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Friday Box Office Analysis

Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent starts with a solid Friday of $24.2 million.

This is So Last Week: 5/23/14-5/29/14

Drug use, a TV reunion, a graduation and lifestyle advice from Miley Cyrus: all made for an entertaining week in pop culture. See if you're up on all the latest celebrity and entertainment news.

This Weekend, Watch This

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

Weekend Forecast

It's difficult to come up with two more opposingly minded films than the pair that are hitting wide release this weekend.

A Million Ways to Die in the West

Seth MacFarlane’s creative works are attention deficit disorder writ in fiction.

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E18: Providence

Coulson and the team are on the run. Can they find sanctuary at a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. facility? Can they regroup and hope to defeat Hydra? Can you earn a lanyard by showing how much you know about "Providence"? SPOILER WARNING: This quiz will spoil aspects of Captain America: The Winter Soldier

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E17: Turn, Turn, Turn

S.H.I.E.L.D. is in disarray as an old enemy rises. Can the team survive the chaos? It's your turn to show how much you know about "Turn, Turn, Turn." SPOILER WARNING: This quiz will spoil aspects of Captain America: The Winter Soldier

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E16: The End of The Beginning

The team tracks the Clairvoyant and dodges Deathlok. But are things as they really seem? And can the team keep their emotions in check as they confront a deadly enemy? It's the "End of the Beginning" and the quiz starts here...

How Well Do You Know: James Bond Franchise Screenshots 2

Bond movies are full of iconic images, from Dr. No's hands hopelessly scratching at a steel beam to Silva's "what the hell?!" face after he gets knifed in the back. Match the screenshot to the movie, it's that simple. How Well Do You Know James Bond Franchise Screenshots, Part 2?

Monday Morning Quarterback

X-Men returned this weekend, and Adam Sandler had a movie too. The BOP staff discusses the results.

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Comics Weekly

Apparently, a bunch of superheroes unionized this week. That can't be legal, can it?

How Well Do You Know: Ride Along

Security guard Ben Barber has gained entrance to the police academy, but still needs the blessing of James Payton, whose sister Ben is dating. James seeks to undermine Ben's aspirations through a series of ride alongs. You may find out too late that the gun's got a little kick to it, but how well do you know Ride Along?

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past does what all superhero movies should do: it adds a new and interesting layer to the hero’s, or in this case, heroes’, universe...

Viking Night: Logan's Run

Imagine a completely hedonistic society run by powerful computers where everyone is fit and sexy, and walks around in nothing but loose fitting satin rags.

Overpaid Jerks: 5/19/14-5/25/14

Presidents Race violence, a strange contract setting, a Triple Crown go-ahead and innovative walk-up music. Ready or not, here comes the latest edition of our weekly sports review quiz.

Weekend Wrap-Up

The star-studded cast of X-Men stormed into summer frame #4 at the box office this weekend, on the heels of a humongous Godzilla at $93.2 million...

Friday Box Office Analysis

The seventh X-Men entry starts Memorial Day weekend with an impressive $36 million on Friday.

This is So Last Week: 5/16/14-5/22/14

Questionable costume choices! Wheel of Fortune controversy! Terrible Teleprompter reading! The last week in pop culture was peppered with unexpected developments. See how well you kept up with our weekly entertainment quiz.

This Weekend, Watch This

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

Weekend Forecast

Although Memorial Day has lost a bit of its cachet over the years as the big weekend for summer movie launches, it's still one of the prime weekends to launch a major franchise film.

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E15: Yes Men

Asgardians. Who needs 'em? Always coming to Midgard and making a mess of things. Just once it'd be nice if they sent the god of Cleaning Up After Yourself. Maybe you can clean up by showing how much you know about "Yes Men."

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E14: T.A.H.I.T.I.

With a team member mortally wounded, the team return to the site of Coulson's miraculous recovery. Can they find what they need in time? It may not be the magical place you thought, but how well do you know "T.A.H.I.T.I."?

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E13: T.R.A.C.K.S.

Dangerous tech is being transported to a dangerous person and Coulson and the team have to go undercover to intercept the tech and catch the bad guy. Things don't go well. Can you show how well you know "T.R.A.C.K.S."?

Survivor: Cagayan

It's all come down to this. What started as 39 days and 18 Americans is now down to 4 Castaways, 3 Tribal Councils, 2 Incredible Hours, 1 Survivor!

