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Sam Mendes

October, 2024
Writer, editor and storyteller. I have a Masters in English Literature and over 10 years of writing experience.
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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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Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt in Now You See Me: Now You Don't
7 Clever Sequel Titles That Prove You Don't Need To Just Put "2" On The End

Several great movie sequels avoided standard title tropes, coming up with clever ways to signal that they were continuations of their predecessors.

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7 Movies That Perfectly Capture 2000s Aesthetic

A handful of memorable movies, from a wide range of filmmakers and genres, are perfect viewing material for those wanting to relive the 2000s.

Slow Clap - Cool Runnings and Crane Kick - The Karate Kid
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.

Steven Spielberg & Robert De Niro in The Alto Knights
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.

The Office US - Karen, Jim and Pam
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.

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Angelina Jolie in Mr. & Mrs Smith and Salt
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
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.

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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.

Noah Centineo looks shocked on a background of people
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.

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Jim and Pam kissing in The Office
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
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.

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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.

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Pam from True Blood and Blade in Blade on a background of What We Do In The Shadows imagery
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.

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Imagery from Seinfeld and Spaced
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.

Joseph Quinn as Eddie Munson making a funny face in Stranger Things
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.

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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.

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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
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.

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Imagery of Val Kilmer in different roles
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.

Imagery from Banshee and Warrior
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.

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