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Friday Box Office Analysis

The boy band concert film/documentary earned a solid $8.9 million on Friday.

This is So Last Week: 8/23/13-8/29/13

A VMA tempest, a surprising separation, an anniversary and reality TV casting all figure into the last seven days in pop culture. Test yourself with our entertainment quiz for the 35th week of 2013.

This Weekend, Watch This

New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?

Weekend Forecast

A particularly quiet Labor Day weekend in terms of both box office potential and quality makes it look like Hollywood is trying to do us a favor.

How Well Do You Know: Seinfeld: The Conversion

In The Conversion, George makes a major lifestyle change for the sake of a woman. Meanwhile, Kramer tries to turn off his sex appeal while a medicinal product causes problems for both Jerry and Elaine. Consider what part of the faith you find most appealing while you see how well you know Seinfeld: The Conversion.

Watchlist

Every week, I search through movie release schedules to find movie rentals that I would have otherwise missed for lack of TV advertising.

Review: The World's End

They say that school days are the best days of your life.

How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S01E06: A Golden Crown

Tyrion goes on trial? Yep. Viserys gets his crown? You bet. The Seven Kingdoms inch closer to war? Sure, why not? Several developments in A Golden Crown set the table for the second half Season 1. See how well you remember this Game of Thrones episode.

Comics Weekly

You need comics today.

How Well Do You Know: Female Leads in Films II

You're familiar with movie actress, right? Well sure, you are! This quiz lists twenty familiar films. All you need to do is to pick the correct name who played the lead female role. You may know all of the different Mary's from all of the different Jessica's, but how well do you know Female Leads in Films, Part II?

Viking Night

How’s this for a pitch - a pair of slackers travel back in time to seek Abraham Lincoln's help graduating high school?

Monday Morning Quarterback

Summer winds down with a resounding thud as several new releases hit theaters but don't really find much box office.

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Overpaid Jerks: 8/19/13-8/25/13

A Major milestone, a broken jaw, a union head and Little League champs. If these ring a bell, you were probably paying attention to the last week in sports. Test yourself with our quiz.

Watchlist

Every week, I search through movie release schedules to find movie rentals that I would have otherwise missed for lack of TV advertising.

Review: Blue Jasmine

There’s something refreshing about a film that’s fully twist-free.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Almost like clockwork, the summer box office is not only over, any sense of it has disappeared, as three new films make few waves at the box office this weekend.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The lucrative summer box office season is approaching its final stop.

This Weekend, Watch This

New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?

Weekend Forecast

Every year, there's a couple of weekends I'm sorely tempted to blow off, due to a monumentally uninteresting lineup of films.

This is So Last Week: 8/17/13-8/22/13

A rumored reunion, girls kissing, a coming out and action stars. All this - and multiple arrests - figure into the last seven days of pop culture. Here's out entertainment review for the 34th week of 2013.

How Well Do You Know: Olympus Has Fallen

In the first of 2013's White House-in-Peril movies, a gang of international baddies take control of America's most famous residence. It's up to a lone hero to kick ass and, if time permits, also take names. Is he up to the task? All signs point to yes! How well do you know Olympus Has Fallen?

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.

How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S01E05 : The Wolf and the Lion

Game of Thrones' fifth episode features a startling joust, a death sentence, a wacky sister and a forecast of war. Be careful who you trust as you test your memory of The Wolf and the Lion.

Comics Weekly

Buy comic books. They're good for you.

What Went Wrong

Lionsgate promoted The Last Stand as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s big comeback following his departure as the Governor of California.

How Well Do You Know: West Side Story

Playing on the theme of Romeo and Juliet, two star crossed lovers from rival gangs fall madly in love. Who says gang members can't still be tough singing and dancing in the streets? You may know that when you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way, from your first cigarette till your last dying day, but how well do you know West Side Story.

BOP Interview

Leave it to the end of the summer for one of the most buzz-worthy final chapters in a trilogy to be released.

Monday Morning Quarterback

Summer is winding down, and the box office is showing the signs.

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Overpaid Jerks: 8/12/13-8/18/13

A new sports network, a high profile couple, a major suspension and an odd week for Philly sports. Break in the new week with our latest sports trivia quiz.

Review: Paranoia

How’s this strike you for a plot: Two smart-phone moguls driven apart by jealousy and pride.

Review: Lee Daniels' The Butler

Three chief elements make Lee Daniels’ The Butler as good as it is (which is quite good, by the way).

BOP Interview

Ryan Mazie interviews the stars and book author of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Lee Daniels' The Butler came out ahead of Kick Ass 2, Jobs and Paranoia this weekend.

Friday Box Office Analysis

Another engrossing August weekend at the box office has begun.

This is So Last Week: 8/9/13-8/15/13

This week: A long lost comedy, a pair of celebrity deaths, bald guys and a very expensive handbag. Test your pop culture IQ with our entertainment quiz for the 33rd week of 2013.

Watchlist

Every week, I search through movie release schedules to find movie rentals that I would have otherwise missed for lack of TV advertising.

Weekend Forecast

There's a distinct two-faced nature to this weekend's new releases.

How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S01E04: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things

In Game of Thrones' fourth episode, we learn much about Ser Jorah, see Viserys trying to get lucky, learn about Jon Arryn's final days and are treated to Catelyn making a really, really bad decision. See how well you remember Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things.

Indie Watch

The landscape for independent films has changed rapidly.

This Weekend, Watch This

New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?

