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PopUK Gift Guide: Twilight Saga Fan

PopSugarUK — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:55:03 -0800

'Tis the season to be buying presents, and I've got a feeling many of us will be hoping for something vampire/werewolf related under our Christmas tree this year. If you have a Twihard in your life, or if indeed you're a fan of all things Twilight yourself, check out my gift ideas.

As well as all four books in the series, there are movie companions, a director's notebook, and a cute collection of journals. Music fans will love the soundtracks, and there's an official calendar for 2010 too. You can wear your affiliation with Team Edward and Team Jacob t-shirts, cuddle up to a branded pillow, or drink from a Bella Swan bottle. There are even action figures of the characters, plus replica pieces of jewellery!

Check out FabUK and BellaUK's gift guides too!

Would You Buy a TV Quiz Show on DVD?

PopSugarUK — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:45:00 -0800

There's a plethora of quiz shows on TV featuring celebrity panelists and when they're good - like QI or Never Mind the Buzzcocks - they can be very funny. Next week the latter is being released on DVD with a compilation of clips featuring Amy Winehouse, Noel Fielding, Russell Brand, Stephen Fry and the infamous moment when Preston of The Ordinary Boys walked out and they replaced him with a member of the audience. They would make a good Christmas gift for a fan, but I'd like to know if you have or would buy a TV quiz show compilation on DVD?

PopSugarUK's November Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

This month I'm looking forward to the release of several albums from some of the UK's biggest stars, as well as great TV shows on DVD and a beautiful book. Of course, November is also the month when one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year is released on our big screens! Check out my picks for this month, and be sure to tell me your must haves too.

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PopSugarUK's October Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700

October sees the release of some great DVDs, a couple of exciting solo albums, and an eagerly anticipated film on our big screens. I'm also looking forward to the release of a couple of TV/film book tie-ins too. Check out what I'm excited about this month, and let me know your must haves too!

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PopSugarUK's September Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700

This month I'm looking forward to the release of a couple of interesting albums, eagerly-anticipated books, fun films and great shows on DVD. Check out what made it on to my September must haves list, and tell me what you're excited about too!

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PopSugarUK's August Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700

This month I'm looking forward to fantastic TV shows coming to DVD, as well as great films hitting the big screen. I'll also be adding new and classic music and some perfect holiday reads to my shopping list. Take a look at what I'm excited about this August, and tell me about your must haves too!

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PopSugarUK's July Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0700

This month I'm excited for the release of several DVDs and CDs in the shops, plus awesome Summer blockbusters on the big screen. Check out what I'm adding to my trolley in July, and let me know what your Must Haves are for this month too!

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How To Be - Buy, Borrow or Don't Bother?

PopSugarUK — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:12:07 -0700

Robert Pattinson's movie How To Be is released on DVD in the UK on May 18. It tells the story of a young man having an existential crisis, who convinces a Canadian self-help guru to come to London and become his personal life coach. The trailer looks quirky and odd, and Robert's current star power will certainly give it a boost, but what do you think - will you buy it, rent/borrow it or not bother with it at all? Let me know!

PopSugarUK's April Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0700

Happy April! It's that time again when I bring you my selection of must haves for the month. This April I'm looking forward to the release of several DVDs of cult TV shows and films, as well as some eagerly anticipated books and CDs. To take a look at what I'm adding to my shopping trolley, just hit Start.
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DVD Review: Element Pilates Weight Loss For Beginners

FitSugar — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:30:00 -0700

Although I shy away from DVDs with "weight loss" in the title, this one looked so appealing, I couldn't resist giving it a try. Element: Pilates Weight Loss For Beginners ($15) did not disappoint. Hosted by Brooke Siler of Re:Ab Pilates studio in New York, this 51-minute video splits its time between Pilates mat work and "cardio" moves, all filmed soothingly by the seashore.

Rather than explain the moves in the moment, Siler delivers directions via a voiceover. But I can't complain, since the voiceover is one of the most detailed and helpful I've ever heard. You could pretty much follow the entire workout without ever looking at the screen, allowing you to focus on maximizing the moves. She offers constant reminders - at just the right times - for what you should be pulling in, tightening, or thinking about, yet the reminders never feel repetitive.

For details on the workouts, read more.

I prefer to start with the prep and mat workout, which is fairly low-impact yet lively and varied. It really is a perfect introduction for beginners, but veterans won't be bored, especially if you use the workout to ease into the day. The different variations on the rollup move were particularly challenging.

The "cardio" portion isn't cardio the way you'd think; rather than get your heart rate pumping, you're working on midtempo moves mostly from a standing position. But for Pilates, it does feel like a moderately high calorie burn, and it's a great way to get moving after the more focused mat work. I've done both portions a number of times and will definitely keep this one around. Interested? You can get the DVD on Amazon for $7.49.