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Buzz In: Who's Your Favorite Movie President?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:30:57 -0700

Sometimes movie presidents are so much more fun than real life presidents. With a team of talented screenwriters and directors behind them, they often make the kind of grand, inspirational speeches that can be pretty rare in the real world. And they seem to get away with a lot of stuff, too.

Take Kevin Kline's character in the movie Dave, for example. He isn't even supposed to be president, he's just a doppelganger subbing in, which is totally against all the rules and stuff. But you know what? He has a good heart, and that's what matters in movie presidents.

Of course, things get all meta and mind warpy when you start to think about biopic movie presidents, but they count, too, for these purposes. So, who is your favorite movie president? Do you agree with a recent poll that Harrison Ford in Air Force One is the best? I personally like Jeff Bridges (pictured) as President Jackson Evans in The Contender. He nominates a - gasp! - female vice president and all hell breaks loose.

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America's Next Top Model Quiz: "America's Next Top Model Is..."

BuzzSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:15:56 -0800

The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived: I've been gearing up with my America's Next Top Model quizzes for months, and Bella has been getting in on the excitement with her ANTM faceoff game - and now we finally have our Cycle 13 winner! (Not to mention the first petite champ.) Cue the drumroll and take this one last test to judge your knowledge from the finale.

And afterward, I'm curious to hear how you felt about this season overall. The competition wasn't as stiff as I had hoped, and I would've liked a few more solid contenders for the No. 1 spot - but we definitely got a mix of some fun personalities. (Laura and Jennifer immediately come to mind.) Weigh in on the cycle - and the final winner - in the comments. Or just click on over to the America's Next Top Model group in the BuzzSugar Community!

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SYTYCD's Brandon and Ariana Talk About Being Cut First

BuzzSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:15 -0700

This week's ousted dancers from So You Think You Can Dance were the first to go since the top 20 were selected. Brandon Dumlao and Ariana Dubose got on the phone with a few reporters this morning, including me, to chat about how they feel after last night's elimination.

Brandon

On the timeline of replacing Billy Bell: I got the call on Friday at 11 in the morning and they told me that I was able to replace another dancer, and it was Billy, in this case. I got on a plane two hours later, it was an hour flight, I landed, got picked up, I went to the studio, found out Pauline was my partner in front of everyone, and then we went straight to rehearsal for Smooth Waltz with Jason Gilkisen. It was such a whirlwind; it was really crazy, but it was such an amazing experience.
On Russell being in the bottom with him: I was so surprised because Russell is of course a fan favorite, and I’m sure the judges love him too. When he was announced, I kind of knew in a way that I might have been going home, because he is amazing and this cast is amazing. Billy - his were such big shoes to fill that I felt it was unfair to take another guy’s spot. I was happy the way it turned out, because I didn’t think it was unfair for me to come in and take another guy’s spot.

To hear what else Brandon had to say and Ariana's thoughts on her dismissal, just read more.

On Nigel's offer of coming back for season seven: I did not expect him to say that. I really thought that that was my only chance to be in the top 20, and I wanted to make the most of it, so for him to propose that to me and let me come back for season 7, if that’s possible, that’s really crazy. Right after I got cut, I went and got into some ballroom classes and took some more hip hop. I’m ready and I’m going to keep taking classes if I can come back next season.
On whether he thinks he may have done better if he'd originally been in the top 20: I think I might have had a better chance just because the judges would have known I’d set the same standard as everyone else, because when I did the waltz they kept saying "you didn’t have enough time," "you didn’t have enough time," because they knew I’d replaced Billy. So I feel like I would have done a better job, and they would have seen I’d done a better job, and would have taken that into consideration with the results. But I’m really happy the way I did and I'm really happy the way everything turned out, because this cast is so amazing; I can’t pick who’s going to win - everyone is going to do so well.

