Friday, April 30
Survivor Recap
Previously on Survivor, it was Parvati's Island and everyone else was just living on it.

Weekend Forecast
Hollywood is not out of new ideas. Writers have plenty of them.

This Weekend, Watch This
This week's scorecard couldn't possibly favor Furry Vengeance as the movie to see over Nightmare on Elm Street. Right? Right??


Thursday, April 29
Trailer Hitch
We watch trailers so you don't have to.

Make an Argument
Today's topic: Why Comedy Central made a huge mistake when it self-censored South Park.

A-List
This weekend heralds the arrival of a remake which, despite having Jackie Earle Haley, looks like something I’d always avoid and a hideous new entry into the genre of “Animals are funny, right?” movies.

How Well Do You Know: Seinfeld: The Slicer
In "The Slicer," Kramer's new meat slicer is put to good use, George happens upon a problematic photo during a job interview and Jerry pokes fun at the fact that his new date claims to be a doctor, even though she's a _____. How well do you know Seinfeld: The Slicer?

How Well Do You Know: Movie Vanity Plates
We're pretty sure this will be one of the most challenging quizzes we've run. You'll see a series of vanity license plates, each of which has initials of a well-known movie. Deciphering the film title, you have to select which of the four names listed starred in the movie. How well can you figure out Movie Vanity Plates?

Tip 1: If the name of the film doesn't jump out at you, work backwards, trying to think of well-known films the actors/actresses listed appeared in.
Tip 2: The state on the license plate (usually) isn't any kind of clue as to the name of the movie.
Tip 3: If you're still stumped, there's an answer key linked on the scoring page.


Wednesday, April 28
Comics Weekly
Fraggle Rock makes its triumphant return to comics! Tremble in fear, Lex Luthor!

Don't Overlook It
What would you do if you found out that your wife was cheating on you? Better question: what would you do if you were a Guy Ritchie-esque badass English gangster?

How Well Do You Know: A Nightmare on Elm Street
When Wes Craven took on the old saying that you can’t dream your own death, the result was the cult classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. This tale of a disfigured man who stalks you in your most vulnerable state spawned a slew of sequels and created one of the most unique and terrifying monsters in recent memory. You may know every witticism Freddy ever quipped, but how well do you know A Nightmare on Elm Street?


Tuesday, April 27
How to Spend $20
This week: Shauna Macdonald goes underground, Meryl Streep and Steve Martin smoke dope and Bruce Willis blows up an asteroid.

The Amazing Race Recap
The most recent elimination leaves Caite as the last racer with an XX chromosome. We’ll see how long she lasts now that she is no longer fueled by sheer hatred of the lesbians.

Book vs Movie
Andy Diggle’s Losers was a socially conscious update on the 1970s comic book series set during World War II. Diggle's update brings the series into contemporary Iraq.

How Well Do You Know: Apocalypse Now Redux
In what is still the definitive film about the Vietnam War, Colonel Kurtz has gone poo-flinging bugnuts crazy and it’s up to skinny Captain Willard to eliminate the problem. For an assassin, Willard practices martial arts a lot like he’s birthing a football, but whatever. Just one of the many ways this film illustrates the madness of engaging in war and the greater madness of winning one. How Well Do You Know Apocalypse Now Redux?


Monday, April 26
Monday Morning Quarterback
Kim Hollis: The Losers opened to $9.4 million. Do you consider this win, lose or draw?

TiVoPlex
Raising Arizona!

Top Chef Masters Recap
This week’s episode of Top Chef: Masters Season 2 sees the return of six chefs who competed during the show’s inaugural season to varying degrees of success.

What's Next
So I'm glancing over the latest batch of movie news, looking for fresh victims. But wait... what about... sequels? Remakes? Reboots? Where have thou gone?

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 18: The Righteous Brothers
Now the story of Tobias’ move to Vegas, George Michael and Maeby making out and how it ain’t easy to be white or brown. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: The Righteous Brothers?

Overpaid Jerks: 4/19/10-4/25/10
This week: NFL draft, hockey and basketball playoffs, drug usage, a marathon and poor fashion choices. It's all in our weekly sports quiz.


Sunday, April 25
Weekend Wrap-Up
The box office had the spring blues this weekend, as two openers failed to ignite.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 17: Spring Breakout
Now the story of the Bluth family episode of Scandalmakers, Girls With Low Self-Esteem at Newport Beach and Lucille’s rehab and drinking contest. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Spring Breakout?


