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Sunday, June 30 Saturday, June 29 Friday, June 28
This is So Last Week: 6/21/13-6/27/13
Our weekly pop culture quiz considers a horse, a monster diet, a death-defying stunt and an unbuttoned shirt. Test your entertainment IQ with our quiz for the 26th week of 2013.
Friday, June 28
This Weekend, Watch This
New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?
Weekend Forecast
It feels like '80s Weekend at the multiplex this weekend, as we get a buddy cop movie and a high-concept buddy action film filled to the brim with explosions.
Thursday, June 27
How Well Do You Know: The Sopranos, S01E01: Pilot
TV audiences got to know one of the medium's great characters when Tony Soprano burst onto the scene in the 1999 pilot of the HBO series. The opening episode established Tony Soprano with strokes both broad and subtle. You may know Little Pussy from Big Pussy, but how well do you know the pilot of The Sopranos?
Thursday, June 27
Monday Morning Quarterback
Kim Hollis: I've mostly enjoyed almost every 2013 movie I've seen with one glaring exception. That exception is Beautiful Creatures.
What Went Wrong
This will go into a few spoilers, so if you haven’t seen City of Ember then you might be better off reading the book.
Watchlist
Every week, I search through movie release schedules to find movie rentals that I would have otherwise missed for lack of TV advertising.
Indie Watch
Each week, one highly recommended film available now a click or two away via VOD will be presented for viewing without leaving your computer.
Wednesday, June 26
How Well Do You Know: Director by Photo
You know their names, you know their films. But do you know the faces of the men and women behind the camera? We'll show you the photo of a well known director, and ask you to not only identify the director, but to pick out the film s/he has directed. How well do you know Director by Photo?
Wednesday, June 26
Comics Weekly
Buy me some comics now!
State of the Franchise
We make the mistake of thinking films with huge budgets, mega explosions, and reality altering special effects are the only ones worthy of sequels.
Tuesday, June 25
How Well Do You Know: Veep, Season 2 Recap
The second season of HBO's brilliantly scathing Veep continues its satirical look at the dysfunctional workings of Selena Meyer's office. You may know not to swear loudly when firing a weapon in front of active duty marines, but how well do you know Veep, Season 2?
Tuesday, June 25
Review: This Is the End
Given its premise, I figured This is the End would be nothing more than a one-joke wonder about a bunch of male actors playing themselves and lampooning their own celebrity.
Viking Night
"On March 4, 1994, I took my girlfriend to see What’s Eating Gilbert Grape." Editor's note: We -think- Bruce is going somewhere with this.
State of the Franchise
I remember reading an article with the basic premise: can Marvel save Hollywood?
Monday Morning Quarterback
It was a box office weekend for the ages, with Monsters University and World War Z tearing it up. The BOP staff discusses the results.
Monday, June 24
Overpaid Jerks: 6/17/13-6/23/13
This week: The NBA finals, tennis tumult, a winless streaked snapped and the number 10. Enjoy our sports week in review, presented in a pleasing quiz format.
Monday, June 24
Review: Much Ado About Nothing
When mounting Shakespeare on the stage, one of the most vital decisions to make involves the time and place.
Review: The Bling Ring
People without much to do have played prominent roles in a number of Sofia Coppola’s movies.
Review: World War Z
In the 45 years since George Romero brought the world into a tiny farmhouse for Night of the Living Dead, the scope of zombie flicks has remained intimate.
Are You With Us?
Being nice pays off. While a scandal can skyrocket a career, it can also implode one just as quickly.
Sunday, June 23 Saturday, June 22
Friday Box Office Analysis
The Pixar prequel earned a solid $29.6 million on Friday, which is a great start.
Friday, June 21
This is So Last Week: 6/14/13-6/20/13
Here's your weekly pop culture quiz: From Miss USA to an American icon, from Superman to Sesame Street, from a poolside twitpic to video sharing, see how well you know entertainment and celebrity news from the past seven days.
Friday, June 21
This Weekend, Watch This
New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?
Weekend Forecast
It's big scary creatures all around this weekend, whether they're for all ages, or for just the ones who can take a particular type of them.
