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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:30:00 PST

If you feel like staying in with a brand-new DVD this week, I've got you covered. Here are the three big releases hitting shelves (and Netflix, of course).

The Invention of Lying

Comedian (and Golden Globes host) Ricky Gervais stars in The Invention of Lying, a film based on the idea of what would happen if we all told the truth. It's a fun concept and celebrity cameos abound (everyone from Tina Fey to Louis CK to Ed Norton), but the movie gets off track as it veers from its light, rom-com premise with Jennifer Garner. Instead, it tries to take on a religious message which goes too far. That aside, the film is surprisingly sweet at times and includes a few clever moments if you want a laugh this weekend.

DVD extras include additional scenes, video podcasts, a prequel, and outtakes. Outtakes with funny people like Gervais, Fey, or Jonah Hill? Sign me up.

57%

Gamer

For all of you Gerard Butler fans out there, you may want to check out Gamer. The film follows the actor as a convict stuck inside Slayers, a nightmarish, real-life shooting video game controlled by other humans and the game's inventor - Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall). As you can probably surmise, Butler tires of being under someone else's command and tries to fight his way out. I wasn't that interested in the flick when it first hit theaters, but since Hall took home a Golden Globe for his TV work, I'm curious to check him out in this big-screen role, too.

DVD extras include a commentary and two featurettes.

29%

One more release when you

read more. Whiteout Whiteout is a murder mystery thriller set in (as you may have guessed from the title) Antarctica. Kate Beckinsale plays Carrie Stetko, a U.S. Marshal investigating the icy terrain's first homicide - while fending off a killer and the approaching brutal winter. Sounds ridiculous to me, but I do like Beckinsale, so perhaps I'll add this to my list of rent maybes. DVD extras include two featurettes and deleted scenes. 7%

Are You Checking Out Gamer This Weekend?

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:40:24 PDT

I'm all about taking time out to watch a good flick over a holiday weekend, and this weekend the geeks can look forward to at least one move that's aimed at them: Gamer. Now, I'm a big fan of games, and have even been known to watch a few shows about gamers, but this action movie reminds me of a few other ones that weren't so great. Remember Death Race - a movie that pits death row inmates against each other in a race to see who gets set free? Toss in a burly star determined to go free, add a tough-as-nails woman in charge, and you have pretty much the same formula.

Although the formula of Gamer is similar, the plot does have its differences - players outside the prison are in control of the inmates (like avatars in a game). But I'm wondering, what's the point of setting them free if they aren't even in control? There are many questions to be answered. Check out the trailer above, then tell me - are you seeing Gamer when it opens on Friday?

Movie Preview: Gerard Butler in Gamer

BuzzSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:30:53 PDT

Labor Day weekend is still technically Summer, and Gamer, set for release September 4 and starring Gerard Butler, looks like a total Summer action flick. Its concept is kind of disturbing - set in the future, people play a video game called "Slayers" where they manipulate real-life prisoners in battle. Of course, the "soldiers," led by Butler, feel like slaves and it's clear that it's only a matter of time before they break out of the game.

It's a relief to see Butler back in action mode, rather than in half-baked rom-coms, but I'm more intrigued by Michael C. Hall as the eccentric billionaire who thought up the "Slayers" game. Check out that Southern-fried accent! Ludacris, Kyra Sedgwick, and Amber Valletta also star.

To see the trailer, just

Guess Which One of These Guys Is a Nintendo Superstar?

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:00:41 PST

Back in the day, this famous bad boy submitted a picture to the Nintendo Fun Club News magazine to prove that he had managed to beat the final character Great Puma in Pro Wrestling. In the February-March 1988 issue of this mag, this guy (who was only nine at the time) had his name included in the highest scores section. And people say he's not talented....Scroll down and click "take the quiz to guess who it is!Source

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Another Wii-Crazy Toddler!

GiggleSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 PDT

Last week, we discovered a giggly baby who had Wii fever. This week, we found a baby who's actually playing Wii tennis. This kid is only 22-months-old and already looks like a pro. At one point, I think he even grunts, "Take that!" Wii-diculous!

Pretty Cool: Heart-y Hair Clips

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:36:15 PST

Having perfect Valentine's Day hair doesn't need to mean spending hours on curling, straightening, or updo making. In fact, the best style for the Day of Love is probably just the one you're most comfortable wearing. Instead of subjecting your hair to an evening of discomfort, why not try a heart-shaped hair clip? You can put them anywhere, they aren't just for Valentine's, and whether you've got a blind date or a night out with the girls planned, they're a perfect conversation starter. Clockwise from top: try a pretty shabby-chic hand-stitched heart ($5), level up your favorite gamer's sentiments with this pixel heart clip ($20), and give your getup a touch of instant retro glamour with this red sequin tattoo clip ($28).

7 Accessories For Gamer Geeks

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:28:07 PST

Shopping time is running out, but if you have a gaming fanatic on your list, you actually have plenty of time. Whether they have an Xbox, PS3, or Wii console at home, these gifts can be bought in-store any time. Well, maybe not on Christmas Day, but you get the picture.

Another Reason to Play Online Games: More Sex, More Often

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:05:56 PST

Video games may make you happy, but did you know that women who play online games have more sex than those who don't? This, according to new research by the Harris Interactive firm, which also says that online gamers are predominately women (55 percent vs. 45 percent of men) and are more active (inside and outside the boudoir) than non-online gamers.

Though the differences are slim, 38 percent of female online gamers say they have sex at least once per week, while 34 percent of non-online gamers partake in "business time" one or more times per week. This could be related to the fact that 61 percent of women play online games to relieve stress, and a relaxed gal is more likely to enjoy herself in the bedroom.

Would You Ever Take a Geek-Themed Vacation?

GeekSugar — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:15:55 PST

Have plans for Halloween this year? Feel like taking a cruise? This October, the National Academy of Video Game Testers and Reviewers is behind a cruise to the Bermuda triangle for gamers and video game fans. Packages start at just under $700 per person and include five days of cruising, costume contests, video game voting, and more.

I don't think I'd rule out a geek-themed vacation. After all, if John Mayer can sponsor a cruise for fans, why not gamers, too? Would you do it?

Lil Gift Guide: 10 Fun Gifts For Lil Gamers

Natasha Dantzig — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:55:33 PST

Game on! Not the sole territory of antisocial teenagers and reclusive 40-year-olds living in their parents' basement, video games have totally gone kiddie, with fun - even educational - options for tots. Whatever your family's gaming console of choice, read on for a fun selection of age-appropriate video games for even the littlest gamers.