Saturday, April 24
Friday Box Office Analysis
How to Train Your Dragon's remarkable run back to the top of the box office is certainly more interesting than this weekend's openers.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 16: Meat the Veals
Now the story of George Michel’s pre-engagement, George Sr’s marriage vow renewal and a new member of the Bluth family. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Meat the Veals?


Friday, April 23
Survivor Recap
Previously on Survivor, JT lost his damn mind.

Weekend Forecast
You might well call this a summer preview weekend, as two of the big releases are near to carbon copies of two of this summer’s films.

This Weekend, Watch This
Anagram fun included at no additional charge!

This is So Last Week: 4/16/10-4/22/10
Censorship, armed robbery, X-rays and mythical beasts: the last seven days in celebrity and entertainment news were a bit odd, to be sure. Relive the absurdity with our week-in-review quiz.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 15: Sword of Destiny
Now the story of George Sr’s reassertion of power, George Michael’s driving lessons and Gob and Buster’s magic partnership. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Sword of Destiny?

How Well Do You Know: Project Runway, Season 7
The seventh season of Project Runway welcomed another group of eccentric, creative and egotistical fashion designers...and then threw everything from soup to nuts (and bolts) at them. You may know Ping from Pamela and Mila from Maya, but how well do you know Project Runway, Season 7?


Thursday, April 22
Are You With Us?
Before Sunset has a tagline that poses the question, “What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?”

A-List: Famous Composers
With the release of two lackluster-looking films this week, I think it’s time the A-List once again make a few enemies and start up some controversies.

Chapter Two
Upfront confession: I have never been a fan(atic) of The Beatles.

How Well Do You Know: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
A bored married couple is surprised to learn that they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other. The on-screen chemistry between stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt carried over into real life. You may favor singing a particular Air Supply song during high-speed chases fleeing from assassins, but how well do you know Mr. and Mrs. Smith?

How Well Do You Know: Seinfeld: The Little Kicks
In "The Little Kicks," Elaine does a tremendously awful dance that causes her co-workers to lose respect for her. Meanwhile, Jerry becomes obsessed with illegally filming movies in the theater. How well do you know Seinfeld: The Little Kicks?


Wednesday, April 21
Trailer Hitch
David Mumpower: The fourth Resident Evil production has made a couple of clever determinations.

Comics Weekly
Human Target was a comic book before it was a television show. Who knew? Anyway, it's back to being a comic book again, too.

Don't Overlook It
My mission is to tell everyone I can to GO SEE Exit Through the Gift Shop. Seriously. Go now.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 14: The Immaculate Election
Now the story of George Michael’s campaign for student body president, Buster’s affairs with the domestic help and Tobias’ undercover efforts. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: The Immaculate Election?

How Well Do You Know: Actresses and Their Roles II
You know their faces, you know their names. Do you know their roles? We'll give you the names of four roles played by famous film actresses. Can you match the actress with the women they played? If you get stumped, remember that most clues usually include at least one well-known part for that actress. How well do you know actresses and their roles?


Tuesday, April 20
Monday Morning Quarterback
Kim Hollis: Now that How to Train Your Dragon is up to $158.2 million after four weekends, we obviously need to re-evaluate its status.

How to Spend $20
This week: Avatar slims down for television, Tom Cruise goes on the run and Jeff Bridges delights country audiences.

Classic Review: Walkabout
The world is a beautiful, confusing, confounding place, and all we do is ruin it.

Viking Night: Se7en
Among the films that I’ve covered here, Se7en bears the distinction of actually having been a critical and financial success – not to mention very controversial.

How Well Do You Know: Damages, Season 3
Damage's third season had all of the twists, double-crosses and solid performances for which the season is known. You may wonder why every character is always referred to by both first and last name, but how well do you know Damages, Season 3?

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 13: Motherboy XXX
Now the story of Gob’s divorce, Tobias’ reunion with Carl Weathers and the most-feared mother-son dinner dance in Southern California. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Motherboy XXX?

How Well Do You Know: Halloween II (2009)
Rob Zombie's sequel to his 2007 Halloween reboot is relentlessly gruesome. Michael Myers has seriously upped his game since the last time we saw him. Hysterical people are brutally murdered, including a few surprises in this chapter. How well do you know Halloween II?


Monday, April 19
TiVoPlex
Mr. Seal takes issues with the classification of Christine in this week's edition.

Review: Kick-Ass
There are some real zingers found in Kick-Ass, thanks mostly to its father-daughter superhero team, but I guess I was expecting a lot more.

Movie vs. Movie
BOP unveils yet another new column today. In it, we compare to films that just happen to bear a lot of resemblance to each other and tell you which one is worth your money.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 12: Hand to God
Now the story of Buster’s coping with his lost hand, Gob’s quest for the seal that took it and the secret of Maggie Lizer’s pregnancy. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Hand to God?

