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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:05:00 PST

In this adaption of Hunter S. Thompson's novel, we follow the wild escapades of Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp), an American journalist who takes a job at a newspaper in Puerto Rico in the '50s. Although Paul has every intention to report on the important news of the region, he just can't say no to a good party. While the location is absolutely stunning (as is costar Amber Heard) and Depp has some seriously hilarious moments, the story doesn't satisfy. The DVD includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and a documentary.

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Take Shelter

In this drama, Michael Shannon plays Curtis LaForche, a small-town man who manages a happy family life, despite his financial struggles and daughter's disability. When Curtis starts having terrifying dreams about a storm of apocalyptic proportions, he has difficulty communicating his anxiety to his wife or community. Despite the fact that Take Shelter didn't receive an Oscar nomination, it received five Film Independent Spirit Award nominations, including one for Shannon's performance. The DVD extras include deleted scenes, a commentary track, and a Q&A with Shannon and costar Shea Whigham.

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Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Heart"

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:38:32 PST

It's Valentine's Day at McKinley, and everyone gets in on the action in this week's episode of Glee. For the lesson, Mr. Schuester wants everyone to choose a great love song to perform, which means a lot of the action takes place in the relationship department. Finn and Rachel try to get everyone excited about their upcoming nuptials; Brittany and Santana deal with scrutiny of the nature of their relationship, and Mercedes and Sam may love each other, but they just can't seem to get it together.

At first, I was pretty excited that "Heart" was going to be an episode full of musical numbers, but it feels a little plot driven for my taste. Regardless, there's a lot happened this week, so get in on all details after the jump.

A French Toast Strata Is a Savory-Sweet Morning Treat

Sara Yoo — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:02:28 PST

Weekend brunch is one meal that I typically prefer to eat out. Beyond the fact that I get my Bellini served to me in an actual champagne flute, it's also such a hassle to pull together something even mildly elegant when I roll out of bed late on a Sunday morning. A hassle, that is, until I met the breakfast strata.

The casserole of breakfast fare, the strata layers your favorite early-bird foods in one delightful dish. Normally, it includes eggs, bread, some kind of cured meat, and often a sautéed leafy green for a savory hangover fix. But this weekend, I also had a hankering for something sweet and came across this French toast strata recipe that calls upon soft challah bread, maple syrup, milk, and eggs, punctuated by surprise ingredient chicken sausage. It's a light, fluffy take on the breakfast sweet that's like no French toast I've ever tasted.

And the best part is that you can do all the prep work the night before, so all that's left to do when you stumble out of bed is preheat, bake, and eat. Which leaves ample time to pour your own Bellini. Read on for the recipe.

Retro Arcade Accessories For Your iDevices

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:30:31 PST

Thinkgeek is the place to go when you need a little retro gaming fix. But rather than buying an old-school arcade, you can transform your modern iPhone and iPads into vintage gaming consoles you can take anywhere. Need proof? Just click through the slideshow to see more.

How to Celebrate the End of a Relationship

TresSugar — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:30:14 PST

Breakups can be brutal, but if your relationship comes to an end, why not take action and celebrate a new beginning? Rather than belting out angry Alanis Morissette lyrics or crying over old pictures, try choosing fun, proactive (and emotionally healthier) alternatives. From bonding over guilty pleasures with your girlfriends to clinking glasses with the guys, here are 10 great ways to celebrate the end of a relationship.

8 Recipes For a Rainy Day

Camilla Salem — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:27:39 PST

Don't let the rain get you down; instead, channel all of that energy into some culinary projects and challenges. We've got eight ideas for recipes to make while it's coming down outside. Some of them may take a bit of extra effort, but it will be worth it when you can cuddle up in front of a good movie with some delicious eats.

Elizabeth Banks Talks The Hunger Games and Says Harry Potter Is "Scary as Sh*t"

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:30:00 PST

I got the chance to visit the set of What to Expect When You're Expecting last year, where I chatted with Elizabeth Banks about fake baby bumps, motherhood, and the star-studded comedy. Naturally, the conversation also turned to Banks's other big upcoming movie, The Hunger Games. Banks discussed how she feels about the dark subject matter now that she's a parent herself, compared the film to the likes of Harry Potter, and talked about how she got into the role of Effie.

As a parent, did you have any reservations about The Hunger Games's dark subject matter?
EB: The movie is going to be PG-13, and I think that's about right. My nephew's 11, and he read it and loves it. The book has adult themes, for sure. Gary Ross, the director, and Suzanne Collins [who wrote the novels] did a great job patrolling what happens visually in the movie, what we can show and what we can't show. But I remember taking my 6-year-old niece to a Harry Potter movie with those dark shadow things that were scary as sh*t, and the guy doesn't even have a f*cking nose. That's like nightmare stuff, in my opinion. This is a lot of hand-to-hand combat, but it's nothing you wouldn't see on a video game or an episode of CSI. We don't have guns.

What was it like making the transition from The Hunger Games to What to Expect When You're Expecting?
EB: They're just so different, it's literally night and day. I don't have the same voice, I don't have the same hair, I don't have the same anything. Literally nothing, it's completely and utterly opposite. The good thing about this is that it's a role much closer to myself, so it's easier.

What helps you get into character?
EB: Well what's great about both of these characters, Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games, and Wendy, is that there's so much external stuff to build the character with. Effie has the great wigs and the crazy clothes, and the accent, and all that. That's all something that really helps feed you. And this character has the boobs and the bump and the back pain, and the shoes that don't fit, and all of those things that really feed you in the moment, which is great. It's a lot easier than having to come up with a bunch of emotional sh*t that you have to deal with from internally. They're nice characters that you build from the outside in, instead of from the inside out.

Designers Show Beautiful Winter White Ensembles at New York Fashion Week

Noria Morales — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:04 PST

At New York Fashion Week, we've seen a common thread throughout the collections: gorgeous Winter white outfits. It's a look we typically shy away from only because we're positive that wearing it out would cause coffee and city grime to attach to us like a magnet. Still, the look on the runway is dreamy, and we're thinking about giving it a try (we'll just drink water and eat tofu all day). Take a look at these Winter white outfits, and then shop our picks for pretty pieces to style out now.

Link Time - Jon Stewart Takes on the Freak Out Over Birth Control

TresSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:40:02 PST

Jon Stewart takes on the birth control debate to perfection - The Frisky
5 quotes to help you get over your breakup - YourTango
A Valentine's Day mix for the man in your life - CollegeCandy
Guy-approved chick flicks! - BuzzSugar
Take these 5 phrases off your online profile - Newser
The case for spending Valentine's Day alone when you're single - HuffPost Women
The signs guys look for to see if you like them - Ask Men
Hotties in hoodies - theBERRY
Joan Rivers's ex-manager tells all - The Daily Beast

See All the NY Fashion Week Pictures So Far!

Lauren Turner — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:33:04 PST

With just a few days of NY Fashion Week left, we're taking a look back at all the action that has already happened. Natalie Portman and Dakota Fanning shared the front row at Rodarte and Victoria Beckham had support from David during her presentation. Rachel Zoe's been on the go with her main men while Matt Damon got sweet with wife Luciana before Naeem Khan's latest collection hit the runway. There's even more to come from the Big Apple, but check out the fun so far along with all our fashion week coverage!