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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

20 facts you might not know about 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about “Furiosa.”

20 facts you might not know about 'Dune: Part Two'

Don’t be afraid to read up on these 20 facts you might not know about the second “Dune” movie. Fear is the mind-killer, after all.

18 facts you might not know about 'Inside Out 2'

Here are 18 facts you might not know about “Inside Out 2.”

20 facts you might not know about 'Inside Out'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about “Inside Out” to store in your memory.

Looking back at the lighter side of all things Batman

Batman is the Dark Knight, but many desire for the emphasis to be on the “dark.” There is a subset of people, ostensible Batman fans, who delight in the character and his world being as dark and gritty as possible.

Film franchises that got a second life

These are some film franchises that revitalized themselves in terms of quality, box office, or what have you.

TV spinoffs that got their own spinoffs

These are TV spinoffs that, in turn, got spinoffs of their own.

16 films that we did not expect to be musicals

There are some premises that you hear are at the center of a musical, and it just makes sense. Mostly, they are about star-crossed lovers. Or about how the hills are alive with the sound of music.

Movies and TV shows that feature podcasters

Here are some of the podcasters in movies and TV, and you don’t even have to listen to a BetterHelp ad first!

15 films where everyone is focused on just one character

Here are some movies where somebody is the true center of attention, whether or not they want to be.

Directors who returned to direct sequels to their hit films

When a movie is a hit, it often warrants a sequel. However, that doesn’t mean the same director will return for the sequel. Ridley Scott directed “Alien,” but James Cameron directed “Aliens,” for example.

Together again: 18 movies that reunited popular costars

For good and for ill, here are some movies that notably reunited costars from a beloved film.

The most memorable and most forgettable David E. Kelley shows

He’s had some hits, to be sure, but also some utterly forgettable and truly forgotten shows.

20 unconventional takes on Frankenstein in entertainment

Over the years, though, there have been many unconventional riffs on “Frankenstein.” Here are some of those.

2025 goals for all 20 English Premier League clubs

The year 2025 has arrived, and the European football season, and specifically the English Premier League season, has reached the halfway point. Maybe your resolutions for the new year have come and gone, or maybe you didn’t make them, but what about Premier League clubs?

The 100 movies, TV shows, albums, and video games we're more interested in for 2025

A new year means one thing. No, not the time for New Year’s resolutions. We’re talking about looking ahead to the year's entertainment offerings. Pop culture keeps on keeping on.

The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025

Here are the notable movies that will be celebrating 50 years in 2025.

Notable albums that turn 50 in 2025

These notable albums will be turning 50 in 2025. Crank the volume and read on.

Predicting the breakthrough actors of 2025

It’s time to make predictions on the actors who will break through in 2025.

The defining athletes of 2024

Every year has its own sports story, and 2024 was no different. In fact, 2024 was a pretty robust year for sports, with a major European soccer tournament and a Summer Olympics.

The breakthrough actors of 2024

The entertainment industry moves forward perpetually. Many stars have been stars for years, but new stars are minted every year as well. Showbiz can’t afford to be static, and media consumers can collectively, and without intent, establish a new star.

The surprising successes among movies and TV shows in 2024

Some pop-culture successes are not so expected, and some are even out of the blue.

The sequels, reboots, and reimaginings of 2024 that are worthwhile

If you pay any attention to the entertainment landscape – and if you are reading this, that is likely the sort of individual you are – then you know wholly original ideas are increasingly scarce.

The best new TV shows of 2024

The sheer deluge of new television every year did not slow to a trickle in 2024, but it did feel like it wasn’t a torrential downpour. Or maybe we’ve just gotten used to blocking out the stuff we have no interest in.

Notable TV shows that ended in 2024

Some are unceremoniously canceled, those that end long runs of their own volition, and much in between.