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Who Said It? David Brent vs. Michael Scott

BuzzSugar — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:00:00 -0700

In honor of this Labor Day holiday, I'm challenging you guys to a quiz featuring the bumbling paper company managers of "The Office" - both the U.K. version featuring Ricky Gervais and the American version with Steve Carell. Let's see how well you've been paying attention when you've spent your off hours with these office mates.

For each question, I'll present you with a quote, and you'll decide whether it was David Brent (Gervais) who said it, or good ol' Michael Scott (Carell). So, do you think you have the smarts to be an assistant to the regional manager, or might you be called an "ignorant slut"? Let's find out...

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"The Office" Recap: Episode 17, "Business School"

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:25:45 -0800

This week's heartwarming episode of "The Office" was about the enduring power of paper. (And, since it was directed by "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon, it also involved a bat.) Michael gives a speech at Ryan's business school, emphasizing how important paper is, though he later asserts that people are more important. I definitely cried a little during Michael's scene with Pam. To relive some of the best moment's from "Business School," read on...

Dwight: "Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, would an idiot do that? And if they would, I do not do that thing."
Michael: "Campus. Brings back so many memories that I …would have made.”
Spotting a group of Frisbee players, Michael says to Ryan: “What do you say we get our Fris on before class?”
Michael asks Ryan if, at the end of his lecture, the students will throw their hats, like at graduations.
Michael: "If they did throw their hats, I had a pretty good line for them. 'May your hats fly as high as your dreams.' That was a pretty good line."
Ryan: "It doesn’t apply.”
Michael: "I understand! Wow, relax, spazzy boy. Sometimes you’re such a spaz!" Then he tickles Ryan.
When the bat comes out of the ceiling, Angela stops, drops and rolls.
“If a vampire bat were going to come to America, it makes sense that it would come to a ‘sylvania,’ like Penn-sylvania.” –Dwight

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Michael: “There are four kinds of business: Tourism, food service, railroads, and sales. And hospitals-slash-manufacturing. And air travel.”
Toby tells Pam he wants to go to her art show instead of his kid’s play: "It’s important to support local art. And what they do is not art."
"Real business is done on paper. Okay? Write that down." –Michael, as everyone types furiously on their laptops
Dwight says he shot a werewolf once, but by the time he got to it, it had turned back into his neighbor’s dog.
Michael says that in facing the big chain stores, David will always beat Goliath. Student says there are five Goliaths, but Michael cuts him off, saying,
"Yeah, you know what else is facing five Goliaths? America. Al Qaeda, global warming, sex predators, mercury poisoning... So we just give up? Is that what we’re learning in business school?"
Jim asks Dwight if he’s cool to just sit and wait for animal control.
"Animal control? I’ve been controlling animals since I was six." – Dwight
“Your art was the prettiest art of all the art.” –Roy to Pam
"A good manager doesn’t fire people. He hires people, and inspires people. People, Ryan, and people don’t go out of business.” –Michael
Michael looks at Pam's picture of the office, and says, "It is a source of beauty. And without paper, it could not have happened. Unless… you had a camera."

Michael Cera, Comic Book Hero?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:29:11 -0700

A while back, my boyfriend shoved Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life into my precious little hands, and I absolutely adored the part real, part video-game-ish love story (with ninjas!). Ever since we heard there was going to be a movie made of the series, we've been wondering who could play Scott, the books' 20-something, goofy, mediocre-music-playing slacker antihero who must defeat his crush's seven evil ex-boyfriends in order to win her heart. One name came to mind: Michael Cera.

So you can just imagine the squeal that escaped from my mouth upon reading that Cera is in final negotiations to play Scott in the film, which is being directed by Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright. Wright and Cera met while filming one of those many viral promos for Superbad, and apparently neither wants that to be their last collaboration.

I think this could be a great role for Cera - a bit of a stretch, but certainly something he can pull off. Scott's awkward, like many of Cera's best characters, but it's a different kind of awkward: the awkwardness of someone who thinks he's actually pretty cool. Plus, he gets to date not one but two girls! And play a lot of bad music and video games! And have ninja battles! I'd rather him in the role than someone who plays the more traditional slacker dude but doesn't have a lot of heart.

If you've read any of Scott Pilgrim, do you think Cera could pull off this role? And if you haven't, how much would you like to see Cera kick some ass for a change?

