September 2014 Content at BoxOfficeProphets.com

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Over There

It’s another quiet weekend as far as the international scene is concerned, with very little new product to shake things up.

Survivor Power Rankings

In the words of Probst, Survivor: Blood vs. Water was “so compelling, we’re doing it again!”

Doctor Who Recap

A little over a year ago, when reviewing the Season 7 episode "Hide", I wrote about what I have come to think of as The Problem of Perspective.

The Amazing Race Recap

Twenty-four seasons are behind us for this Amazing Race with several living up to that lofty name.

Overpaid Jerks: 9/22/14-9/28/14

MLB season-ending oddities, a new fantasy owner, a controversial female athlete and football in England. Here's our sports recap quiz for the 39th week of 2014. We hope you were paying attention.

400 Words: The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls is a charming, artful film. A shame, then, that it’s targeted at an audience that does not exist.

400 Words: The Equalizer

Not even utterly forgotten ’80s properties are safe from Hollywood’s indiscriminate remake vacuum...

Review: This Is Where I Leave You

This is Where I Leave You is another one of those dysfunctional family comedy-dramas that never quite works as a comedy or as a drama.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Mr. Predictable, Denzel Washington, is at the top of the box office again with the Equalizer, his second consecutive film to open at number one...

Friday Box Office Analysis

Denzel Washington delivers again with The Equalizer, which starts with a solid $12.6 million on Friday.

This is So Last Week: 9/19/14-9/25/14

Our latest entertainment and celebrity recap considers famous photographs recreated, an Avenger in the news and a hair-style uproar. Here's our pop culture quiz for the 39th week of 2014

Weekend Forecast

The patron saint of fall thrillers returns to enliven a box office slate that's still trying to repopulate its ranks after one of the most dismal Septembers ever.

How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Homer and Apu

Apu loses his job at the Kwik-E-Mart, and has to fight to get his job back. Fortunately, he doesn't share Homer's philosophy that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead. How Well Do You Know the Simpsons: Homer and Apu?

This Weekend, Watch This

For the weekend of September 26th, the new movies in wide release are The Boxtrolls and The Equalizer.

Survivor Recap

Previously on Survivor, we ranted about three people we dislike. Then, the episode started and none of that trio was highlighted a lot.

How Well Do You Know: 2014 Movie Posters, Part I

For the past year and beyond, this movie posters have summoned you to the multiplex. Here's our first trivia quiz on 2014 movie posters. We'll show you tidbits of these one sheets and ask you about the film they represent. How well do you know 2014 movie posters?

Comics Weekly

Read Me.

The 400-Word Review: Tusk

Some might herald the development of Tusk, Kevin Smith’s latest horror film and the first in a presumptive trilogy, as a success for populist cinema.

Survivor Recap

Survivor returns, and so do our recaps. Since the episode is longer than normal, this will be a two-parter.

How Well Do You Know: Sharknado

A horrifying vision of ravenous marine biology meeting merciless meteorology, Sharknado shocked viewers with its lethal scenario. Summoning the talents of possibly the test actors available at the time, the film holds up to the most fierce scrutiny. So keep your eyes on the skies and your hands on the wheel - let's see how well you know Sharknado.

400 Words: Eleanor Rigby

I wish I had known less about The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them before walking into the theater.

400 Words: The Maze Runner

Can the Hunger Games formula work without, you know, the substance? The Maze Runner is here to emphatically say… kinda!

Doctor Who Recap

In "Listen", Doctor Who explores that adventurous spirit, and how far The Doctor's inquisitiveness will take him...

Monday Morning Quarterback

The box office improved significantly this weekend, as The Maze Runner opened on top..

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Overpaid Jerks: 9/15/14-9/21/14

The last seven days in sports brought us many total yards, a bad brawl, a benched quarterback and a very young driver. Prove you paid attention with our quiz for the 38th week of 2014.

