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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 binge-worthy TV shows starring Oscar winners

It used to be that an actor “graduated” from TV to film, and they never looked back. Nowadays, the barrier has become non-existent. Even Oscar winners dip their toes into TV. Here is a selection of television programs featuring actors that already had an Oscar.

The best political TV shows

Politics in real life can be frustrating and stressful — you name it. On TV, the world of politics can be hilarious, inspiring, or, well, reminiscent of the stress-inducing reality of politics. These are the best shows about politics, from the satirical to the idealized visions of how things could be.

The top goal scorer for every Premier League team in the 2023-24 season

Football is the beautiful game, and it is full of strategy and nuance. Also, you have to score goals to win games. Here is every player who led their club in goals for the 2023-24 Premier League season.

The MVP for every Premier League club for the 2023-24 season

Some clubs get multiple great campaigns from players in a season. You don’t have a year like Manchester City or Arsenal if a few players aren’t stellar on the pitch.

Looking back at Jurgen Klopp's tenure at Liverpool

The German manager helped turn Liverpool into one of the best teams in Europe once again. Now, Jurgen Klopp’s time with the club is over. How did the Klopp Era go when all was said and done? Let’s take a look.

Was your Premier League team's season a success or a 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.

18 movies (mostly) set in bars

Bars have been common sets for TV shows. “Cheers” was primarily set in one, but other shows have had many a scene set in bars as well, from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” to “Three’s Company.” On occasion, though, bars or similar alcohol-centric establishments are key settings to films as well.

Jerry Seinfeld's career beyond 'Seinfeld'

These are some of the notable, and not-so-notable, projects Seinfeld has worked on.

Directors who followed a parent into directing

It’s not uncommon for somebody to follow a parent into the “family business.” It just happens for some people that business is showbiz.

The most memorable stuntpeople from movies and TV

While we have no Oscars to give out, we can recognize the most memorable fictional (and one real-life) stunt performers from TV and film.

Pop culture ninjas that took hold of our imaginations

Many a character has been called a ninja that some dude in feudal Japan would raise an eyebrow at, but guess what? They’re all dead and they can’t stop us! Here are the most memorable ninjas, and “ninjas,” from pop culture.

PlayStation One games that deserve movie adaptations

Franchises that had games come out on the PlayStation, such as "Gran Turismo," “Tomb Raider” and “Final Fantasy,” have gotten movie adaptations. That doesn’t mean we should stop, though. Here are some other video games and series that had entries come out for the original Sony PlayStation console we’d like to see turned into films.

Which NHL players have scored the most career playoff goals?

Tallying at least 60 postseason goals as an NHL player. There are 35 players who have done it, and a few on the horizon who should do it soon.

Which NBA players have scored the most points in the playoffs?

There are, to date, 28 NBA players who have tallied at least 3,000 playoff points. It’s a list purely of Hall of Famers and future Hall of Famers.

The most difficult games for the Nintendo 64

The best game console of all time? We’ll throw in a vote for the Nintendo 64. The 64-bit system was a game changer in terms of graphics, but also controller layout. Of course, it wasn’t perfect, and it also wasn’t always easy. Here are the 20 toughest N64 games ever.

Video games that were adapted into memorable TV shows

We usually think of movies adapted from games, such as the successful “Super Mario Bros.” movie that came out recently or… the terrible “Super Mario Bros.” movie that came out in the ‘90s. Television, though, also turns those games into shows. Here are the most memorable shows adapted from video games.

The most memorable private eye movies and TV shows set in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the home of American showbiz. It’s also, seemingly, the home of nearly every private eye in fiction. These are the most memorable movies and TV shows set in the City of Angels centered on private eyes. You’re watching them.

The 15 clubs to win four or more FA Cups

The FA Cup predates the Premier League. It predates the Champions League. It predates…the 20th century. Over the many years of the FA Cup, 15 clubs have won four or more titles. Who are those clubs? An eclectic mix, for sure.

The NFL Comeback Player of the Year winners from 1998 to present day

With all due respect to LL Cool J, we WILL be calling it a comeback...

Every NFL Coach of the Year winner from 1957 to present day

Some head coaches have a positive impact every season on their team, and to honor that, there’s the Coach of the Year award.

Every NFL MVP from 1957 to present day

Here is a look back at all the MVP winners since 1957, the first year of the Associated Press handing out what quickly became the definitive MVP award.

The 15 English teams to win the European Cup/Champions League

On 15 occasions, an English club has emerged hoisting the trophy at the end of a European Cup or, starting with the 1992-93 tourney, the Champions League trophy. These are those 15 squads.

What famous creative duos did after splitting up

Even successful creative partnerships break apart. They reach the end of the road for one reason or another. Occasionally, one member of the duo retires. Here’s what creative duos did when they decided to work on their own things.

The best movies about the US/USSR Cold War rivalry

The rivalry between United States and the Soviet Union in the Cold War, was the defining geopolitical relationship for decades. On occasion, you still get a film dealing with the United States and Russia at odds with one another. These are the best films about America and the Soviet Union, and the friction between them.

The number of postseason wins for every NFL franchise

Which franchises have racked up postseason victories with gusto? Which are lagging when it comes to playoff wins? This is a cataloging of the playoff wins for every NFL team, starting with the team with the fewest.