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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:15:01 -0700

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue.

Two Lovers
This is the movie Joaquin Phoenix was supposed to be promoting on Letterman when he appeared to be losing it. His batty appearances at the time probably overshadowed the very good work he did in this aching drama about love and attraction. So, if you didn't catch this movie directed by James Gray, now it's out on DVD to take home.

Phoenix plays Leonard, a somewhat tortured soul living with his folks who falls for two women: kindhearted family friend Sandra (Vinessa Shaw) and the beautifully damaged Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow). Sandra makes her feelings clear, and Leonard could have a stable relationship with her. But Leonard is drawn to Michelle because she's disturbed, confused, and vulnerable - just like Leonard. The question becomes: which one should he be with?

Special features include commentary with director James Gray, behind the scenes footage, and deleted scenes.

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Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season Two
Instead of paying for Showtime, I have some friends who just keep up with their favorite series on DVD. If you do this, too, it's time to check out the second season of Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

At this year's TCAs, the show's producer, Rebecca De Souza, talked about what audiences could expect from season two and said that the main story of the season is "Belle falling in love and can she manage to sustain a relationship? Can she juggle Belle and Hannah? Can Hannah get what she wants? Hannah wants a relationship. Or will Belle always take her away from that?"

Special features include "Billie On Belle," an interview with Billie Piper and Webisodes.

Entourage: Season Five
Entourage is one of those shows I love to watch on DVD because it's so fun to see these episodes back-to-back. Here's how Netflix describes the fifth season, now on DVD: "HBO's hit Hollywood-centered comedy is back for a fifth season, with movie star Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) once again at the helm of his considerable posse, including his friends from back home, his brother, his representatives and a cadre of beautiful women. This time around, Vince must pick himself up off the pavement and square his shoulders against Hollywood as he struggles to save face in Tinseltown after his biggest failure yet."

Special features include revealing behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew and three audio commentaries with creator/executive producer Doug Ellin, Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara, Adrian Grenier, and producer Ally Musika.

Will You See or Skip These March Movies?

PopSugarUK — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0800

This month sees several big films come to our UK cinema screens, from comedies and dramas to a graphic novel adaptation. I'd love to know which you're excited about, and which you'll avoid, so take my slideshow poll and tell me if you plan to see or skip each film.

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Two Lovers: A Bittersweet Snapshot of Modern Love

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:30:18 -0800

There's a kind of achy beauty to Two Lovers, a romantic drama about a man who's drawn to two very different women, as it explores the complexities of attraction. Is it better to be with someone who has similar flaws because she "gets" you and is just as messed up as you are? Or is it a recipe for disaster to put together two people who are messed up in similar ways? Why do we become obsessed? Is the kind of love that's intoxicating and devastating better or worse than a calm love full of respect and companionship?

The story belongs fully to Leonard (Joaquin Phoenix), as we see everything from his point of view. Nothing happens unless Leonard sees it (and we see it with him). It's an intimate thing, this perspective. Not only do we root for Leonard, we are living with his decisions alongside him, right from the very first scene - in which Leonard attempts suicide. He jumps into water but eventually surfaces and walks away, back to his parents' apartment in Brighton Beach where we learn that this isn't Leonard's first attempt, and that he is bipolar. The narrative swiftly moves forward as we're introduced to the two women who become the objects of Leonard's affection: Kindhearted family friend Sandra (Vinessa Shaw) and the beautifully damaged Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow). Sandra makes her feelings clear, and Leonard could have a stable relationship with her - along with great joy and support from both families. But Leonard is irresistibly drawn to Michelle, in all her flighty dysfunction, because she's disturbed, confused, and vulnerable - just like Leonard. So, which one should he be with? For some of my thoughts on this story, read more.

Basically, Leonard's just a guy who falls for a woman that he perceives to be just like him. She's insecure and self-obsessed - and Leonard loves that with her he's maybe not the most messed-up person in the room. He likes the idea of being two crazy peas in an unstable pod. But then there's Sandra, pretty and loyal and generous. Sandra even says out loud that she wants to take care of Leonard, but these don’t seem to be the right words for him to hear. With Sandra he can have a nice home and family, close to his parents and the family business - he'll be taken care of in every way. But with Michelle he would get to be impulsive and carefree and best of all he'd get to be near her, this unpredictable woman. The thing is, hers are the very qualities that could send him over the edge during a downturn.

The humble, cozy setting of Leonard's parents' apartment in the old Brighton Beach community gives a meaty, slice-of-life feel to it all. His parents are caring and protective but they also have their own lives and a nice circle of friends. They're happy, and they only want what's best for their son. Perhaps because of the feeling of community and tradition within this setting, Two Lovers feels very old-fashioned, like an age-old tale of love and confusion. It's really not a new story but something about it still feels so authentically modern-day. The end result is a dramatic snapshot that's timeless and yet distinctly belongs to our generation.