Over There

There's new blood in the international top 10 this week, though it's surrounded by blood that's so old that it's practically coagulating.

Movie Review: The Drop

If you mess with the money, you invariably mess with the people.

Oscar Watch 2015

Unlike festivals with award juries like Sundance and Cannes, TIFF prides itself in being the people’s festival, and the people’s choices come out on top.

This Is Where I Leave You

This Is Where I Leave You is a well-meaning dramedy that can’t quite keep up with its own ambition.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Two weekends, six wide releases. Finally the stink has come off the box office and we are rolling again. If Seattle can beat Denver on Sunday, all will be right in my world.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The young adult novel adaptation started out with a solid $11.3 million on Friday.

This is So Last Week: 9/12/14-9/18/14

A baby for Eva, a headache for CBS, unwanted music and grannies who tag on Facebook: just some of the items that will make our latest 2014 pop culture recap such a hoot to take. We hope you were paying attention.

This Weekend, Watch This

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

Weekend Forecast

Hollywood tries out the novel strategy of releasing movies that actually appeal to certain demographics.

How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Lisa v. Malibu Stacy

When Lisa discovers that her favorite doll is telling everyone that thinking too much gives you wrinkles, she decides to make her own talking doll who will keep her own name if she decides to get married. Meanwhile, Grampa feels Death's clammy hand... oh wait, that's his hand! How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy?

How Well Do You Know: Edge of Tomorrow

Initially ill equipped for battle, Tom Cruises' William Cage learns to bludgeon his way through an alien invasion in Edge of Tomorrow. Reliving the same day over and over, Cage is trained by Emily Blunt's Rita Vrataski in this terrific 2014 sci-fi film. Live, die, repeat: How well do you know Edge of Tomorrow?

Comics Weekly

Comics for everyone!

Review: The One I Love

Occasionally, films that appear decidedly earthbound require us to accept a fantastical premise.

Oscar Watch: Toronto

One of the best, and worst, things about attending a film festival is that you are more likely to attend screenings sight unseen.

How Well Do You Know: American Horror Story: Coven

There is a house in New Orleans...that is home to vengeful, powerful witches. American Horror Story found an ideal home and subject for its third creepy, far-out season. You may know all about the Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks, but how well do you know American Horror Story: Coven?

Oscar Watch

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), notable for its prescient North American premiere of movies like Slumdog Millionaire, had a down year.

Monday Morning Quarterback

After a terrible weekend at the box office, some new releases injected a little life into theaters.

Overpaid Jerks: 9/8/14-9/14/14

Impressive passing yardage, an unusual score, an even more unusual leader and a pitch to the face all highlight our sports recap quiz for the 38th week of 2014.

400 Words: The Drop

There’s more than enough to like about The Drop, a crime drama from Mystic River writer Dennis Lehane.

400 Words: As Above, So Below

Even the curmudgeonly reviewer burned out on the found-footage movement will find little reason to object to the format as employed in As Above, So Below.

Over There

The international scene remains pretty static this week.

Last Weekend, Watch This

For the weekend of September 12th, which just happened, the new movies in wide release were No Good Deed and Dolphin Tale 2.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Just as last weekend is the armpit of the box office year, this is the weekend where Sony’s Screen Gems usually bails us out of the mess.

Friday Box Office Analysis

Tumbleweeds are no longer rolling down the aisles of movie theaters.

This is So Last Week: 9/5/14-9/11/14

A celebrity feud, an entertaining funeral, a drastic schedule change and female Ghostbusters. Put on your pop culture thinking cap and have a go at our entertainment recap quiz for the 37th week of 2014.

Weekend Forecast

Last weekend, Hollywood's failure to release more than a token slate for about three weeks paid off with a dividend of the worst box office figures in over a decade.

How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Rosebud

Mr Burns yearns for his lost childhood innocence, forgetting for a brief few days that true happiness lies in wealth, power and using them to crush other peoples' spirits. How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Rosebud?

