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Weekend Wrap-Up

Jason Bourne may be back in a very big, blockbuster-y way, but it was Bad Moms that really surprised to the upside this weekend...

Friday Box Office Analysis

Jason Bourne returned to theaters this weekend with Matt Damon in the lead role and director Paul Greengrass back to helm after an absence of nine years.

This is So Last Week: 7/22/16-7/28/16

Enjoy our pop culture trivia quiz for the 30th week of 2016. Movie trailers, surprise firings, a political anthem and Comic Con figure prominently.

Weekend Forecast

In the long view of July going into the month, a lot of people had circled this weekend on the calendar thanks to a film that was a bit of a long shot

How Well Do You Know: Gilmore Girls, S04E22: Raincoats and Recipes

While Lorelai, Sookie and Michel prepare for the Dragonfly's test run, Lorelai finds she has two men interested in her. Rory and Dean grow closer, and Emily finally admits to her and Richard's separation. How well do you know Gilmore Girls, S04E22: Raincoats and Recipes?

Movie Review: Star Trek Beyond

The movie’s scenario is fairly obvious: while answering a distress call from a distant planet, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise is led into an ambush led by Krall (Idris Elba)...

A-List

Jason Bourne is back in theaters and the current movie mania with agents, the CIA, and espionage, continues.

How Well Do You Know: 2016 In Movies: The Story So Far

Lost fish! Elizabethan zombies! More troublesome neighbors! Test you trivia IQ on movies released in the first half of 2016. You may know a Civil War from a Winter's War, but how well do you know 2016 in Movies: The Story So Far?

Movie Review: Star Trek Beyond

It seems misleading to subtitle the latest Star Trek prequel “Beyond”...

Viking Night

You know the best thing about totalitarianism? It’s an ideal form of government for those who are oblivious to irony.

How Well Do You Know: Just Friends

Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) is an awkward, portly teenager whose plan to express his love for his friend Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart) ends in embarrassment. Ten years later, he's back home unexpectedly for the holidays, having gained success, lost weight but held onto his feelings for Jamie. He's got some obstacles to overcome before getting close to Jamie again - one of which is Samantha James (Anna Faris), the unpredictable singer who has accompanied him home. You may know that Joyce is NOT on the phone, but how well do you know Just Friends?

Overpaid Jerks: 7/18/16-7/24/16

An NFL retirement, a bizarre MLB tirade, a near-death Olympic penalty and an all-star relocation. Call the neighbors and wake the kids, it's time for our sports recap quiz for the 29th week of 2016.

Marquee History

This edition features the 10th anniversary of the award-winning hit Little Miss Sunshine, and sadly, anniversaries of the last roles for Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, and Gilda Radner.

Weekend Wrap-Up

On my 15th anniversary of writing this piece, and having seen four Star Trek films go by in that time period, I still have to wonder how these films are financially viable...

Friday Box Office Analysis

In a year where sequels and remakes are being shunned by audiences, two new ones entered the fray this weekend.

Weekend Forecast

The summer movie season continues to roll along with two more sequels, which might be problematic given how this year has gone so far...

This is So Last Week: 7/15/16-7/21/16

Politics and pop culture, hook-ups and break-ups, a derailed film series and complete blindness. We present your pop culture recap quiz for the 29th week of 2016.

How Well Do You Know: Gilmore Girls, S04E21: Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

While most of Stars Hollow is preparing for the nuptials of Liz and TJ, Rory is dealing with a complicated love life, or lack thereof. Lane gets an unexpected but welcome visitor at her new place, and Luke and Lorelai have a nice time together at the wedding. How well do you know Gilmore Girls, S04E21: Last Week Fights, This Week Tights?

A-List

I must admit, I’m not one to advocate remakes - of any kind...

How Well Do You Know: Spaceballs

Once upon a time warp, Mel Brooks made a film called Spaceballs, a spoof film that has gained a huge following. You may have quoted Dark Helmet and Skroob's lines to death, but how well do you know Spaceballs? Here is Spaceballs: the Quiz. Did I mention Spaceballs?

(If you can read this, you don't need glasses.)

Movie Review: Ghostbusters

Paul Feig's new film isn't a remake so much as a reimagining of the same concept, this time with four women and a more self-aware sense of humor.

A-List: Top Oscar Slates

We return for Part 2 of the A-List on the best Best Picture Oscar lineups of the past 15 years. Where will your favorites rank?

How Well Do You Know: Roman Holiday

Princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn, in her first starring role) is tired of living a sheltered life as a royal. While on official business in Rome, she sneaks out and tries blending in with the townspeople, which leads her to meet reporter Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck). Joe figures out her identity but keeps that information to himself, for more reasons than one. Roman Holiday has been ranked on many Best Of lists, and netted Hepburn, a relative newcomer, her only Academy Award for acting. How well do you know Roman Holiday?

Review: Mike and Dave

At the very least, we can express gratitude to director Jake Szymanski and writers Andrew Cohen and Brendan O’Brien...

Marquee History

This edition features the 20th anniversary of Trainspotting, 25th anniversary of Boyz n the Hood and Point Break, and 30th anniversary of Aliens.

Overpaid Jerks: 7/11/16-7/17/16

British Open wackiness, big-time sports money, the Midsummer Classic and an NBA legend bows out. Here's our sports recap quiz for the 29th week in 2016.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Women battled pets this weekend in one of the strangest box office showdowns in ages.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The Ghostbusters remake/reboot/update/whatever you want to call it is your number one movie on Friday with a very solid $16.9 million on Friday.