Ariana

On her next plans and whether she'll pursue a career in L.A.: Actually, I’m more focused on New York. I want to dance on Broadway. I also sing and act, and I was singing and acting and dancing before I even auditioned for the show, so the show was just really another path for me. So I’m going to head to New York for a little bit and audition for shows and commercials and movies and just see what happens.
On rumors she could replace Noelle, who was injured this week: I have not heard from Noelle; I hope that she’s doing well. Noelle and I come from the same studio, so honestly I would probably feel a little funny about taking her place. I mean, who doesn’t want a second chance, but honestly I wouldn’t want to be eliminated again.
On her predictions for the season six winner: Honestly, it’s a crap shoot - forgive my language there. Everyone’s fantastic and I don’t think you can count anybody out; it’s going be a week-by-week thing.

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Buzz In: Which Animated Movie Is Most Oscar-Worthy?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:37 -0800

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a press release today, announcing that 20 films have been submitted for Best Animated Film consideration at this year's Oscars. This means there could be five movies competing at the awards show in March. (In the history of the category, there have typically been only three.) So who is up for the honor?

Some are obvious choices. Up, for example, comes as no surprise thanks to its huge accolades. I also think Coraline stands a chance, as well as Fantastic Mr. Fox (look for my review on Friday!). But Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel seems like a long shot - even though it hasn't hit theaters yet, so I'm just making an early prediction. (Sorry, Alvin.)

With 10 movies in the Best Picture category, I wouldn't be surprised if some of these films end up with more than one nomination. Check out the full list of animated film contenders, and tell me which you think is most deserving of an Oscar when you read more.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Astro Boy
Battle For Terra
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Coraline
Disney's A Christmas Carol
The Dolphin – Story of a Dreamer
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Mary and Max
The Missing Lynx
Monsters vs. Aliens
9
Planet 51
Ponyo
The Princess and the Frog
The Secret of Kells
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
A Town Called Panic
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Don't Forget to Vote in Our Scariest Movie Bracket!

BuzzSugar — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:24:41 -0700

The race for the Scariest Movie of All Time is officially on, and there are only four contenders left in the running! There's no time like the present to make your picks in the second to last round. Even if your choices haven't all been winners, don't give up - all you have to do is fill out the full bracket for the chance to win the grand prize!

Meet the Final Four in Our Scariest Movie Bracket!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:54 -0700

We're really getting down to the wire in our competition for the Scariest Movie of All Time, and now only four contenders remain! It's It vs. The Exorcist and The Silence of the Lambs vs. The Shining. All terrifying films, but which two will advance to the next round? You've been awesome with all your votes so far, so don't give up now! There are just two decisions to make, so get yourself entered for that sweet prize package!

The winner will receive the ultimate scary movie package to start your own personal scary movie home library courtesy of Warner Home Video! It includes bracket favorites Poltergeist 25th Anniversary: Deluxe Edition, Interview With the Vampire, The Shining, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Collector's Edition, Final Destination Thrillogy, Stephen King's It!, and The Nightmare on Elm Street Collection. Additionally, you will win new scary movie releases Orphan, Trick 'R Treat, and The Hills Run Red and old favorites in special re-release, Natural Born Killers: The Director's Cut and North By Northwest: 50th Anniversary Special Edition.

Just be sure you're logged in, and to read all the official rules, click here. Now what are you waiting for - vote now! Don't forget to tell your friends to join in on the fun.

Caption It! Which Caption Should Win?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:30:45 -0700

Last week's Caption It challenge showed a distraught Lily eating ice cream in bed with Marshall on How I Met Your Mother.

There were a lot of funny contenders, so check out these hilarious finalists and pick a winner!

"Don't worry honey. Neil Patrick Harris will win an Emmy next year."
"How many times do I have to tell you?! I've forgotten Sarah Marshall!"
"Babe, when I said I wanted to bring food into the bedroom, I didn't mean like this."
"Hey! You said one bite!"

Photo courtesy of CBS