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Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 04:30:00 -0700

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! In Little Miss Sunshine, Dwayne is unable to fly jet planes because he is _____.

Movie Night: Well-Meaning Dads

BuzzSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:14:40 -0700

This week I posted my Top 10 Movie Dads — many of whom are notable for their sweetness or bravery or patience. Now for this week's Movie Night, I'm suggesting three movies in which the dads love their kids and are well-intentioned, but don't always quite cut it.

Say Anything
Before he was the grouchy cane-wielding dad on "Frasier," John Mahoney was Diane's (Ione Skye) crook dad, James, in Say Anything. He and Diane have a very special relationship, in fact, they're kind of each other's whole world. It would be intensely creepy if it weren't so cute. And, of course, we love James just as much as Diane does — up until his true actions are discovered and Diane (along with the audience) feels betrayed and disappointed. Still, even at the very end when James has hurt his daughter enormously, you can still see that he loves her more than anything. He just got a little lost.

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Buzz News Roundup, 3/2

BuzzSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:30:20 -0800

Thankfully, the Little Miss Sunshine directors' next project won't be a sequel but a Tom Perrotta script about a sex-ed teacher, MTV News reports.
The co-executive producers on "Lost" strike a deal with ABC through 2010, according to Variety.
Also, get used to "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" — it's sticking around for a while, Zap2it reports.
Inexplicably, the new White Stripes album will be called Icky Thump, and Billboard has the details.
Anglophiles, rejoice: The BBC is creating three YouTube channels.
Who's taking over for Big Pussy on "Dancing with the Stars"? Why, it's Cliff from "Cheers," People reports.
Pitchfork has info on the next Bjork album, Volta, which will drop in early May.
Peyton Manning will be hosting "Saturday Night Live" this month, says the Associated Press.
Drastically shifting gears from the controversial play "Equus," Daniel Radcliffe signs on for the final two Harry Potter films, Reuters reports.

What to Netflix: 2007 Oscar Winners

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:00:08 -0800

Now that we know who won at the 2007 Oscars, a lot of you are probably looking to catch up on your Oscar-movie viewing. Well, you're in luck, because most of the winning movies that aren't still in theaters are out on DVD and just waiting to be added to your Netflix queue. Here's a look at all of the Oscar-winning films now available for home viewing.

The Departed
Oscars: Best Adapted Screenplay, Achievement in Film Editing, Best Director for Martin Scorsese, and Best Picture

Trust me: Just watch The Departed once, and you'll understand what all the fuss is about. The fast-paced drama isn't terribly deep: A good cop (Leonardo DiCaprio) goes undercover with a mobster (Jack Nicholson), who has his own man (Matt Damon) inside the force. But the intricately woven plot and masterful performances, particularly by supporting cast members like Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin, prove that this movie deserves all of the Oscars it won.

Little Miss Sunshine
Oscars: Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Alan Arkin

Skillfully mixing pathos with absurd comedy, Little Miss Sunshine tells the story of one family's quest to get bespectacled Olive to the Little Miss Sunshine competition on time. In an astounding cast (Alan Arkin, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear), Steve Carrell is perhaps the most impressive as a suicidal Proust scholar forced to live with his sister's bizarre family. As a special bonus, the DVD features four alternate endings to the movie.

Four more, so

Little Miss Sunshine and Half Nelson Have Spirit (Awards)

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:00:17 -0800

The big ol' Oscars get all of the attention, but the Film Independent Spirit Awards are the a nice little antidote to all of the Academy Awards' grandness. Held on the Saturday night before the Oscars, this year's ceremony honored one major Best Picture nominee (Little Miss Sunshine) and some great little pictures that could, like Half Nelson. Here's a list of the 2007 Spirit Awards winners.

BEST FEATURES
Little Miss Sunshine

BEST DIRECTOR
Jonathon Dayton & Valerie Faris, Little Miss Sunshine

BEST SCREENPLAY
Jason Reitman, Thank You For Smoking

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Best Picture Breakdown: Little Miss Sunshine

BuzzSugar — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:08:01 -0800

From now until the 2007 Oscars air this Sunday night, I'll be breaking down each Best Picture nominee and giving you the scoop on why certain movies might win and why others probably don't have a chance. Yesterday, we looked at Letters from Iwo Jima, and today's featured movie is Little Miss Sunshine.

