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What to Rent: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:15:00 PST

Need a good movie to watch while Winter is still nipping outside? I've got a few good new DVD releases to recommend today, including an Oscar nominee and other highly-anticipated movies. In addition to the flicks below, you can also find The Stepfather, Dare, and Serious Moonlight available today as well.

Couples Retreat

Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Jason Bateman, and Kristen Davis star in this ensemble about a group of friends who find that their relaxing vacation is actually a relationship boot camp. Couples Retreat is not quite as funny as I was expecting, but it makes a pretty good rental - especially with its gorgeous tropical setting.

Extras on the DVD release include an alternate ending, a gag reel, commentary with the director and Vince Vaughn, and three featurettes.

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A Serious Man

The Coen Brothers's latest film, A Serious Man, is a dark comedy featuring Michael Stuhlbarg's standout performance as a down-on-his-luck college professor with a wicked sense of humor. It struck me as a bit of a head-scratcher, but it's definitely a thought-provoking, well-made film. And as of last week, it's an Oscar nominated one in the best picture category.

If you're bringing this DVD home, you'll find the featurettes on the making of the movie, and interviews with the brothers Coen.

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The Time Traveler's Wife

Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams star as Henry and Clare in the screen adaptation of The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger's beloved book. The sci-fi/romance doesn't live up to its written origins, but fans of the book will still get a little satisfaction from seeing the characters brought to life by capable actors Bana and McAdams.

The DVD extras include two featurettes on the movie production.

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Which Movie Romance Is the Best of 2009?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:30:00 PST

You guys already weighed in on the couple with the hottest sexual tension on TV but now let's take it to the big leagues - love on film. Some couples were built to last while others fizzled, but there's no denying that 2009 brought a new batch of romances that made our hearts swell. Which is your favorite of 2009?

Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of 2009 polls!

Get the Look: The Time Traveler's Wife

CasaSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT

The Time Traveler's Wife isn't the best book adaptation ever, but I am in love with the interiors in this magical romance. Every character inhabits seriously to-die-for digs; I only wish there were more photos available! I recommend seeing the movie if only for the rooms, and until then, get a taste - and get the look.

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

ABC Making The Time Traveler's Wife Into a Series?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:30:14 PDT

I wonder if adapting Audrey Niffenegger's novel The Time Traveler's Wife would have worked better as a TV series in the first place, rather than trying to cram a lifetime of time traveling and intense romance into one movie. But now that the movie has opened in theaters, how will there be a television series about Henry and Clare?

It's a question ABC is apparently ready to tackle. It appears that the network is teaming up with Friends creator Marta Kauffman for a weekly series based on the novel, and it's apparently something that ABC and Kauffman have been trying to develop "for years." Here's more:

ABC executives believe the complex plot of the original novel will work well in series form, since Kauffman will be able to explore the romantic relationship at the core of the story over the course of several seasons.

Individual episodes will likely feature self-contained storylines as well.

I felt that the film adaptation was a bit of a letdown; I can't imagine how a TV series will be much better at this point. But at the same time, I'm intrigued to find out how they'll try to do it. Do you think this story lends itself better to a television series? Or are they just sucking out all the magic of this story by continuing to mess with it?

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Robert & Kristen's Cozy Cab Ride, Madonna's Birthday Serenade, & Britney's Bikini Weekend!

PopSugarTV — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:38:45 PDT

Watch video of Robert, Kristen, and Taylor sharing a cab in Canada, see who will be on the next season of Dancing With the Stars, and hear Madonna's fans sing happy birthday!

Box Office: District 9 Invades at No. 1

BuzzSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:15:25 PDT

Movie audiences favored the aliens and the action this past weekend as the Peter Jackson-produced extra-terrestrial film District 9 took the top spot with an estimated $37 million. In second place with $22.5 million was last weekend's big earner, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The Rachel McAdams-Eric Bana romance The Time Traveler's Wife opened at No. 3 with $19.2 million, which is apparently "one of the best showings ever for a romantic drama in any part of the year." Julie and Julia and G-Force took the fourth and fifth spots respectively.

Elsewhere at the box office, Jeremy Piven's comedy The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard took in an estimated $5.3 million its opening weekend, putting it at No. 6, while the teen comedy Bandslam didn't quite make the top 10, grossing an estimated $2.3 million.

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures

Jon & Kate's Blowout, The Time Traveler's Wife in Theaters, & Mad Men Returns

PopSugarTV — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:20:54 PDT

Kate Gosselin calls 911 over a fight with Jon, Brad Pitt's production hits theaters, and Woodstock celebrates a big anniversary this weekend.

Rachel Talks Heartache and Time Travel but Not Josh Lucas

PopSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Rachel McAdams signed autographs outside of The Daily Show's studio in NYC yesterday. She's out promoting The Time Traveler's Wife after Wednesday's big premiere with Brad Pitt, where Rachel opened up about wanting to be a mother and heartache but refused to answer questions about her rumored split with Josh Lucas. Buzz wasn't loving the movie, which opens today - check out her interview with Jon Stewart below. But if you haven't read the book, be warned there are spoilers.

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The Time Traveler's Wife: Doesn't Fulfill Its Destiny

BuzzSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:30:26 PDT

What makes the book The Time Traveler's Wife so magical is how well it marries two genres: romance and sci-fi. But the big-screen adaptation leans more toward old-fashioned Hollywood love story, with the attendant schmaltz and a touch of slapstick.

Fans of the cherished book - myself included - had many hopes and fears about the film. Although the movie didn't make me swoon, it is satisfying to see the story on screen, and the movie is very sweet in parts. Still, what should be an epic tale and a first-rate tearjerker sadly let me down.

Brad Travels to NYC to Spend Time With Rachel and Eric

PopSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:29 PDT

Brad Pitt was in producer mode last night as he joined Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams at the NYC premiere of The Time Traveler's Wife, and their good times continued after the screening with an afterparty at the Rouge Tomate. Brad also recently celebrated the upcoming release of his own Inglourious Basterds, but Monday night's outing didn't seem to slow him down as he chatted and drank champagne with Rachel. This morning, an interview he recorded last week in New Orleans aired on The Today Show. He chatted with Ann Curry about his work with Make It Right, as well as a little bit about true love and running for mayor - check out the video below.

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