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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 'Beavis and Butt-Head'

Who would have thought one of the indelible icons of MTV as a lodestone of popular culture would be two teenage idiots? Somehow, Beavis and Butt-Head managed to carve out their piece of our collective cultural memories. Here are 20 facts you might not know about Beavis and Butt-Head to chuckle to yourself over.

Essential movies to watch about revenge

While our list won’t get into the thornier branches of this genre — no graves shall be spit on — we have put together our selection of the best revenge movies.

The funniest mockumentary films

As long as they are framed in the trapping of a documentary film, they can make the list as long as we laugh.

The best directorial debuts of star actors

You’re already a movie star; why not have it all?

20 TV shows that returned from the dead

Once upon a time, when a TV show left the air, that usually remained the case. Nowadays, it feels like no show truly dies. Shows return from the dead repeatedly. Let’s celebrate some television resurrections!

The best performances from actors who directed themselves

Even with so much on their plates, there have been times when directors have gotten a strong performance out of, well, themselves. Here are some of the best performances from actors in movies that they also directed.

Titular movie twosomes that lived on as film legends

We all know some of the iconic duos out there — from peanut butter and jelly to Simon and Garfunkel to, well, the duos from films. The history of movies is filled with titular duos, and these are the most iconic of those duos.

The 15 funniest ghosts in pop culture

There have been comedic takes on ghosts, with some undead folks returning to Earth and eliciting more laughs than scares. These are the funniest ghosts from the world of entertainment. Nothing to be afraid of here!

Pop music: Artists who have famous fathers

Celebrities often produce other celebrities. Sure, having a famous parent gives these kids a leg up, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have skills. That includes acumen with music.

Ad nauseam: The 25 worst Super Bowl commercials

For every Super Bowl ad that is a hit, there are seemingly three that are a dud. Maybe they are a shrug, to be fair, but some really don’t work. Companies take big swings during the Super Bowl, and when you do that, sometimes you strike out.

The 25 best Super Bowl commercials of all time

These days, the idea of watching the Super Bowl “for the commercials” has become less commonplace. Not that the Super Bowl isn’t still a showcase for advertising, but many of the time, those ads are posted online early.

Odd jobs: 20 TV shows about not-so-ordinary occupations

There’s a good chance you know somebody who is a teacher or works in sales in an office. It may even be you! Sometimes, though, TV shows feature unusual, uncommon workplaces. These are some of those shows. 

The most memorable alien fight scenes from movies and TV

Who doesn’t like a good fight scene? Add extraterrestrials into the mix, and things are kicked up a notch. These are our favorite alien fight scenes. Also, given a chance, we would have fought ALF.

30 classic Beatles songs that never reached No. 1 in the U.S.

20 different Beatles songs hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. And yet, that isn’t the end of the Beatles’ quality output.

The most controversial documentary movies

Documentaries encompass all that movies embody. Some are funny. Some are uplifting. Some are informative, some are disturbing, and so on. However, as ostensible depictions of reality, documentaries can be thorny.

The 15 best movies about comedians and the world of comedy

Comedy is a film genre, but there are also films about comedy. There are many movies about comedians or the comedy world. They aren’t all exactly funny, either! These are the 20 best movies about the comedy world.

The 20 worst coworkers in movie history

We wouldn’t want to work with them, but we don’t have to. Instead, the pain of others becomes our enjoyment. These are 20 of the worst coworkers in film history. 

15 celebrities who are owners of sports franchises

Celebrities don’t tend to be the sole owners or majority shareholders in a franchise. That takes billions of dollars, by and large. However, here are 15 celebrities with a stake in a sports team. It’s some real “lifestyles of the rich and famous” stuff.

Family films: The most entertaining gangster movies

Call them mobsters or what have you, but they are decidedly gangsters. While such criminal enterprises aren’t exactly fun in life, there are many entertaining gangster movies out there.

20 memorable films made on the cheap

Even big-time filmmakers will occasionally work on a shoestring budget. Sure, not Jim Cameron but, you know, other guys. Here are some notable films that were made on the cheap.

Pop culture's creepiest dolls

Pop culture is packed to the brim with creepy and spooky dolls. Here are some of the most memorable.

25 actors who revived popular characters after many years

Athletes sometimes come out of retirement; the same is true for certain characters. We think an actor is done with a role. Then, years later, they return. Here are some 25 actors who revived one of their characters after a long time on the shelf.

Love & war: 20 notable action-adventure rom-coms

A whirlwind chase around the globe? Gunfights and car chases? Either way, you were in the running.

Spell check: The most memorable witches from pop culture

Witches have been a staple of storytelling for centuries, of film since the 1930s, and of television since the 1960s. These spellcasters come in an assortment of styles and skin tones for good measure.