Movie Review: Godzilla

"Masterpiece" isn’t the first word you’d expect to describe a Godzilla movie, but that’s exactly what Gareth Edwards’ version is, at least on a visual and visceral level.

How Well Do You Know: Who Was Originally Going to Play That Character?

Stars have become associated certain movie roles - careers have been defined by an actor/character association. Often, though, the actor wasn't the first choice for the role. How much do you know about actors/actresses who almost played iconic roles, but someone else landed the position?

Comics Weekly

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What Went Wrong

Cloud Atlas was initially deemed unfilmable due to the Russian-doll like structure of the novel.

How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S04E07: Mockingbird

Mockingbird marks the return of The Mountain and Hot Pie, two characters who, when you think about it, are very, very different people. So mind the Moon Door, let's see how well you know Game of Thrones: Mockingbird.

Survivor Power Rankings

O! M! G! It is Survivor Finale Week - already!

Monday Morning Quarterback

Hollywood took a second swing at making an American Godzilla work this weekend and the results were pretty spectacular.

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Overpaid Jerks: 5/12/14-5/18/14

Racehorses, Tommy John, a top-selling jersey and the coaching carousel. See how much of what the sports world has hurled your way managed to stick during the last week.

The 400 Word Review

I understand why a studio makes a movie like Million Dollar Arm. It’s the same reason grocery stores sell vanilla ice cream.

The 400 Word Review

What didn’t work about the classic Godzilla movies? You know, everything else. Acting, direction, plot, what-have-you.

The Amazing Race Recap

It's a desperate flight to the finish line as the conclusion of The Amazing Race takes its final three through Las Vegas.

Weekend Wrap-Up

The summer movie season has just started and Hollywood will be very happy if things the first three weekends are any indication.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The revival of an old franchise led to a stunning box office debut, kicking the already high-firing summer season up to a new level.

This is So Last Week: 5/9/14-5/15/14

A celeb sister goes psycho, famous dudes get busted for odd things, superheroes are revealed and many, many TV shows are canceled. Here's our entertainment and celebrity quiz for the 20th week of 2014.

This Weekend, Watch This

Friends can be idiots, but Curt David is a wise man.

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E12: Seeds

An incident at a S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy requires the FitSimmons touch. May and Coulson seek answers to Skye's history. You may not have attended the Academy, but can you show how much you know about "Seeds"?

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E11: The Magical Place

Centipede has Coulson and S.H.I.E.L.D. is on the hunt. Can the team find Coulson before Centipede breaks him? You may never have been to Tahiti, but how well do you know The Magical Place?

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E10: The Bridge

Centipede makes its move and the team is thrown into disarray. You may know whether or not you beat Captain America's time, but how well do you know Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Bridge?

Monday Morning Quarterback

Today, we talk about the year to date. Don't miss this one.

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Weekend Forecast

One thing that is notable about this weekend's biggest film is that it is at least a new recycled idea. Baby steps, okay?

Survivor Recap

Can you believe we're coming to the end of the Survivor season already?

How Well Do You Know: Skyfall

Remember 2006, when James Bond was a raw recruit, continually mucking things up in his efforts to prove that he hadn't been promoted too early? Six short years later, he's an old-fashioned, over-the-hill museum relic who has to prove his relevance in a new age of universal surveillance and drone strikes. How Well Do You Know Skyfall?

Comics Weekly

Fables turns 140 this week. We remember when it was just a pup.

How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S04E06: The Laws of Gods and Men

It's the episode we've all been waiting for: Tyrion's trial. Will justice be served? You may know your Meryn Trant from your Janos Slynt, but how well do you know Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 6: The Laws of Gods and Men?

Viking Night

For a few months in 1977, my favorite thing in the world was my Mattel Shogun Warriors Godzilla.

Overpaid Jerks: 5/5/14-5/11/14

The NFL draft, soccer crowns a champion, video aids victory and outstanding people get awards. Count your blessings that you won't have to read another mock draft for about 8 months while you enjoy our weekly sports trivia quiz.

Survivor Recap (Part Two)

Read Part 2 of the latest Survivor episode recap.

Movie Review: Neighbors

With very few exceptions, movies about collegiate hijinks aren’t very good.

Amazing Race Recap

It's a bit after 11 a.m. and David & Connor leave in the pole position for this leg.

Survivor Power Rankings

Hello, good people, and thank you for joining me on my penultimate Survivor: Cagayan Power Rankings.

Weekend Wrap-Up

It is only the second weekend of the summer box office season, and we already have our first surprise.

