Gus Spelman

What’s your favorite character name?

This week’s question comes courtesy of A.V. Club assistant editor Gwen Ihnat:

What song is inextricably linked to a film or TV show for you?

Inspired by a nearly decade-old inventory of songs firmly linked to films, this week’s question comes from reader…

What’s the best pop culture of the year so far?

This week’s question congratulates all of us for having made it halfway through the year, and asks, What’s the best…

7/22/16

What’s the best version of Satan in pop culture?

This week’s question comes from commenter DrDischord:

7/1/16

What pop culture do you turn off before it’s over?

This week’s question comes from reader Charlie Patrick:

6/29/16

<i>Game Of Thrones</i>’ finale felt like it belonged to a completely different show

Game Of Thrones’ finale felt like it belonged to a completely different show

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

6/24/16

What pop culture do you enjoy away from home?

This week’s question comes courtesy of our TV editor, Erik Adams:

6/22/16

The cinematic choices that made <i>Game Of </i><i>Thrones</i>’ bastard battle so exhilarating

The cinematic choices that made Game Of Thrones’ bastard battle so exhilarating

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

6/17/16

Who makes art that feels like it was intended just for you?

Here’s this week’s question, courtesy of reader Jason Larsen:

6/15/16

Arya turns classic chase-scene pacing into a trap on <i>Game Of Thrones</i>

Arya turns classic chase-scene pacing into a trap on Game Of Thrones

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

6/10/16

What pop culture should be adapted into a different medium?

Here’s this week’s question, from reader Jon Grunert:

6/8/16

It’s just a flesh wound, Blackfish: <i>Game Of Thrones</i>’ Monty Python moment

It’s just a flesh wound, Blackfish: Game Of Thrones’ Monty Python moment

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

5/25/16

Nitpicking that Hodor scene and getting weepy about it anyway

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

5/20/16

From bad to good: What pop culture duds led you to great stuff?

This week’s question is from commenter Ayatollah Colm Meaney:

5/18/16

Does that handsome falcon on <i>Game Of Thrones</i> remind you of anyone?

Does that handsome falcon on Game Of Thrones remind you of anyone?

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

5/13/16

What beloved masterpiece do you despise?

This week’s question is from reader Justin Southern:

5/11/16

This week’s Arya montage is <i>Game Of Thrones</i>’ best editing work yet

This week’s Arya montage is Game Of Thrones’ best editing work yet

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

5/10/16

From 17 to 55 years, authors took their time with these long-awaited book sequels

When Richard Russo published Everybody’s Fool last week, he joined the club of authors who waited more than a decade…

5/6/16

What fictional characters should face off in their own civil war?

This week’s question is from Senior Editor Marah Eakin:

5/4/16

Ramsay Bolton and <i>Looney Tunes</i>, yin and yang of <i>Game Of Thrones</i> violence

Ramsay Bolton and Looney Tunes, yin and yang of Game Of Thrones violence

In Polite Fight, we examine the cinematic storytelling of our favorite TV shows, sometimes even fighting over…

Gus Spelman's posts

What’s your favorite character name?

What song is inextricably linked to a film or TV show for you?

What’s the best pop culture of the year so far?

What’s the best version of Satan in pop culture?

What pop culture do you turn off before it’s over?

Game Of Thrones’ finale felt like it belonged to a completely different show

What pop culture do you enjoy away from home?

The cinematic choices that made Game Of Thrones’ bastard battle so exhilarating

Who makes art that feels like it was intended just for you?

Arya turns classic chase-scene pacing into a trap on Game Of Thrones

What pop culture should be adapted into a different medium?

It’s just a flesh wound, Blackfish: Game Of Thrones’ Monty Python moment

Nitpicking that Hodor scene and getting weepy about it anyway

From bad to good: What pop culture duds led you to great stuff?

Does that handsome falcon on Game Of Thrones remind you of anyone?

What beloved masterpiece do you despise?

This week’s Arya montage is Game Of Thrones’ best editing work yet

From 17 to 55 years, authors took their time with these long-awaited book sequels

What fictional characters should face off in their own civil war?

Ramsay Bolton and Looney Tunes, yin and yang of Game Of Thrones violence