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Thursday, April 15
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 09: Burning Love
And now the story of bachelorette season in Newport Beach, Gob’s embarrassment that he is dating Lucille 2 and the parting of ways between Tobias and the Blue Man Group. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Burning Love?
How Well Do You Know: Live and Let Die
Roger Moore made his Bond debut in Live and Let Die, and played a different type of Bond – one with a touch of the upper crust, who was always ready with a smirk and who never generated any sexual tension with a woman. A Bond with a hairless chest, who wore safari suits and kissed with his mouth tightly closed. How Well Do You Know Live and Let Die?
Wednesday, April 14
One Month Out
Kim Hollis: Price of Persia: The Sands of Time also opens on Memorial Day weekend. This is probably the big-budget early summer release we've discussed the least. What are your expectations for it? What are your thoughts about the film itself?
Comics Weekly
Something called Kill Shakespeare is released; we are intrigued.
Mythology: South Park
On the heels of The Simpsons’s 450th episode, television’s second most influential adult animated series also hits a major landmark: South Park celebrates 200 episodes.
Drawn That Way
This week, I took another look at the original Toy Story to see if it holds up as well as I thought it would.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 08: Queen for a Day
And now the story of Michael’s company car, Gob’s [bleep]ing of Lucille 2 and Tobias’ regrettable decision to teach dance to street gangs. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Queen For A Day?
How Well Do You Know: The Movie That Killed Me
It's the rare actor who doesn't die on screen at some point in their career. Given the name of an actor/actress, can you pick out the film in which his/her character died? Think of this as the flip side to our Who Died series of quizzes. How well do you know The Movie That Killed Me?
Tuesday, April 13
How to Spend $20
This week: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Apollo 13 go Blu-ray, Philip Seymour hijacks a boat and NBC Universal attempts to make more money from the Olympics.
The Amazing Race Recap
The contestant of questionable sobriety and his daughter got eliminated last week after finishing first the previous leg. Will the same fate await the cowboys? Let’s see.
Don't Overlook It
Now that I’ve caught all of you up on the great overlooked films released since 2004, we can start talking about movies that are currently being released in theaters and on DVD.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 07: Switch Hitter
And now the story of Tobias’ audition for Confidence Man #2, the start of Maeby’s career as a movie producer and a softball game rivalry that goes way back. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Switch Hitter?
How Well Do You Know: Up in the Air
Up in the Air tells the story of a man that, while surrounded by other people, has a connection to no one. And that's the way he likes it. Until, that is, two women enter his life and he is forced to reexamine his priorities.
You may have in mind a certain number as your mileage goal, but how well do you know Up in the Air?
Monday, April 12
TiVoPlex
One of BOP's favorite films of 2009 hits Starz this week.
What's Next
While most film fans are now eagerly anticipating the near-momentary beginning of summer 2010, I've already moved on and onto next year's light show.
Monday Morning Quarterback
Kim Hollis: Date Night, the Steve Carell/Tina Fey romantic comedy from Fox, opened to $25.2 million. What do you think of this result? And what do you anticipate its legs will be like?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 06: Afternoon Delight
Now the story of a Bluth Company Christmas, multiple rounds of ill-fated karaoke and Gob’s [bleep]ing $5000 suits. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Afternoon Delight?
Overpaid Jerks: 4/5/10-4/11/10
The NCAA championship, MLB Opening Day and The Masters: It was one of the signature weeks on the sports calendar. How well were you paying attention? Here's a quiz to test your sports acumen.
Sunday, April 11
Weekend Wrap-Up
Heading into the weekend, it looked like a soft frame, as only one film opened (a 2D comedy with TV stars), and it seemed to be surrounded by movies set to fail in holdover weekends.
How Well Do You Know: My Bloody Valentine (2009)
Every once in awhile you come across decent horror. Such is the case of My Bloody Valentine, a remake of the same-named Canadian classic that enjoyed a fantastic $21.2 million opening weekend thanks in large part for being presented in 3-D. You may know your pick-axes from your hard hats, but how well do you know My Bloody Valentine?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 05: Sad Sack
Now the story of a new prosecutor on the Bluth case, Lucille’s love for Oscar and Tobias’ unfortunate return to never-nudism. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Sad Sack?
Saturday, April 10
Friday Box Office Analysis
Only one distributor decided to give it a go with a wide release film this weekend.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 04: Good Grief
And now the story of George Sr’s funeral, Lindsay’s attempts to put her love life on Ice and the next step in Gob’s disastrous magic career. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: Good Grief?
How Well Do You Know: Teeth
It's probably the most unusual film for which we've run a quiz. Teeth is a horror/black comedy about a young woman who has a certain....unique anatomical feature that presents challenges for her and any romantic suitors. Surprisingly well received upon its limited release, the film has developed something of a cult following. How well do you know Teeth?
Friday, April 9
Trailer Hitch
This Weekend, Watch This
With Date Night the only new movie this weekend, our intrepid reporter compares the new release to the last date he went on. Hilarity ensues.
Weekend Forecast
Several consecutive crowded weekends at the box office give way to one with just a single major release.
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 03: ¡Amigos!
Now the story of Gob’s search for a friend, Buster’s new life away from his mother and Michael’s ill-fated journey to Mexico. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: ¡Amigos!
This is So Last Week: 4/2/10-4/8/10
This week: Perilous dancing, a complicated divorce, public nudity and painkiller addiction. Plus: What has plastic surgery rendered Heidi Montag incapable of doing? All your entertainment and celebrity questions are addressed in this latest edition of This Is So Last Week.
