Sam Scott
School
Sewanee: The University Of The South
UC San Diego
Expertise
Classic Movies, The Simpsons, Comics Artists
- Sam's first favorite movie was My Neighbor Totoro.
- His favorite superhero is Captain Marvel (the other one).
- He's currently at work on the all-ages comic book "The Adventures of Kurt Bird."
Experience
Sam began writing as a child in the hills of North Carolina, where there was nothing else to do. Since then, he's taught film for Duke's Talent Identification Program and has become a founding member of The Solute. When he's not busy with that, you can probably find him most evenings curled up in front of the Criterion Channel.
Education
Sam has a BA in English with a minor in Film Studies and Curricular Certificate in Creative Writing from Sewanee: The University of the South; he's also a certified copyeditor through UC San Diego Extension.
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Stories By Sam Scott
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Creating Disney's first animated feature was a long, hard process, and it's full of stories the Brothers Grimm would have killed for. Here are just a few.
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Long before he was even called Shazam, the original Captain Marvel's adventures were weirder and wackier than anything else in superhero comics.
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The failure of Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is legendary, but what we found behind the scenes is at least as unbelievable as anything onscreen.
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There's no simple answer for how Tim Burton got to make the dark, subversive Batman Returns, but here are some surprising stories about how it got there.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit continues to blow audiences away with its amazing blend of live-action and animation. Here are the film's very best easter eggs.
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There's a lot going on in director Bernard Rose's horror classic Candyman, but you don't have to say his name five times to learn the truth.
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"The Babadook" is a horror movie like none other. There's far more below the surface than you may have realized on the first watch. See what you missed.
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This '88 Disney hit had an all-star cast, a Dickens-inspired plot, and even a few dark moments. These are the things only adults notice in "Oliver and Company."
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While not as popular as movies like The Lion King or Shrek, The Land Before Time remains a childhood animated classic. Here's the story of how it came together.
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"My Neighbor Totoro" is a Studio Ghibli classic. But did you know Totoro originally spoke, or about the stage production? We uncover these and other facts.
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From the top-notch editing to the name of Quint's boat, here are the small details you may have missed in Jaws.
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The sweeping story of "Akira" changed the perception of anime in West. These are the small details you may have missed while watching "Akira."
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From Bill the Butcher's eye to the film's incredible soundtrack, here are details you might have missed in Gangs of New York.
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Face/Off is a unique creature in the world of Hollywood action filmmaking, and nothing this bonkers could happen without lots of shenanigans behind the scenes.
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Thor has a long and storied history. Here are some of the weirdest things to happen in the Thor comics.
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Thirty years and five sequels later, "Jurassic Park" still stands as a one-of-a-kind action spectacle. Here are the things only adults notice in the movie.
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From his fascination with bugs to his appearance in an infamous slasher franchise, here's the untold truth of David Cronenberg.
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From John Hughes Easter eggs to brilliant little jokes, here are things you only notice the second time you watch Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
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From rhyming games to hilarious deaths, these are the funniest moments in The Princess Bride ranked.
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Evil Dead II is a true horror comedy, always keeping you guessing whether you're going to laugh or scream. Here's how this masterpiece came into being.
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From cartoon villains munching on adorable fish to atrocities by representatives of real-world regimes, here are some of the nastiest moments of villain cruelty
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If anyone earned a blank check for a "Batman" book, it is Neal Adams, but DC got more than they bargained for. Here is the bizarre story of "Batman: Odyssey."
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Batman's appeal is how gritty and grounded he is compared to every other superhero, but make no mistake: some of his adventures can get real weird.
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One of the scariest movies ever made, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is full of frightening details you might not have noticed.
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Guillermo del Toro stands out as one of the last auteurs in genre filmmaking. Here are just a few of the strangest steps in her journey through art and life.
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With Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro created some of the most horrific images in fantasy, and the process behind them is as fascinating as the film itself.
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As much fun as the classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail is to watch, the production was anything but. Here are some of the strangest stories from the set.