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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:30:05 PDT

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue.
Army Wives: Season 1
I admitted earlier this month that I'm addicted to the Lifetime series Army Wives when I added it to my must-haves list for June, and when I declared it No. 3 of the top 10 reasons to keep your TV on this Summer. And I'm the first to admit that the show (based on Tanya Biank's memoir Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives) didn't entice me when I first heard about it. Now, however, I find it to be intelligent, humorous and awfully compelling, given that it centers around the current war.

The second season just premiered last Sunday, so you've got some time to catch up while recording the new episodes.

Special featurettes include titles like: "'Have at It' With the Army Wives" which is a "Q&A Session with the cast of Army Wives featuring questions submitted by fans" and "Wives On the Homefront," including "an inside look at real army wives as they share their fascinating stories and experiences."

Two more titles, so

The Other Boleyn Girl
I chose the book The Other Boleyn Girl as my very first selection for the Buzz Book Club, and knowing that the screen adaptation starred Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson as the competing sisters I was curious to see what parts of the novel they kept and what they skipped. All in all, I wasn't totally thrilled with the outcome but still found the filmmakers' choices with the source material interesting. If you missed this one in the theater, now is your chance to check it out.

Special features include a featurette on bringing the historical story and novel to life, as well as a featurette on the life of a lady and court etiquette in 16th century England.

The Bucket List
Look at those guys. That's the happiest DVD cover I've seen in a while. Anyway, The Bucket List had a very successful opening weekend at the box office and opened some peoples' eyes to the potential of a demographic often overlooked by Hollywood. You know, anyone over the age of 35.

The story follows two very ill fellas who happen to get placed in the same hospital room and decide together to break out of their hospital gowns and live the life they have left to its fullest. It's probably a good choice for an at-home movie with a multi-generational audience.

Special features include the music video for the song John Mayer wrote for the film, "Say."

Box Office: Cloverfield's Monster Weekend Breaks Records

BuzzSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:30:09 PST

January usually isn't the month to expect big things at the box office, but Cloverfield just changed all of that. JJ Abrams' monster flick was No. 1 at the box office this weekend, earning an estimated $41 million and setting an all-time January record, Variety reports. Katherine Heigl's 27 Dresses came in a respectable No. 2 earning $22.4 million - another great opening for this time of year.

On the other hand, the ladies of Mad Money didn't fare well at all over the weekend, coming in low down the list at No. 7. The Bucket List took the third slot while audiences continued to enjoy the little comedy that could, Juno, which came in No. 4.

Despite this weekend's huge numbers, we might not be done yet: Studios could gross even more today if moviegoers head to the theaters on their day off.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Lighten Up: A Presidential Bucket List

LibertySugar — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:47:49 PST

I guess Jack Nicholson isn't the only one checking off his Bucket List. Jon Stewart brings us through some of George W. Bush's final adventures as President of the United States. If you missed the segment, or want to crack up again, check it out.

Sugar Bits - The Bucket List Tops Weekend Box Office List

PopSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:34:14 PST

The Bucket List took the top spot at the box office over the weekend, narrowly beating Tracy Morgan's First Sunday, while Juno came in at third. Even in a cheesy buddy flick, you just can't top two of the biggest actors in the world side by side on screen. - BuzzSugar
Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, and Tyler Perry have been identified as users of steroids and human-growth hormones in an investigation on the use of the drugs. No one has been formally accused of any criminal activity, but a recent look at Timbaland might make one wonder what exactly has been going on. - Times Union (Albany, N.Y.)
Roger Avary, who won an Oscar for writing Pulp Fiction, has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter after being involved in an alleged drunk-driving accident in Ojai, Calif. early Sunday morning, which killed a passenger and injured Avary's wife. Our thoughts are with the passenger's families after this horrible tragedy. - Ventura County Star
The anticlimactic Golden Globe Awards were announced last night. Head over to Buzz to check out the winners. - BuzzSugar
Bjork attacked a paparazzo, who was photographing her arrival at Auckland's airport on Sunday, grabbing the man's shirt and ripping it down the middle. She also assaulted a photographer at a Thai airport in 1996. Note to photographers: Do not mess with Bjork! - The New Zealand Herald
ICYMI, Nicole and Joel delivered a girl on Friday, and Christina and Jordan welcomed their son on Saturday!

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Box Office: Bucket List Narrowly Wins Over First Sunday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:00:00 PST

By an incredibly small margin (in Hollywood terms, anyway), The Bucket List was No. 1 at the box office over the weekend, just barely beating out First Sunday for the top slot. According to Variety, this is the biggest opening yet for director Rob Reiner. Also, 70% of ticket buyers were over 35 years of age.

Coming in at No. 3 was Juno moving down just one place after actually coming in at No. 2 last weekend. National Treasure: Book of Secrets fell to No. 4 with Alvin and the Chipmunks rounding out the top five.

This upcoming holiday weekend we'll see the girlish romcom 27 Dresses go up against J.J. Abrams' Cloverfield and the bank heist comedy Mad Money.

