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Wednesday, June 30
Weekend Forecast
Ms. Meyer has bedazzled vampires and suddenly made them into something the public perceives as new and exciting.
Comics Weekly
We're sorry that none of these comics have sparkly vampires.
Mythology: 24
24 comes to an end. Does it go out with a bang or a whimper?
Top Chef Recap
Two pounds of sugar is a healthy portion of any school lunch meal.
Tuesday, June 29
One Month Out
The BOP staff takes an opportunity to discuss July releases. Today, we look at Salt, Dinner for Schmucks et al.
Monday Morning Quarterback How to Spend $20
This week: John Cusack lets go of modern conveniences, Timothy Olyphant tries on an Iowan accent for size and SyFy discovers its next big thing.
Watching Instantly
A wildly underrated Kevin Kline performance headlines this week's discussion.
How Well Do You Know: Party Down: Season Two
Party Down made the best of a bad situation in its second season by subbing in the irreplaceable Jane Lynch (who went on to do Glee) with the criminally underworked Megan Mullally. What resulted was a mix of new meets old, as Mullally's character got acquainted with a group of lowly caterers who have grown up from the people we remember from season one. How well do you know Party Down: Season Two?
How Well Do You Know: The Graduate
The Graduate tells the story of recent college grad Ben Braddock, his affair with the wife of his father's business partner, and the complications that arise when he falls in love with the woman's daughter. The movie made a star out of virtual unknown Dustin Hoffman, and led to an Oscar for director Mike Nichols, as well as Oscar nominations for Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross. You may already know there is a future in plastics, but how well do you know The Graduate?
Monday, June 28
Weekend Wrap-Up
It looked like it was going to be a huge weekend at the box office – there was an action flick with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz versus a lowbrow comedy starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James.
TiVoPlex
This week: John recommends a film in the style of Honey I Shrunk the Trolls. And it features Stephen Dorff at 14!
What's Next
The title is a bit misleading this week. It's more of a summer box office recap as well as an evaluation of the lasting impact of the various results.
Sunday, June 27
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Selma's Choice
The Simpsons make several attempts to go to Duff Gardens, where roaming gangs aren’t a problem any more. Also, Selma wants to give motherhood a go, only to find that iguanas are more satisfying. How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Selma’s Choice?
Overpaid Jerks: 6/21/10-6/27/10
This week: OPJ was totally offsides there, but none of the World Cup referees noticed. Also, drafts abound, 11 is a magic number in baseball, another no hitter and lots and lots (and lots) of tennis. Take our weekly sports quiz, it won't take you 11 hours and five minutes to finish.
Saturday, June 26
Friday Box Office Analysis
Adam Sandler? Still got it. Tom Cruise? Not so much.
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Mr. Plow
Homer starts a business plowing driveways, but doesn’t count on it affecting his friendship with Barney. Also, he gets this snappy jacket. How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Mr. Plow?
Friday, June 25
This Weekend, Watch This
There is legitimate A-list talent competing at the box office this weekend. Which film is better? Curt takes time out from his Brazilian vacation to weigh in on the subject.
Are You With Us?
Shalimar officially becomes the first graduate of BOP University with today's recap. Everyone hum Pomp and Circumstance in his honor.
Thursday, June 24
Chapter Two: Dead Man's Chest
Question of the week: What would Walt Disney think about a film bearing his imprimatur featuring not one but two minor characters being dispatched with a gunshot to the center of the forehead?
A-List: Comebacks
There’s nothing we love like a comeback, right? Why else would we look for them as often as we do?
She Said/He Said
The Big Daddy and I approached the end of the movie-going month with some trepidation.
Daily Box Office Analysis
Knight and Day debuted on Wednesday to $3.8 million, a result that not even the most zealous of Scientologists would describe as strong.
This is So Last Week: 6/18/10-6/24/10
On tap this week, we’ve got a betrothed supermodel, an inexplicable romantic pairing, a celebrity with a outstanding bill that cost more than most of our cars, a made-for-cable TV rivalry 25 years too late, a pair of ladies baring their flesh and someone who admits dear old dad isn’t a fan of theirs. So consult with John Edward if you get stuck on a question and let’s see who well you know the past seven bizarre days.
