Sam Adams
Sam Adams is a senior editor at Slate where he writes film and TV criticism. He previously worked as the editor of Criticwire, Indiewire's film and TV criticism blog. His work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He lives in Philadelphia.
Biography:
https://slate.com/masthead
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
75%
Examples:
- Adams has a tendency to label films as 'unhinged' or 'one of the most genuinely unhinged things ever projected on a screen'
- He often employs subjective language that can be interpreted as biased, such as calling a film a 'parable' or implying that it defies description.
- Sam Adams frequently uses hyperbolic language to describe films and their creators in his reviews.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Sam Adams is a senior editor at Slate, where he writes film and TV criticism. He has no known financial or personal conflicts of interest related to the articles analyzed.
Contradictions
60%
Examples:
- In another article about Netflix's adaptation of 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', Adams mentions that the title implies an analysis or evaluation but instead provides background information and a brief summary.
- In one article, Adams describes Francis Ford Coppola's movie 'Megalopolis' as having contradictions. However, he does not provide specific examples or evidence of these contradictions in the text.
Deceptions
55%
Examples:
- In another article about Netflix's 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', Adams writes 'The title implies that this article will provide some sort of analysis or evaluation on Netflix’s version, but instead it just provides background information and a brief summary.' This statement is not deceptive as it accurately reflects the content of the article.
- In one article about Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis', Adams uses the phrase 'It's a hoot: mostly on purpose, occasionally by accident, and sometimes, as when Voight opens a particular fraught encounter by discussing the size of his boner, the latter turns into the former.' This statement could be interpreted as deceptive if taken out of context.
Recent Articles
Kamala Harris and Veep's Selina Meyer: Similarities and Differences
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Television's Veep creator Armando Iannucci denies predicting Kamala Harris' presidency, despite similarities between Harris and the show's fictional female vice president Selina Meyer. The comparisons have sparked debate on their respective political styles and backgrounds. 
HBO Renews 'House of the Dragon' for a Third Season: Executive Vice President Francesca Orsi Expresses Excitement
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024HBO renews 'House of the Dragon' for a third season, with executive Francesca Orsi expressing excitement for continuing the prequel's story to Game of Thrones. 
Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola's Ambitious and Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Epic Explores Power, Love, and Individual Freedom
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited sci-fi epic, Megalopolis, premiered at Cannes in 2024. The $120 million film, which stars Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel, explores themes of power and individual freedom through an ambitious narrative. While some praise its grandeur and visual spectacle, others find its pacing and narrative convoluted. Regardless, Megalopolis is a thought-provoking cinematic event showcasing Coppola's unparalleled vision. 
The Dark Side of Human Nature and Class Society: A Fascinating New Thriller on Netflix
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024Netflix's adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr. Ripley is a thrilling exploration of human nature and class society, following Tom Ripley as he adopts the lifestyle and mannerisms of Dickie Greenleaf to gain social status on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. As his obsession with Dickie grows, Tom descends into deceit and murder.