold War Kids.
French critics are irate over the way Russell Crowe's film A Good Year turns France into an "Anglo-Saxon caricature," says the AAP.
According to Variety, ABC has picked up a TV version of the Brangelina film Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Indiana Jones 4 will begin shooting in June, with Harrison Ford starring and Steven Spielberg directing, according to Reuters.
You may have thought you left them behind in fourth grade, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back for another movie, scheduled to release at the end of March, writes Yahoo! Movies.

Check Out Daniel Craig as Bond in Skyfall

BuzzSugar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:46:04 PST

Get another look at the new Bond movie - NextMovie
Showtime has renewed three of its series - BuddyTV
Get a sneak peek at the new Avengers trailer - Zap2it
Justin Timberlake is teaming up with Clint Eastwood - Moviefone
See who's been cast as the Evil Queen's mother on Once Upon a Time - HuffPost TV
Check out pics of Ryan Reynolds in Safe House - Rotten Tomatoes
Check out the movie lineup for South by Southwest this year - /Film
Check out these ideas for movie-themed Valentine's Day cookies - GeekSugar

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y

Kiplinger — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:05:51 PST

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

As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we can stay connected with the touch of a button - regardless of distance.

So when the world is your oyster, how do you decide in which part to settle? Here are six questions to ask when figuring out which city is best for you:

Will I find good work there?

In today's tough market, Generation Y has had a particularly difficult time finding and keeping a job: While the job market struggles to regain its footing, with the national unemployment rate at 9.5% as of June, 25- to 34-year-olds suffer joblessness at a 10.3% rate, and 20- to 24-year-olds are unemployed at a staggering 15.3% rate. But some areas have held up better against the recession. Austin, Tex., Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C., for example, have experienced lower unemployment than the rest of the country.

Jobs in certain industries are more prevalent in some areas. For example, if you’re interested in politics, the nation’s capital is the obvious choice. Or if you aspire to “make it work” as fashion’s next hot designer, the Big Apple might suit you best. If you have no particular trade in mind yet, look to big cities with opportunities in a wide range of fields. (For career ideas that promise a bright future, see 13 Careers for the Next Decade.)

Read on for more.

Lonely Planet: The Most Surprising (and Often Neglected) US Cities

Guest Writer — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:05:11 PDT

Editor’s note: Summer travel is heating up! The following guest post was written by Robert Reid, the US travel editor for Lonely Planet. He will be guest blogging on Savvy for the Summer, helping you find some great ideas of how to get your vacation on this travel season.

Some cities in the US will always be prime-time tourist attractions. The New Yorks, the LAs, the Vegases, the San Franciscos. And they justify their fame. For the penultimate article of Lonely Planet’s 15 Weekends of Summer season, I’d like to pay a nod to five of the most surprising US cities – ones that are sometimes zipped through and given less time as we blaze trails elsewhere. And if you want a free mini-guide to NOLA, we’re giving one away on the Lonely Planet website.

Pittsburgh

No city has improved more in the past 15 or 20 years that Pennsylvania’s burg with the "h." Steel town doesn’t quite describe what you find in this walkable downtown area of golden bridges, with funicular trains going up the Allegheny mountains and a serious investment in art. There are sculptures across downtown, but the best museums are across Andy Warhol Bridge where you can see the Warhol Museum, huge rotating fish on sticks outside the Children’s Museum and the avant-garde Mattress Factory, built from, um, an old mattress factory.

North of downtown, the Strip District is lined with eateries and bars; big for breakfast is the timeless Deluca’s. Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous Fallingwater is near Ohiopyle, a 90-minute drive southwest.

Denver

Long dismissed as just the gateway to the mountains – yes, the mountains! – Denver has never made a better case for sticking around a couple days. They’re easily filled by a visit to the superb collection of Western art at the avant-garde Denver Art Museum. Catch a show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre and spend lazy hours in the historic LoDo district, which is filled with good restaurants and bars (Denver takes beer very seriously; the governor rose to fame based on his microbrew credentials). Stay at the Brown Palace Hotel, one of the country’s great historic hotels.

And, yeah, there’s always the mountains.

Read on for more surprising US cities.