Mike Sampson is the Editor-in-Chief of ScreenCrush. He studied to become a lawyer and worked as an architectural planner after graduating college but neither of these professions afforded him the opportunity to watch movies and TV for a living. He previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of JoBlo.com for 10 years. He lives in New Jersey and probably spends too much time playing video games and overthinking things.
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Did ‘Man of Steel’ Turn a Classic Superman Character Into a Girl?
As 'Man of Steel' was casting, the film hit all the classic Superman notes - Lois Lane, Perry White, Jor-El, Ma and Pa Kent - with one exception: Jimmy Olsen. "Superman's pal" and fellow photojournalist at the Daily Planet was notoriously missing from any and all cast reports. And now we think we know why...
Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal Movie Coming From Director J.J. Abrams
The Lance Armstrong doping scandal has captured the interest of the world over the past few days after the cyclist admitted to Oprah Winfrey that he used PEDs and cheated during all 7 of his once-triumphant Tour de France victories. It's the the kind of drama that makes for a great movie. And, as you might have expected, the Lance Armstrong doping scandal is going to do just that.
Mark Wahlberg and Ted to Appear Together at 2013 Oscars
When Seth MacFarlane was announced as the host of the 2013 Oscars we wondered whether MacFarlane would bring some of his more famous characters to the big show. Well we won't have to wait until February 24 to find out. Star Mark Wahlberg confirmed that he and "Ted" will appear together on stage at the 2013 Oscars.
‘Argo’ Wins Best Picture, Drama at the 2013 Golden Globes
It was a good night for Ben Affleck - just a few short minutes after winning Best Director at the 2013 Golden Globes, his film 'Argo' won Best Picture.
Daniel Day-Lewis Wins Best Actor For ‘Lincoln’ at the 2013 Golden Globes
Here's a headline we probably could've written this past summer: Daniel Day-Lewis won Best Actor for 'Lincoln' at the 2013 Golden Globes. Can this man be stopped?
Jessica Chastain Wins Best Actress in a Drama For ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ at the 2013 Golden Globes
Up until this point 'Zero Dark Thirty' was mostly shut out at the 2013 Golden Globes but then Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for her performance in that film.
‘Les Miserables’ Wins Best Picture, Comedy or Musical at the 2013 Golden Globes
'Les Miserables' might have set itself up as one of the frontrunners for Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars after winning Best Picture, Musical or Comedy at the 2013 Golden Globes.
Ben Affleck Wins Best Director For ‘Argo’ at the 2013 Golden Globes
Ben Affleck was a surprise winner for Best Director at the 2013 Golden Globes for his work on 'Argo' but sadly it's a win that won't be repeated at the Oscars.
‘Brave’ Wins Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Golden Globes
'Brave' wasn't one of the most well-received Pixar films over the past few years, but it was enough to win Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Golden Globes.
Quentin Tarantino Wins Best Screenplay For ‘Django Unchained’ at the 2013 Golden Globes
How's this for a surprise? Quentin Tarantino won Best Screenplay for 'Django Unchained' at the 2013 Golden Globes.