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Buzz Lines: What's Your Favorite Quote From Elf?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:30:55 PST

'Tis the season for holiday movies, and because Christmas favorites never go out of style, these classics are some of the most quotable movies around. All December long, I'll be dedicating my Buzz Lines challenges to my favorite quote-worthy holiday films, starting with Will Ferrell's hilarious Elf. Buddy's adventures in NYC are chock-full of amazing lines, so check out some of my personal favorites before you submit your own!

"I love smiling, smiling's my favorite!" - Buddy
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear"- The elves
"We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup." - Buddy

Link Time! Michael Bay's Victoria's Secret Ad Is Sort of Hilarious

BuzzSugar — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:30:51 PST

Yep, this Michael Bay commercial for Victoria's Secret is exactly what you'd expect - Vulture
VH1's latest reality show is the docu-soap Basketball Wives - Hollywood Reporter
Frank Langella has joined in the cast for Unknown White Male - Coming Soon
Vampire satire Transylmania breaks the record for lowest opening ever - Cinematical
CBS has canceled long-running soap opera As the World Turns - The Ausiello Files
A retrospective of the films Clint Eastwood has directed - Rotten Tomatoes
Avatar is getting Golden Globes awards buzz after some early reviews - HitFix
Spider-Man 4 rumor watch: John Malkovich may play villain The Vulture - Movieline
Mystery Science Theater 300 is coming to Hulu! - PopWatch
Re-create the interior look of one of my favorite holiday movies: Elf - CasaSugar

Get the Look: Elf

CasaSugar — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:24 PST

One of my favorite holiday movies, Elf - starring Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel - tells the story of Buddy, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole who leaves to search for his true identity. The set design for the North Pole is fun and fanciful, while the holiday shots of New York City always get me in the holiday spirit. See some of my favorite design ideas from the movie.

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Reader Review of the Day: E.L.F. Mineral Eye Shadow

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:00:11 PST

A few days ago I mentioned the bargain priced, cruelty-free cosmetics brand E.L.F.. So, while I was perusing the product review site in search of stellar reviews, I was happy to come across ImmaDiva's opinion on the brand's Mineral Eye Shadow in Mysterious ($3.00). Here's what she had to say about her experience with this shadow:

The quality, shimmer, and color of this is identical to Bare Minerals, and it's at a fraction of the cost. E.L.F. is so cheap and I couldn't believe how long this lasted on my eyes. I used E.L.F. cream shadow as a base and the mineral shadow clung to it all day. And the color payoff was rich! I was pleasantly surprised.

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More Bang For Your Buck, e.l.f. Is Cruelty-Free, Too

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:30 PST

I know eyeliner belongs on my face and not on bunnies or kitties, but it's not always easy to decipher which beauty products aren't tested on animals. Love PETA or hate it, you've got to hand it to the group for its annual Proggy Awards, which highlights animal-friendly people and companies. This year's winner of the cosmetic category is New York-based e.l.f.

Short for "eyes, lips, face," it not only stands out in my mind for their animal-friendly achievements, but also because most products cost just $1 . . . and no, I didn't forget any zeros. Sold at major retailers like Kmart and Wal-Mart, you can check out its selection of brushes, makeup, and more online. The brushes get rave reviews from readers, and since they're animal-friendly, I feel OK using them on my face, too.

My Shout Out to Jon Favreau

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:31:04 PDT

Now that the dust has settled around the huge Iron Man opening last weekend, I wanted to take a moment to give the director of the movie a little shout out. As buzz around Iron Man started to build, I heard a lot of people remark at what an odd canon of work Favreau has created as a director (even more so when you stick in his acting jobs) and that trusting him with the reigns of a giant film with a big-budget comic book movie seemed strange at first.

But just like casting Robert Downey Jr. struck me as totally inspired, I think Marvel knew what they were doing when trusting their big movie venture with Favreau. While his body of work may appear to be a bit random (Zathura: A Space Adventure, Elf, Swingers, Made, guest appearance on Friends), upon closer inspection it's clear that one thing ties it all together: a healthy respect for good old-fashioned storytelling. He knows what goes into a spinning a great yarn, and part of that is casting incredibly engaging lead actors (Will Ferrell in Elf, RDJ in Iron Man, etc.).