Amazing Race Power Rankings

Here's our final four teams - three earned a place here and one... not so much.

Survivor Recap (Part One)

Previews suggest that Kass, Trish and even Woo are starting to plot against Tony this week, not that it'll matter one little bit.

This Weekend, Watch This

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

Friday Box Office Analysis

The Zach Efron/Seth Rogen comedy opens to a tremendous $19.6 million on Friday.

This is So Last Week: 5/2/14-5/8/14

Superhero fails, a strange new hairdo, music vocabulary and an actor's daughter's scandal. Pop culture rocked your world this week. See if you kept on top of things or were bludgeoned into submission.

Weekend Forecast

It's not quite the giant film that the summer season started with last weekend, but this weekend's biggest new film may be playing in the same ballpark.

How Well Do You Know: Mothers in the Movies III

Movie moms have given their share of on-screen hugs and kisses, inspiring their children - or becoming their children's worst nightmares. Some are truly unforgettable - how well do you know these movie mothers?

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E09: Repairs

An invisible force haunts the team as they seek to uncover the mystery behind a woman with presumed telekinetic powers. You may not have gone to stupid S.H.I.E.L.D. Hogwarts or whatever, but how well do you know MAoS: Repairs?

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E08: The Well

Long-buried memories from Ward's past are brought to the surface when the team encounters an alien artifact. Watch out for those paganist hate groups while seeing how well you know Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Well.

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E07: The Hub

Two members of Coulson's team are sent on a mission that strains his trust in the system. You may know that when there are dogs tracking you, it's best not to bring a prosciutto sandwich, but how well do you know Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Hub?

Monday Morning Quarterback

We chat about The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Comics Weekly

Marvel apparently becomes NC-17 with their latest offering, Original Sin. I wonder how they will ink Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas's bath tub scene.

How Well Do You Know: Game of Thrones, S04E05: First of His Name

Brienne is off to keep her oath, and a Jon Snow/Bran Stark reunion is teased. Is it possible for someone to have a moment of happiness? You may know your Ilyn Payne from your Poderick Payne, but how well do you know Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 5: First of His Name?

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

In terms of overall quality, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is about on par with The Amazing Spider-Man, although it’s slightly better.

Viking Night

When I was in college, I had a friend who turned out to be much more attractive in drag than NOT in drag.

The Amazing Race Recap

Kicking things off in Switzerland is the fallen from grace (in my eyes) duo of David & Connor...

Overpaid Jerks: 4/25/14-5/4/14

A Derby champion, NBA playoff madness, a delight-inspiring departure and a long, long baseball game. Gear up for another week by proving your sports IQ with a new version of our weekly quiz.

Survivor Recap

I'm really looking forward to tonight's episode as it's time for the Survivor Auction!!

Review: The Railway Man

In an era of filmmaking where storytelling is undervalued, it’s lovely when reality provides a can’t-miss plot.

Review: Amazing Spider-Man 2

With all the money that pours into superhero movies, you’d think someone would hire a script doctor.

Survivor Power Rankings

Jim is a lot more patient regarding this season's players than the webmasters are. This season should have been entitled Survivor: Amateur Hour.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Welcome to our favorite time of the movie calendar - the summer box office season. People went back to the future as everything old was new again.

Friday Box Office Analysis

Another superhero sequel was trotted out on Friday, with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hoping to duplicate the feat of the Captain America sequel from a few weeks ago.

This is So Last Week: 4/25/14-5/1/14

An Emmy host, a sexy Oscar nominee, Clooney's engagement and an old, old video game. All of these pop culture nuggets figure into our most recent entertainment and celebrity trivia recap.

This Weekend, Watch This

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

Weekend Forecast

And thus we reach the summer movie season, where every weekend is designed, at least in theory, to bring us at least one blockbuster.

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E06: FZZT

A killer with electrical powers puts a member of the team in mortal danger. You may think that Agent Ward thinks that he could rupture your spleen with my left pinky... blindfolded, but how well do you know Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: FZZT?

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E05: Girl in the Flower Dress

The team heads to Asia when a powered individual falls off the grid. You may think this quiz needs a simpler name, a more powerful name, but how well do you know Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Girl in the Flower Dress?

How Well Do You Know: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, S01E04: Eye Spy

The team tries to solve the mystery of a heist with all the hallmarks of an operative Coulson thought was dead. You may know that between Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr, people are surveilling themselves, but how well do you know Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Eye Spy?

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