Scott Thomas
School
The Juilliard School
Expertise
Movies, TV, Comic Books
- Scott Thomas has worked in the film industry both as a writer and actor for more than two decades.
- As a writer, Scott has contributed to StarTrek.com, The Turf, Stereogum, served as an accredited critic for Fantasia Film Festival, and more.
- Scott hosts a weekly podcast on the intersection of pop comics and popular culture called The Infinity Podcast who's guests have included Blank Check's Griffin Newman, filmmaker Adam Egypt Mortimer, and many others.
Experience
Scott Thomas is a writer and performer from Chicago, Illinois now based in Brooklyn, New York. A former Co-Creative director of Experience The Ride, Scott has appeared in Red Dead Redemption 2, HBO's I Know This Much Is True (w/ Mark Ruffalo), A24's Skin (directed by Oscar winner Guy Nattiv) and the viral videos of Patrick (H) Willems. Those collaborations led him to write and tweet about film and television. His takes and pieces have been cited by Uproxx, The Mary Sue, and Vulture among others and he's collaborated with writers from The Athletic, Pitchfork, and more.
Education
Scott Thomas graduated with a BA plus Scholastic Distinction from The Juilliard School, where he studied with and collaborated with artists who would shape Hollywood for the next decade plus — including Oscar Issac, Adam Driver, GLOW creator Carly Mensch, and future Green Lantern star Finn Wittrock. He also learned from Tony-winning playwrights such as Christopher Durang and Marsha Norman.
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Stories By Scott Thomas
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"Jackass Forever" brings the most cathartic and horrifying stack of stunts the crew has ever strung together. Here is every stunt in "Jackass Forever," ranked.
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Even an icon like Robert De Niro makes mistakes. These parts may not be his finest, but they do shed new light on his legendary six-decade-long career.
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From comedy to sci-fi to drama, Amy Adams always turns in a stellar performance. Here's a countdown of the versatile star's 18 best movie roles.
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Netflix's "Archive 81" is a terrifying trip into the unknown that has viewers screaming for more. Here's a rundown of the horror hit's best characters.
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There's a lot to be excited about right now, and it's all right around the corner.
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There are plenty of thrilling stories on the way from DC! Start making your pull list, because here are the Batman comics we are most excited about in 2022.
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The new Scream is overflowing with great characters, both old and new. What choice did we have but to rank them?
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With the arrival of The 355, it's time to find out how the film's screenplay stacks up to a number of other Simon Kinberg projects. So we ranked 'em.
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Looking for something to watch that'll scratch that Stranger Things itch? We've got some ideas.
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You thought 2021 was a big year for superheroes? We're just getting started. Here are the hottest projects of 2022 from Marvel, DC, and more.
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The Matrix Resurrections is full of returning characters, but most of them look pretty different. Here's what we think of both the reboots and the newcomers.
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As evidenced by this list, 2021 was an outstanding year for movie trailers.
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In which we dive into the cosmic gumbo that is Lana Wachowski's The Matrix: Resurrections.
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The guest appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home are more than just fan service. Each character plays a crucial role. Here's how they rank.
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With a Law & Order comeback on the horizon, it's time to figure out how all the Law & Orders that came before stack up against one another.
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Great documentaries were everywhere in 2021. Here's a look at 14 of our absolute favorites.
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Hulu's original programming slate offered plenty of films worth watching this year, but which emerged as our favorites? Read on to find out.
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Action movies were more important than ever in 2021. From some underseen direct-to-video features to the MCU's big screen return, these are the year's best.
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Enchanted by Encanto? We've got a number of similar titles you might also be interested in checking out...
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With Spider-Man: No Way Home on its way to theaters, it's time to take a look back at the many villains that got us this far.
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The terrifying Korean drama Hellbound asks some big questions about religion, fate, and humanity. So do these other standout genre shows and movies.
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Wanna ring in the 2023 holiday season with a movie that'll leave you feeling festive and horrified in equal measure? Any of the films on this list will do.
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From Twinkies to the Book of Revelations, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is filled with Easter eggs. These are some of our favorites.
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There's more to Ghostbusters: Afterlife than nostalgia, Easter eggs, and fan service. See if your favorite scene from the film made our list.