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Who Should Play Captain America?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:31 -0800

Rumors are swirling today about the casting for the upcoming Captain America movie. Candidates for the masked man himself have come down to six contenders, and some are more recognizable than others. John Krasinski and Chace Crawford represent the more well-known contenders, while up-and-comers Scott Porter, Mike Vogel, Michael Cassidy, and Patrick Flueger round out the list.

I don't know if I can really see The Office's Jim with his own action figure (though he'd be able to pull of Captain America alter ego Steve Rogers with ease), but I like the direction the filmmakers are going. The actors themselves will be screen testing for the role this week, but if you had your pick, who would you choose?

Link Time!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:06 -0700

Mia Michaels is leaving So You Think You Can Dance - Mia's Twitter
Lady Gaga reveals her upcoming tour dates - Billboard
Ridley Scott goes Red Riding for Sony - Hit Fix
Season four of Big Love will premiere on Jan. 10 - TV Squad
William H. Macy will star in an adaptation of the British drama Shameless for Showtime - The Futon Critic
Josh Duhamel will star in a new Disney flick called What's He Got? - Coming Soon
Taylor Swift is going to host SNL - should she address Kanye's comments? - PopSugar
Ever wonder what Carlisle Cullen looked like in the olden days? - MTV Movies Blog
Brad Pitt's Tree of Life won't be released until next year - Vulture
Take Yum's Top Chef quiz on last night's episode - YumSugar

Luvvies Swarm The Olivier Awards

PopSugarUK — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Only metres away from last night Empire Awards, were theatre's Olivier Awards, at Grosvenor House. As you can imagine there was a lot of intermingling, and you'll spot some of those familiar from the film awards posts amongst the theatre darlings. It feels like yesterday we announced the Hairspray-dominated nominees! James McAvoy's wife Anne Marie Duff looked gorgeous in peach, and newcomer Leanne Jones was beaming after her win for playing Traci Turnblad in the excellent Hairspray.

The revived musical had a great night, scooping four awards including Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical (Michael Ball) and Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Tracie Bennett). Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kristin Scott Thomas also won at the ceremony hosted by Richard E Grant. To see more photos as well as a full list of winners, just read more

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BEST NEW MUSICAL
Hairspray book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

BEST NEW PLAY
A Disappearing Number by Simon McBurney at the Barbican

BEST NEW COMEDY
Rafta Rafta by Ayub Khan-Din at the Lyttelton

BEST DIRECTOR
Rupert Goold for Macbeth at the Gielgud

BEST ACTOR IN A PLAY
Chiwetel Ejiofor for Othello at the Donmar Warehouse

BEST ACTRESS IN A PLAY
Kristin Scott Thomas for The Seagull at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at the Royal Court

BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
Leanne Jones for Hairspray at the Shaftesbury

BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
Michael Ball for Hairspray at the Shaftesbury

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MUSICAL
Tracie Bennett for Hairspray at the Shaftesbury

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Rory Kinnear for The Man of Mode at the Olivier

BEST NEWCOMER IN A PLAY
Tom Hiddleston for Cymbeline at the Barbican

BEST THEATRE CHOREOGRAPHER
Toby Sedgwick for War Horse at the Olivier

BEST NEW OPERA PRODUCTION
The Royal Opera's Pelleas et Melisande at the Royal Opera House

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN OPERA
Natalie Dessay for her performance in La Fille du Regiment at the Royal Opera House

BEST REVIVAL
Saint Joan by Bernard Shaw at the Olivier

BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL
The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo adapted from Mozart by Mark Dornford-May, words and music by Mandisi Dyantyis, Mbali Kgosidintsi, Pauline Malefane and Nolufefe Mtshabe at the Young Vic

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
The Man of Mode designed by Vicki Mortimer at the Olivier

BEST SET DESIGN
War Horse designed by Rae Smith and Handspring Puppet Company at the Olivier

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN
Macbeth designed by Howard Harrison at the Gielgud

BEST SOUND DESIGN
Saint Joan designed by Paul Arditti with music by Jocelyn Pook at the Olivier

BEST NEW DANCE PRODUCTION
The Royal Ballet's Jewels at the Royal Opera House

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE
The Royal Ballet Company for their performances in Jewels

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OR PERFORMANCE IN AN AFFILIATE THEATRE
Gone Too Far at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs at the Royal Court

The Society's SPECIAL AWARD
Andrew Lloyd Webber

Brits Host and Win at the Independent Spirit Awards

PopSugarUK — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:10:22 -0800

Eddie Izzard hosted the Independent Spirit Awards last night in Hollywood, where some of the past year's best smaller movies are celebrated ahead of the Avatar led nominations at the Oscars on Sunday night! Carey Mulligan's movie An Education picked up best foreign film, while Precious won big with five awards. Check out the full list of winners under the cut!

