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Do You Smuggle Food Into Movie Theaters?

YumSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:15:40 PDT

When I made microwave popcorn the other day, it sparked a conversation in the office about sneaking food into movie theaters.

Considering the majority of you like to eat popcorn at the movies, I'm wondering how many of you sneak in your popcorn? While I've never done the deed, I have plenty of friends who do, because store-bought popcorn is a fraction of the cost of movie-theater popcorn. I will admit to occasionally having snuck in my own candy and water, though. Fess up: Do you sneak food in, too?

What Do You Snack On When You Go to the Movies?

FitSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:30:00 PST

It is high movie season. All the Christmas movies are out. All the Oscar hopefuls. So many movies, so little time. More than what you are going to see, I am curious about what you eat when you watch whatever it is that you watch.

So tell me . . .

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When You Go To the Movies, What Do You Indulge In?

partysugar — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:17:17 PST

Honest Abe Is a Badass in the Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:03:53 PST

If you thought that author Seth Grahame-Smith's genre mashup novels like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies would make for cheesy films, then you may be surprised by the electrifying Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter trailer. In the adaptation of Grahame-Smith's novel, our 16th president is re-imagined as a man with a passion for more than politics - he's a vampire-killing machine. This version of Lincoln (played by newcomer Benjamin Walker) has been motivated to kill the vampires who haunt America because his grandfather and mother were victims of the supernatural monsters. Politics comes into it when Lincoln learns that the slave trade is perpetuated by vampires, who are using the people for food, so Lincoln sets to end slavery and thus cut off the vampire food supply.

While I'm still pretty skeptical that this film could come out still feeling gimmicky, the trailer is actually pretty intense. Walker plays Lincoln like we've never seen him before: fierce, agile, and seemingly unstoppable. I'm far more curious about this movie now than I was before, so to see if you feel the same, watch the trailer after the jump.

Sugar Shout Out: Christian Louboutin Celebrates 20 Years in Footwear!

Katie Henry — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:55:33 PST

6 Strategies to Save More This Year

Kiplinger — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:21 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy!

Saving doesn't come easily for us young adults. Entry-level salaries don't give you a lot to work with. And, well, we also tend to spend what we make - and then some - on the latest gadgets and flashiest fashions.

But don’t worry. We’re not doomed to frivolity and the wreckage it can make of our finances. Here's how you can start saving smart throughout 2012:

Periodically calculate how much you spend. What better time to review your budget than at the start of a New Year? “It’s really hard to [track your spending] each month, so aim for just once or twice a year,” says Jill Boynton, a certified financial planner in Newington, New Hampshire.

Just be sure when you do it that you track everything. Boynton recommends filling out a spreadsheet with a month’s worth of spending. Or you can try an online budgeting tool such as Mint.com (See our slide show: Which Budgeting Site is Best for You?). But note: Mint works best for those who deal mostly in plastic as opposed to cash. When you make an ATM withdrawal, the site labels the transaction as “Cash & ATM.” Unless you diligently manage your cash transactions (you can manually edit Mint’s labels), you can easily lose track of where the money goes.

The drudgery of tracking spending can pay off when you find surprising expenses you could easily cut. At the end of 2011, I crunched my own numbers and found that I shelled out about $200 a month at Starbucks and other restaurants. I’m sure I could cut that by at least half. That’s like finding a $100 bill every month in my back pocket.

Read on for more strategies.

Emma Watson to Reunite With Her Harry Potter Director

BuzzSugar — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:50:08 PST

Find out about Emma Watson's next film with director David Yates - NextMovie
The 20 best post-Super Bowl TV episodes - BuddyTV
Daniel Radcliffe picks his five favorite movies! - Rotten Tomatoes
Check out the Western set of Quentin Tarantino's latest film - Moviefone
See which Bravo show just got renewed for a 10th season - HuffPost TV
Is Simon Cowell trying to woo Beyoncé for The X Factor? - Zap2It
Here's the villainous role you can see Gary Oldman in next - The Hollywood Reporter
The 10 funniest Super Bowl food commercials - YumSugar

Sundance Snapshot: Bachelorette

Becky Kirsch — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

There was more than one wedding-themed movie at Sundance this year, and Bachelorette was one of the most buzzed-about. The comedy features a ton of familiar faces, but serves up something a little different from what we've seen in the genre before.

Who's behind it? Kirsten Dunst, Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher, and James Marsden lead the funny cast. First-time director Leslye Headland also penned the script.
What's it about? A group of high school BFFs reunite for the wedding of their friend Becky (Rebel Wilson). There's uptight, prissy Regan (Dunst), who begrudgingly accepts her role as maid of honor despite her bitterness that her less-attractive friend is getting married before her; cynical Gena (Caplan), who's determined to confront her high school ex (Scott) at the wedding; and ditsy Katie (Fisher), who is actually depressed beneath her bubbly exterior.
What did I think? Comparisons to Bridesmaids are inevitable, but the movies really are quite different. For starters, Bachelorette is darker, edgier, and has a lot less slapstick (think coke binges instead of food poisoning). Some of the more dramatic undercurrents go a bit too far, particularly Katie's downward spiral through the course of the night, which don't exactly jive with some of the cheesier, warm-and-fuzzy scenes. Though it's a bit uneven, the stellar cast makes the film entertaining, even if it's not worth a standing ovation.

Get a Grip on Indulgences With Trainer Gunnar Peterson's Tips

Leta Shy — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:55:48 PST

Indulgences can get the best of us at any turn. Whether it's a co-worker's plate of cookies or a strong desire to skip a workout in favor of happy hour, it can be hard to stick with a routine when you notice temptations left and right. We recently spoke with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, the man behind some of the curviest bodies in Hollywood, who offered these tips on how to get a grip when we're craving unhealthy food or have skipped a workout.

Have a healthy outlook: Most people have an indulgence or two that leaves them weak in the knees (even Gunnar's got one: "Peanut butter is death for me. I would shank my grandmother in the neck for a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup," he jokes). Instead of banning your favorite junk food from your diet completely, make healthy choices most of the time, but allow yourself some leeway in all aspects of your healthy lifestyle. "Just try and make the right choices most of the time," Gunnar says. "If you make them all the time then you're just flat out boring and then you become a weird fitness zealot, and at the end of the day nobody wants to be around you."

Get out of the kitchen: If the kitchen table is your go-to spot for paying bills or finishing up work in the evening, you may find that just being around all that food can lead to mindless snacking. As Gunnar jokes, "If all bachelor parties were held in movie theaters there would be a lot less bad stuff that happens at bachelor parties." Take temptation out of the equation by getting out of the kitchen after you're done eating for the night.

Read on for more of Gunnar's healthy living tips.

Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Bring Smiles and Sparkle to Their LA Day

Lauren Turner — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:57:09 PST

Jennifer Garner, in an Autumn Cashmere sweater, held onto Seraphina's hand as they ran errands in Santa Monica this afternoon. The mother and daughter stopped by Vincente Foods, where they picked up takeout and Seraphina showed off her sparkly pink TOMS. It's already been an exciting week for the Garner-Afflecks, since Jennifer bought a new Range Rover Sport at a local dealership yesterday. Jennifer is gearing up for the March release of Butter and the Spring birth of her third child, which she talked about while promoting her big-screen project on The Tonight Show last week. Her husband, Ben, also has work to do this year with two movies coming out, including his directorial project Argo.