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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The X-Men film series is a long-lasting franchise that has only recently come to its conclusion and only superfans are bound to notice these interesting details
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"Star Trek" may be one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises, but some big names have turned down parts. Here are the most notable actors who refused roles.
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Find out which beloved horror films have yet to receive the reboot, remake, or sequel treatment.
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Sometimes, a problem is so overwhelming that not even the Man of Steel can solve it himself. Ultimately, Superman gets by with a little help from his friends.
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Here are the most egregious plot holes and confusing moments in the Planet of the Apes franchise, from its 1968 debut to its most recent chapter.
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"The Legend of Vox Machina" has been a hit with TV viewers, thanks to a brilliant batch of characters. Here's why the cast of the show sounds so familiar.
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With a penchant for subterfuge, shadowy betrayals, and clandestine conspiracies, the Mission: Impossible movies can occasionally become a bit confusing.
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Here we break down the best new Netflix shows of 2022.
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2022 was packed with new anime series making their debuts and fan-favorites returning with new episodes, proving that they haven't lost a step in the interim.
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One of the most universally acclaimed and highly influential comic book series of all time, this is the dark history of "The Sandman."
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"One Piece Film: Red" continues the continuity of the series in key ways, and in others might indicate where things are headed. We break down the film's ending.
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Being the American president is a challenging job, but it's given us many amazing movies. Here are the best films about the American president.
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Though the first two Terminator movies are hailed as masterpieces, the flaws and inconsistencies in the franchise have only grown more numerous and troublesome.
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If you loved Florence Pugh's work in "Don't Worry Darling," here are some other films to explore that showcase Pugh's mastery over tension, drama, and horror.
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Cosmo Kramer is one of TV's most iconic and funniest characters, but even he had some swings and misses. Here are the 12 worst Kramer episodes of "Seinfeld"
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Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky" films and Michael B. Jordan's "Creed" films have been powered by strong protagonists — and hindered by formulaic cliches.
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Here are all the biggest unanswered questions from the horror classic The Exorcist, from untold motivations for its main characters to open-ended plot threads.
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"Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" is largely credited with killing the '90s film franchise. From a rushed schedule to replaced stars and director, here's why.
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Over the course of 11 seasons, M*A*S*H saw a lot of storylines come and go. However, some disappeared without so much as a trace, leaving audiences confused.
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is not only a thrilling expansion of the main anime series but one that expertly distills what makes the show stand out in the first place
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These big-screen battles deliver the fan-favorite moments and frenzied fights that have made Dragon Ball a perennially popular property.
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Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan give it their all in the "Rocky" and "Creed" movies. Here's every fight in the boxing film franchise ranked.
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Exploring all the behind-the-scenes secrets from the production of Dragon Ball Super: Broly, from extended runtimes to outer space fight scenes and beyond.
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Here are the best and worst storylines from each of "Seinfeld's" nine seasons.
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Some of the additions to the trilogy are insightful moments that add tremendous depth, but others would have been better left on the cutting room floor.
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Here are all the major recurring tropes that surface in every "Rocky" film as boxers Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed take on the fiercest fighters in the world
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The Halloween franchise is one of the most popular and enduring horror movie series, so let's take a look at seven best and seven worst scenes in the franchise.