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Movie Preview: The Class

BuzzSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:30:00 -0800

Those of you who have seen Slumdog Millionaire recently may have caught a preview for the French film that received the Palm D'or at last year's Cannes Film Festival: The Class.

The movie is based on an autobiographical novel by François Bégaudeau (who actually stars as the character based on himself, François Marin) and follows his experience as a literature teacher in an inner city middle school in Paris. Story aside, the movie looks gorgeous and is getting rave reviews from film critics across the board. I especially like this review, which describes the movie as "an unsentimental slice-of-life story, shot on digital film with a cast of unglamorous unknowns."

I can't wait to see this when it opens Feb. 6. To watch the trailer, just read more.

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Movie Preview: Synecdoche, New York

BuzzSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:30:08 -0700

Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York, has been generating positive buzz ever since it premiered at Cannes this year. Time Magazine calls it "A miracle movie," while Variety claims it is "a wildly ambitious and gravely serious contemplation of life. The picture exerts power and artistic mystery." If this new trailer is any indication, I am starting to see what all the fuss is about.

Philip Seymour Hoffman leads a hugely talented cast (including Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton, Catherine Keener, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hope Davis and many more) in this story in which "[a] theater director (Hoffman) struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play."

Synecdoche, New York will start with a limited release on Oct. 24. To check out the trailer, read more.

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First Glance: Linha De Passe – See It or Skip It?

PopSugarUK — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Linha De Passe premiered at Cannes this year and actress Sandra Corveloni won Best Actress for her performance in the movie. The film is set against the backdrop of Brazil in a state of crisis, and focuses on a family where four fatherless brothers try to find a way out of the city. Apart from the acting, the trailer really struck me for its cinematography and I can't wait to see more of it.

The drama is released in the UK on September 19 and is the fourth collaboration from co-directors Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries) and Daniela Thomas (Paris, Je T'aime). What do you think though – will you go and see the film? Or will you skip it?

First Look: Angelina Jolie in Changeling

BuzzSugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:30:19 -0700

Clint Eastwood's period drama, Changeling (or The Exchange, depending on who you ask) premiered at Cannes and succeeded in impressing the critics, some of whom claim that Angelina Jolie may be looking at an Oscar nomination for her starring role. There's still no trailer for the film which is supposed to open in limited release October 24, but we do have a clip to check out.

The movie is set in the late-1920s and is based on true events. Jolie plays Christine Collins, a mother whose son has gone missing. A boy shows up claiming to be her son, but isn't, and Christine must then fight against corrupt police officers and shady reporters in her frantic search for answers. In addition, she fights the unfair restrictions and expectations placed on women during this era.

According to US Magazine, Jolie based her characterization of Christine on her own mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who died of cancer in January 2007.

The clip shows the heartbreaking moment when Christine meets the young boy who is not her son. To watch, read more.

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The 2008 Cannes Palm D'Or Award Goes to...

BuzzSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:41:08 -0700

The 2008 Cannes Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday and with it came the prestigious awards ceremony. The top honor, the Palm D'Or, was given to Laurent Cantent's The Class. The film hails from France, a country who hasn't received the Palm D'Or for more than 20 years. The Class is a documentary-style drama that Variety calls "a fully sustained immersion in the academics, attitudes and frequent altercations of a group of junior high school students." The French trailer seems rather subdued, but I have a feeling that it's probably as powerful as Larry Clark's Kids.

Taking second place, the Grand Prix, was Matteo Garrone's Gomorra. IMDB describes the Italian film, as "a contempo Neapolitan mob drama based on an expose of Italy's criminal underbelly." Even though I couldn't understand a word of the trailer, it gave me the chills. It looks similar in tone to 2002's Best Foreign Picture nominee, City of God.

Special awards were also given out to Catherine Deneuve for her performance in A Christmas Tale and Clint Eastwood for his direction of Changeling.

To see the foreign-language trailers for The Class and Gomorra, read more.

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Sugar Bits - Madonna's Adoption of David Is Finalized!

PopSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:27:50 -0700

After multiple delays, Madonna's adoption of her son David was finally approved by a Malawaian judge today. - AP
Rob Lowe dropped the lawsuit against his former chef, Peter Clements, last Friday, once he provided "accurate information." Source claims the suit was dismissed after Clements provided information about the two nannies filing allegations of sexual harassment against Rob. - TMZ
American Idol winner David Cook is dating ex-American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell. The two went on a date after meeting through Fox. - The Insider Online
Following Sharon Stone's "karmic" remarks about China, the UME Cineplex chain in China has announced the company will not show Sharon's films. - Hollywood Reporter
Patrick Swayze says he is responding well to treatment at the Stanford University Medical center following his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and is spending his time with his wife traveling and enjoying the Spring. - People
Benicio Del Toro won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in Che. - AP
Cindy Margolis and her husband of nine years, Guy Starkman, have split. - Us Weekly

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Who Wore It Better? Missoni Sequined Vest

FabSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Ashley Olsen and Margherita Missoni are friends, so it's funny that both of them wore Missoni's sequined vest. I guess some friends do dress alike! Ashley first wore it at an amFAR event back in January, with barely any accessories. Underneath it, she wore a white, silk floor-length dress that covers her shoes. Margherita opted for a little more dazzle when she wore the vest at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. The dress she paired it with is also white with small pink dots, and her oversized clutch is metallic gray. She also threw on bangles, earrings, and a necklace. Ash is characteristically understated, and Margherita is accessorized like always. Who do you think wore it better?

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Do You Dye Your Eyebrows To Match Your Hair?

BellaSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:00:58 -0700

Over the weekend at the Cannes Film Festival, French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld arrived at the Dolce and Gabbana party with thick, dark eyebrows that contrasted with her fair hair. It's obvious by her roots that she's not a natural blonde, and she isn't one to take a high-maintenance look anyway. But most colorists, while lifting a woman's base color, would lighten her brows as well to create uniformity. What do you think of this look? When you change your hair color, do you change your brow color, too?

Caption It, Sugar: Angelina and Clint's Finger

PopSugarUK — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:14:08 -0700

Here at PopSugar UK we're intrigued by this picture of Angelina Jolie and Clint Eastwood at the premiere of The Exchange at the Cannes Film Festival - what's going on with the finger?! We thought it would be fun to get some input from you guys - what might Clint and Angelina be doing or saying to each other?

Let us know what you think by submitting a caption in comments below. Remember that creativity counts and the wittier, the better! You've got until midnight (BST) on Tuesday 27th May to enter, so get captioning! The user who can provide the best comment will win a sweet piece of Sugar Swag! Good luck and happy captioning!

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Lindsay Lohan at D&G Party

FabSugarUK — Tue, 27 May 2008 05:00:24 -0700

Lindsay Lohan attended the Dolce & Gabanna Cannes party over the weekend in a bum-skimming green dress. The mini dress features plenty of funky applique detail so she kept accessories minimal with simple diamond earrings and necklace. I can't help feeling that the dress is just slightly too short for her but what do you think?

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