Wednesday, June 23
Make an Argument
For a company that has produced just 11 features to date, I’m fairly certain it’s safe to say that there is no other studio like Pixar working in the film industry today. Here's why...
Drawn That Way
Toy Story 3 was, for me, perfection.
Review: Toy Story 3
If Toy Story 3 had been made by any studio besides Pixar, it would be a near masterpiece.
Weekend Forecast
The weekend after a possible turnaround for the summer box office, the studios turn to star power for what looks like a classic summer matchup of action versus comedy.
How Well Do You Know: Seinfeld: The Bubble Boy
In "The Bubble Boy," Jerry dates a girl with an annoying laugh, Kramer accidentally burns down a cabin and George deflates a boy in a plastic bubble. How well do you know Seinfeld: The Bubble Boy?
How Well Do You Know: Mission: Impossible III
Mission: Impossible III established J.J. Abrams as a bankable film director and allowed Philip Seymour Hoffman to be a surprisingly convincing badass. While MI3 was the lowest earning installment of the franchise, it was arguably the best of the three. You may enjoy breaking into the Vatican whenever strategically necessary, but how well do you know Mission: Impossible III?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 13: Development Arrested
Now the story of Michael’s appointment as CEO of the Bluth Company, Lindsay’s discovery that she is adopted and Lucille’s discovery that she’ll be arrested. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Development Arrested?
How Well Do You Know: Ghostbusters
What do you get when you combine paranormal researchers with highly charged nuclear reactors on their backs, an apartment building possessed by evil spirits, a beautiful musician, a nerdy accountant, a gluttonous green blob, and an evil giant marshmallow? You get Ghostbusters, a highly successful movie that spawned a sequel (with another in the works), an animated television series, a popular video game and a hit song. You may know who the Gatekeeper and Keymaster are, but how well do you know Ghostbusters?
Tuesday, June 22
How to Spend $20
This week: Bill Hader channels his inner fat kid, Thomas Jane swings his love pump and Jay Baruchel dates up.
Watching Instantly
Land of the Lost gets a mention in a Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid discussion. If that doesn't make you want to read this, you must have a concussion.
Viking Night: Dirty Harry
I know what you’re thinking; you’re wondering why I consider such a successful film a cult classic, aren’t you?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 12: Exit Strategy
Now the story of Lucille and Lindsay’s trip to “rehab”, Tobias’ audition for a CBS procedural and the mysterious CIA plot behind the Bluth homes in Iraq scandal. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Debelopment: Exit Strategy?
How Well Do You Know: Deep Blue Sea
The animals-eating-people genre got a shot of adrenaline with the release of 1999's Deep Blue Sea. It's the story of an aquatic laboratory research team and the sharks that terrorize them. You may have creative theories on the best way to electrocute a shark, but how well do you know Deep Blue Sea?
Monday, June 21
TiVoPlex
The TiVoPlex Movie of the Month is revealed!
Classic Movie Review
Kind Hearts and Coronets: now there is a movie title for the ages.
Review: Jonah Hex
BOP is posting a positive review of Jonah Hex. No, this is not sarcasm.
Monday Morning Quarterback
A little movie named Toy Story 3 opened this weekend. I wonder if anyone at BOP will like it.
How Well Do You Know: Justified, Season 1
From the moment Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) put a bullet in a Miami lowlife and got sent to Kentucky for his troubles, Justified had viewers hooked, and its first season delivered laconic Elmore Leonard dialogue, barely suppressed rage, and shootouts. Oh so many shootouts. You may know your Bowman Crowder from you Bo Crowder, but how well do you know Justified: Season 1?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 11: Family Ties
Now the story of a long-lost Bluth sister, George Michael and Maeby’s marriage certificate and Tobias and Lindsay’s commitment to have heterosexual intercourse. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Family Ties?
Overpaid Jerks: 6/13/10-6/20/10
This week: Late inning heroics, tales of Ubaldo, big numbers at the Open and more conference expansion shenanigans. Enjoy our sports week-in-review quiz, now largely vuvuzela free.
Sunday, June 20
Weekend Wrap-Up
After a weekend where the remake of The Karate Kid blew away expectations with a $55 million opening, Toy Story 3 delivered at the box office, too.
