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What to Rent: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:30:00 PDT

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 what it lacks in substance. The ensemble film follows multiple couples on the lovey-doviest day of the year, telling their individual stories. Unfortunately, by attempting to cover too much at once, the movie sort of glazes over each relationship, giving it more of a cute montage feel than anything with an actual meaty plot. That being said, it could be the perfect rental for a girly night in. Special features include several deleted scenes.

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Invictus

This biopic of Nelson Mandela (portrayed by the excellent Morgan Freeman) follows the iconic leader after his release from prison. Stuck with the difficult task of restoring a post-apartheid country, Mandela tries to bring the divided community together using a struggling rugby team and its captain (Matt Damon). Helmed by Clint Eastwood, Invictus isn't the director's best work - and it's a little too long - but it is the kind of well-acted, inspirational film that has you rooting for its characters. Special features on the Blu-Ray version include a featurette where Freeman meets Mandela for his role and a documentary spanning Eastwood's career.

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One more release to check out when you

read more. The Messenger Ben Foster plays Will, a young staff sergeant recruited for one of the most difficult duties in the service - notifying the families of soldiers who die in combat. He's placed under the watch of a hardened captain (Woody Harrelson) who prefers to keep the emotional distance needed to finish the job. As they butt heads, Foster questions the Captain's tactics and finds himself growing close to one of the widows he encounters. Watch it for Harrelson's Oscar-nominated performance, but only if you're in the mood to take on something heavy. Special features include a featurette of interviews with the various cast and crew members. 91%

Buzz's Oscar Nominee Predictions: Best Supporting Actor

BuzzSugar — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:30:46 PST

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.

Who Is the Best Dramatic Actor of 2009?

BuzzSugar — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:30:56 PST

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!

Movie Preview: The Messenger

BuzzSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:30:33 PDT

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 two soldiers responsible for informing families that their loved ones aren't coming back from the war. As the younger of the two, Foster's character finds himself faced with a moral dilemma when he extends some extra sympathy to one of the widows he meets along the way.

It's refreshing to see Harrelson back in serious mode for a change, and the premise brings a different aspect of war into focus as we learn more about the inner workings of the seemingly stoic men in uniform at all those front doors. The film hits theaters on Nov. 13, and to see the trailer, just

Buzz News Roundup, 5/7

BuzzSugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:34:59 PDT

Oxygen's Talk Sex with Sue is ending this week, but its sassy 77-year-old host promises she'll keep giving lectures, the Associated Press reports.
AMC has renewed Breaking Bad for a 13-episode second season, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
According to Variety, Eva Mendes, Josh Hartnett and Ben Kingsley will topline Queen of the South (La reina del sur), an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Spanish author Arturo Perez Reverte.
The Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have broken off talks without a contract, raising new fears about an actors' strike, TV Guide reports.
Madonna scored her seventh career No. 1 album this week, Billboard reports, with Mariah Carey coming in at No. 2 and Leona Lewis at No. 3.
Ugly Betty plans to move production from LA to New York City next season, writes Zap2it.
Samantha Morton and Woody Harrelson have joined Ben Foster and Jena Malone for the movie The Messenger, Variety writes.

Photo courtesy of Oxygen

Lighten Your Cellphone Bill by Texting For Free

Anna Monette Roberts — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:11:25 PST

People love the word "free," and cell phone addicts especially love the word "text." However, mobile phone services love to raise data service prices, and if you aren't careful about sticking to your service plan, you can find yourself outraged by the additional charges. Luckily, several companies have created ways to bypass the whole pay-for-texting situation. Here are six messaging services you must try.

iMessage – All iOS 5 users can send unlimited text messages with Wi-Fi or 3G from the iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch to anyone else that also uses those devices. The service is already built into the messages app, and like iChat, you can even see when someone else is typing you back (if you are urgently awaiting their reply).
BlackBerry Messenger – Send and receive messages using your BlackBerry; see when your messages are read; and know when your contacts are typing. Intended for BlackBerry-to-BlackBerry communication, you can still text your non-BB friends by adding the contacts to your BBM friends list.
Viber – Text or call (also works internationally) to other Viber users over 3G or WiFi. Viber automatically shows which of your friends has the service; otherwise, simply notify your friends to download it, so you can communicate via Viber.
Text Free – Download this app on the Android Market for free text and picture messaging as well as Facebook chat capability.
Google Voice – Send and receive free text messages using the app, which is available for Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, and Nokia S60.
ChatOn - This new Samsung-powered service allows you to send free messages, group messages, photos, videos, and audio messages to other ChatOn users. Currently, ChatOn is available on Android devices (2.2 and above), but will be rolling out to iOS and BlackBerry soon.

BlackBerry Messenger May Be Heading to Android and iOS

Kristen Hawley — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:06:28 PST

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 certainly missed the service, even feeling slightly out of touch with friends still on BBM. Now, if a new rumor is correct, BBM is soon coming to Android and iOS devices.

Find out more after the break.

I Love Your ShopStyle: LBD Tuxedo

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:30:26 PST

ShopStylist magda_ooo whips up a sleek black-and-white combo that's equal parts girlie and menswear-inspired. Pair a polka-dotted asymmetrical-hemmed Emmanuel Ungaro LBD with a tailored black tuxedo blazer. The polished look gets a dose of retro glam with the addition of some round eyeglasses, two-toned spectator-style flats, and a classic messenger satchel. Last but not least, spritz on something slightly sultry and exotic - for this updated little black dress rendition, try Vera Wang's Princess Night fragrance.

Black Dresses by Ungaro
Satchels by Cambridge Silversmiths

Emanuel Ungaro Polka dot-panelled silk-crepe dress - Sold Out	ASOS Flat Round Geeky Specs - $21.49
Viktor & Rolf Farley jazz shoes - Sold Out	Theyskens' Theory Jago satin blazer - Sold Out
Cambridge Satchel Company Exclusive To ASOS 14" Purple Leather Satchel - $214.86	Vera Wang Princess Night - $60.00

Passwords: the Promise Rings of a Digital Generation

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:11:18 PST

Once you've gotten to a comfortable point in a romantic relationship, how do you recognize mutual trust and respect for one another? With our private lives stored within emails, Facebook photos, and Netflix queue preferences, many young couples now see the final pillar in solidifying trust in a relationship is sharing the password into a partner's virtual world.

The New York Times recently profiled what they see as a growing trend of teenagers showing their security in a relationship by sharing the passwords for email, Facebook, instant messenger accounts, even their phone with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or close friend. It's easy to get lost in the euphoria of a new love, believing they should be privy to your every digital thought. The hindsight of a relationship gone sour suggests that sharing a password can lead to a slippery slope where the no-longer-significant other has access to potentially embarrassing information on the former love.

If you've had either a positive or negative experience with sharing passwords in the past, chime in with your thoughts in the comments.

Coachella Begins! And We're Still Shopping For It.

Noria Morales — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:30:11 PDT

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!