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Survivor Recap

Welcome to an absolutely stuffed Survivor recap.

Movie Review: Spotlight

Spotlight is a thoughtful, intelligent and well-made drama.

The Amazing Race Recap

Teams are all now in Agra, India, where the leg begins with a jubilant Justin & Diana setting off in first place.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Thanksgiving is the oddest holiday weekend at the box office.

Friday Box Office Analysis

Much like Part 1, Mockingjay Part 2 wins the Thanksgiving weekend with ease, despite a Friday-to-Friday decline of 53%.

Amazing Race Power Rankings

We're getting close to a finish, with only five teams remaining in the game.

Review: Mockingjay Part 2

This film is fairly merciless when it comes to illustrating who pays for war, and at what consolation.

Movie Review: Spotlight

Spotlight has an intractable pull on us almost from the first shot.

Marquee History

This week's post-Thanksgiving slate features few new releases but brings us the 25th anniversary of Misery and the 30th anniversary of Rocky IV.

This is So Last Week: 11/20/15-11/26/15

From an elegant wedding to dancing gorillas, from Thanksgiving family harmony to gold-covered candy, our pop culture recap quiz for the 48th week of 2015 has a little bit of anything.

Review: Mockingjay Part 2

The concluding films in the “Twilight” series, Breaking Dawn parts 1 and 2, drew global box office receipts topping $712 million and $829 million respectively.

A-List: Five Best Boxing Movies

In honor of this weekend's new release, Creed, we're looking at the best boxing movies.

How Well Do You Know: Tomorrowland

A teenage girl with big dreams and a penchant for getting into trouble, a disillusioned inventor who has pretty much given up on life, and a girl from the investor's past become an unlikely trio while trying to get to an alternate dimension called Tomorrowland. You may know which wolf to feed, but how well do you know Tomorrowland?

Comics Weekly

Comics for Christmas! Visit your local store on Black Friday.

Monday Morning Quarterback 2

We have a couple of movies other than The Hunger Games to discuss while you enjoy your Thanksgiving turkey.

Oscar Watch 2015

After a fun season of film festivals, sneak peeks, stabs in the dark, and rumors, the Oscar race is and will finally start taking a more discernible shape.

Weekend Forecast

And with barely any time to contemplate the failings of the last Hunger Games film, we turn around quickly to Thanksgiving and a solid holiday lineup...

How Well Do You Know: Inside Out

Young Riley is dealing with a variety of different emotions - little does she know that her emotions have been working together in relative harmony since she was born. Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger love their girl Riley, but when Joy and Sadness accidentally wreak havoc in Riley's life, they must work together to make things right again. How well do you know Inside Out, Pixar Animation Studio's latest hit?

Review: The Night Before

It should come as no surprise that The Night Before is just more male bonding.

Survivor Power Rankings

With Varner, Deitz, Savage, and now Wiglesworth gone, Fishbach is now “last surname standing.”

Viking Night: Major League

Sports movies tend to follow a limited series of templates.

Monday Morning Quarterback 1

It was all about The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 this weekend, as the final film in the franchise debuted. The BOP staff discusses the results.

Overpaid Jerks: 11/16/15-11/22/15

A NASCAR champion, a #1 upset, NFL reversals of fortune and baseball awards all highlight our sports recap quiz for the 47th week of 2015.

Amazing Race Recap

The leg begins with Tanner & Josh talking to the cheerleaders, and what is their conversation about?

Movie Review: Mockingjay Part 2

Even though this fourth and final chapter isn't exactly a letdown, it's also not as compelling as its predecessors.

Marquee History

This week's highlights are the 20th anniversary of Toy Story, plus the 10th anniversary of one of my favorite comedies, Just Friends.

Weekend Wrap-Up

As the checkered flag flies for The Hunger Games, Mockingjay Part 2 opens to $100 million plus.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The finale of the Hunger Games series concludes with a $46 million Friday, with $16 million of that coming via Thursday night showings.

This is So Last Week: 11/13/15-11/19/15

Hot women, the sexiest man, a terrible secret and upcoming movies all tumbled out of of the entertainment cornucopia this week. Here's our pop culture recap quiz for the 47th week of 2015.

Weekend Forecast

It's the end of an era of sorts, as yet another franchise winds itself up this weekend, leaving its studio, but not its star, wondering exactly comes next.

