Samantha Jacobs, Author at The Nerd Stash

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Samantha Jacobs, MFA, is a freelance writer from South Florida. She is published in several literary magazines and works as a content creator and ghostwriter.

Best Picture Oscar: Ten 80s Movies That Almost Won

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 30, 2022In: Features, MoviesTags: 80s, OscarsNo Comments

The Best Picture Oscar is among the most prestigious Academy Awards. Film producers receive the reward for movies that achieve all-around greatness for their nomination year. Although all genres are technically eligible for a nomination, dramas are favored. The competition is often fierce, with multiple films hoping to take home the title. In the 1980s, […] Read more

Avatar 2: The Way Of Water – 10 Exciting Characters

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 29, 2022In: Coming Soon, Features, MoviesTags: Avatar 2, moviesNo Comments

James Cameron’s epic film, Avatar, hit theaters in 2009. The critically-acclaimed sci-fi film smashed box office records that year. It became the highest-grossing film of all time (not adjusted for inflation). In addition to its box office success, the film also enjoyed critical success. It won three Oscars, two BAFTAs, and countless other awards. Now, […] Read more

Elvis Movie: 10 Most Convincing Performances

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 29, 2022In: Features, MoviesTags: actors, ElvisMovieNo Comments

Director Baz Luhrmann’s moving biopic, Elvis, already exceeds expectations. It had the highest gross for the weekend of its premiere. Experts expect the Elvis movie to perform very well throughout its theater run. In addition to commercial success, the film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences. Part of what makes the biopic so captivating is […] Read more

10 Epic 90s Movies That Almost Won a Best Picture Oscar

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 27, 2022In: Events, Features, MoviesTags: 1990s, OscarsNo Comments

Every year, the Academy Awards honor films that make exemplary contributions to the world of cinema. Categories vary widely, but films generally receive award nominations for excellent writing, directing, and acting. The Best Picture Oscar is one of the most-coveted Academy Awards. The award goes to the producers of the winning film, and many consider […] Read more

Elvis Movie: 5 Actors Who Auditioned To Play The King

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 26, 2022In: Features, MoviesTags: actors, ElvisMovieNo Comments

Many Hollywood actors dream of portraying cultural icons in dramatic biopics, but few are lucky enough to receive this opportunity. Recently, Hollywood’s crop of leading young men got their chance to take on the role of a lifetime: Elvis Presley. By all accounts, the competition to play Elvis in Baz Luhrmann‘s rock and roll biopic […] Read more

The 90s: 10 Best Action Movie Stars

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 24, 2022In: Features, MoviesTags: 1990s, movieNo Comments

The 90s was a great decade for many movie genres, but action movies definitely had their heyday during this time. The action movies of this decade featured exciting stunts and over-the-top special effects, which audiences loved. As a result, many action movie stars of the 90s became household names. These actors went above and beyond […] Read more

Morbius Sweep: 10 Ways Morbius Is A Box Office Flop

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 22, 2022In: Features, MoviesTags: boxoffice, MorbiusNo Comments

When Morbius first hit theaters in April 2022, it looked like a potential win for Sony. The superhero movie earned a respectable gross during opening weekend, but sales dropped a staggering 74%. The box office flop quickly became an internet sensation, giving rise to “It’s Morbin Time” memes and the hashtag Morbius Sweep. Although movie fans openly […] Read more

10 Hollywood Actors Who Have Never Won an Oscar

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 22, 2022In: Events, Features, Movies, TVTags: actors, OscarsNo Comments

Every year, the Academy Awards honor members of the film community that make important contributions to their field. So naturally, movie fans are often most interested in seeing which of their favorite actors take home awards at the annual ceremony. However, for every deserving actor that receives an Oscar, there is one who misses out […] Read more

Actor Tom Cruise: 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 19, 2022In: Features, MoviesTags: movies, Tom CruiseNo Comments

The 2022 release of Top Gun: Maverick has put actor Tom Cruise back in the spotlight in a big way, but it’s hardly the only highlight in his long career. The actor first appeared on the big screen in 1981 and has steadily churned out winning performances ever since. The actor made a name for himself […] Read more

Top 10 Superhero Movie Soundtracks Of All Time

Posted By: Samantha Jacobson: June 11, 2022In: Features, Movies, MusicTags: soundtrack, superheroNo Comments

Music is an underrated-yet-crucial part of any movie-watching experience. The right songs evoke the perfect mood for every scene, and the viewers’ connection to the music deeply immerses them in the film’s fictional world. This principle holds true for every film genre, including superhero movies. Whether created by Marvel or DC, superhero movies rely on […] Read more