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Joaquin and Gwyneth Premiere Lovers After Disastrous Letterman Interview

Molly — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Gwyneth Paltrow and Joaquin Phoenix posed together on the red carpet at a Ferragamo and Cinema Society hosted screening of their new movie Two Lovers in NYC last night. Gwyn had on another daring outfit while Hilary Duff was happy to be there. Joaquin managed to suit up for the cameras including that of Casey Affleck who is still documenting Joaquin's recent career change from acting to rapping. Earlier in the evening Joaquin stopped by Letterman, though he wasn't much up for chatting. You have to see it to believe it - video after the jump - Joaquin barely answered anything Dave asked which left the talk show host in an awkward position. At one point Phoenix put his gum on the underside of Dave's desk. Joaquin has made it clear he's not messing around with his new rap career, though he might want to think about his interview strategy if he wants to be taken seriously.

To see more from the premiere as well as Joaquin's totally incoherent Letterman appearance just read more.

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Images include: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, James Gray, Vinessa Shaw, Taylor Momsen, Helena Christensen, Blythe Danner, Olivia Palermo, Eva Amurri, Chris Benz, Michael Stipe

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Trailer For Two Lovers: Intriguing or Lame?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:00:21 -0800

Joaquin Phoenix may be retiring from acting, but his project Two Lovers still has yet to hit theaters. In it Phoenix plays a man who. . . has two lovers (played by Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw). I like these actors but from the trailer I just don't know if this movie will provide anything very new or interesting. Take a look and let me know what you think. Two Lovers opens Feb. 13 (Happy Valentine's Day! Ha!).

Gwyneth Is the Only One Promoting Two Lovers

PopSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800

Gwyneth Paltrow was in Paris last night for the premiere of her movie Two Lovers. Earlier this year she screened the film at Cannes, and once again her costar Joaquin Phoenix was a no-show. He appears to be sticking to his decision to give up acting, but their director James Gray was able to step in and walk the red carpet with Gwyneth. Fashion icon Catherine Deneuve was also on hand to lend some glamour to the evening, though all eyes were probably on Gwyneth in that racy lace dress.

To see more of glam Gwyneth, just read more.

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Images include: Catherine Deneuve, Chiara Mastroianni, Gwyneth Paltrow, James Gray

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Gwyneth Talks About Pal Madonna At Two Lovers Premiere

PopSugarUK — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Last night the London Film Festival had the glamorous Gwyneth Paltrow as a guest, thanks to her new movie Two Lovers being screened to an industry audience as part of the event. She costars with Joaquin Phoenix and Vinessa Shaw in the Brooklyn-set romantic drama, but last night the focus was on her words about her famous friend Madonna. In regards to Madonna and Guy's split, Gwyneth said:

"She's a very good friend. I'm supporting her in all the ways that I can. I'm just there for her. I speak to her a lot."

I'm sure we'll continue to see a lot of Madonna and Gwyneth hanging out and working out together. Meanwhile, Two Lovers looks set to hit the big screen in 2009.

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Gwyneth Talks Madonna, Anne and Thandie Celebrate Films

PopSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:30:00 -0700

Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway were among the stars on the red carpet at the London Film Festival tonight - check out all of PopSugar UK's coverage here. Anne was joined by her Rachel Getting Married cast mates for their screening, while Thandie Newton checked out the scene alongside her husband Ol Parker. Gwyneth Paltrow went solo to support Two Lovers at a nearby theater and opened up about Madonna's divorce. She said, "You know, she's a dear friend, and I'm supporting her in all [the] ways that I can . . . I'm just here for her. I'm just here on the other end of the phone, really . . . I speak to her a lot." It's great to see that Gwyneth is being a good pal - even if Madonna didn't take her advice about staying together for the kids.

To see more of the ladies in London, just read more.

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Images include: Anne Hathaway, Anisa George, Robyn Hitchcock, Jonathan Demme, Thandie Newton, Ol Parker, Alan Rickman, Gwyneth Paltrow

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Gwyneth Shows Off Her Two Lovers For Cannes

PopSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:30:00 -0700

Gwyneth Paltrow got a little break from red carpet events after promoting Iron Man, but she was right back at it yesterday for the premiere of Two Lovers in Cannes yesterday. Her costar Joaquin Phoenix wasn't there to pose with her, but she had plenty of support from her director and other members of the cast. Diddy was also in the house - you know, since he's a big-time member of the Hollywood club these days and all. Gwyneth looked gorgeous in basic black, but she lightened things up in the evening when she went all white at the Chopard event. Today it was right back to the LBD paired with another pair of killer heels for a photocall. This is her first time at Cannes, but considering how flawless she looks, she seems like a pro already.

To see all of our Cannes coverage, click here!

Lots more pics of Gwyneth, Diddy, Vinessa Shaw, and others if you read more.

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Images Include: Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw, Diddy, James Gray, Valentino Garavani, Moshonov Moni

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Gwyneth Promotes Whilst Mark Parties With Diddy In Cannes

PopSugarUK — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700

The premieres, press conferences and parties continued in full force at Cannes yesterday. Gorgeous Jim Sturgess promoted his future movie Heartless with co-star Clemence Poesy at a photocall, and Monica Bellucci and Jackie Chan were also both out separately during the day promoting their latest projects. As always the evening injected a little more glamour into proceedings, with the Two Lovers premiere attended by star Gwyneth Paltrow (on Valentino's arm) and Diddy.

There were several parties too, including the one hosted by Chopard and another hosted by Jade Jagger where Mark Ronson DJ'd and Diddy danced up a storm.

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