This film is a classic case of an indie darling that became a surprise mainstream hit. The movie's heartwarming charm tinged with grim reality makes it hard to resist, and the widespread appeal was most likely a factor in its Best Picture nomination. For a look at Little Miss Sunshine's chances in the Best Picture race,

We Love the Writers Guild Awards

BuzzSugar — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:52:17 -0800

As a writer, I feel particularly passionate about Hollywood writing awards, and yesterday's 2007 Writers Guild Awards ceremony suggests that one of my favorite scripts this year, Little Miss Sunshine, might really be the little movie that could when it comes to screenwriting nods at the Oscars. Held in Los Angeles and attend by Tina Fey, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Mo Rocca, the awards honored achievements for movies, TV, and radio. Here's a look at the TV and movie winners.

SCREEN WINNERS

Original Screenplay:
Little Miss Sunshine, Michael Arndt

Adapted Screenplay:
The Departed, screenplay by William Monahan; based on the movie Infernal Affairs, written by Alan Mak and Felix Chong

Documentary Screenplay:
Deliver Us from Evil, written by Amy Berg

TELEVISION WINNERS

Dramatic Series:
"The Sopranos," written by Mitchell Burgess, David Chase, Diane Frolov, Robin Green, Andrew Schneider, Matthew Weiner, Terence Winter; HBO

Comedy Series:
"The Office," written by Steve Carell, Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Ricky Gervais, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Stephen Merchant, B.J. Novak, Michael Schur, Gene Stupnitsky; NBC

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2007 SAG Awards: The Winners

BuzzSugar — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:36:41 -0800

The Screen Actors Guild Awards were held Sunday night in Los Angeles, giving us more leading indicators for the Oscars plus the fun "best performance by a cast" nominees. Though most of the wins weren't surprising, I was glad to see so many of my favorite shows honored, and I think the win for Little Miss Sushine is perfectly apt. Here's a list of who snagged SAG honors.

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Forest Whitaker, The Last King of Scotland

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Helen Mirren, The Queen

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Eddie Murphy, Dreamgirls

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirls

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Awesome Opening Title Sequences

BuzzSugar — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 06:00:55 -0800

I recently came across this list of the top 10 opening title sequences in movies, compiled by laboratory101.com. Granted, many of them are truly awesome: I have a particular fondness for the opening scenes of Snatch. Yet, I couldn't help noticing that they are basically all crime, horror, or gangster movies: Casino, Dawn of the Dead, Fight Club, Seven, etc. It got me thinking: Aren't there good opening sequences to movies that aren't violent?

Here are some of my picks for really well-done or entertaining opening sequences. What others can you think of?

Love Actually
I know I’ve said this before, but the footage of real people greeting each other at the airport is as heartwarming as a Kodak commercial, and even more so because it’s real.

Drop Dead Gorgeous
One of my all-time favorite films, Drop Dead Gorgeous opens with the promotional video for the Sarah Rose Cosmetics American Teen Princess Pageant, featuring "last year's host," Adam West. I particularly enjoy the programmed robot voice inserting "beautiful Mount Rose, Minnesota" to personalize the video.

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What Was Your Favorite Movie Comedy of 2006?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:37:38 -0800

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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:32:01 -0800

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

Little Miss Sunshine
If you missed one of the year's best films, now's your chance to rent it (or buy it!). Skillfully mixing pathos with absurd comedy, Little Miss Sunshine tells the story of one family's quest to get bespectacled Olive to the Little Miss Sunshine competition on time. In an astounding cast (Alan Arkin, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear), Steve Carell is perhaps the most impressive as a suicidal Proust scholar forced to live with his sister's bizarre family. As a special bonus, the DVD features four alternate endings to the movie.

Two more so

Buzz News Roundup, 12/8

BuzzSugar — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:09:26 -0800

The Grammy nominations range from the deserving (Gnarls Barkley) to the dreadful (seriously, we really want to immortalize "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter?) — Associated Press
On a related note, this round-up of the 89 biggest cliches in rock is pretty damn funny (#19: dating Winona Ryder) — AOL Music
The brilliant pair behind Little Miss Sunshine are in talks to make another feature film — Variety
The Seminole Indian tribe buys the Hard Rock hotel and casino chain for a whopping $965 million — Associated Press
Rebecca Romijin will join the cast of "Ugly Betty" just in time for sweeps week — Variety
Hip-hop darling Lily Allen admits to a drug-dealing past—but don't worry, she wasn't very good at it — NME
Talk about an all-star team: Andre 3000 will star in a basketball drama with Will Ferrell — Zap2It
Wednesday's season finale of "America's Next Top Model" propels the CW past ABC and Fox in the ratings — TV Week
The Flaming Lips get a street named after them in Oklahoma City; look out for guys in bunny costumes — NME