How Well Do You Know: Breaking Bad: Season Three
Breaking Bad's third season is undoubtedly the series' best season to date. For 13 straight weeks, Vince Gilligan and his team of writers thrilled us with a relentless story arc that escalated in danger for the lead characters and, of course, made our hearts stop beating every now and again. How well do you know Breaking Bad: Season Three?
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Itchy and Scratchy: The Movie
Homer decides to punish Bart by barring him from ever seeing the Itchy and Scratchy Movie. Will Bart end up as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or a sleazy male stripper? Or perhaps both? How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: The Itchy and Scratchy Movie?
Saturday, June 19
Friday Box Office Analysis
The long-awaited Pixar sequel opened to an phenomenal $41 million on Friday.
How Well Do You Know: How I Met Your Mother, Season Five
Doppelgangers, Definitions, Double Date and Duel Citizenship.
Rabbit or Duck and Slapsgiving 2. You may have aced Robin 101, but how well do you know How I Met Your Mother, Season 5?
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Last Exit to Springfield
Homer becomes the nuclear power plant’s union president, which doesn’t pay anything except if he’s crooked. But can he keep the dental plan, and save Lisa from braces that pre-date stainless steel? How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Last Exit to Springfield?
Friday, June 18
Weekend Forecast
If you’re looking for box office fireworks this summer, this should be the weekend to provide them
This Weekend, Watch This
The advanced weapons of the Old West were schweet.
The Karate Kid
When news first broke of a Karate Kid remake, my heart sank. I remember thinking (just as millions of others probably did), how dare they remake this ‘80s classic!
Top Chef Recap
And we are officially back for a new season of Top Chef! As the opening sequence starts and Padma’s narration plays overtop, I’m overwhelmed by joy. I love this show and I’m so excited that it’s back.
How Well Do You Know: Nurse Jackie: Season Two
In Nurse Jackie's second season, Zoey nabs a studly boy toy, Akalitus has a short-lived affair with the hospital's Pill-O-Matix and Jackie's personal and professional lives spin more and more out of control. You may know your Sam's from your Thor's, but how well do you know Nurse Jackie: Season Two?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 10: Fakin' It
Now the story of Michael’s attempt at being a defense attorney, Tobias’ bodybuilding magazines and George Michael and Maeby’s wedding. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Fakin’ It?
This is So Last Week: 6/11/10-6/17/10
This week: hot bodies, bizarre crimes, a banned commercial and
creepy movie memorabilia. Plus: a Twilight star forecasts doom and the Betty White Victory Lap continues. Enjoy this review of the last seven days in entertainment and celebrity trivia, presented in a pleasing quiz format.
Thursday, June 17
Review: The A-Team
The A-Team is another one of those dumb, loud, testosterone-driven action pictures that thinks it can get by on special effects and charm.
Are You With Us?
Shalimar's last assignment is Zero Effect. Thanks for becoming the first graduate of BOP University, Mr. Sahota.
A-List: Pixar Movies
June 18th is the day that heralds the opening of what is arguably the most anticipated movie of the year for just about everybody.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 09: S.O.B.s
Now the story of Gob’s new waiting job, George Michael’s new school and the campaign to Save Our Bluths. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: S.O.B.s?
How Well Do You Know: Shutter Island
U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) is headed to Shutter Island to investigate a disappearance at an institution for the criminally insane. Little does he know, he may never leave the island. Based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane, Shutter Island is the fourth collaboration between DiCaprio and director Martin Scorsese. You may agree that the tie is f*#king ugly, but how well do you know Shutter Island?
Wednesday, June 16
Review: Get Him to the Greek
Get Him to the Greek follows the traditions set forth by other raunchy comedies, but it works better than most because it’s grounded and sympathetic toward its characters.
Things We Learned From Movie X
Vacations are brilliant, aren't they? It's fantastic to get away from it all for a day, a week, a month, however long you want.
Don't Overlook It: Ondine
There are a few directors I love who I feel don’t get nearly enough attention, and near the top of that list is Neil Jordan.