How Well Do You Know: Titanic (Version 2)

Titanic still stands as the epic dramatic romance. More than 15 years after its release, how well you remember it? Who said what? Which event happened when? Test your knowledge this Oscar-winning blockbuster with this reader-authored quiz and enjoy!

Comics Weekly

It's time to buy the comics!

Movie Review: Elysium

Neill Blomkamp’s District 9 surprised many people because it was a science fiction actioner with brains, which it actually placed ahead of its brawn.

How Well Do You Know: Beautiful Creatures

Boy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Girl hides a very unusual family, as well as a terrible secret that will probably doom us all. The 2013 adaptation of Beautiful Creatures brought the tale of supernaturally-crossed young lovers to the big screen. You know know better than to accept an invitation to dinner at the Ravenwood manor, but how well do you know Beautiful Creatures?

Viking Night

It's hard not to like The Frighteners, but it's even harder not to think it should be better than it is.

Review: We're the Millers

When it comes to over-the-top comedies, it’s often their heart that wins us over, despite the absurdity of the material.

Monday Morning Quarterback

Lots and lots of movies opened this weekend. The BOP staff discusses the various results.

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Overpaid Jerks: 8/5/13-8/11/13

A PGA champ, hot MLB teams, an NBA kickoff and an NFL rule. With summer barreling toward completion, take a moment to enjoy our sports quiz for the 33rd week of 2013.

Movie Review: Clear History

Nathan Flomm is a marketing executive who sells his shares in an electric car company that is on the verge of going public...

Review: Elysium

Were it not for a few significant flaws, Neill Blomkamp’s Elysium might be among the year’s best films. As it stands, it certainly has the most to say.

Review: We're the Millers

When it comes to over-the-top comedies, it’s often their heart that wins us over, despite the absurdity of the material.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Even though We’re the Millers may not be box office champ this weekend, the Warner Bros. release is the best investment of the new openers.

Friday Box Office Analysis

A rare box office showdown was expected on Friday.

This is So Last Week: 8/2/13-8/8/13

Lindsay's latest opus, a musical retirement, a former child star and actors playing musicians. Buckle up, here's our pop culture review quiz for the 32nd week in 2013.

Weekend Forecast

As with last week, we're essentially through with the gigantic summer films, but we have a surprisingly deep roster.

How Well Do You Know: Joy Ride

Breaker one nine, breaker one nine do you see any bears from your rocking chair, over? Get ready for a terrifying game of cat and mouse between a trucker and his prey. Two brothers are traveling across country, when a harmless prank goes horribly wrong. You may know what a Kojak with a Kodak means in trucker lingo...but how well do you know Joy Ride?

Indie Watch

Touchy Feely is the pick of the week. Click the link to find out why!

This Weekend, Watch This

There is real intrigue about this weekend's new releases. Which one does Curt prefer? Let's find out...

How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S01E03: Lord Snow

Ned is startled at what he learns from the Small Council. Catelyn receives a rude welcome in King's Landing. Arya begins her training. How well do you know Game of Thrones' third episode, Lord Snow.

Comics Weekly

Buy comics. Now.

What Went Wrong: The Return

This will go into a few spoilers, so if you haven’t seen The Return… well, I seriously doubt it’s on your must see list.

How Well Do You Know: Falling Skies, Season 3 Recap

So, what happened during Season 3 of Falling Skies? Not much. Except that Tom is one of three US Presidents. And there's a mole in Charleston. Actually, more than one. And don't ask us how many species of aliens there are. You may know Alexis from Cochise, but how well do you know Falling Skies, Season 3?

Viking Night: Oldboy

Beautiful things can become terrible things when they turn up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Monday Morning Quarterback

Summer is coming to a close, but the box office keeps rolling. The BOP staff discusses the weekend results.

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Overpaid Jerks: 7/29/13-8/4/13

Johnny Manziel's got some explaining to do, a tip pisses people off, college basketball goes abroad and an MLB team takes 10. Start your Monday off with our sports quiz for the 32nd week of 2013.

The 400-Word Review: 2 Guns

The opening scene of Baltasar Kormákur’s shoot-em-up action flick 2 Guns is pretty great. Then the rest of the movie happens. .

Doctor Who Recap: Peter Capaldi

2013 was already set to be a pretty momentous year for Doctor Who considering that it marked the 50th anniversary of the series.

Weekend Wrap-Up

It should have been an easy weekend for Smurfs 2 to open at #1, as the other opener, 2 Guns, stars Mr. Reliable, Denzel Washington, so all the Smurfs had to do was open beyond $25 million.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The Denzel Washington/Mark Wahlberg action buddy comedy 2 Guns starts with a respectable $10 million on Friday.

This is So Last Week: 7/26/13-8/1/13

What do inflated earnings, actual earnings, a guy clearly violating the Bro Code and the destruction of wholesome image via Maxim have in common? They are all topics covered in this week's So Last Week. How well were you paying attention to pop culture rumblings over the last seven days? Find out.

This Weekend, Watch This

New movies are released into theaters every weekend. How do you decide which movie to watch?

Weekend Forecast

While I wouldn't call August a wasteland for movies, it's definitely the time when the B-Team comes out to play.

How Well Do You Know: McDermott/Mulroney/Everett Movies

If you're like me, you have a hard time keeping Dylan McDermott, Dermot Mulroney and Rupert Everett apart. (So, are you like me?) You may be able to distinguish the two whose names are similar, and the two who look kind of alike, but how well can you match McDermott, Mulroney and Everett to the films they appear in?

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