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Having read Jodi Picoult's novel My Sister's Keeper, I am going to see the movie this week fully prepared to leave with puffy eyes and a fistful of soggy tissues. But then again, what if I don't cry? Have you ever anticipated crying at a "tearjerker" movie so much that you aren't moved at all? I had about six people tell me I would "bawl my eyes out" at A Walk to Remember, but that movie left Read more
This past weekend, several dramatic movies opened in the theaters, but only one did well — the buzzed-about Ben Affleck-helmed thriller Gone Baby Gone. It appears that folks aren't as interested in going out to the theaters for the dramatic films — particularly when they're sad (like Things We Lost in the Fire) and deal with difficult issues (like Rendition). This got me thinking: What's Read more
There are many things that make me cry in movies, and some of them are just weird: applause, gospel music, truthful mother-daughter moments, sweet daddy-daughter moments... the list goes on. So for last week's Buzzworthy challenge, I wanted to find out which tearjerker movies you turn to for a good cry. Like me, you guys seem to get choked up about some strange stuff, but I loved the variety of Read more
Rachel McAdams signs on for another tearjerker — NextMovie Get your first taste of The Glee Project season two — BuddyTV See which major musical acts will appear in the SNL season finale — Zap2it SNL's best Mother's Day sketches — The Daily Beast Watch the trailer for Piranha 3DD — Rotten Tomatoes Five things to know about the Smash season finale — HuffPost TV 12 actors Tim Burton Read more
If you're in need of a little reboot, it's time to consider getting cozy on your couch and watching a super sad movie. A recent study from OSU found that watching a sad story actually makes people happier. The reason? After watching a tearjerker, people focus their attention on the positive aspects of their own lives. And there's no need to wait to get a DVD from your Netflix queue. We have a Read more
Today is the first day of April, which means a whole new crop of movies are slated to hit the theater this month. If you're the nostalgic type, Titanic is being rereleased, this time in 3D. If a tearjerker isn't up your alley, perhaps you'd rather try new comedies American Reunion or The Five-Year Engagement. That's not all though, so peruse the offerings and tell us which one you are most likely Read more
Here's another post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Mary Beth Sammons about moments moms don't want to miss. At the risk of sounding like my mom, I’ve come to realize our kids do grow up so fast. Even though some of the moments (like the teen years) can seem Read more
If you've been holding your breath about The Hunger Games, it's time to let it out, because the movie fulfills any and all hopes you could have. Not only is the adaptation loyal to its cherished source material, as a film, it's simply incredible. Based on Suzanne Collins's novel, The Hunger Games portrays a dystopian future in which what's presumed to be North America has been broken up into 12 Read more
There's something for everyone in this week's movie releases. Whether you're in the mood for a tearjerker, a family fantasy flick, or a suspenseful thriller, we've got your sneak peek at the stills from The Vow, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, and Safe House. Click through to see all the options you have to look forward to this weekend. Read more
We can't believe January is already coming to a close, but lucky for us, February has a group of new movies to check out. The dynamic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington brings us the action-packed thriller Safe House, but if you're looking for a feel-good flick or tearjerker, then Big Miracle or The Vow may be a little more your speed. With so many options, we want to know: which movie Read more