Director’s Spotlight
DJ Caruso is not exactly what you would call the thinking man’s auteur – in fact, you probably wouldn’t call him much of an auteur at all. He is, however, a Hollywood craftsman.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 08: Making a Stand
Now the story of Buster’s new job at an Iraqi toy store, Lucille’s face-lift and how George Sr. used sibling rivalry for profit. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Making a Stand?
How Well Do You Know: Pixar Feature Films
You would be hard pressed to find a film franchise that matched the success of Pixar features. For the past 15 years, the animation studio has produced critically admired and popularly loved films, some of which have become the most recognizable titles of the era. You may know that the secret entrance to Zurg's fortress is to the left, hidden in the shadows, but how well do you know Pixar Feature Films?
Tuesday, June 15
Monday Morning Quarterback
David Mumpower: I guess it is fair to say that The Karate Kid sent The A-Team home in a body bag.
How to Spend $20
This week: Cops pursue Michael Cera, Family Guy invades the world of Root Chicken and Denzel Washington totes a gun.
Top Chef Masters Recap
As long as Rick Moonen doesn't win, everyone at BOP is happy.
Watching Instantly
Last week's selections are this week's quickie reviews. On this week's menu: District 9 and G-Force.
How Well Do You Know: Fathers in the Movies
Movie fathers are quite a varied bunch. Some would do literally ANYTHING for their children. They would risk death if it kept their children safe. Others were only involved in the conception, and that's about the extent of it. (That's not always a bad thing...right, Precious?) Then there are those movie daddies who are the reason "daddy issues" exist...how well do you know fathers in the movies?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 07: Prison Break-In
Now the story of Michael’s coping with his break-up, Warden Gentles’ screenplay and the Bluth Foundation prison gala. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Prison Break-In?
Monday, June 14
TiVoPlex
Dario Argento’s legendary thriller gets a rare widescreen television airing this week on Fox Movie Channel.
What's Next
Studio executives may have taken time off from greenlighting sequels to fire up the barbecue for Memorial Day, but they were back in full force last week.
What Went Wrong: Robin Hood
Based on the slop that Hollywood force feeds its audience on a weekly basis, it may be difficult to remember a time when the industry did not have such a quick trigger finger for greenlighting projects.
How Well Do You Know: Pixelated Movie Scenes II
For our 1000th quiz, we're presenting a follow-up to our Pixelated Movie Scenes quiz. As before, we've taken familiar movie scene stills and blow up the pixels in each. Use any details that you can discern and factor in the options given to decipher these visual puzzles. How well do you know Pixelated Movie Scenes, Part 2?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 06: The Ocean Walker
Now the story of Michael and Rita’s wedding, Tobias’ ongoing hair-transplant-related health problems, and George Michael’s shocking discovery. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested development: The Ocean Walker?
Sunday, June 13
Weekend Wrap-Up
After a weekend that brought a new form of ineptitude at the box office, a re-imagining of The Karate Kid faced off against an update of the TV series The A-Team.
Overpaid Jerks: 6/7/10-6/12/10
Monumental conference realignment. World Cup. USC taken to the woodshed. Stanley Cup, Stephen Strasburg and NBA playoffs. It was mad mad mad mad world in sports during the last week. Take our weekly quiz to see if you could keep up with it all.
Saturday, June 12
Friday Box Office Analysis
This strange box office year continues with a bit of an upset in the battle of '80s themed remakes.
How Well Do You Know: Pixar Shorts
Pixar is best known for their critically and popularly loved feature films. But an equal part of the studios library are Pixar shorts, some of which are absolute gems. You may know the best way to win Geri's Game, but how well do you know Pixar Shorts?
Friday, June 11
Weekend Forecast
The box office takes on a decidedly retro feel this weekend, as two iconic properties from the 1980s make an appearance on the big screen.
The Worst Thing I Ever Did
In this column, I will be looking back on the careers of some of Hollywood’s most bankable stars and selecting the one movie that was by far their worst choice.
This Weekend, Watch This
On paper, _____ is (barely) the movie to watch this weekend.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 05: Mr. F
Now the story of George Michael’s birthday, an undercover mole in the Bluth Company and Rita’s carefully-hidden secret. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Mr. F?
This is So Last Week: 6/4/10-6/10/10
This week: Frightening vermin! An over-enthusiastic drummer! A heartthrob pothead! All this plus the madness that was the MTV Movie Awards in our weekly entertainment and celebrity quiz.