Weekend Forecast

In one of the stranger developments of 2016, a fairly bog-standard remake (with a slight twist) has become a flashpoint for the culture...

This is So Last Week: 7/8/16-7/14/16

A naked woman on a horse, a massive Emmy nominations haul, a collapsing guitar player and a rather ridiculous celebrity date bid. Here's your pop culture trivia quiz for the 28th week of 2016.

How Well Do You Know: Gilmore Girls, S04E20: Luke Can See Her Face

Lorelai stresses about the amount of work that needs to be done before the inn can open, Luke comes to a realization about the woman he really loves, and former Stars Hollow inhabitants visit with news. How well do you know Gilmore Girls, S04E20: Luke Can See Her Face?

Review: The Secret Life of Pets

Almost nothing at all actually happens on a plot level in The Secret Life of Pets...

A-List

This past year featured an unusually crowded Best Picture race, with up to 20 credible movies vying for a spot in the final list.

How Well Do You Know: The 2016 Movie That Starred...

You may know that nearly all of Hollywood swears up and down they appeared in neither Mother's Day nor Batman vs. Superman, but how well do you know The 2016 Movie That Starred...

Viking Night

Let me come right out and say that overall, Lethal Weapon is an epic, badass, masterpiece of action cinema. It succeeds at nearly everything to which it aspires, and is one of the few films you can say was truly a game changer.

How Well Do You Know: Aquamarine

Two teen girls, their friendship threatened when one is about to move away, find a mermaid girl....and everything changes. You may know how to make a boy fall in love with a mermaid in three days, but how well do you know Aquamarine?

Overpaid Jerks: 7/4/16-7/13/16

An NBA free agency signing you may have missed, the Kings of Europe, a hilarious ejection and tennis whites. Start your week off writing with our sports recap quiz for the 28th week of 2016.

Hidden Gems: Unbreakable

So this is definitely the least “hidden” of any of the Hidden Gems so far.

A-List

When we last spoke, we took a look at some of the best buddy cop films of all-time.

Weekend Wrap-Up

The fireworks technically ended on Monday, July 4th, but Hollywood saved the box office explosion for the weekend.

Friday Box Office Analysis

In a summer of sad box office, the animated films are coming along to save the day.

Weekend Forecast

At some point, and maybe this is already taking place, studios will take a look back at their slates for this summer and regret making it consist of sequels and reboots.

This is So Last Week: 7/1/16-7/7/16

A fashion anniversary, an attention-grabbing song title, a movie flop and a new Marvel character. Prove your pop culture IQ with our entertainment recap quiz for the 27th week of 2016.

How Well Do You Know: Gilmore Girls, S04E19: Afterboom

The entire Gilmore family deals with the fallout from the diner with Jason's parents. Luke frees himself from his falling marriage, and Rory angers get professor when she questions his grade. How well do you know Gilmore Girls, S04E19: Afterboom?

Review - Independence Day 2

The plot can be summed up rather easily: “They're baaack.” Or rather, “They're awaaake.”

Review: The Legend of Tarzan

The Legend of Tarzan beggars deconstruction. To witness it is to search fruitlessly for a place to begin doing so.

Viking Night

Alien invasion movies are, on the surface, a dumb idea. There is no mineral or natural resource present on this planet that cannot be found in abundance out in space.

How Well Do You Know: The Great Mouse Detective

R.I.P. Alan Young, character actor or such projects such as Mister Ed, Ducktales, and many others. I wanted to pay a tribute to his talent by posting this quiz based on an underrated Disney animated classic. Enjoy.

Survivor Casting Spoilers

Our Survivor expert Jim Van Nest takes a look at the cast for the All-Star season, coming in 2017.

Classic Movie Review

Lawrence of Arabia is a stunning film - truly a visual treat from beginning to end, especially on the big screen in 70mm - but that only explains part of its appeal.

Marquee History

Sequels, sequels, sequels! July 4th’s anniversary movies feature some record breakers as well as iconic fan favorites. This edition stretches back to 1981.

How Well Do You Know: Adventures in Babysitting (Disney)

For its 100th original movie, Disney Channel updated the 1980s comedy classic Adventures in Babysitting. Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson star as two babysitters who are forced to take their charges on a whirlwind trip into the city at night. You may have learned a new move from the roller derby ladies at the police station, but how well do you know Adventures in Babysitting?

Over There

Independence Day: Resurgence brought a little bit of freedom and a lot of extremely shoddy filmmaking to the rest of the world.

Movie Review: The Shallows

The Shallows is a surprisingly good thriller, with a sturdy if unremarkable woman-vs.-nature plotline set against a committed and convincing central performance...

Overpaid Jerks: 6/27/16-7/3/16

An Olympic withdrawal, a legendary loss, a huge tennis upset and a Euro stunner. Here's your sports recap quiz for the 27th week of 2016.

Weekend Wrap-Up

We knew Tarzan and The BFG weren’t going to be much this July long weekend, but was it as full of doom and gloom as other box office sites are saying it is? Absolutely not.

Friday Box Office Analysis

The third Purge film (with its slightly too on-the-nose ad campaign) is the number one film on Friday with a solid $14.4 million.

This is So Last Week: 6/24/16-6/30/16

A video game trilogy, a weird fast food concoction, a farewell tour and a fiery speech. Head into your holiday weekend with our pop culture trivia quiz for the 26th week of 2016.

Weekend Forecast

To someone several years ago, this weekend's top release would have seem like a slam dunk winner – a Steven Spielberg-directed family film of a beloved children's book.

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