To read more about why I'm glad this guy was given the chance to direct Iron Man, and why I'm excited to see what he does next,

read more. At this stage in the game, it's pretty hard to freshen up the regular story arc of a superhero movie, much less create a fun summer blockbuster that isn't totally reliant on CGI, and he managed both. This is why I think we can expect a lot more from Favreau the director in the future: his heart is in the craft of filmmaking and he has a strong sense of what folks wants to see. In a recent interview with the LA Times, he reflected on arguably the most successful week of his career by summarizing the way he views filmmaking these days:

Right now is an interesting time because technology is what you're using to tell stories. Really, George Lucas was the guy who made that leap from taking the primal elements of storytelling, the sort of mythic Joseph Campbell storytelling and Jungian archetypal deconstruction of storytelling, and using modern technology to amplify that and present it to a new generation. But I contend it's not the technology that draws people to it, it's the story. It's touching something in us that's much older and deeper.

Here's hoping Favreau sticks around for a long time as I think he and his movies will help to balance out the ratio of story-to-computer generated robots in Hollywood. Are you as happy as I am for Favreau's success? Source

Should Radical Environmentalists Be Punished Like Terrorists?

CitizenSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:50:36 PDT

Eric McDavid, a member of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) convicted in March of planning to bomb a dam and forest service building in Northern California, has been sentenced to 19 years and seven months in prison. His actions have been called "conspiracy in an eco-terror case."

The US Attorney said of the sentence:

Today's severe punishment of nearly 20 years in federal prison should serve as a cautionary tale to those who would conspire to commit life-threatening acts in the name of their extremist views.

McDavid's family pleaded for a light sentence saying saying that their son was peaceful and caring. Another ELF member who was also charged, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson and testified against McDavid in exchange for a lesser sentence.

An FBI agent testified about items found in the ELF house including bottles of bleach and chemicals, and anarchist literature, some by the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski. ELF is thought to have been behind the torching of the Seattle Street of Dreams homes earlier this year.

Do radical environmental groups like ELF really have altruistic agendas? Do they need to resort to sometimes violent acts in order to raise awareness and accomplish their mission? Does the cloak of eco-do-gooding mask a terrorist organization no different than any other? Should we punish them like terrorists even though they're trying to save the planet?

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Santa's Elves Are Watching!

LilSugar — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:00:36 PST

Get your kids in the Christmas spirit by making Elf on the Shelf part of your holiday tradition. Created by a mom whose kids wanted to know how Santa knew if they had been naughty or nice, this fun game gets the whole family involved.

The elf's sole responsibility is to watch over your kids and report their behavior back to Santa each night. At the end of the day, move the elf to another location in the house. When your children wake up, they get to track him down in his new spying spot. In addition to having happy kids playing an exciting game, you will have lil ones conscious of their behavior since they know the elf is watching.

User Review: Allyd on E.L.F. Brushes

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:00:16 PDT

You probably know that along with sunscreen, makeup brushes are high on my list of must-haves. If you're new to makeup brushes, check out my guide to different types. And if you're on a budget, you'll definitely want to read this user review from Allyd. While searching for a new foundation brush, she saw E.L.F.'s $1 version. Though she was skeptical, she bought it-and I'll let her take it away from here:

I have to say I was absolutely thrilled at the quality...so much so, in fact, that I've since purchased the total face brush, defining eye brush, and brow comb and brush, and I'm loving them all! The bristles are all smooth and have just the right firmness and since the first use, the brushes haven't lost a single bristle. The handles are a perfect size for my hands and don't get slippery. (Am I officially gushing?)

So for less than the cost of a peppermint latte, I've replaced all my "go-to" brushes, and my makeup presentation is definitely better for it. I'd recommend them for anyone, no matter what your budget is...but if you're pinching pennies, these brushes are a must-have!

Allyd's review has definitely piqued my interest. Share your product reviews
in the Beauty Product Junkies group, and I might post yours on BellaSugar too.

Bella Bargain: Half Off at Eyes Lips Face

BellaSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:23:34 PDT

How would you like to get eight lip glosses for just four bucks? Maximumblonde tipped off the Beauty Product Junkies group about this crazy deal from ELF (Eyes Lips Face) cosmetics. Are you ready? Try to contain yourself. With a special code, you can take 50% off all of the line's products. And since the prices are already dirt cheap-such as this lip gloss, which is normally only a dollar-it's worth stocking up! Just enter code CAROLINA as you check out. Happy shopping!