Sam Moya
School
University Of New Mexico, University Of Colorado Boulder
Expertise
Prestige TV Dramas, Awards Season, Horror Films
- Sam has seen every episode of The X-Files multiple times.
- She co-hosts a podcast discussing fan theories on the Apple TV+ drama Severance.
- Sam has been an avid lover of classic cinema since she was 14 years-old.
Experience
Sam Moya has a wide-range of writing experience, having written in both academic and non-academic settings alike. Uniquely passionate about a variety of movies and TV genres – from procedurals to the Criterion Collection – she grew up consuming pop culture. As the managing editor of Screen Speck, she helps elevate diverse and unique voices to write about the media that they are passionate about. She herself also writes for Screen Speck, focusing predominantly on television.
Education
Sam received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, with a minor in Philosophy, from the University of New Mexico. She further pursued a Masters and Doctorate in Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Stories By Sam Moya
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To keep fans anticipating the second half of Season 11, the showrunners of "Chicago Fire" have teased some upcoming returning characters.
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The iconic town hall scenes on "Gilmore Girls" were a staple of the series. As it turns out, those memorable scenes up to 15 hours to film for each episode.
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"Yellowstone" star Kelly Reilly recently talked about one of her favorite Beth and Rip scenes, and why it sticks out for her among several beautiful ones.
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One scene in "Home Alone" saw Joe Pesci sustain real injuries, which he discussed recently on the anniversary of the film.
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Timothée Chalamet took to Instagram to share a location photo while filming "Dune: Part Two," and it looks like it will be an epic adventure.
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As hilarious as "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" might be, it may come as a surprise to some to learn Del Griffith was based on a real person.
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Here's why Jonathan Majors, who will soon be starring alongside Glen Powell in "Devotion," carries a clown nose wherever he goes.
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As one of the most popular shows on the airwaves currently, creator Quinta Brunson shares her inspiration in developing the ABC series "Abbott Elementary."
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The two "Everything Everywhere All At Once" directors had to stop watching pop culture that explored the multiverse while developing the film.
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Brendan Fraser has detailed his emotions during the standing ovation he received for "The Whale" and how it feels to have talk of an Oscar nomination for it.
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When he replaced Bob Barker, Drew Carey certainly had his work cut for him as the new host of "The Price is Right."
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Sometimes an article of clothing is so important it enters the zeitgeist. For Elizabeth Debicki, wearing Princess Diana's revenge dress was powerful.
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Elisabeth Moss, who directed the Season 5 finale of "The Handmaid's Tale," recently discussed the chaos of the dramatic final scenes of the episode.
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While you'll likely recognize the face of Jill Hennessy as Claire Kincaid from "Law & Order," the actress also lent her talents to an episode of "Yellowstone."
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While fans still debate who Detective Halstead should have ended up with, Jesse Lee Soffer's first on-screen kiss was with Brittany Snow.
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Paul Dano starred alongside Benicio del Toro and Patricia Arquette in the Ben Stiller-directed "Escape at Dannemora." Here's why he values that project.
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"Abbot Elementary" star and creator Quinta Brunson is having her moment in Hollywood. Here's the celebrity she said she would love to work with.
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"Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey" will receive a special one-day-only engagement in theaters in the United States. Watch it on the big screen while you can.
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Rupert Grint's terrifying show, "Servant," reflected his own fears as a new dad. See what he said about the Apple TV+ series in relation to fatherhood.
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"Yellowstone" will receive another spinoff in the form of "1923," and it's set to come out on Paramount+ this winter.
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Would you believe it if we told you Iain Armitage hasn't watched the parent show "The Big Bang Theory"? Well, he hasn't, and the reason why is super wholesome.
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Jeremy Allen White captivated audiences as the smart and flawed Lip Gallagher on "Shameless." Here's what he found most difficult about portraying Lip.
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Directed by Sarah Polley, Women Talking is an incredibly powerful movie, and here's what you need to know about the 2022 drama.
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We can expect more dinner scenes to come in the now-airing Season 13 of "Blue Bloods," and Tom Selleck has just hinted at a few things fans can look forward to.
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Stella quickly became a fan favorite on "Chicago Fire," and fans are more pleased than ever with the long-awaited introduction of her own office.
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Justin Long talks about how horror like "Barbarian" often pairs sympathetic monsters with villainous humans to force the audience to consider what evil is.
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Longtime fans of "Gilmore Girls" may be wondering what some of the actors are up to now, especially Canadian-American actor Yanic Truesdale.