Overpaid Jerks: 4/12/10-4/18/10
This week: ejection, perfection, suspension and redemption. All were visible during the last week in sports. We hope you were paying attention.


Sunday, April 18
Weekend Wrap-Up
Both Death at a Funeral and Kick-Ass were made on the cheap, and had an opportunity to break out this weekend. Unfortunately, they didn't, as we have a bit of a surprise at the top of the box office charts.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 11: Out On a Limb
And now the story of an obesity suit, the return of Maggie Lizer and Buster going to war. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Out On a Limb?


Saturday, April 17
Friday Box Office Analysis
The comedic comic adaptation gets off to a $7.6 million start.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 10: Ready, Aim, Marry Me
Now the story of Stan Sitwell’s new wig, Buster’s army skills and romantic spa packages for two. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Ready, Aim, Marry Me?


Friday, April 16
Survivor Recap
Stupid is as stupid does. There is a previously unseen level of stupid in this episode.

This Weekend, Watch This
I'll save you the hassle of researching every movie, by comparing the new releases for each weekend. This week: Kick-Ass vs. Death at a Funeral.

Weekend Forecast
Hollywood doubles its comedy output from last weekend, putting out two films that can loosely be described as comedies.

Top Chef Masters Recap
And here we are, back for another season of Top Chef: Masters.

How Well Do You Know: Seinfeld: The Butter Shave
Kramer develops a new shaving method by applying butter to his entire body. Things go swimmingly until the day he falls asleep in the sun and cooks himself. How well do you know Seinfeld: The Butter Shave?


Thursday, April 15
Review: Date Night
Date Night must have been a blast to make, which explains why it’s also a blast to watch.

Make an Argument
So, what is Party Down? Well, it comes from a four-person executive producing team that includes the hilarious Paul Rudd and Rob Thomas, perhaps best known for creating Veronica Mars.

A-List: Bad Movie Ideas
Bad movie ideas could be the entirety of many, many lists. Today, though, we’re going to deal with five of the worst recent ideas for movies, and we’re only going to focus on five.

AFInity
How easy is it to watch MASH the movie when you've been a fan of the TV show practically your whole life? Not very.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 09: Burning Love
And now the story of bachelorette season in Newport Beach, Gob’s embarrassment that he is dating Lucille 2 and the parting of ways between Tobias and the Blue Man Group. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Burning Love?

How Well Do You Know: Live and Let Die
Roger Moore made his Bond debut in Live and Let Die, and played a different type of Bond – one with a touch of the upper crust, who was always ready with a smirk and who never generated any sexual tension with a woman. A Bond with a hairless chest, who wore safari suits and kissed with his mouth tightly closed. How Well Do You Know Live and Let Die?

This is So Last Week: 4/9/10-4/15/10
This week: Oscar controversy, mean girls, odd feuds, harassment and superheroes. We're wrapping up another week in entertainment and celebrity news, and presenting it to you in a pleasing quiz format. We hope you were paying attention.


Wednesday, April 14
One Month Out
What's going to happen in May? Let the Prophets tell you.

Comics Weekly
Something called Kill Shakespeare is released; we are intrigued.

Mythology: South Park
On the heels of The Simpsons’s 450th episode, television’s second most influential adult animated series also hits a major landmark: South Park celebrates 200 episodes.

Drawn That Way
This week, I took another look at the original Toy Story to see if it holds up as well as I thought it would.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 08: Queen for a Day
And now the story of Michael’s company car, Gob’s [bleep]ing of Lucille 2 and Tobias’ regrettable decision to teach dance to street gangs. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Queen For A Day?

How Well Do You Know: The Movie That Killed Me
It's the rare actor who doesn't die on screen at some point in their career. Given the name of an actor/actress, can you pick out the film in which his/her character died? Think of this as the flip side to our Who Died series of quizzes. How well do you know The Movie That Killed Me?


Tuesday, April 13
How to Spend $20
This week: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Apollo 13 go Blu-ray, Philip Seymour hijacks a boat and NBC Universal attempts to make more money from the Olympics.

The Amazing Race Recap
The contestant of questionable sobriety and his daughter got eliminated last week after finishing first the previous leg. Will the same fate await the cowboys? Let’s see.

Don't Overlook It
Now that I’ve caught all of you up on the great overlooked films released since 2004, we can start talking about movies that are currently being released in theaters and on DVD.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 07: Switch Hitter
And now the story of Tobias’ audition for Confidence Man #2, the start of Maeby’s career as a movie producer and a softball game rivalry that goes way back. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Switch Hitter?

