Samuel Stone
School
George Mason University
Christopher Newport University
Expertise
DC Comics, Star Trek, Classic Hollywood
- Sam has sat down with filmmakers and actors to conduct interviews for a number of outlets on a wide range of film and television topics, including John Carpenter, Edgar Wright, Robert Rodriguez, Jenna Ortega, and Emilia Clarke.
- As Sam's expertise has grown, he has traveled to cover pop culture events nationwide, including Comic-Con International in San Diego and New York Comic-Con, as an interviewer, moderator, and panelist.
- Through his academic studies, Sam has learned how to read, write, and speak in multiple languages, and worked as a translator on a number of titles published by Image Comics.
Experience
After writing for Image Comics' preview magazine Image+ from 2016 to 2018, Sam transitioned to write for Comic Book Resources (CBR) in April 2018. Expanding his expertise to professionally covering film, television, and video games, Sam drew from a lifetime of his own interests and fandom to write news, columns, reviews, and interviews. Sam has since written for Looper, SVG, and Popverse, covering the biggest news and burning questions from the biggest projects in the entertainment industry. While still writing for CBR and Popverse, Sam has been writing for /Film since January 2023 and enjoys balancing coverage between newer film and television projects with the older and more obscure movies and shows he has long admired.
Education
Sam has earned an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from Christopher Newport University, focusing on media criticism and rhetorical theory. He has also earned a graduate degree in Global Affairs, with a concentration in Information Technology & Media, used to observe trends in global media consumption and usage.
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Stories By Samuel Stone
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While known for starring roles in films like "True Grit," John Wayne starred in several overlooked classics that we're here to celebrate.
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With endless guest stars and quirky plots, "Psych" put the fun back into murder mysteries. Here's how each season stacks up.
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Former wrestling star Dave Bautista has transitioned to Hollywood with a varied filmography to his name, and these are his best movies, ranked.
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"Batman Beyond" gave DC Universe fans a taste of the vigilante's neo-noir potential. Here are his greatest foes, ranked worst to best.
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From avant-garde pieces to animated films, these Japanese drama movies showcase different facets of the human condition through the lens of Japanese culture.
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After starring in "Reservoir Dogs," Michael Madsen made a career out of portraying chilling and understated roles. Here, we explore his best characters so far.
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"The Expanse" became a critical hit. With its high-flying stakes and deftly handled characters, it's no wonder why! Here, we explore the series' best seasons.
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The CW's "Arrow" changed the television landscape in a vital way for comic book fans, ushering in the Arrowverse. Here we explore the show's best seasons.
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While he's known for his iconic role in franchises like "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," Harrison Ford has delivered several memorable roles you have to see.
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Known for portraying charming romantic leads, many have yet to see the dramatic and tense acting range that Oscar-winning Clark Gable pulled off on-screen.
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Nearly 25 years have passed since the series finale of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Here, we revisit the dark spin-off sci-fi series' best overall episodes.
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From alien goo to disorienting journeys through space, sci-fi movies have been known to have an adverse effect on viewers' stomachs.
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If you've ever fantasized about breaking into a mainframe to stick it to the Man, these hacker movies are for you!
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Like any niche genre, a great weed movie should appeal to a wider audience than just pot smokers. Here are the 15 greatest stoner movies ever made.
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The crack of the bat. The whoosh as a strike flies by. Whether it's time for Spring Training or the World Series, these baseball movies are always in season.
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Matthew Vaughn has only made seven films, but his unique voice and signature style shines in each of them. These are his best — and his worst — movies.
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine may have ended, but the laughs are just beginning. If you miss Jake, Amy, Captain Holt, and the rest, check these shows out.