Thursday, June 10
I Was Robbed
From 2005-2009, my favorite movies were A History of Violence, The Departed, There Will Be Blood and The Dark Knight. Imagine my surprise when an independent rom-com became my favorite movie of 2010.
Chapter Two
A man stands with his sword unsheathed and at the ready, a child borne on his back, the sinking sun setting, the sky ablaze behind them.
A-List: Cinematographers
We're in the middle of June, and quite frankly, the dog days of summer can’t go away fast enough.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 04: Notapusy
Now the story of Michael’s attempts to impress Rita, the church-state fair beauty pageant and the unfortunate side-effects of Oxycontin. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Notapusy?
How Well Do You Know: Who Wrote the Book?
The Wizard of Oz. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Gone With the Wind. What do all these movies have in common? They're all adapted from books. Sometimes we think the novels are better, and sometimes we think the movie captured something that the written word just couldn't deliver. How well do you know these movies, the books they're based on, and their authors?
Wednesday, June 9
Comics Weekly
Comics: where vampires, zombies and werewolves are as ubiquitous as Stan Lee.
Review: Splice
During Splice, several members of the audience, including myself, laughed at the screen. This isn’t a typical reaction at a science fiction horror-thriller, but to its credit, Splice is far from typical.
Make an Argument
Though its debut season goes more or less the way you’d expect it to, Nurse Jackie displayed a heck of a lot of promise for a series relying on a regrettably tired show format.
Mythology: Alias
It seems that there have been some minor rumblings at ABC indicating that they might be interested in having JJ Abrams bring Alias back.
How Well Do You Know: Glee, Season 1
Fox had a surprise hit on its hands with Glee, the tales of the McKinley High show choir. Sure, the show had its share of silly story lines (*fakepregnancycough*), but it had more than enough moments both touching and funny. And don't forget the musical numbers. You may know the best way to get slushee out of your school clothes, but how well do you know Glee?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 03: Forget-Me-Now
Now the story of Michael’s blossoming relationship with Rita, the new Bluth family’s new lawyer and the many uses for roofies. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Forget Me Now?
Tuesday, June 8
Review: Looking for Eric
A detailed prior knowledge of soccer is not necessary to enjoy Looking for Eric, since it's not really a film about soccer...
How to Spend $20
This week: Larry David stages a Seinfeld reunion, Leonardo DiCaprio goes island hopping and Nip/Tuck becomes a blip on the radar.
Viking Night
Joel and Ethan Coen enjoy the sort of culturally relevant niche that very few writers, directors or producers are ever fortunate enough to claim.
How Well Do You Know: The Karate Kid
A teenage boy, thrashed frequently by karate-wielding badasses, learns karate from a quite old maintenance man. The Karate Kid was an unexpected hit and remains an 80s classic.
You may think that You're the Best! Around! but how well do you know The Karate Kid?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 02: For British Eyes Only
Now the story of Michael’s new love interest, Gob’s new magic trick and Tobias’ new hair. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: For British Eyes Only?
Monday, June 7
Classic Movie Review
The Thin Man is one of the greatest American movies ever made. The Thin Man is also, along with the original King Kong, one of the first franchises.
TiVoPlex
From the obscure to the obscurest to the merely overlooked or underappreciated; they all have a home in the TiVoPlex!
Review: Killers
Killers is one of those movies that was probably pitched by a hotshot producer saying, “It’s part [name of movie], part [name of movie] and part [name of movie].”
Monday Morning Quarterback How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 3 Episode 01: The Cabin Show
Now the story of the revitalised Bluth Company, Gob’s reunion with his son and the family cabin. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: The Cabin Show?
Overpaid Jerks: 5/31/10-6/6/10
This week: Unexpected sportsmanship, front office changes, winning and losing streaks and farewell to a coaching legend. We've taken the best from the last week in sports news and packaged it in a pleasing quiz format.
Sunday, June 6
Weekend Wrap-Up
One might think that Shrek Forever After's disappointing opening three weekends ago would have sent it on an express trip to the box office basement.