Thursday, June 20
How Well Do You Know: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
The tale of Hansel and Gretel receives a revved-up updating in the 2013, which casts the fairy-tale siblings as a pair of crusading - yep, you guessed it - witch hunters. You may have a feeling that the backstory that Hansel and Gretel agree not to talk about may turn out to be pretty important, but how well do you know Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters?
Thursday, June 20
Review: Man of Steel
Superman: The Movie (1978) set such a high standard that it seems any other attempt to tell Superman’s origin story would be automatically dismissed.
Indie Watch
The landscape for independent films has changed rapidly.
Watchlist
Every week, I search through movie release schedules to find movie rentals that I would have otherwise missed for lack of TV advertising.
Wednesday, June 19
How Well Do You Know: The Pixar Feature That.....
Feel like testing your Pixar IQ. Yes? Good answer. We'll see how well you know your Pixar features, from directors to vocal talent, from box office to Oscars.
You may know your Anton Ego from your Carl Fredricksen but how well do you know The Pixar Feature That.....
Wednesday, June 19
Comics Weekly
Here's a comic for you! And one for you!
Review: Before Midnight
As human beings, we are naturally curious about ourselves.
Shop Talk
Think of your dad. Did you go see him this weekend? Did it cross your mind that he might want to enjoy a movie?
Tuesday, June 18
Overpaid Jerks: 6/10/13-6/16/13
An unlikely baseball, a cataclysmic day on the diamond, a jailed NFL dufus and an international jewel thief. Here comes our sports trivia quiz for the 25th week of 2013.
Tuesday, June 18
Movie Review: After Earth
After Earth has taken quite a beating and will likely be a frontrunner at the 2014 Razzie Awards.
Viking Night
All great things are said to have humble origins, and this column is no different.
Monday Morning Quarterback
Superman returned to theaters once again, and the box office results were big.
Monday, June 17
TiVoPlex
From the obscure to the obscurest to the merely overlooked or underappreciated; they all have a home in the TiVoPlex!
Before Midnight Review
Richard Linklater’s 1995 romance Before Sunrise is about the most unlikely franchise-launcher in cinematic history.
Review: This Is the End
In an odd way, This is the End is the most self-aware comedy in years.
Review: The Man of Steel
Superhero movies, sit down. We need to talk.
Sunday, June 16 Saturday, June 15
Friday Box Office Analysis
DC Comics icon Superman squared off against a group of famous 20- and 30-something actors best described as the Judd Apatow All-Stars.
Friday, June 14
This is So Last Week: 6/7/13-6/13/13
Wait...no Amanda Bynes' shenanigans, tomfoolery and/or meltdown news this week?!?! It's true...So, we just had to nourish ourselves on blinding arrogance from one fellow, many notable birthdays and a boating DUI. Test your pop culture IQ with our celebrity/entertainment quiz for the 24rd week of 2013.
Friday, June 14
This Weekend, Watch This
New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?
Thursday, June 13
How Well Do You Know: Identity Thief
Mild-mannered Sandy Patterson sees his life turned upside down when his personal information is compromised in Identity Thief. Sandy must embark on a cross-country journey to personally apprehend the woman who has stolen his identity. You may be pretty sure Sandy is a girl's name, but how well do you know Identity Thief?
Thursday, June 13
Watchlist
Every week, I search through movie release schedules to find movie rentals that I would have otherwise missed for lack of TV advertising.
Indie Watch
The landscape for independent films has changed rapidly.
Weekend Forecast
This weekend's biggest new film may have the most to say about a studio's long term strategy than any other this season.
Wednesday, June 12
How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S03E10: Mhysa
Well, that happened. With the Red Wedding, some key players have been removed from the board, while others have only increased their power. This final episode of the season shows the fallout of that horrifying event. How well do you know Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 10: Mhysa?
Wednesday, June 12
Comics Weekly
Did you know that there is a new Joe Hill comic? If you didn't, you should be on Comixology right now buying it.
State of the Franchise
I was one of the original movie goers drawn to The Fast and Furious in 2001. I’m not particularly a car fan.
Tuesday, June 11
How Well Do You Know: Wreck-It Ralph, Part 2
Felix fixes whatever Ralph wrecks, so Ralph goes searching for purpose, appreciation..... and a medal. Along the way, he meets an impish glitch, and the two form an unlikely team. You may know Hero's Duty from Sugar Rush, but how well do you know some of the finer details of Wreck-It Ralph?