Thursday, April 8
Chapter Two
This week: Cinematic father figure/role models in Walt Disney Films, Chevy Chase and three Chapter Twos from the 1980s, Kenny Loggins, Lindsey Buckingham, and great movie theme songs.
A-List: Classic Couples
This weekend heralds the opening of what is surely to be one of the great, truly groundbreaking comedies of this or any era. Okay, that was a late April Fools' joke, but I am talking of Date Night...
Survivor Recap
Previously on Survivor, the Villains finally did the right thing.
How Well Do You Know: Amelie
Amelie, a young pixieish woman in fairy-tale Paris long sheltered from the wider world, tries to connect with people. Unlike most congenitally introverted people these days, she rejects the Internet in favour of anonymous meddling. But what will she do when you meets a nice young man who is just as odd as she is? How Well Do You Know Amelie?
How Well Do You Know: Seinfeld: The Voice
In "The Voice," Jerry comes up with a voice that his girlfriend despises, Kramer gets an intern for his apartment and George declares war on his newest employer, Play Now. How well do you know Seinfeld: The Voice?
Wednesday, April 7
Mythology: Breaking Bad
As cable began to be the go-to source for quality programming over the last decade or so, each network emerged with a flagship hit.
Viking Night: Run Lola Run
In an old episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the crew of the Enterprise finds themselves trapped in a "time loop" that sees them repeating the same two weeks without their knowledge.
Are You With Us?
Shalimar takes on BOP founder Kim Hollis' beloved The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Does he agree with her or is he a dead man walking?
How Well Do You Know: TV Shows by Characters II
Ah, television -- teacher, mother, secret lover! If you're like us, you spend
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 02: The One Where They Build a House
Now the story of Michael and Gob’s ongoing rivalry, George Michael’s courtship of Ann and brewing competition between Tobias and Lindsay in their open marriage. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: The One Where They Build a House?
Tuesday, April 6
Monday Morning Quarterback
The Kraken was released, along with a Tyler Perry film and a movie featuring Miley Cyrus. How do we feel about their performances?
How to Spend $20
This week: A catering company wreaks havoc in LA, The Lord of the Rings gets released (again!) and two ‘90s kidvid classics get bundled together.
Director's Spotlight
Alexander Payne was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and it's easy to imagine that his life has been populated by the type of characters and conflicts that we find in his films.
The Amazing Race Recap
It’s pretty amusing to me that the cowboys were spared elimination at a pitstop in the Indian Ocean. That’s the good news.
How Well Do You Know: 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament Recap
March Madness, indeed. The 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament had everything you could have wanted: drama, thrills, shocking upsets, even a fantastic final game. You may keep replaying Gordon Heyward's final shot over and over in your head, but how well do you know the 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament?
How Well Do You Know: Arrested Development, Season 2 Episode 01: The One Where Michael Leaves
Now the story of Michael’s attempt to start a new life, Gob’s ascent to the Bluth Company presidency and Tobias’ fantastic idea to save his marriage. It’s How Well Do You Know Arrested Development: The One Where Michael Leaves?
Monday, April 5
Classic Review: White Heat
One of the most iconic images and quotes in film comes from one such feature, this week's classic movie: White Heat.
TiVoPlex
From the obscure to the obscurest to the merely overlooked or underappreciated; they all have a home in the TiVoPlex! All times Pacific.
Review: Clash of the Titans
Imagine a dumbed down version of Clash of the Titans (1981) and you have a good idea of what the remake is like.
Overpaid Jerks: 3/29/10-4/4/10
This week: All-Americans, a shocking trade, an unfortunate foul and a steely assault. Plus: 2nd, 3rd and 4th-tier winners, and the perils of buttered popcorn. All this and more in our weekly sports review.
Sunday, April 4
Weekend Wrap-Up
So how many 3D films is too many? This Easter weekend had three big 3D titles in the top ten, including the new release Clash of the Titans, DreamWorks' How To Train Your Dragon, and Disney's Alice in Wonderland.
Saturday, April 3
Friday Box Office Analysis
The 3D remake of the 1981 film earned $28.7 million on Friday, with an estimated $4.2 million from midnight showings.=
How Well Do You Know: The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Harder Version)
Following Twilight's surprise $69.6 million opening weekend bow, New Moon was expected to be huge. But $142.8 million? Whoa. In the movie, the Cullens disappear from Forks after an accident at the house, and Bella is left to cry on Jacob's shoulder. You may know your werewolves from your vampires, but how well do you know The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Harder Version)?
Friday, April 2
Weekend Updates
April Forecast
April 2010 sure ain't in Kansas anymore.
This is So Last Week: 3/26/10-4/1/10
This week: Dragons, she-devils, wizards and insane stalkers. Plus boys who like boys, girls who like girls and boys, and music videos shot in the nude. Relive the last seven days in pop culture with this crowd-pleasing quiz.
Thursday, April 1
Trailer Hitch
A-List: Best Working Directors
Today, I'm going to highlight a topic far more all encompassing: the best directors working today.
Review: Kick-Ass
Look mummy and daddy, it's an independent film doing an impression of Watchmen! Do you love me now?
Survivor Recap
Previously on Survivor, we praised Evil Russell for his ability to make an innocuous-seeming comment significant enough to cause Tyson to change his vote.
How Well Do You Know: Baseball Movie Quotes
Spring means baseball. As Opening Day nears, we are getting in to the proper frame of mind by putting together a quiz on baseball movie quotes. Not only has baseball served as the backdrop for plenty of great movies, but quotations in those movies have secured a permanent place in our pop culture consciousness. How well do you know baseball movie quotes?
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