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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:32:34 PDT

"Weeds": Season 2
The super-intense cliffhanger of the "Weeds" second season finale still has me reeling. If you thought the first season of this Showtime comedy was impressive, you ain't seen nothing yet. I'm so glad the show continues to get recognition in the form of Emmy nominations because I think both the writing and the acting on this show are stupendous. I know I'm gushing, but the series is seriously amazing, and this second season is particularly mind-boggling.

Mary Louise Parker is still Nancy Botwin, everyone's favorite pot dealer in the wealthy California suburb of Agrestic - only this season she strikes out with her business partner Conrad who defiantly carves his own path away from his domineering (and drug queen) aunt. Zooey Deschanel makes a guest appearance as the hilariously weird Kat, Andy gets down with his Jewish roots and Shane learns some, ah, important lessons from his uncle. Need I say more? Definitely watch these DVDs before the third season starts up again on August 13. You will not regret it!

Two more new DVDs, so

The Host
Unfortunately, I never got the chance to see this in the theaters, but based on all the critical praise, I wish I had. In particular, I am awed by this quote from the Time review: "If this madly entertaining movie has a fault, it's that it's too ingenious for the genre it ostensibly inhabits." Wow. The Host is a bona fide monster movie with all the shivery horror-flick trimmings, though it has elements of a traditional dramedy as well (that same Time article called it "sort of a Little Miss Korean Sunshine"). The story follows the Park family who own and operate a snack shop near the Seoul's Han River. When a slithery, mischievous sea mutant makes off with one of the Park girls, Hyun-seo, the family is devastated, but they soon discover she's still alive and resolve to save her.

Zodiac
Zodiac is one of those movies that impressed me when I saw it and then grew more impressive the longer I thought about it. As 2007 continues, it remains one of my favorite films of the year so far. The movie is a psychological thriller about a real-life San Francisco serial killer from the 60s and 70s who called himself the Zodiac. In the still-unsolved case, the Zodiac taunted police and journalists by sending letters and cryptograms to the offices of the San Francisco Chronicle. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr., the film follows the investigators and reporters who became obsessed with this killer-turned-media phenomena. For more on Zodiac check out my review.

In Season: Stinging Nettles

Sara Yoo — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:19:04 PDT

Stinging nettle: the name might lead you to believe that this plant is (1) dangerous to touch and (2) a weed. And you would be right. But despite its name and repellent nature, stinging nettles are also edible and delicious and becoming increasingly popular among foraging chefs, thanks to its abundance in the wild. Now in season, nettles could be the perfect addition to your Spring kitchen endeavors. Want to learn more about this prickly plant? Just read on.

The stinging nettle is abundant in North America, Europe, and Asia but can also be found in parts of Africa with moist soil.
The plant gets its name from the tiny, prickly hairs on the leaves and stems that detach from the plant when it's touched and inject a painful chemical concoction.
Stinging nettles have a long medicinal history with uses ranging from arthritis to rheumatism relief to dandruff prevention.
With a flavor likened by some to spinach or broccoli, nettle has become a popular Spring vegetable. Fresh and dried leaves can be steeped in tea that supposedly fights off seasonal allergy symptoms.
Look for stinging nettle at your local farmers market. Many home chefs forage for the weed, but it's important to pick the leaves before the plant begins to flower. Eating mature stinging nettle can cause urinary tract irritation and damage.
The plant is rich in vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, manganese, and calcium and high in protein for a leafy green vegetable.
The stinging hairs on the plant can be removed by soaking the leaves in water, drying, or cooking.

If you manage to track down a bag of stinging nettles, get ready for a treat! Here are a few of the many uses for this culinary weed:

Process blanched leaves with pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil for delicious stinging nettle pesto.
Top a Neopolitan-style pizza with pancetta and stinging nettles. Crack an egg in the center a few minutes before it's done.
Replace spinach or asparagus with stinging nettle in a Spring frittata or quiche.
Puree into a savory stinging nettle soup.

Photos: Susannah Chen

Link Time - Batman Covers Entertainment Weekly

BuzzSugar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:40:10 PST

See what Christian Bale has to say about The Dark Knight Rises - PopWatch
Does Weeds only have one season left? - The Hollywood Reporter
The best movies with showstopping numbers - Rotten Tomatoes
Are Stallone and Schwarzenegger teaming up again? - Moviefone
Candice Accola spills Vampire Diaries secrets - HuffPost TV
Get a sneak peek at 30 Rock's return - BuddyTV
The best and worst One Tree Hill moments of all time - Zap2it
The 15 sexiest animated ladies ever - NextMovie
Women who have shined at the Golden Globes - TrèsSugar

Check Out the 2012 People's Choice Nominations Before the Show Airs Tonight!

