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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

How many of these iconic legal thriller films have you seen?

In real life, legal proceedings can be quite dull. A lot of actual legal proceedings involve doing research and writing legal briefs in offices. “Better Call Saul” is actually pretty honest about that at times.

How many of the 30 most-expensive films ever made have you seen?

These are the 30 most-expensive movie productions of all-time. We are going with a list adjusted for inflation based on dollar value in 2025.

Glen Powell-starring "The Running Man" will be "very intense" according to director Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright's upcoming "Running Man" is based on the same source material as the 1987 cult classic. This one may come with some different sensibilities. 

"Hacks" season four trailer released ahead of mid-April release date

The third season of "Hacks" won Outstanding Comedy Series at the most recent Emmy Awards, with Jean Smart winning for Outstanding Lead Actress. Season 4 is almost here. 

The most notable TV show Westerns of the 21st century

The Western is a bygone genre…or is it? Yes, back in the days of John Ford and John Wayne, Westerns were more popular on the big screen. On television, certainly there used to be a higher percentage of Westerns airing, with shows like “Gunsmoke” and “Bonanza” running forever.

The most iconic pop culture sidekicks

A good sidekick goes a long way. Sure, your protagonist may have a lot going for them, but without a quality sidekick to rely on, to bounce off of, they might lose a bit of luster.

How many of these 20 "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" facts do you know?

In 1988, Tim Burton and Michael Keaton would collaborate on the movie “Beetlejuice.” It would prove a solid hit for both the rising director and burgeoning movie star.

How many of these 20 "Deadpool & Wolverine" facts do you know?

“Deadpool & Wolverine” marked a change in the superhero landscape, the return of a beloved comic-book-movie actor, and a true sense that no studio will leave a stone unturned if there’s profit to be had.

Legendary directors who also have prolific resumes

These directors aren’t precious about projects, but still manage to deliver the good quite often.

Suburban decay: The greatest onscreen tales of suburban crime

The idea that something sinister lurks within the supposedly clean-cut backdrop of the American suburbs is as old as, oh, the suburbs themselves probably. We have some notable crime dramas with a suburban setting for you.

Looking back at the biggest Premier League transfers from summer 2021

The summer of 2022 featured 11 transfers into Premier League clubs of £50 million or more. 2021 had four. We’re looking at those four, plus 18 more.

Season one of "Andor" can now be watched on Hulu and YouTube

The second, and final, season of Tony Gilroy's "Andor" debuts on Disney+ on April 22. 

"The Neighborhood" gets an eighth and final season from CBS

CBS is going through quite the revamp. We've relayed the news that the network has decided to cancel two of Dick Wolf's "FBI" spinoffs. Then, there was the additional news that CBS was canceling "S.W.A.T." for the third time.

Cyndi Lauper announces 25 more dates for her farewell tour

1980s pop superstar Cyndi Lauper has been on her farewell tour since October, and she just added more dates. 

"Mickey 17" box office raises the question: Is Robert Pattinson not a movie star?

"Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson (who isn't vibing with horror these days), came out in the United States this weekend. The film is directed by Bong Joon-ho, whose last movie "Parasite" was a hit that won Best Director at the Oscars.

Florence Pugh claims "Thunderbolts*" is like a gritty A24 indie

Do actors and directors who make Marvel movies not actually want to make Marvel movies? Are they trying to bring in cinephiles who have no particular interest in superhero movies coming out of the Disney factory?

James Cameron says next "Avatar" movie will be longest yet

James Cameron hasn't just frequently garnered skepticism about his ambitious projects, but been outright dismissed as Hollywood hubris personified. Every single time, though, Big Jim has been able to say "Scoreboard!" to all the naysayers. 

Social media rumor that Taylor Swift is involved with Lady Gaga's new album has sadly been debunked

Taylor Swift has a very normal and chill fan base. There is certainly not a subsection of them that has built a cult of personality around the musical superstar.

Prince documentary director calls Netflix's decision to cancel "a joke"

Does a documentary about Prince, the late musician who is one of the most-beloved artists, sound good to you? Well, you may just have to wait a little bit for it. 

The Monopoly movie has its screenwriters, now it needs a plot

Lionsgate's long-simmering movie "adaptation" of Monopoly has new screenwriters in the duo of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein.

CBS cancels "S.W.A.T." for a third time

It can feel like TV shows never really die these days, but usually that's because they find life elsewhere. We'll see if S.W.A.T. resurfaces elsewhere. 

Lady Gaga cites Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails as influences on new album

Lady Gaga's new album "Mayhem" drops on March 7. 

Netflix renews Kate Hudson's "Running Point," cancels "The Recruit"

It's a classic good news/bad news situation here. We'll begin with the bad news. Netflix has canceled "The Recruit" after two seasons. The spy drama starred Netflix golden boy Noah Centineo (of "To All the Boys" fame) as a CIA lawyer dealing with, you know, classic spy drama stuff.

Netflix releasing Judy Blume adaptation "Forever" in May

Netflix is getting into the Judy Blume business, announcing the upcoming release of an adaptation of her novel "Forever," while also releasing a trailer.

CBS cancels Dick Wolf's "FBI: Most Wanted" and "FBI: International"

Dick Wolf turns out to be fallible. He's one of the most-successful TV creators and producers in history, having struck it big with "Law & Order" and the ensuing spinoffs.