How Well Do You Know: Up in the Air
Up in the Air tells the story of a man that, while surrounded by other people, has a connection to no one. And that's the way he likes it. Until, that is, two women enter his life and he is forced to reexamine his priorities. You may have in mind a certain number as your mileage goal, but how well do you know Up in the Air?


Monday, April 12
TiVoPlex
One of BOP's favorite films of 2009 hits Starz this week.

What's Next
While most film fans are now eagerly anticipating the near-momentary beginning of summer 2010, I've already moved on and onto next year's light show.

Monday Morning Quarterback
Kim Hollis: Date Night, the Steve Carell/Tina Fey romantic comedy from Fox, opened to $25.2 million. What do you think of this result? And what do you anticipate its legs will be like?

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 06: Afternoon Delight
Now the story of a Bluth Company Christmas, multiple rounds of ill-fated karaoke and Gob’s [bleep]ing $5000 suits. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Afternoon Delight?

Overpaid Jerks: 4/5/10-4/11/10
The NCAA championship, MLB Opening Day and The Masters: It was one of the signature weeks on the sports calendar. How well were you paying attention? Here's a quiz to test your sports acumen.


Sunday, April 11
Weekend Wrap-Up
Heading into the weekend, it looked like a soft frame, as only one film opened (a 2D comedy with TV stars), and it seemed to be surrounded by movies set to fail in holdover weekends.

How Well Do You Know: My Bloody Valentine (2009)
Every once in awhile you come across decent horror. Such is the case of My Bloody Valentine, a remake of the same-named Canadian classic that enjoyed a fantastic $21.2 million opening weekend thanks in large part for being presented in 3-D. You may know your pick-axes from your hard hats, but how well do you know My Bloody Valentine?

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 05: Sad Sack
Now the story of a new prosecutor on the Bluth case, Lucille’s love for Oscar and Tobias’ unfortunate return to never-nudism. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Sad Sack?


Saturday, April 10
Friday Box Office Analysis
Only one distributor decided to give it a go with a wide release film this weekend.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 04: Good Grief
And now the story of George Sr’s funeral, Lindsay’s attempts to put her love life on Ice and the next step in Gob’s disastrous magic career. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Good Grief?

How Well Do You Know: Teeth
It's probably the most unusual film for which we've run a quiz. Teeth is a horror/black comedy about a young woman who has a certain....unique anatomical feature that presents challenges for her and any romantic suitors. Surprisingly well received upon its limited release, the film has developed something of a cult following. How well do you know Teeth?


Friday, April 9
Trailer Hitch
The BOP staff discusses the latest trailers.

This Weekend, Watch This
With Date Night the only new movie this weekend, our intrepid reporter compares the new release to the last date he went on. Hilarity ensues.

Weekend Forecast
Several consecutive crowded weekends at the box office give way to one with just a single major release.

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 03: ¡Amigos!
Now the story of Gob’s search for a friend, Buster’s new life away from his mother and Michael’s ill-fated journey to Mexico. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: ¡Amigos!

This is So Last Week: 4/2/10-4/8/10
This week: Perilous dancing, a complicated divorce, public nudity and painkiller addiction. Plus: What has plastic surgery rendered Heidi Montag incapable of doing? All your entertainment and celebrity questions are addressed in this latest edition of This Is So Last Week.


Thursday, April 8
Chapter Two
This week: Cinematic father figure/role models in Walt Disney Films, Chevy Chase and three Chapter Twos from the 1980s, Kenny Loggins, Lindsey Buckingham, and great movie theme songs.

A-List: Classic Couples
This weekend heralds the opening of what is surely to be one of the great, truly groundbreaking comedies of this or any era. Okay, that was a late April Fools' joke, but I am talking of Date Night...

Survivor Recap
Previously on Survivor, the Villains finally did the right thing.

How Well Do You Know: Amelie
Amelie, a young pixieish woman in fairy-tale Paris long sheltered from the wider world, tries to connect with people. Unlike most congenitally introverted people these days, she rejects the Internet in favour of anonymous meddling. But what will she do when you meets a nice young man who is just as odd as she is? How Well Do You Know Amelie?

How Well Do You Know: Seinfeld: The Voice
In "The Voice," Jerry comes up with a voice that his girlfriend despises, Kramer gets an intern for his apartment and George declares war on his newest employer, Play Now. How well do you know Seinfeld: The Voice?


Wednesday, April 7
Mythology: Breaking Bad
As cable began to be the go-to source for quality programming over the last decade or so, each network emerged with a flagship hit.

