Britt Hayes is a writer, movie lover, and sensible sweater enthusiast living in Austin, Texas. She watches too much TV and never eats her vegetables.
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New Netflix Instant Releases — December 2013
The holiday season is in full swing -- and so is winter. What better way to avoid the chill than by camping out indoors next to the warm glow of your television with some great movies? There's a whole new batch of titles headed to Netflix Instant, from modern classics to old favorites. Read on for our guide to the best movies coming to Netflix this December.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life 2′ Is in the Works Because We Need ‘The Rest of the Story’
Seems there is no moratorium on sequels as, just in time for the holidays, comes news that the Jimmy Stewart classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' is getting a sequel. Nope, not a remake, but a sequel, since apparently we didn't get the full story the first time around. The new film, titled 'It's a Wonderful Life: The Rest of the Story' (original!) will follow the grandson of Stewart's character.
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Batman Fan’s Wish Granted: Little Boy Gets to Be a Hero for a Day
In possibly the most heartwarming news of the year, the Make-a-Wish foundation has granted the wish of five year-old Batman super fan Miles, who will get to dress as his favorite crime-fighting superhero and defeat some of the caped crusader's famous villains. The foundation is turning San Francisco into the streets of Gotham for a day just so little Miles can make his dreams come true!
Watch: Celebrities Who Were Contestants on Game Shows Before They Were Famous
Sometimes it can be hard to crack Hollywood when you're an up and coming actor. You've got to play the game -- or in this case, the game show. Many of your favorite actors and actresses were guests on classic game shows before they hit the big time and became household names...
’50 Shades of Grey’ Casts Jennifer Ehle as the Mom
Well this is interesting -- and not in a great way. 'Zero Dark Thirty' and 'Contagion' star Jennifer Ehle has been cast in the upcoming adaptation of mommy porn favorite '50 Shades of Grey.' No, she won't be grabbing a whip. The actress will be playing the role of Anastasia Steele's mother, who should be very concerned about what her daughter is doing.
‘Insidious Chapter 2′ Review
Director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell return to the spooky fun house with 'Insidious Chapter 2,' marking Wan's second horror film release in as many months after this summer's surprise hit 'The Conjuring.' Unfortunately, the sequel gives diminishing returns as the scares are dialed down and the laughs (intentional and unintentional) are cranked way up.
Then + Now: ’90s Heartthrob Matthew Lawrence
You might remember Matthew Lawrence from 'Brotherly Love,' the show in which he starred with brothers Joey and Andrew, or from 'Boy Meets World' (he came on in later seasons). Or maybe you remember him from the posters on your bedroom wall. Regardless, let's catch up with the '90s heartthrob and see what he's up to now.
Then + Now: Kelly Packard from ‘California Dreams’
You probably remember fresh-faced blonde '90s star Kelly Packard from the NBC show 'California Dreams' (or maybe from 'Baywatch'), but what's Ms. Packard up to these days?
Then + Now: Richard Grieco from ’21 Jump Street’
You remember him best as Detective Dennis Booker on '21 Jump Street' (and its spin-off, 'Booker'), but what's Richard Grieco up to now?
Then + Now: Brittany and Cynthia Daniel from ‘Sweet Valley High’
Based on the hit series of YA novels of the same name, the show 'Sweet Valley High' starred real-life twins Brittany and Cynthia Daniel as popular sisters Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield. Almost 20 years after the show's debut, we check in with the Daniel sisters to see what they've been up to.
[UPDATE] ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Star Jim Carrey Disses Violence in the Film
We're only a couple of months away from the debut of 'Kick-Ass 2,' which means it's about time for the stars of the film to begin promoting it -- Jim Carrey certainly has a original way of doing so: by denouncing the violence in the film.
‘Dumb and Dumber 2′ Saved by Universal
Warner Bros. made a pretty dumb (or was it smart?) move to dump the Farrelly Brothers' 'Dumb and Dumber To,' but Universal has swept in to rescue the sequel from production limbo.