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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 first Bond of the Amazon era is here...in a video game

There been a lot of speculation of what will become of James Bond now that the British spy is fully an intellectual property under the auspices of Amazon.

The 16 countries that could win the 2026 World Cup

We are a year away from the massive 2026 World Cup. This is, literally, the biggest World Cup yet. Not only are three countries, the United States, Canada, and Mexico, hosting the 2026 Cup, but the field has expanded from 32 teams to 48. One year away from the tournament, these 16 countries have the best chance of winning it all. 

Dolly Parton returning to Las Vegas for special slate of residency shows

Dolly Parton is a busy woman and she just added another commitment to her calendar. 

The greatest crime films and TV shows that take place in the 1970s

There was more stuff happening in the 1970s than crime. “The Price is Right,” hosted by Bob Barker, debuted, for example. However, the 1970s are undoubtedly a popular decade for crime stories.

20 awesome action movies whose stars are over 60

There are actors who, even as they age, still get involved in car chases, shootouts, and even fistfights...

Dolly Parton joined Motley Crue on a new version of one of their big hits

Dolly Parton is an icon, and she's not afraid to try different things. 

The Gang is up to its usual hijinks in trailer for 17th season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"

To think, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" began as a self-generated pilot that was the lowest of lo-fi.

Kathryn Bigelow's next film (and Netflix's next Oscar play) has a release date

Netflix is still waiting for its big Oscars success story. Kathryn Bigelow has been out of the forefront for years and could use a bounceback film. They've joined forces, and we now know the name, the release date, and a bit about the plot of Bigelow's possible-comeback film.

Do you know these 20 facts about 'A Minecraft Movie'?

Thanks to “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” video game adaptations viably became big business for movie studios. However, could a movie based on “Minecraft,” a game that has basically no plot and no stakes, work?