Sam Adams writes for the Los Angeles Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Time Out New York, the Onion A.V. Club, and the Philadelphia City Paper. Follow him on Twitter.
Brow Beat
April 30 2013 2:28 PMNetflix Is Changing. Beware Streamageddon.Sam Adams
Brow Beat
March 15 2013 5:16 PMDid Veronica Mars Ruin Kickstarter?Sam Adams
Brow Beat
Nov. 13 2012 4:39 PMHow the Coen Brothers’ Most Underrated Movie Explains the Petraeus AffairSam Adams
Culturebox
July 10 2012 1:36 PMFinally, the Definitive Cut of Kenneth Lonergan’s MargaretOr is it?Sam Adams
Dec. 19 2011 12:20 PMCameron Crowe and His Manic Visionary Dream BoysWe Bought a Zoo reveals what’s gone wrong with a once-great director’s career.Sam Adams
Culturebox
Nov. 21 2011 2:19 PMTwilight, All NightI watched all four movies in a row—in a theater full of superfans—and lived to tell the tale.Sam Adams
Culturebox
Oct. 26 2011 5:25 AMThe Paranormal PhenomenonWhy the franchise is a hit—with major, major spoilers.Sam Adams
Culturebox
April 26 2013 4:59 PMThe Secret Autobiography of Tom CruiseHis surprisingly revealing recent movies.Sam Adams
Brow Beat
Feb. 1 2013 2:52 PMHere Are the Rules for Netflix SpoilersSam Adams
Culturebox
Aug. 24 2012 12:19 PMThe Films of Norman MailerThey’re like a punch in the face.Sam Adams
Brow Beat
June 4 2012 2:33 PMNew Account of Mel Gibson Makes Anti-Semitic Star Sound Worse Than EverSam Adams
Books
Dec. 22 2011 4:45 PMTintin’s Father, Nobody’s SonThe complicated life of Hergé, in two new biographies—one written, one drawn.Sam Adams
Culturebox
Nov. 23 2011 7:32 AM“Mahna Mahna”How a ditty from a soft-core Italian movie became the Muppets’ catchiest tune.Sam Adams
Movies
Nov. 3 2011 4:56 PMKevin Smith's ArmyHow his loyal fans prop up a stunningly mediocre career. Sam Adams
