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Back to Cool: Teen Witch (Top That!)

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:22 PDT

No movie combines the black arts and the '80s better than Teen Witch. If only we all had witchy powers in high school and could top that! It's a fantasy like no other, that boasts infinite chuckles throughout. When about to break out in song, make sure you're wearing the quintessential casual cool jacket, like this J Brand 400 Jean Jacket ($143, originally $246), paired with a fresh pair of kicks, like these Adidas Julrunner Shoes ($55). For a sassy after dark look, this Alexander McQueen shoulder padded tweed blazer ($1,463) would be perfection over this Free People Pixie Party Tutu Dress ($83, originally $118). Shop all clickable items, fall under her spell . . .

Witchy Makeup Ideas: Teen Witch

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:31 PDT

Have you seen Teen Witch? If not, I suggest you do so, merely to see the fabulous rap scene of teenage angst circa 1989. The flick stars Blake Lively's older sister Robyn Lively as Louise Miller, a teenage descendant of witches from Salem. Over the past few weeks, I've been featuring all sorts of witchy ideas for the Halloween season, so to conclude the series, here are a few tips on achieving Louise's Teen Witch look.

Much as the look for Sabrina, the Teenage Witch is '90s all the way, this look is totally '80s. All you need is a long ginger-red wig with bangs. (Cut them down if you have to.) For the ultimate wow factor, create claw bangs on the style by setting the fringe with some self-grip, nonthermal rollers. Once you've achieved the perfect rolls, clip your teased locks back on the sides with a large barrette, and wear frosty makeup. For special touches, include a witch's broomstick accessory and a triangular necklace with swirly blue detailing, which helps give Louise her special powers. See what I mean around the 1:27 mark in the video link above. So, top that!

Sunday Funnies: 30 Rock's Kenneth Raps "Top That"

BuzzSugar — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:30:06 PST

If you could draw a Venn diagram with cheesy '80s movie lovers in one circle and 30 Rock fans in the other, I'm pretty sure the intersection would be this week's "Senor Macho Solo" episode, which featured the endearingly dweeby Kenneth Parcells (Jack McBrayer) rapping the "Top That" song from Teen Witch. Only this time, I'm pretty sure nobody was exclaiming, "I'm so embarrassed. Look how funky he is!" Here's the clip:

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Rewind: This Week's Buzz

BuzzSugar — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:30:37 PDT

The Beverly Hills Chihuahua movie got a poster that hilariously helps us out with pronunciation. Honestly, I think I'm more excited for the little talking dogs than the new Dane Cook flick. How about you?
Mariah Carey's appearance on American Idol not only brought out some surprising performances, but also a smoking hot Ms. Carey. She looked awesome and I'm happy for her. Kristy Lee Cook was sent home which was probably a long time coming, though it's a little ironic since I think she put in one of her best performances of the season.
MTV premiered the 20th season of Real World this week and let's just say the casting has, um, come a long way - to put it nicely. However, if Real World is no longer your thing, The Paper also premiered on MTV and it looks fun. Did you watch it? What did you think?
Project Runway news continues to pop up as LIfetime develops several spin-offs. Bravo isn't sitting idly by, however, and announced its own programming plans this week.
I featured a diverse collection of trailers this week including The Wackness, The House Bunny, Helen Hunt's directorial debut Then She Found Me, and The Battle in Seattle.
Remember when I was excited about Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski being cast in a movie together? Well now the movie has a name and Allison Janney!
In other casting news, there is talk of a Teen Witch remake starring Ashley Tisdale. My befuddlement at '80s remake mania aside, this news reminded me of one of the greatest rap scenes of all time which you simply must watch.
Author Jennifer Weiner is on board to help ABC develop more programming aimed at women. As for current female-centric hit shows, Samantha of Samantha Who? is the focus of this week's Caption It contest.

Ashley Tisdale As the Teen Witch? Who Should "Top That"?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:35:09 PDT

OK, putting aside for a moment how much I so thoroughly can't imagine Teen Witch being palatable outside of the 1980s - even more so than most of the remakes being done these days - I am curious about the casting for it. Apparently, High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale may take on the role of Louise Miller, "the unpopular girl who discovers that she's a descendant of witches - and possesses powers" in a remake of the 1989 flick.

The original Louise Miller was played by Robyn Lively, and if they have to move forward with this project, why not keep it in the family and cast Robyn's sister, Blake Lively of Gossip Girl? At least that would be sort of funny. Or something.

However, there's a bigger question at hand: Who will play Louise's rap-happy best girlfriend? If you're unsure of what this role entails, please, for the love of all things holy, watch the "Top That" clip from Teen Witch after the jump. You may never be the same again.

To check it out (thanks to Giggle!),

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The 80's Continues to Embarrass Itself

GiggleSugar — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:31:00 PST

If the line "I'm so embarrassed. Look how funky he is!" doesn't explain why we shouldn't return to the 80's in any way, I'll give up making the argument. (Well, here's another reason.)

