Entertainment hourly.
Whether you're feeling like a light, fluffy kind of movie or something with more depth, this week's DVD releases run the gamut. In addition to these three, Extraordinary Measures featuring Harrison Ford and Keri Russell also comes out today. Valentine's Day Featuring the likes of Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Anne Hathaway, and Jennifer Garner, this romantic comedy has plenty of star power for Read more
We're just a few days away from the 2010 Oscar nomination announcements — I'll be rising early on Feb. 2 to report who got a nod, but until then, I'm getting my predictions in now. I've already told you who I think will be up for best actor and best actress, and now here's another five I think are worthy of an Academy Award nod: the best supporting actors. Read more
The men in my dramatic actors poll can sing, dance, put on accents and inhabit legendary figures like second nature — and how I enjoyed watching them this year. Some have started bringing home the nominations, but until we find out who gets the statues, vote on who you think was the best dramatic actor of 2009. Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of 2009 polls! Who Is the Best Read more
We've all seen 'em: those heart-breaking, suspenseful scenes in war movies, when the family of a missing soldier anxiously waits by the window for an update. From Army Wives and beyond, our sympathy naturally gravitates to the friends and family as they take in the news, but what about the soldiers who have to issue the depressing notices? In The Messenger, Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster star as Read more
Anyone who's had a BlackBerry will likely tell you that BlackBerry Messenger is one of the coolest features on the device. It allows free and fast messaging to any other BlackBerry user by using a special PIN without worry of text messaging fees. Plus, it allowed you to see when your message was read — a helpful if slightly stalkerish feature. After switching to an iPhone from a BlackBerry, I Read more
New Year's Eve Garry Marshall's latest ensemble comedy features a whole bushel of A-listers. Everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Robert De Niro makes an appearance in the flick that features stories of people experiencing New Year's Eve in New York City. The movie also stars Glee's Lea Michele as an aspiring singer, Michelle Pfeiffer as a woman on a mission to cross items off her bucket list, Zac Read more
The famed music festival begins today, and two of our editors are on the ground to supply you with all the stylish coverage you could dream of. In the meantime, we're totally psyched to have found this Dannijo woven messenger bag ($370) as it would be perfect for toting around the Coachella festival grounds, as well as on hot summer days. Do you have a perfect Coachella-worthy piece? Tell us! Read more
With a few exceptions, one of the biggest problems cycling presents is how to carry all that stuff. This is especially true for urban commuters — even the best no-handed rider can't balance a wallet, laptop, and a packed lunch during their ride! While it may seem like any messenger-like bag will do, it's simply not true. When shopping for the perfect bike bag, look for one that's durable, will Read more
You may not think that your iPad was made for instant messaging, but I beg to differ. Check out IMO. This free app allows you to instant message using your GTalk, Facebook Messenger, Skype, Jabber, MSN, and Yahoo accounts (among others) in a clean and pleasing interface. You can even send and receive voice memos, video, and photo files, and chat in a group setting. You don't even have to sign up Read more