To see a list of all the winners, and lots more photos, just read more.

BEST FEATURE
Precious

BEST DIRECTOR
Lee Daniels (Precious)

BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer)
Crazy Heart
Director: Scott Cooper
Producers: Scott Cooper, T Bone Burnett, Judy Cairo, Rob Carliner, Robert Duvall

BEST MALE LEAD
Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)

BEST FEMALE LEAD
Gabourey Sidibe (Precious)

BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Woody Harrelson (The Messenger)

BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Mo'Nique (Precious)

BEST SCREENPLAY
Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber ((500) Days of Summer)

BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
Geoffrey Fletcher (Precious)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Roger Deakins (A Serious Man)

JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD (Given to the best feature made for under $500,000; award given to the writer, director, and producer)
Humpday

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Anvil! The Story of Anvil

FOREIGN FILM
An Education

ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD (Given to one film’s director, casting director, and its ensemble cast)
A Serious Man

IFC/ACURA SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD
Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Easier With Practice)

TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD
Bill Ross and Turner Ross (45365)

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Announcing the Winners: The 2010 Independent Spirit Awards

BuzzSugar — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:35:57 -0800

Before the focus shifts to Avatar and The Hurt Locker at the Oscars, some of Hollywood's smaller (but equally wonderful) movies stepped into the spotlight at the Independent Spirit Awards. Precious led the way with five awards, including trophies for Gabourey Sidibe, director Lee Daniels, yet another for Mo'Nique, and the night's biggest - best feature.

The night marked yet another win for Jeff Bridges and Crazy Heart, while Woody Harrelson took home the award for best supporting actor. I was super psyched to see that some of my favorite movies of the year, like (500) Days of Summer and An Education, also got some recognition. Check out all the big winners when you read more.

BEST FEATURE
Precious

BEST DIRECTOR
Lee Daniels (Precious)

BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer)
Crazy Heart
Director: Scott Cooper
Producers: Scott Cooper, T Bone Burnett, Judy Cairo, Rob Carliner, Robert Duvall

BEST MALE LEAD
Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)

BEST FEMALE LEAD
Gabourey Sidibe (Precious)

BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Woody Harrelson (The Messenger)

BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Mo'Nique (Precious)

BEST SCREENPLAY
Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber ((500) Days of Summer)

BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
Geoffrey Fletcher (Precious)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Roger Deakins (A Serious Man)

JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD (Given to the best feature made for under $500,000; award given to the writer, director, and producer)
Humpday

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Anvil! The Story of Anvil

FOREIGN FILM
An Education

ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD (Given to one film’s director, casting director, and its ensemble cast)
A Serious Man

IFC/ACURA SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD
Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Easier With Practice)

TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD
Bill Ross and Turner Ross (45365)

Which Lady in White Is Most Fab?

FabSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:00:22 -0800

Lady in red, begone - ladies in white are in full force. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicole Kidman, and Fergie all stepped onto Glamour's 2008 Women of the Year carpet in varying white gowns. Fergie (in Michael Kors) and Nicole (in L'Wren Scott) opted for floor-length while Sarah Michelle kept hers short. Gossip Girl Jessica Szohr also wore a long white J Mendel but to a different event - the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's annual A Magical Evening Gala. Finally, Molly Sims attended a benefit for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund in a goddess-like white gown. It's clear these ladies shine in white, but which lady in white is most Fab?

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Sugar Bits - The Bachelor Chooses His New Fiancee

PopSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:35:20 -0700

The British Bachelor chose his fiancee last night - did you predict the winner? - E! Online
Isaiah Washington filed a complaint with the Screen Actors Guild over what he thinks was an "inappropriate" use of his image on last week's Grey's Anatomy. - Reuters
The rumors are true! The foreclosure auction on Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch that was scheduled for this week was canceled after investment company Colony purchased the loan. - AP
Scott Weiland checked himself into jail yesterday at 8:55 a.m. for charges regarding his previous DUI arrest and was released at 6:54 p.m. the same day. - TMZ
Check out Miley Cyrus's new single about the pain of a breakup, "7 things". - People