Thomas Mentel, Author at The Cheat Sheet

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I'm an aspiring filmmaker and writer based out of Brooklyn, New York. I attend Columbia University's School of the Arts where I am pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting/Directing.

November 10, 2017

‘Game of Thrones’ Actors With the Most Surprising Backgrounds

When you comb through the backgrounds of the 'Game of Thrones' cast, there are some actors whose prior work might surprise you.
October 30, 2017

The Best Horror Films of All Time

It's time to turn down the lights and break out the scariest films of all time for all those horror movie marathons.
September 24, 2017

The Best Stephen King Film Adaptations

The writings of Stephen King have had enormous success on the big screen, but these 5 films rank as the best in a very successful line of adaptations.
September 18, 2017

Batman Movies That We Wish Had Been Made

Here is a look at 7 Batman projects that almost came to be, from the earliest to most recent.
May 05, 2017

NBA: Top 8 Players With the Most Career Assists

Here are the top career assist-leaders of all time for a sense of what today's passers have in store for them to be among the best for career assists.
February 08, 2017

10 of the Greatest Movies Never Made

Not every great idea makes it out of the development stage. Here we have the best movies that never made it to the silver screen.
January 04, 2017

The 10 Worst Movie Remakes of All Time

These 10 films take the cake for top remake misfires of all time.
December 04, 2016

8 Interesting Films Stuck in Development Hell

From an ultra-violent Western to a live-action version of a Japanese anime, here are 8 films that are stuck in development hell for a variety of reasons.
December 03, 2016

10 Movie Remakes That Are Much Better Than the Originals

Here are 10 examples of movie remakes that are widely considered better than the originals.
November 02, 2016

7 Craziest Film Productions of All Time

Check out 7 movie productions in which seemingly everything that could go wrong did, sometimes with the help of the director.
July 10, 2016

7 Actors Who Always Play the Same Old Characters

Here are 7 actors who have been widely typecast as a specific character over the course of their careers.
February 06, 2016

7 Coen Brothers Movies Critics Loved: Have You Seen Them?

The Coen brothers have had no shortage of critical acclaim during their career, but these seven films rank as the most consistently praised of the bunch.
February 01, 2016

8 Top Grossing Football Movies of All Time

Football season is almost here. Come take a look at the eight top grossing football films of all-time, unadjusted for inflation.
January 28, 2016

5 Crazy Movies That Almost Got Made

Some of the best films never made are also among the strangest. Here are five of the craziest films that almost made it to the big screen.
January 27, 2016

10 Best Breakout Sundance Films

Here are the 10 best breakout films from the Sundance Film Festival.
January 06, 2016

Top 10 TV Shows and Movies for ‘Star Wars’ Fans

It often feels like 'Star Wars' is in a genre all its own, but these 10 films and TV series might be close enough to capture those 'Star Wars' vibes.
September 18, 2015

10 Amazing Locations From the Cult Classic ‘In Bruges’

Here's a list of 10 amazing locations from the cult classic 'In Bruges' and a little bit about their histories.
August 31, 2015

Auteurs: 7 Movie Directors Who Have Their Own Unique Style

Here are 7 modern American directors with a distinctive visual style that appears throughout their work.
August 17, 2015

7 Actors Who Gave Crazy Realistic Movie Performances

Here are seven actors who are famous for their method acting techniques.
August 04, 2015

The 7 Greatest Dystopian Movies of All Time

Here are 7 of the most famous and well-known dystopian films of all time.
July 29, 2015

7 Hollywood Actors Who Had to Make a Comeback

The saying goes that Hollywood loves a good comeback story. Here are 7 silver screen comebacks that prove it.
July 25, 2015

7 Things Critics Look for When Reviewing a Movie

Here are 7 essential ways to break down a film in order to begin thinking about it from a critical viewpoint.
July 23, 2015

7 Martin Scorsese Films That Made Him a Legend

Here are the seven best films in what has been a robust and consistent career as a director.
July 20, 2015

8 American Billion Dollar Box Office Phenomenons

Here is a list of the 8 top grossing films of all time at the domestic box office when adjusted for inflation.
June 19, 2015

The 16 Greatest Scenes From Batman Director Christopher Nolan

Here are the 16 greatest scenes of director Christopher Nolan's career.
April 12, 2015

The 5 Directors of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5

Here are the 5 directors of 'Game of Thrones' season five and where they were before landing the big-time HBO gig.
January 26, 2015

7 Movies That Make the Winter Look Bearable

Come check out seven extremely cold films that make our increasingly cold weather look easy by comparison.
September 19, 2014

7 NCAA College Football Rivalries Disrupting Friendships

Here are 7 college football rivalries that are liable to tear apart families, ruin friendships, and end relationships.
August 26, 2014

The 7 TV Shows With the Most Emmys for “Outstanding Drama Series”

Here are the only seven shows in TV history to compile three or more Emmy Awards in the category of "Outstanding Drama Series."
August 25, 2014

Is Robin Wright the Emmy Favorite With Steely ‘House of Cards’ Role?

With a cold and calculated performance as Claire Underwood in 'House of Cards,' Robin Wright is the clear frontrunner for the lead actress Emmy.