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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 'Rocky'

“Rocky” is an underdog story. Not just the actual story in the movie, but the movie itself. It can be hard to remember that all these years – and sequels – later. Here are 20 facts you might not know about “Rocky.

The most memorable roles of Nicolas Cage's career

Sometimes his work is celebrated. Sometimes it is lampooned. Ultimately, there has never been an actor quite like Nicolas Cage.

The most memorable Jake Gyllenhaal roles

Jake Gyllenhaal has proven capable of doing action and serious drama in equal measure. He’s racked up money starring in blockbusters and gotten awards love.

Movies about transportation gone wild

Many movies are built around transportation gone wild. These are the best of the bunch.

Performers who got their starts on sketch-comedy shows other than 'Saturday Night Live'

"Saturday Night Live" is not the only avenue to future success, and it is certainly not the only sketch-comedy show. Here are some other stars who got started in sketch comedy, but not from a certain show that is live from New York on Saturday nights.

The best and worst Stephen King adaptations

There are beloved King adaptations, and epic flops. These are the best and worst movies adapted from King’s works.

20 facts you might not know about 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'

In the wake of tragedy, a cast and crew came together to try and do their best to honor Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, and here are 20 facts about “Wakanda Forever.”

The most memorable legal shows

These are the most memorable shows about the legal system. All objections will be overruled.

Top dogs: The 20 most recognizable canine film stars

Dogs can’t talk, at least without the help of movie magic, but they can make memorable turns in films. These are the pooches that still stick with us.

The good, the bad, and the weird of daytime talk show hosts

There have been even more daytime talk show hosts than late-night hosts over the years. Some have been successful, some have flamed out. Here are some of the daytime chatters that have stuck with us the most: the good, the bad, and the bizarre.

Every Sam Raimi movie, ranked

In his career, Sam Raimi has been eclectic and inventive. Some of his films have succeeded with gusto, while others have been on the disappointing side. Here is our ranking of every one of Raimi’s directorial efforts.

Table settings: Memorable film scenes set in restaurants

There are movies set in restaurants, but even more movies that set indelible scenes in food emporiums. Even if a film is not set in the world of food, it can still make something memorable happen in that space. These are our favorite scenes set in dining establishments, fine or otherwise.

The most memorable movie trains

Trains aren’t as popular as they used to be, at least for travel, but you can still appreciate a train on film. There have been many movies set on trains, or at least partially taking place on a train.

The best Jane Austen adaptations

Up there with Shakespeare and Charles Dickens on the adaptation front is Jane Austen. Her works have been adapted, either faithfully or loosely, time and time again. These are the best of those Austen adaptations.

The best actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By this point, the MCU is littered with the best actors in the world. In fact, this is so true we were able to look at every actor to be in an MCU movie and rank the top 20. Who are the best actors to appear in the MCU? Here is our ranking.

Good help for bad guys: Memorable movie henchmen

The history of film is littered with excellent henchmen, second and third bananas that work at the behest of the main baddie. These are the best of the movie henchmen.

Do you know all 20 of these 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' facts?

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” has endured as a classic of the genre, and it was also a career maker for many, both on and off the screen. We have 20 facts you might not know about “Fast Times,” but just remember: No shirt, no shoes, no dice!

20 facts you might not know about 'Top Gun: Maverick'

It’s time to take the highway to the 20 facts zone.

Real-life legal battles and court cases that made memorable films

Do they sometimes ratchet up the bombast for the sake of storytelling? Sure, but that’s cool with us. Here are some of the best and most memorable movies based on legitimate legal events.

The 20 most memorable TV musical shows

These are the most notable musical shows. Now, when people think of a “musical,” they often think of the kind where characters break into song and dance, also known as an “integrated musical.” However, shows where people are actually performing music in the show to further the plot or as part of the storytelling also count as a musical.

20 brief but memorable cameos by major movie stars

Time and time again — and admittedly sometimes for an easy cheer or a cheap laugh — big stars have shown up in small cameos in films. These are some of the best and most memorable brief cameos from the brightest stars.

20 facts you might not know about 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'

Grab yourself a scoop of Baskin-Robbins and dig into these 20 facts you might not know about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

20 international actors who absolutely mastered an American accent

We often poke fun at poorly attempted accents. Brad Pitt in The Devil’s Own, for example, but some foreign actors sound as authentically American as apple pie — if apple pie could act. These are 20 of the best actors at adopting an American accent.

How TV stars followed up their iconic roles

For this list, we included shows after a stint in film that we would deem as “unsuccessful,” but not shows of the “Oh my god, this movie star is coming back to TV.” So, you know, no Jennifer Aniston in The Morning Show. Or Steve Carell in, um, The Morning Show.

Crony awards: The most memorable movie villainous sidekicks

The sidekick is a step above a henchman. Sometimes a sidekick is even more imposing than the primary baddie! These are the best villain sidekicks from movies.