Culture of Pop
'A Deadly Adoption' - No, Seriously, What Is This?
If you haven't heard of A Deadly Adoption , all you need to know lives in the trailer right here . Seriously, watch it now if you haven't already. Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig decided...
Culture of Pop
I Misunderestimated 'Broad City'
I resisted the first season of Broad City because of my own prejudices against what I thought the show might be. That was a mistake. I can’t get enough of this show. I just didn’t...
Culture of Hoops
New Year, Same Tottenham Hotspur
Image property of Tottenham Hotspur . Years ago, after memorizing the terrace chants and buying my first jersey, I learned that a Spurs fan’s most important lesson is to always remain vigilantly pessimistic. The 5-3...
Culture of Pop
High Maintenance: It's Great, Pay For It
How hasn’t everyone heard of High Maintenance by now? Are they too busy talking about Serial and Too Many Cooks ? Where was the buzz when the new episodes came out November 11th? Tell me...
Culture of Pop
'The Equalizer' and the Rules of the CIA Badass
The badass has a rich history in American cinema. The badass is a loner and he is not to be trifled with. The badass drinks too much and has an ex-wife. Regrets? He has a...
Culture of Pop
Empty New York in the Movies
As New Yorkers, we think this city is ours, but ultimately we're just witnesses to constant change. I know how much you miss your favorite restaurant/bar/bookstore/weed spot that is now a Starbucks/yoga studio/frozen yogurt shop/Starbucks....
Culture of Pop
The PCS Staff Poll: What’s Your Favorite ‘Simpsons’ Episode? 'Black Widower'
In honor of FXX 's 12-day Simpsons marathon, we here at Pop Culture Spin thought it would be fun to talk about some of our favorite episodes (and characters) from the show's impressive 25-year catalog....
Culture of Pop
'The Leftovers': I Read the Book
I remember when I first saw the trailer for The Leftovers . It looked dark as hell. The people in white who just stood around smoking looked really freaky. And it was produced by Damon...
Culture of Pop
Review: Gary Busey's One Man Hamlet (As Performed by David Carl)
Richard Burton, Ralph Fiennes, Mark Rylance, and even Ethan Hawke have all played the doomed, indecisive Danish prince. And now we have the pleasure and the privilege of seeing the estimable Gary Busey assume the...
