Brian Still Holding On

If Blanner is going to hang on to first place, he's going to need someone other than critics to go see Jack Goes Boating

Brian is still on top, but the gap is closing fast. With only a few weeks remaining in the Q3 season, Fart Grab Smell holds a six point lead on Sarah's Sparkling Wiggles.

The Q3 season is going to boil down to the fundamental battle of strategy in the HFL: A bad movie that gets mainstream money or a good movie that no one sees. So far, "Resident Evil: Afterlife" is overcoming its horrendous 37 Metacritic score by getting $43 million at the box office. Meanwhile, Brian's "Jack Goes Boating" has a 65 Metacritic score, but only got $30,000 in ticket sales in its opening weekend.

For the rest of the league, the focus turns to Q4. Next season's draft is already underway...

Above are the current HFL standings. Click to enlarge. Movies with dark coloring are final scores and those with light coloring are in progress or yet to be released.

Fart, Wiggles Fighting for Q3 Crown

Old Jason Bourne had an impressive opening week and good critical reception, but Clooney won't be in the Q3 Championship picture.

With the Q3 season nearing its conclusion, the race for the championship will boil down to Brian vs. Sarah.

Fart Grab Smell holds a 21 point lead on Sparkling Wiggles, but the conclusion is far from settled, as both teams have their second-round picks yet to hit theaters. "Resident Evil: 3D" is Sarah's last chance to catch Brian and win back-to-back titles.

Beyond the top two teams, Meg has essentially locked up third place (improving from her last place finish in Q2), then the rest of the league is lumped closely, fighting for fourth.

Also of note, Jurassic Parka, last season's runner-up, has scored all of 39 points in Q3, with all movies done scoring. Barring a disaster from Ellen's yet-to-be-released team, Mackenzie looks to finish last, and has already broken Tim's Q2 record for lowest points in a season.

Q4 is right around the corner, so start scouting those trailers because the draft will start next week.

Above are the current HFL standings. Click to enlarge. Movies with dark coloring are final scores and those with light coloring are in progress or yet to be released.