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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It's a dream for some actors to become a comic book superhero or villain on the big screen, but these DC Comics movie scenes didn't sit well with their stars.
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It happens often, especially, it seems, with sci-fi shows. We fall for a show and the characters, and the series ends on a cliffhanger. Here are 12 examples.
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Series finales face enormous challenges in any genre, but when it comes to paying off the long-running dread of a horror story, some shows really drop the ball.
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Horror TV shows face a lot of challenges in finding their audience, but those fans are fiercely devoted - and frustrated when their favorites get canceled.
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Our favorite science fiction movies would have been very, very different if they'd been released with scenes that went too far. These are some of those scenes.
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Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise became instantly iconic, but Andy Muschetti's adaptation of Stephen King's "It" works largely because of its talented young stars.
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The God of Mischief has had a far-reaching impact on the MCU. Here's what you need to know about his multiversal adventures before "Loki" Season 2 premieres.
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So many of the biggest movies of all time have been sequels, prequels, or reboots that projects which find success without becoming franchises feel remarkable.
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The new Star Wars series Ahsoka is coming soon. Here's everything you need to know about the shows, movies, and characters that paved the way to it.
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"Star Trek" has endured across decades of movies and TV series by always being ready to stun longtime fans with plot twists they never would've seen coming.
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The Star Wars galaxy features a plethora of planets, each with its own defining characteristics. Here are the most memorable ones, ranked.
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Star Trek's ships are characters as beloved by fans as Kirk, Picard, Janeway, etc. These are the 12 most important ships in Federation history, ranked.
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Q is one of the more fascinating characters to appear in the Star Trek franchise. Here are his best moments across all his appearances.
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To get the full story, you'll probably want to watch every shocking episode of Attack on Titan, but these are absolutely the high points.
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A Five Nights at Freddy's movie is finally on the way. These are all pivotal moments from the game that we want to see in the big-screen adaptation.
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Jason Lee made a name for himself playing wisecracking slackers in Kevin Smith's Askewniverse, bit his range is much broader than you may expect.
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Is there any anime series more physically and emotionally brutal than Attack on Titan? Judging by these gutting deaths, we're thinking not.
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Known for playing affable everymen, hamburger salesman Mark Wahlberg has come a long ways from his days a recording artist. These are some of his best movies.
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The Resident Evil game franchise inspired 10 feature films. Here, we rank them from worst to best, and, surprise, some of the best are of the animated variety.
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Meg Ryan's career dates back more than 40 years and includes several classic films and a few vastly underrated performances. Here, we rank her 14 best movies.
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Best known for his stand-up comedy, Chris Rock has had a surprisingly eclectic film career.
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"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is finally here, and it's jam-packed with callbacks that will have Nintendo fans cheering!
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Despite being known for her leading role in the "Underworld" franchise, Kate Beckinsale has plenty of standout performances.
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"The West Wing" earned widespread critical acclaim during its run, but some seasons were better than others. We rank all seven from worst to best.
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These are the best anime fights the medium has to offer that everyone from seasoned fans to newcomers will be blown away by.
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These one-off characters from "Star Trek: Voyager" brought intrigue, tragedy, and romance to the Delta Quadrant.
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"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" served up its share of classic episodes, but other hours deserve recognition, too. Check out these 12 underrated "DS9" episodes.