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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

90s Britpop fans rejoice: Damon Albarn finishing up new Gorillaz album, Pulp set to play unique Hollywood Bowl shows

Fan's of '90s Britpop already were enjoying the fact that Oasis is touring in 2025, but there's more good news out there for fans of that type of music.  First, Damon Albarn, erstwhile (and maybe future) Blur frontman announced that he's putting the finishing touches on the next Gorillaz album.

Is Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" the Oscar favorite?

Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie has a 2025 release date (September 26), a proper title ("One Battle After Another"), and now a new trailer. 

Martin Scorsese's next movie to be crime thriller starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Leonardo DiCaprio

Martin Scorsese's next project is coming together and it sounds quite compelling. 

CBS cancels "After Midnight" as host Taylor Tomlinson returns to stand-up comedy

"Is the late-night talk show dying?" has another bullet point for that discussion as CBS has canceled "After Midnight"

"Scooby-Doo" making a comeback with live-action series set for Netflix

The next iteration of "Scooby-Doo" will be an eight-part tv show.

Marvel reveals star-studded "Avengers: Doomsday" cast will include Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Thomas Hiddleston and more

Marvel is ready for the next phase of the MCU and gave insight into the impressive cast for "Avengers: Doomsday"

The top goal scorers in Chelsea history

Chelsea was not always one of the top clubs in England, much less Europe. That changed in the new millennium, though some good players, and talented goal scorers, did play for the club even in the days prior to the cash infusion. These are the top-20 goal scorers in Chelsea history

Two more actors are returning for the "Malcolm in the Middle" reboot 

There will be four-episode reboot of the FOX sitcom dropping on Disney+

Villains who were so evil and iconic that they needed their own spinoffs

It’s not uncommon for characters to get spinoffs, be they movies or shows. Occasionally, spinoffs give some love to the bad guys. Antagonistic characters, sometimes even outright villains, get their own spinoffs on occasion. Here are 18 of those.

Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse announce co-headlining "The Good Times are Killing Me" tour

The bands will be doing a co-headlining tour to close out the summer here in 2025.

The top goal scorers in Arsenal history

They are the Gunners, and these guys know how to gun for goals. There are 19 players who have scored at least 100 goals across all competitive matches while wearing the Arsenal kit.

Jack Reynor to star in new version of "The Mummy"

The world of "The Mummy" may be about to get a whole lot nastier. Lee Cronin, who directed the gory "Evil Dead Rise," will be directing a new take on that classic monster trope.

Apple TV's "The Studio" releases massive list of celebrity cameos

If Apple TV+ is hoping to draft off the success of "Severance," the show in position to do so is "The Studio." This showbiz satire, co-created by star Seth Rogen, debuts with two episodes on March 26.

15 fantastic films that feature reluctant mentors

It’s a trope, to be sure, but one that we tend to like. You have some sort of seasoned pro or wizened individual, typically a curmudgeonly sort. Then, reluctantly, they find themselves taking on a protégé.

20 films with many Oscar nominations but few wins

Just because a movie gets a lot of Oscar nominations does not mean a lot of wins will follow. These films had a lot of bites at the apple but found limited success.

Jonas Brothers announce massive 20th anniversary "Living the Dream" tour

The Jonas Brothers have been making music together for 20 years (and been brothers for even longer than that). In honor of their 20th anniversary, they are hitting the road in a big way. 

Does "Snow White" opening weekend box office indicate people are tired of Disney remakes?

"Snow White" topped the domestic box office, but the gross was below expectations.

Even Robert Downey Jr. couldn't get the Russo Brothers back into the MCU at first

Robert Downey Jr. was vital to the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the big screen. His casting as Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, proved pivotal in helping to turn the MCU into the defining cinematic entity of the last 15 years.

"Only Murders in the Building" snags another Oscar winner for the cast of season five

"Only Murders in the Building" season four was filled with celebrities and cameos and it looks like season five will be following suit. 

Remembering George Foreman's own sitcom (with a future Emmy winner)

George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history, passed away Friday at the age of 76. 

Amanda Seyfried turned down 'Guardians of the Galaxy' role for fear the movie would flop

In a recent interview, Amanda Seyfried asserted that she had a chance to be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but declined.

Apple TV+ show "Severance" snags renewal for third season

"Severance" just dropped its season two finale and, within hours, Apple had announced a third season.

Indie music icons Kim Gordon and Kim Deal perform together on John Mulaney's Netflix show

Two icons of 80s and '90s alt-rock teamed together for an appearance on John Mulaney's new Netflix show "Everybody's Live."