How Well Do You Know: Gilmore Girls, S03E20: Say Goodnight, Gracie

Lorelai and Sookie get one step closer to their dream of opening their own inn, while Rory and Jess deal with the aftermath of the party. Luke and Jess also deal with the surprise arrival of a blast from their past. How well do you know Gilmore Girls, S03E20: Say Goodnight, Gracie?

Survivor Recap

We begin tonight's show after Tribal Council, and everyone is congratulating Kelley on the idol play.

Review: Love the Coopers

An ensemble movie like Love the Coopers is made for a very specific type of audience member.

A-List

Hunger Games is set to rule the box office this weekend, and likely all weekends until the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens...

How Well Do You Know: Cinderella (2015)

The tale of the kind, good-hearted girl, her wicked stepmother and step sisters, and a Prince has been around for centuries and has been adapted many times over. Disney's live-action version, an adaptation of the animated 1950 classic, tells the story of young Ella (Lily James), the servant girl who gets her Prince (Richard Madden) with a little help from her fairy godmother (Helena Bonham Carter). How well do you know Cinderella?

Survivor Power Rankings

Previously on Survivor, “everyone was trying to change their history in the game,” which caused various disappointments and breakdowns.

Comics Weekly

Do some early Christmas shopping and buy comics!

Movie Review: The 33

Movies based on real-life events - particularly the more recent ones - have it a little tougher than straightforward fiction narratives.

How Well Do You Know: Mad Max: Fury Road

Max Rockatansky returns to the screen in 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road. George Miller's masterpiece of furious, desperate action won critical acclaim as Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron made a perfect duo. Make sure your war party is outfitted with a flamethrower instrument, and see how well you know Mad Max: Fury Road.

Review: Love the Coopers

Before 1980 or so, every holiday movie was about the power of the season to heal wounds...

Viking Night: Kung Fury

It feels like cheating, reviewing a short film that barely clocks in at a half hour.

Oscar Watch 2015

The Big Short and Concussion made their debuts at this year’s American Film Institute Film Fest...

Overpaid Jerks: 11/9/15-11/15/15

A UFC upset, college basketball upsets, a rushing record and colorblindness all figure into our sports recap quiz for the 46th week of 2015.

Amazing Race Recap

Previously on The Amazing Race, #TeamAlabama was absolutely atrocious and would have been eliminated on any normal episode.

The 400-Word Review: Room

If the only achievement in Room was structural, it would already be worthy of praise.

Marquee History

This week's highlights are the the massive box office hits of Home Alone, the Grinch, and Harry Potter, plus the 35th anniversary of Raging Bull.

Over There

It was another big week for SPECTRE, as the third best Daniel Craig Bond film remained number one with a massive $152.6 million.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Another trio of openers at the box office, another weekend of futility.

Friday Box Office Analysis

You interrupted my Fallout 4 time for this? An October-esque slate of films keeps Spectre and The Peanuts movie on top for the second weekend in a row.

This is So Last Week: 11/6/15-11/12/15

Victorious women, movie highs and lows, a horror loss and an accidental girl-on-girl kiss. Impress your friends and neighbors by acing our pop culture quiz for the 46th week of 2015.

Weekend Forecast

Well, that was fun, wasn't it? One whole weekend of hits before we're back to flashbacks of October.

Amazing Race Power Rankings

If the producers of the show are merciful, they’ll get down to it and get rid of the remaining terrible teams with no delays...

Movie Review: Spectre

I wouldn’t call myself a loyal fan, but I like the James Bond movies.

A-List

In honor of Angelina Jolie's latest attempt, I looked back at some of the best movies by actors turned directors.

Survivor Recap

The previews have been all about big moves and the two focal points of all the ads have been Joe and Stephen.

How Well Do You Know: Gilmore Girls, S03E19: Keg! Max!

Lorelai and Rory both run into old flames, with conflict arising in both cases. Lorelai is unsure what to make of an encounter with Max, and Rory finds herself sick in the middle when He's and Dean's tension comes to a head at a party. Meanwhile, Lane does something unexpected at the party after getting drunk. How well do you know Gilmore Girls, S03E19: Keg! Max!?

Survivor Power Rankings

Previously on Survivor, there were seven episodes featuring a total of seven tribes, so praise Cthulhu that the merge came early...

Comics Weekly

Here, have some comics.

Oscar Watch 2015

Most of the Oscar acting categories remain as wide open as the Best Picture race, but one thing is certain: it’s been a banner year for performances by Actresses.