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Jack and Morgan Carry Their Bucket List to LA

Molly — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:30:00 PST

Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman came out in LA last night to premiere their new sweetheart buddy film The Bucket List. In the movie, they play men from very different walks of life who are both terminally ill and embark on a series of adventures they've always wanted to do before they "kick the bucket." The boys were joined by friends Billy Crystal, John Mayer (who isn't one to miss a red carpet these days) and their pint-sized costar Taylor Ann Thompson. Oh, and in case anyone is still curious, this movie is the reason why Jack showed off that completely shaved head at last year's Oscars. The Bucket List comes out Christmas day and looks like it might be a perfectly (and possibly overly) saccharine holiday treat.

To see more from the event including Paz Vega, Sean Hayes, Rob Reiner and others just

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Images include Jack Nicholson, Taylor Ann Thompson, Morgan Freeman, Billy Crystal, Paz Vega, John Mayer, Sean Hayes, Rob Reiner, Alicia Coppola, Michele Singer

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Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will

Business Insider — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:15:44 PDT

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why.

Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will.

In fact, one-third said they'd rather do their taxes, get a root canal, or give up sex for a month than lay out their dying wishes in black and white.

All right, let's not get out of hand now.

Making a will these days is easier than ever, and if you've been putting it off simply because it seems daunting, then you could be making a big mistake.

"You do it for your family's [future]," says Rocket Lawyer founder Charley Moore. "[A will] enables you to start thinking about issues like whether you have the right insurance coverage, life insurance, and ways of replacing your lost income."

Whether you're 22 years old and just ran your umpteenth marathon or you're ready to retire, laying out an estate plan should definitely be near the top of your to-do list.

It's one of the three most important documents every adult should have.

Here are the other two, according to Moore:

A living will: Also called an advanced healthcare directive, a living will is where you lay out all the nuts and bolts of your end-of-life care. If you wind up in a coma or unresponsive in the hospital, then a living will can help your family decide how to handle your medical treatment.

Durable power of attorney: Choose an attorney you trust to administer your estate after your death, says Moore. He or she will be objective (unlike family members), and their entire job is to follow your wishes.

Read on for more.

The Hottest Spots in the World For Design Inspiration: Morocco, Britain, Cuba, and Two Other Amazing Destinations

Guest Writer — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:56:53 PDT

We're thrilled to present a post from Ashley Read at SFA Design. Ashley recently attended the Los Angeles design event, Legends, and reported back to us on the latest trends and inspirations from the event.

Named "LA's premier destination for home design" by House Beautiful, the La Cienega Design Quarter is chock-full of the hottest interior design studios, showrooms, and galleries. Until recently, this chic neighborhood has been a trade secret among design professionals, but with the 4th Annual Legends of La Cienega event coming to a close, it seems that the LCDQ is a secret no more!

For those not yet in the know, the Legends event is a who's who gathering of the top designers, design publications, and vendors, similar to the West Week events, but in a more relaxed, neighborly setting. Each year comes with a relevant theme: last year celebrated art, and for 2012, Legends designers shared their international inspirations via "Windows to the World," complete with panel discussions and window displays depicting an exciting array of location-based inspirations from Abu Dhabi to Antarctica, Kenya to Côte d'Azur.

Attending all of the amazing panel discussions was a real eye-opener and definitely caused me to add a few new spots to my "travel bucket list!" Check out a few international inspiration tips we picked up from the A-list Legends panelists, and instead of Paris or Tuscany, try looking to Fes, Morocco, or Vietnam as your next design muse . . .

7 Things to Take Advantage of Before Your Baby Starts Walking

LilSugar — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:56:12 PDT

Once you've made the transition into parenthood, you may assume that your prebaby bucket list is a thing of the past. However, there's a brief window of time during which your little bundle of joy - no matter how demanding - will be reliably by your side. Take advantage of this phase before your baby starts walking, and enjoy the relative ease of these seven activities or ways of life!

Source: Flickr User Thomas Leth-Olsen

15 Crazy, Sexy, Cool Items For a Pre-Parenting Bucket List

LilSugar — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:36:06 PDT

You know the lede here, dear reader: Having a child inevitably changes your life forever. It's a deep, affirming, complicated and challenging adventure. Most of us say we want to buy a house, get in better shape and become better people before we become parents, but personal development and achieving smaller goals just for you is also a significant quest.

Before you start planning for a pregnancy, testing strollers, and contemplating just how much your world will change, make a pre-parenting bucket list. It may take months and it may take years, but you'll never regret getting the regrets out of your system and you can start it whenever you want.

Here's a starter guide of things you should do pre-baby so you never miss the days of being a single lady. If you've already added to your brood, share what you intentionally crossed off your list before reading baby naming guides.

Crazy:

Run risk-taking behavior out of your system.
Be the life of the party.
Zipline. Jump out of a plane. Get your motorcycle license.
Splurge on a big-ticket item you probably couldn't justify when you have diapers and a college fund to think about.
Challenge yourself to an athletic extreme: Run a marathon. Become a black belt. Take adult ballet.

Keep reading for the list of sexy and cool suggestions.