Dark Shadows: Should Have Stayed Buried

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:05:00 PDT

Bringing back a 1960s TV series about a vampire sounds like a perfect job for director Tim Burton, who became a modern master of cinematic goth with movies like Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Sleepy Hollow. But even with star and frequent collaborator Johnny Depp, the film adaptation of Dark Shadows fails to live up to Burton's previous work. Sadly, it feels more like a lazy, scattered project from someone trying to imitate Burton's style.

Depp stars as Barnabus Collins, a man who is turned into a vampire in the late 1700s by Angelique (Eva Green), a witch whose heart he has broken. After his loved ones are killed by Angelique, Barnabus is buried for 200 years until he's accidentally dug up. Back in his mansion in the 1970s, he gets acquainted with the existing Collins clan (including Michelle Pfeiffer and Chloë Grace Moretz), and sets about building a relationship with them, reinvigorating the family business, and going head-to-head with Angelique - who's been thriving for centuries. There's certainly a lot going on in, but none of it is compelling enough to make a satisfying movie.

To find out what else I thought of the movie, just keep reading.

Get a Preview of The CW's New Series The Secret Circle

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 20 May 2011 05:30:00 PDT

If The Vampire Diaries doesn't bring enough supernatural drama to your Thursdays, then you'll be happy to know that the CW's new series The Secret Circle will pick up the slack this Fall when it premieres in the time slot after Diaries. Like that show, the series is also based on L.J. Smith's novels, but instead of vampires, the stars are witches.

Britt Robertson plays Cassie, a teen that moves to a new town when her mother dies, and discovers that her ancestors were witches . . . and now so is she. Soon she's initiated into a coven of teens with similar powers, and Cassie learns more about her destiny and evil elements that haunt the town. I loved Robertson as Lux on Life Unexpected, and if she can channel that angst into her new witchy role, then I'm hooked. Take a look at the preview clips, when you

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The Secret Circle Dresses Up For Halloween: See Their Costumes

Shannon Vestal — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:30:00 PDT

Something wicked this way comes! The CW's new witchy drama The Secret Circle, which recently got picked up for a first season, is celebrating Halloween, and the characters are going all out. There's no telling what sort of spells the teen witches will get into on the holiday, but for now, check out Cassie and her friends in their costumes, which run the gamut from little red riding hood to, um, sexy bee.

Photos courtesy of The CW

Beastly: Just Plain Ugly

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:00:00 PST

Beastly is like a train wreck you can't look away from. Knowing the movie is a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast with a pair of teen lovers may prepare you to expect a certain amount of cheesiness, but you won't be prepared enough. Beastly excels at being ridiculous, and when you're not cringing, you're laughing. Sadly, the humor is rarely intentional.

Hotshot high schooler Kyle (Alex Pettyfer) has it all: looks, money, and popularity. The only thing he loves more than himself is putting others down. His oppressive bullying makes him the target of Mary-Kate Olsen's teen witch Kendra, who puts a spell on Kyle to teach him a lesson. Transforming his perfect face into a melange of scar tissue, tattoos, and open wounds, Kendra warns Kyle that he'll have to keep his new look forever unless he finds someone to love him. Enter Lindy (Vanessa Hudgens), the impoverished scholarship student who sees behind Kyle's looks and becomes the key to releasing him from his ugly-face prison. Their love story has the potential to be sweet and disarming, but the nonsensical storytelling and subpar acting sabotage any chance at success. To find out why Beastly is so bad, just

The update of the Beauty and the Beast story is handled all wrong. Setting the movie in high school, where superficiality reigns, is a good start, but once Kyle's transformation begins, the plot becomes wildly unrealistic. Magic is an acceptable reason for some of the movie's elements, but the characters simply don't behave the way normal people would. For instance, Lindy is deposited into Kyle's care and shut away from the rest of the world, a big part of the Beauty and The Beast tale, but the way it happens is absurd. Throughout the film, important questions and plot holes are glossed over, while the silliest details end up directing the story.

The weak leading man is also a handicap. Pettyfer's acting is amateur, and his American accent constantly gets away from him. And while he seems comfortable playing the cocky, beautiful Kyle at the beginning of the film, he's all over the place as the ugly version of himself. He plays emo and tortured like an over-eager student in acting class. Hudgens isn't that much better as Kyle's soulful crush, but in her defense, the writing is so spectacularly terrible that it's hard to imagine anyone coming off great.

Unsurprisingly, Neil Patrick Harris is a delight, because he appears to be having way too much fun with his blind tutor character. However, playing blind doesn't appear to bring him any sort of acting challenge, because he's essentially doing How I Met Your Mother's Barney Stinson with a disability. Olsen handles the film's campiness with ease as well; her character is outrageous, and like Harris, the fun she's having onscreen with dialogue, makeup, and wardrobe makes her highly watchable. In fact, watchability is the best compliment I can give Beastly. It's over the top, but you're never bored. Whether you want to be entertained by nonsense is up to you.

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