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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

The captain of every Premier League club for the 2024-25 season

If we learned anything from watching Euro 2024, it’s that being captain of a football club is about more than wearing an armband. In domestic football, captaining your club means even more.

2024-25 Premier League season final table projections

Alright, let’s do it. Getting your prediction for the final table in before the Premier League season kicks off is a must, be you an expert of a casual fan.

Notable English football players who aren't in the Premier League

If your domestic football league is of a lesser quality, generally speaking, odds are you won’t stick around there long. Erling Haaland isn’t about to ply his trade in Norway, for example.

Looking at every member of England's roster and their Euro 2024 performance

It was fitful, and not always pretty. They made it hard on themselves, including almost losing to Slovakia in what would have been maybe the biggest knockout round upset in tourney history.

The most interesting players from Euro 2024

Euro 2024 was quite the fun tournament. Who were the most interesting players at the Germany-set tournament, though? The tourney handed out awards for quality play, but there are no awards for “interesting.” Here are the 16 of the most interesting players from Euro 2024.

Class warfare: Iconic snobs vs. snobs comedy films

One of the classic conceits of comedy movies throughout the years have been “slobs vs. snobs.” In essence, these are movies about blue collar versus blue blood, haughty folks against the hoi polloi. These are our picks for the best of the bunch.

Movies and TV shows about unsuccessful superheroes

Some who try the whole “superhero” thing fall flat, often with humorous results. Here are some movies and TV shows about superheroes who aren’t terribly successful.

The 25 best Nickelodeon shows

Nickelodeon. Whether you grew up in the ‘80s, ‘90s, 2000s, or even beyond, it was probably a part of your childhood. Nickelodeon has given us all sorts of original programs over the years, from cartoons to game shows to sketch comedy. Here are the 25 best original Nick shows.

The 17 greatest crossover and team-up films

Who doesn’t enjoy “two great tastes that taste great together” in cinematic form? In film, a crossover or a team-up between notable characters and popular universes is often a cause for excitement. These are the most memorable crossovers and team-ups from movies.

The best supporting characters from 'SpongeBob SquarePants'

The Tom Kenny-voiced sponge is at the show's center, but what about the other characters that populate Bikini Bottom? These are the best supporting characters from SpongeBob SquarePants.

The most memorable roles of Scarlett Johansson's career

Johansson has been in blockbusters. She has Oscar nominations. It has been a stellar career to date, and there's plenty ahead for her. These are Johansson’s most memorable movies. And, of course, we will note that “most memorable” and “best” don’t mean the same thing.

The most memorable post-apocalyptic films and TV shows

We’ve seen all sorts of post-apocalyptic landscapes by this point, few of them all that cheerful. Hey, the death of billions of people will do that. These are the best post-apocalyptic TV shows and films. Enjoy them…while you can.

The most memorable directing duos

Are two heads truly better than one? Some directors seem to feel that is the case. While often a single person is in the role of movie director, there are directing duos out there.

Our favorite cinematic female duos

You know the names of some of the iconic duos in film. Abbott and Costello. Hope and Crosby. Ecks and Sever. OK, maybe not that last one. There are some familial relations in here, but we steered clear of mother-and-daughter duos. Here are our picks for the most memorable female duos in film.

Measuring each Premier League team's 2023-24 season as success or disappointment

Measuring success versus disappointment for all 20 Premier League clubs at the end of the season depends on a variety of factors. Based on club history, last season’s performance, current rosters, and what have you, here is our assessment of every club’s 2023-24 season. Was it a success? A disappointment? Let’s see!

Ranking the chances of every Euro 2024 nation to win it all

It’s a big summer for football. There’s Copa America over across the Atlantic and the Summer Olympics coming up in Paris. However, the biggest football tournament of the bunch is decidedly UEFA Euro 2024. This is our ranking of all 24 teams participating in Euro 2024, starting with the team with the worst chances of winning to the team with the best chances.

Our choices for the starting XI for England at Euro 2024

Who should Gareth Southgate choose for England’s starting 11 as they try to win this tourney for the first time? Here is what we would do in his shoes.

How every player on England's Euro 2024 squad did this past season

Four years ago, England fell in penalties to Italy in the finals of Euro 2020. The quest for a second major football title for the men’s team continues apace. How did England’s roster do on the domestic front this season? Here is how every member of the England squad for 2024 performed during the domestic campaign that just ended.

How England has fared at every men's UEFA European Championship

The World Cup is the biggest international football competition there is, but second to that, there’s the Euros. The 17th event, Euro 2024, is happening this summer, and England will be looking for the crown. What about in past years? How has England done in the 16 Euro tournament prior to this one? Let’s take a look back!

20 facts you might not know about 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

Do you like the whole “multiple Spider-Mans” thing? Then the Spider-Verse films are for you, and Across the Spider-Verse took things to a new level. Here are 20 facts about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, all from our universe.

Did you know these facts about 1971's 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory'?

Adapted from one of the most-adapted authors ever, the 1971 film remains a classic to many and a world that Hollywood has returned to repeatedly. These 20 facts about Willy Wonka aren’t everlasting, but they should kill some time. Beats being turned into a blueberry.

20 facts you might not know about 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Martin Scorsese is a cinematic icon. He’s also a director that refuses to rest on his laurels. His latest achievement is 2023’s Killers of the Flower Moon. These are 20 facts you might not know about his most recent foray into crime, American history, and we assume Catholicism, though that feels less clear in this one.

20 facts you might not know about 'Maestro'

Would Bradley Cooper suffer a sophomore slump? Or show he was no fluke? Here are 20 facts you might not know about Maestro.

14 facts you might not know about 'American Fiction'

Having the first film you write be nominated for Best Picture? That’s impressive. What if you also made your directorial debut with that same movie? That’s remarkable. It’s also the case with American Fiction. Here are 14 (non-fiction) facts about the movie.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Holdovers'

“They don’t make movies like that anymore.” It’s a refrain you often hear. The Holdovers is a legit candidate. That’s actually baked into the film itself with intent. Here are 20 facts you might not know about The Holdovers. Read them now or over holiday break.