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Lisa the Beauty Queen
An unfortunate encounter with a caricaturist leads to Lisa being crowned Little Miss Springfield. However, things become uncomfortable when she uses her position to speak out against the evils in society, like dog-napping. How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Lisa the Beauty Queen?
Saturday, June 5
Friday Box Office Analysis
It's another disappointing week all around as none of the openers impress and Shrek Forever After gets a somewhat unlikely third week at the top.
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Cape Feare
A newly freed Sideshow Bob stalks Bart, sending the Simpsons into Witness Relocation. You may enjoy your collection of FBI Light Opera Society singing The Complete Gilbert and Sullivan, but how well do you know The Simpsons: Cape Feare?
Friday, June 4
Weekend Forecast
Hollywood will be thrilled to say goodbye to May and its legion of disappointing films at the box office.
This Weekend, Watch This
This weekend, you're forced to choose between bad animal CGI, genetic mutations gone horribly awry, a boorish Brit and Katherine Heigl. Curt David steers you away from the nuclear option.
Top Chef Masters Recap
We’re at penultimate episode of Top Chef Masters and I gotta wonder, “Is it sad that the commercials for Top Chef DC are exciting me more than the actual episodes of Top Chef Masters?"
June 2010 Forecast
June 2010 appears relatively massive, with a slow streak ending on the 18th and giving way to an escalation of blockbusters - in what looks to be 15 days of supergargantuan box office.
This is So Last Week: 5/28/10-6/3/10
This week: A trio of celebrity deaths, tragedy for Lost stars, young stars showing bad judgment, and highly anticipated nudity. We're putting a wrap on another seven days of celebrity and entertainment news. Prove your pop culture acumen with our week-in-review quiz.
Thursday, June 3
Review: Sex and the City 2
Before I get into the meat of Sex and the City 2, I have to admit I went into this movie not expecting to like it. What reason would I have?
Comics Weekly
Go buy comics. Now.
Are You With Us?
Writer and director Cameron Crowe followed up Say Anything with another romantic comedy. If you’re single, then watching this might cause you to nit pick your own flaws.
A-List
This weekend, the Judd Apatow comedy train keeps on chugging, with an all-new R-rated comedy called Get Him To The Greek.
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Homer the Heretic
Homer reaps the benefits of forgoing a morning of church, and with God’s permission, decides to begin his own religion. Unfortunately, nine out of ten religions fail in their first year. How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Homer the Heretic?
How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Homer at the Bat
In Homer at the Bat, Homer finds his groove on the softball diamond...that is, until Mr. Burns brings in an army of MLB All-Stars as ringers. You may know better than to argue British Prime Ministers with Barney, but how well do you know Homer at the Bat?
Wednesday, June 2
Review: Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time illustrates why video games don’t usually adapt well to the cinema.
Indie Month That Was
Kites battle Babies in a fight to the death. Or something like that.
How Well Do You Know: For Love of the Game
Kevin Coster completed his triad of baseball movies with For Love of the Game. As the curtain closes on his career, aging pitcher Billy Chapel recalls his time in baseball and the love of his life as he almost unwittingly pitches a perfect game. You may know how to tune out all of the noise of Yankee Stadium, but how well do you know For Love of the Game?
How Well Do You Know: Release Dates for Similarly Named Movies
Many movies have similar sounding titles. This can be problematic when the movies have different genres (28 Days vs. 28 Days Later). Your job is to find the movie that was released in the most recent year. Don't let the titles or genres confuse you. How well do you know movie release dates?
Tuesday, June 1
Watching Instantly
Browsing through NetFlix’s online streaming collection is not unlike those late Friday nights spent browsing through the movie maze in your local video store.
Things I Learned from Movie X
Before reading this column, just do something for me. Turn on your television and flip through the channels.
How to Spend $20
This week: Mia Wasikowska gets dwarfed, Burn Notice straps someone to a bomb and Benecio del Toro channels his inner Teen Wolf.
Monday Morning Quarterback
Sex and the City 2 finished in second place over the extended Memorial Day Weekend, earning $51.0 million, not quite as much as the first film made in its first three days.
How Well Do You Know: National Treasure
You may be able to unlock the unnecessarily obtuse series of mystifying clues scattered throughout this quiz that will lead to you untold wealth of ages, but how well do you know National Treasure?
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