How Well Do You Know: The Other Woman

An unlikely sisterhood is formed when three women realize they are all seeing the same philanderer. All three are scorned, which translates to a special kind of hell for the man. You may know that the lawyer, the wife and the boobs together make the perfect killing machine, but how well do you know The Other Woman?

Comics Weekly

Edge of Spider-Verse begins this week, whatever that is.

Doctor Who Recap

Doctor Who is the way that it seems more interesting in engaging with Big Themes wrapped up in Silly Ideas than the last few years have been.

How Well Do You Know: Fallen

Detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of a serial killer, but the string of murders doesn't end with the killer's death. Exactly how does one go about killing a demon who's really got a thing for The Rolling Stones? You may remember what goes around, really goes around, but how well do you know Fallen?

Viking Night

So...we meet again, Buckaroo Banzai. We have tangled many times before but can assure you, this time will be the last.

Monday Morning Quarterback

Some movies opened over the last couple of weeks. Perhaps you didn't notice.

The Rise of Marvel Movies

Here's a handy infographic on Marvel's box office ascension over the last couple of years.

Overpaid Jerks: 9/1/14-9/7/14

Managerial changes, the NFL's return, a huge contract and a Madden mistake. Take time out of your busy schedule of kicking punters in the face to enjoy our sports quiz for the 36th week of 2014.

Oscar Watch

Can you believe it? It’s that time of year again.

Over There

Lucy, like an even sexier Grover Cleveland, managed to take the number one slot for a second non-consecutive weekend.

Weekend Wrap-Up

How low can the box office go? I think we have just found out, as the top 12 films at the box office earned only $51.9 million this weekend. Thank goodness the NFL is back.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The post-Labor Day frame is the closest thing you’ll see to Hollywood skipping a weekend entirely.

This is So Last Week: 8/29/14-9/4/14

The highest paid actress, the passing of a comedy legend, a New Kids wedding and a superhero baby. Impress your friends and neighbors by acing our pop culture quiz for the 36th week of 2014.

This Weekend, Watch This

For the weekend of September 5th, the only new movie in wide release is The Identical.

How Well Do You Know: Sons of Anarchy, Season 6 Recap

SAMCRO has a new head of the table, but external forces continually push the club toward extinction. Jax Teller's head is very weary in Sons of Anarchy's sixth season. See how well you remember the continuing adventures of television's favorite motorcycle club.

Dr. Who Recap

"Into The Dalek" thinking that it would have serves as a better introduction to Peter Capaldi's Doctor.

Weekend Forecast

What if they had an opening weekend and nobody came?

How Well Do You Know: The Simpsons: Bart's Inner Child

The town of Springfield takes up Bart as a role model for personal happiness, with predictably disastrous results. Also, a lot of small children are grievously hurt, so everything evens out. How Well Do You Know The Simpsons: Bart's Inner Child?

Comics Weekly

God Hates Astronauts!

Over There

The growth of the Chinese box office has been a recurring theme of this summer...

A-List

We are essentially days away from restarting (yes, already) awards season.

This Month, Watch This

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

How Well Do You Know: The 2014 Movie that Starred...

Up on your 2014 movie cast knowledge? We'll give you four names, and ask you to pick the film they starred in. You may know which film featured Hugh, James, Michael and Halle, but how well do you know The 2014 Movie that Starred....

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

The original Sin City (2005) was mostly an exercise in style and atmosphere, but oh, what an exercise it was!

Viking Night: Akira

I’ve had very few experiences I could characterize as “mind blowing”. There was the time I attended the Super Bowl as a guest of the winning side.

Overpaid Jerks: 8/25/14-8/31/14

College football. College football? College football!!! Also, a horse head, a strange injury and nine straight hits...all in our latest 2014 weekly sports recap quiz.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Ugly does not begin to describe this Labor Day weekend at the box office.

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