Tuesday, June 11
Monday Morning Quarterback
It was a surprising weekend at the box office, with an unexpected champion making big bucks.
Are You With Us?
Great comedies are ones that you can watch countless times and laugh out loud each at the same jokes.
Viking Night
Bob and his wife Dianne are two second rate drug fiends who support their soul crushing habit by robbing drug stores.
Monday, June 10
Overpaid Jerks: 6/3/13-6/9/13
French royalty, marathon baseball, a flopping study and a crazy basketball firing...all components of our sports review quiz for the 24th week of 2013.
Monday, June 10
TiVoPlex
The DVR is all that differentiates mankind from the beasts of the southern wild. Don't let the Aurochs win, people! Read TiVoPlex!
Sunday, June 9
The 400-Word Review
I'm not convinced that Google Offices: The Movie, more commonly referred to as The Internship, is an actual premise.
The 400-Word Review
One of the smart moves in The Purge, the scifi horror thriller written and directed by James DeMonaco, is a series of omissions.
Weekend Wrap-Up
With a blockbuster-free frame at the box office, it may seem like a slow weekend, but there are plenty of weird and wonderful things happening.
Saturday, June 8
Friday Box Office Analysis
The Purge is the big winner on Friday with a strong $16.7 million, with $3.4 million of that credited to late Thursday showings.
Friday, June 7
This is So Last Week: 5/31/13-6/6/13
An unusual cancer explanation, topless protestors, a TV town come to life and a real life Hero. Test your pop culture IQ with our celebrity/entertainment quiz for the 23rd week of 2013.
Friday, June 7
Watchlist
Every week, I search through movie release schedules to find movie rentals that I would have otherwise missed for lack of TV advertising.
This Weekend, Watch This
New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?
Weekend Forecast
Remember what I said last week about that slate of films being not particularly memorable?
Thursday, June 6
How Well Do You Know: Puss in Boots
A reluctant rogue seeks redemption, but in doing so, must reunite with a problematic compadre from his past. 2011's Puss in Boots spun off the Shrek franchise character into his own animated feature. You may know better than to do the Litter Box dance at Kitty Softpaws, but how well do you know Puss in Boots?
Thursday, June 6 Wednesday, June 5
How Well Do You Know: Wreck-It Ralph, Part 1
A good-hearted video game rogue comes to terms with being a Bad Guy as he befriends a loveable scamp in Disney's Wreck-It Ralph. This 2012 holiday treat was a visual game treat with plenty of nods to arcade culture. You may know King Candy from a Cybug, but how well do you know Wreck-It Ralph?
Wednesday, June 5 Tuesday, June 4
How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S03E09: The Rains of Castamere
History tells us that the ninth episode of Game of Thrones each season is a big, big, big one, and Season 3's The Rains of Castamere is no exception to the rule. How well do you know this epic episode?
Tuesday, June 4
Bruce Hall Goes Overboard
I’m not a big fan of romantic comedy, but I am a big fan of Kurt Russell.
Monday Morning Quarterback
This week, BOP catches up on the Memorial Day releases as well as Now You See Me and After Earth.
Monday, June 3
Overpaid Jerks: 5/27/13-6/2/13
Apologies, dingers, scandal and surgery....all important factors in our sports trivia quiz for the 23rd week of 2013. We hope you were paying attention.
Monday, June 3
TiVoPlex
From the obscure to the obscurest to the merely overlooked or underappreciated; they all have a home in the TiVoPlex!
Movie Review: Fast & Furious 6
As a fully loaded action movie, there’s nothing terribly special about Fast & Furious 6.
Sunday, June 2
Weekend Wrap-up
The Smith Family brand is in damage control following the box office debut of After Earth, as Will, Jaden and Jada are all taking a hit.
Saturday, June 1
Friday Box Office Analysis
Now You See Me pulls a surprise out of its hat on Friday, besting Will Smith and M. Night Shyamalan.
The 400-Word Review
A quartet of less-than-famous performers (Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher and Woody Harrelson) is brought together by a mysterious guiding hand.
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