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:02:20 PST

The People's Choice Awards are tonight, so now's your chance to get a good look at who's up for the trophies. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is dominating the movie categories, especially since there was no Twilight film eligible for this year's awards (though Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson still earned nods because they appeared in other movies). Vampires are still big at the PCAs, at least for the TV categories - The Vampire Diaries and its stars are all over this list. On the subject of the small screen, the awards have brought in another distinction for television: network shows and cable series are now separated (and fan favorite Game of Thrones pops up for its first season).

You'll be able to watch the results when the show airs tonight, and remember: we are LIVE from the red carpet and backstage throughout the show! The live show starts at 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST, and you can watch us here.

To get the full list of nominations, just keep reading.

Link Time - Max Irons to Star in The Host

BuzzSugar — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:50:06 PST

Find out which male lead Max Irons is playing in The Host - Moviefone
The details on Paul Bettany's role in a sexy new Showtime series - The Hollywood Reporter
The reviews are in for Jack and Jill . . . and they're not good - Rotten Tomatoes
Is Weeds going to live to see an eighth season? - Aol TV
The 10 funniest lines from this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries - BuddyTV
Howard Stern may be the new judge on America's Got Talent - Zap2It
Are Adam Sandler's love interests absurdly hot? - NextMovie
Get the scoop on the beautiful wedding decor of Breaking Dawn - CasaSugar

Rewind: 10 Memorable Movies Set in Sin City

BuzzSugar — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:05:00 PDT

In honor of the original Hangover, take a trip to Sin City with these ten Vegas movies.
Ready for the return of True Blood? Based on these brand-new pictures and sexy new posters, we were able to figure out quite a few details on season four.
Speaking of bloodsuckers, if you're missing your Vampire Diaries fix, check out Damon's sexiest smolders from season two.
New trailer time! Take a peek at George Clooney's promising indie movie The Descendants and SJP juggling work and family in I Don't Know How She Does It. If you're feeling more kid-friendly, here's the teaser for The Muppets and adorable penguins busting a move in Happy Feet 2.
Scotty McCreery is our new American Idol! Which of the season finale performances did you enjoy the most?
The new Breaking Dawn poster is a bit boring, but we're loving the first still of Robert Pattinson in Cosmopolis.
Need some new TV shows to get into this Summer? Check out our new seasonal TV preview.
Weeds will be back in just a few weeks, so get warmed up with these new stills of Nancy in NYC.

Link Time - Evangeline Lilly Heads to the Shire

BuzzSugar — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:53:16 PDT

Get the details on Lost's Evangeline Lilly's new role in The Hobbit - Moviefone
Watch Gwyneth Paltrow show off her rap skills - Aol TV
Is The Killing the new Heroes? - PopWatch
Get ready for Cowboys & Aliens with these cool clips - Rotten Tomatoes
Watch a trailer for the new season of Weeds - Nancy's in jail! - Zap2it
See the sexy poster for Crazy, Stupid, Love - Movieline
Jackass's Ryan Dunn has sadly passed away - MTV Movies Blog
Take a look at Susan Lucci's Daytime Emmys evolution - TresSugar

Link Time - Voldemort Gets His Own Movie Poster

BuzzSugar — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:30:53 PDT

Here's another poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - Movieline
The top 10 movie mutants - Rotten Tomatoes
See which celebrity is directing the season premiere of Mad Men - Zap2it
The best movies to watch when you've got a hangover - Moviefone
Get the scoop on the latest American Idol drama - PopWatch
Hot spoilers: Dexter, Weeds, and more! - AOL TV
Orlando Bloom is officially in for The Hobbit - /Film
Mad Men may not return until March 2012 - Deadline Hollywood
Grease star Jeff Conaway has passed away - Vulture
Set photos from The Hunger Games! - PopSugar

Link Time - Kristin Bauer Joins Once Upon a Time

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:45:48 PDT

See which famous fairy-tale character Kristin Bauer is taking on - The Hollywood Reporter
Get a sneak peek at Happy Endings season two - Aol TV
See why The Notebook is one of Taylor Lautner's favorite films - Rotten Tomatoes
See what might be in store for Weeds season eight - Zap2it
How Moneyball almost never happened - The Daily Beast
Here's the poster for Steven Spielberg's latest film - Moviefone
10 reasons to watch Glee this week - BuddyTV
Did Nancy Grace expose herself on DWTS? - TrèsSugar
First look at Jennifer Garner in Butter - Movieline

What to TiVo: Monday

BuzzSugar — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Dancing With the Stars (new)
9:00 Castle (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Dana Delany)

8:00 How I Met Your Mother (new)
8:30 2 Broke Girls (new)
9:00 Two and a Half Men (new)
9:30 Mike & Molly (new, season premiere)
10:00 Hawaii Five-0 (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Seth Rogen and Poppy Montgomery)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Jonah Hill)

8:00 Terra Nova (new, series premiere)

8:00 The Sing-off (new)
10:00 The Playboy Club (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Ryan Gosling)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Andy Samberg)

8:00 Gossip Girl (new, season premiere)
9:00 Hart of Dixie (new, series premiere)