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About Sam Mendes
Practically raised by a television set and creating stories ever since the early '90s. Whether it was storyboarding elaborate adventures for Barbie dolls, writing fan fiction about TV characters or making up movies that should exist, the mind would never shut off. Over the years, this evolved into phone notes being filled with quotes, dialogue and treatments, and eventually fully formed pilots and franchise ideas.
Lives and breathes pop culture, has the memory of an elephant, and has had so many different jobs and experiences, which have all led me here. Loves digging deep into the lore of a show or a film, and can mix existing knowledge with some deep-dive research too.
Industry Focus
All the movies and TV.
Favorite Media
My tastes are extremely eclectic, and I love a mix of bona fide classic films as well as some absolute stinkers that have become cult classics. Some of my favorite things are: Schitts Creek, the Scream franchise, The Office (UK and US), Marvel, Teen movies (Clueless, The Craft, 10 Things I Hate About You, Pretty in Pink, Mean Girls, Jawbreaker, She's The Man, Do Revenge, and The Princess Diaries). Some of my most beloved films are She Devil, Death Becomes Her and A League of Their Own.
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7 Movies That Perfectly Capture 2000s Aesthetic
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9 Great Sports Movie Moments We'll Forever
From inspirational speeches by coaches to the incredible come-from-behind arcs of the best underdog stories, sports movies have moments that last.

6 Director-Actor Duos We're Surprised Have Never Happened
From James Cameron and Tom Cruise to Steven Spielberg and Robert de Niro, I can't believe these director-actor collaborations never happened.

15 Best Sitcom Love Triangles Of All Time
Love triangles are an often-used subplot of some of the best sitcoms ever released, and choosing a favorite couple out of the three can be difficult.

Angelina Jolie's 10 Best Movies, Ranked
Angelina Jolie is doubtlessly one of the biggest names in Hollywood, who has offered many amazing movies to choose from, but these are her 10 best.

Pierce Brosnan's 10 Best Movies That Aren't James Bond
While one of Pierce Brosnan's most well-known roles is James Bond, the actor has appeared in many fantastic movies that don't include the MI6 agent.

9 Comforting Sci-Fi Movies That Don't Make My Brain Work Too Hard
Sometimes, I just want an easy-to-watch sci-fi film that doesn't get too complicated in story and theme, and has comforting, memorable characters.

12 TV Shows That Have Already Been Canceled In 2025
There are so many TV shows out there these days that some get unceremoniously canceled before they even have the chance to find an audience.

7 Sitcom Weddings The Characters Would Never Have Been Able To Afford In Real Life
Sitcom weddings often look much more extravagant than the characters would ever be able to afford, sometimes costing in the millions.

These 10 Action Movies Are Actually Way Better Than Their Reviews Say
It's hard to win with an action movie sometimes, and these films didn't get the reviews they deserved in a complciated genre, but are still great.

10 Comforting '80s Movies That Give That Perfect Nostalgic Feeling
'80s cinema is some of the most nostalgic, from quirky comedies to thrilling action adventures, and fans can always rewatch for a good time.

15 Best Vampire Performances In Movies & TV
Whether in movies or TV, the role of a vampire offers an actor the opportunity to give an incredible performance full of nuance, longevity, and depth.

I Need These 10 Classic Sitcoms To Get Revivals Just So I Can Find Out What Happened Next
Some classic sitcoms may not need a revival, but I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t want to find out what happened after the credits rolled.

I Still Haven't Given Up Hope That These 7 TV Characters Will One Day Return To Their Shows
Years after certain characters leave their TV shows, they're still so beloved that fans continue to hope for a miraculous return, even if unlikely.

I Swear These 10 TV Episodes Were So Epic, They Felt More Like Movies
TV has become a high-budget and cinematic affair in the last decade, resulting in more and more episodes that carry the gravitas of a movie.

I'm 100% Sure These 8 Movies Would've Been Disasters If They Were Made By Other Directors
These movies execute such a careful vision that is closely tied with their directors and sometimes writers, necessitating that person's involvement.

All 7 Val Kilmer Horror Movies, Ranked
While Val Kilmer wasn't especially known for his work in horror, he actually had quite a few performances in the genre; some of them even memorable.

Val Kilmer's 10 Most Underrated Movies
From movies that never found enough love to films that got lost in the sands of time, Val Kilmer’s career included a lot of underrated gems.

10 Non-Stop Action TV Shows That Keep You On The Edge Of Your Seat
Some action TV shows are never boring, and their high-octane scenes keep viewers yearning for more until the final minute of the episode.