Viking Night: Run Lola Run
In an old episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the crew of the Enterprise finds themselves trapped in a "time loop" that sees them repeating the same two weeks without their knowledge.

Are You With Us?
Shalimar takes on BOP founder Kim Hollis' beloved The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Does he agree with her or is he a dead man walking?

How Well Do You Know: TV Shows by Characters II
Ah, television -- teacher, mother, secret lover! If you're like us, you spend dozens hundreds of hours each week enjoying the best quality programming the airwaves can bring you. But where would TV shows be without the memorable characters you enjoy every week? We'll give you the names of four characters from a particular series. Can you match them to the correct show?

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 02: The One Where They Build a House
Now the story of Michael and Gob’s ongoing rivalry, George Michael’s courtship of Ann and brewing competition between Tobias and Lindsay in their open marriage. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: The One Where They Build a House?


Tuesday, April 6
Monday Morning Quarterback
The Kraken was released, along with a Tyler Perry film and a movie featuring Miley Cyrus. How do we feel about their performances?

How to Spend $20
This week: A catering company wreaks havoc in LA, The Lord of the Rings gets released (again!) and two ‘90s kidvid classics get bundled together.

Director's Spotlight
Alexander Payne was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and it's easy to imagine that his life has been populated by the type of characters and conflicts that we find in his films.

The Amazing Race Recap
It’s pretty amusing to me that the cowboys were spared elimination at a pitstop in the Indian Ocean. That’s the good news.

How Well Do You Know: 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament Recap
March Madness, indeed. The 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament had everything you could have wanted: drama, thrills, shocking upsets, even a fantastic final game. You may keep replaying Gordon Heyward's final shot over and over in your head, but how well do you know the 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament?

How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 01: The One Where Michael Leaves
Now the story of Michael’s attempt to start a new life, Gob’s ascent to the Bluth Company presidency and Tobias’ fantastic idea to save his marriage. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: The One Where Michael Leaves?


Monday, April 5
Classic Review: White Heat
One of the most iconic images and quotes in film comes from one such feature, this week's classic movie: White Heat.

TiVoPlex
From the obscure to the obscurest to the merely overlooked or underappreciated; they all have a home in the TiVoPlex! All times Pacific.

Review: Clash of the Titans
Imagine a dumbed down version of Clash of the Titans (1981) and you have a good idea of what the remake is like.

Overpaid Jerks: 3/29/10-4/4/10
This week: All-Americans, a shocking trade, an unfortunate foul and a steely assault. Plus: 2nd, 3rd and 4th-tier winners, and the perils of buttered popcorn. All this and more in our weekly sports review.


Sunday, April 4
Weekend Wrap-Up
So how many 3D films is too many? This Easter weekend had three big 3D titles in the top ten, including the new release Clash of the Titans, DreamWorks' How To Train Your Dragon, and Disney's Alice in Wonderland.


Saturday, April 3
Friday Box Office Analysis
The 3D remake of the 1981 film earned $28.7 million on Friday, with an estimated $4.2 million from midnight showings.=

How Well Do You Know: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Harder Version)
Following Twilight's surprise $69.6 million opening weekend bow, New Moon was expected to be huge. But $142.8 million? Whoa. In the movie, the Cullens disappear from Forks after an accident at the house, and Bella is left to cry on Jacob's shoulder. You may know your werewolves from your vampires, but how well do you know The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Harder Version)?


Friday, April 2
Weekend Updates

April Forecast
April 2010 sure ain't in Kansas anymore.

This is So Last Week: 3/26/10-4/1/10
This week: Dragons, she-devils, wizards and insane stalkers. Plus boys who like boys, girls who like girls and boys, and music videos shot in the nude. Relive the last seven days in pop culture with this crowd-pleasing quiz.


Thursday, April 1
Trailer Hitch
Marmaduke might be the worst thing since Uwe Boll was run out of Hollywood.

A-List: Best Working Directors
Today, I'm going to highlight a topic far more all encompassing: the best directors working today.

Review: Kick-Ass
Look mummy and daddy, it's an independent film doing an impression of Watchmen! Do you love me now?

Survivor Recap
Previously on Survivor, we praised Evil Russell for his ability to make an innocuous-seeming comment significant enough to cause Tyson to change his vote.

How Well Do You Know: Baseball Movie Quotes
Spring means baseball. As Opening Day nears, we are getting in to the proper frame of mind by putting together a quiz on baseball movie quotes. Not only has baseball served as the backdrop for plenty of great movies, but quotations in those movies have secured a permanent place in our pop culture consciousness. How well do you know baseball movie quotes?




     


 
 

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