How Well Do You Know: Project Runway, Season 14

Designers design! Judges judge! Tim Gun....spews profanity? Yep, all these happen during Project Runway, Season 14. Let's see how well you remember this tale of budding fashion gurus. You many think that Hanmiao is a pistachio, and is therefore a nut, but how well do you know Project Runway, Season 14?

For definitive commentary, analysis and recap of the season, visit our friends at the PR authority, Blogging Project Runway.

Movie Review: Spectre

While this 24th Bond adventure is exciting in its own right and delivers well enough on thrills and spectacle, it doesn’t continue on the same narrative path as Skyfall.

Review: The Peanuts Movie

In broad strokes, there are three different reactions one can have to The Peanuts Movie...

Viking Night: Phone Booth

Phone Booth is almost as much of an anachronism as its namesake.

Monday Morning Quarterback

With Spectre and The Peanuts Movie debuting, life returned to the movie industry.

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Overpaid Jerks: 11/2/15-11/8/15

Coaching changes, undefeated teams no longer undefeated, a benched NASCAR driver and first wins - all ingredients in our sports recap quiz for the 46th week of 2015.

Survivor Recap

We begin at Ta Keo on Day 17, the morning after the Woo blindside. Savage is blown away by the liars on his tribe.

Marquee History

This week's highlights are the 25th anniversary of Dances With Wolves plus some early accolades for Keira Knightley and Laura Linney.

Amazing Race Recap

Tonight’s episode begins with James Earl losing confidence in his mother’s ability to complete the rap challenge.

Over There

If Spectre is Daniel Craig's final time playing James Bond, a situation brought about by the end of his contract and his barely disguised disdain for the role, he's going out with a bang.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Thank goodness for James Bond. Two shots to the head of October, and the box office nightmare we were living in becomes a distant memory.

This Month, Watch This

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

Friday Box Office Analysis

As we thankfully put October in our rearview mirror, November arrives with a pair of new releases...

This is So Last Week: 10/30/15-11/5/15

TV reboots, music awards, a talent show romance and a potential pop culture pot baron. Test your knowledge of pop culture trivia from the 45th week of 2015.

Weekend Forecast

After one of the worst Octobers in recent history at the box office, there are no chances being taken for the first weekend of November.

How Well Do You Know: Gilmore Girls, S03E18: Happy Birthday, Baby

It's the week of Lorelai's birthday, and the celebrations are in full swing. While Rory is busy planning a surprise party for her mother, Lorelai receives a happy surprise that winds up causing family strain. Luke takes a step forward in his relationship with Nicole, but things don't go according to plan there either. How well do you know Gilmore Girls, S03E18: Happy Birthday, Baby?

A-List: Best Bond Movie Villains

The 24th film in the Bond movie franchise will be released in the United States this weekend after shattering records in the United Kingdom.

November 2015 Forecast

After a busy month that nevertheless produced only about three films that could honestly be called box office successes, November is a less risky bet.

How Well Do You Know: James Bond Movies: Locations

If there's one thing James Bond movies are known for - aside from villainous villains, alluring women, witty banter, inventively impractical gadgets - it's the fabulous locations our globe-trotting hero trots off to. Test your knowledge of locations featured in James Bond movies.

Survivor Power Rankings

Previously on Survivor, Deitz had to leave the game due to a family emergency back home – but don’t worry, his son is doing fine.

Book vs. Movie

As you read this, the final movie in the Hunger Games adaptations, Mockingjay Part 2, is about to be released.

How Well Do You Know: Spy

CIA agent Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is great at her job - sitting behind a desk, working behind the scenes. When a series of events leaves the identities of active agents known to the enemy, Susan volunteers to go undercover. In doing so, she gets close to the enemy, the ruthless Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne). You, unlike Rick Ford (Jason Statham), may have known that a Face/Off Machine doesn't really exist, but how well do you know Spy?

Survivor Recap

Previews have shown two major events happening this week.

Viking Night: Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, the most recognizable er...faces in splatter horror, finally come to blows...

Oscar Watch 2015

The Best Picture race is probably the most wide-open it has been at this stage of the race in several years.

Overpaid Jerks: 10/26/15-11/1/15

The wrap on the World Series, a crazy college football ending, NBA beginnings and a championship retirement. Here's your sports recap quiz for the 45th week of 2015.

Amazing Race Recap

We begin tonight’s leg at beautiful Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Marquee History

This week's highlights are the 15th anniversary of Charlie’s Angels and a couple of horror films for Halloween weekend.

Weekend Wrap-Up

We knew it was going to be bad for the box office due to Halloween falling on a Saturday, but that's not the only place the blame lies.

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