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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

Iconic stars from the 90s who still starring in sitcoms

The 1990s was a wonderful decade for sitcoms. Some of those sitcom stars moved onto film and never looked back. Others went on to dramatic television. There are a few that are no longer with us as well, and also a few that are more-or-less retired.

Destroyer releases new song, announces a ton of tour dates

Dan Bejar's project Destroyer is not what you would call precious about releasing music. His new Destroyer album "Dan's Boogie," out later this year, is his fifth over the last decade.

Space Ghost voice actor George Lowe has passed away at 67

You can make a fully-valid argument that "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" is as important and influential a comedy show as we have gotten in the last 40 years.

Adrien Brody Oscar speech set a dubious record

At the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, Adrien Brody joined the rarefied collection of actors with multiple Oscars. He also got an unusual footnote in the history books. 

Final trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again" drops day before debut

Marvel's "Daredevil: Born Again" premieres on Disney+ on March 4.

Law & disorder: The best & worst legal TV shows

Workplace television shows are probably the plurality of all TV shows in existence. Within that realm, a few areas of professional life are popular. Police work, of course.

What 20 surprise Oscar winners did next after their big win

Some actors win Oscars and nobody is surprised. When a Katharine Hepburn or a Meryl Streep was adding to their total, nobody was thrown, even for a movie that wasn’t necessarily a real winner (shout out to “The Iron Lady”).

20 TV shows based on Disney films that are worth watching

In recent years, Disney movies have, unsurprisingly, been adapted into TV shows, typically for children. These are 20 of the most notable TV shows based on Disney movies.

Do you remember all of the "Star Wars" movies & TV shows of the last decade?

In the last decade, though, the offerings in the universe spawned by “Star Wars” have been as robust as ever.

What was going on in the world in the lead-up to Y2K

for the twentysomethings, and the nostalgic Gen Xers and Elder Millennials, let’s take a look back at the world of 1999 with some events that happened in the lead up to Y2K.

"Anora" the big winner at the Oscars, including Best Picture

Love conquers all. Or something. When all was said and done, "Anora" proved steamroller-adjacent at the Academy Awards. Sean Baker made history by taking home four Oscars in a single night.

Mikey Madison supplants Demi Moore and wins Best Actress Academy Award

To the extent there was a "surprise" win at the Oscars, it was in Best Actress. Mikey Madison was considered the only contender next to Demi Moore, and in the end, she got to hold the gold statuette. 

Adrien Brody takes home second Best Actor Oscar

It was a two-man race all Oscar season. Would Adrien Brody complete the redemption arc by winning his second Best Actor? Or would Timothee Chalamet make history as the youngest Best Actor winner?

Zoe Saldana wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

While the controversy around Emilia Perez made headlines, nothing could stop Zoe Saldana this awards season. 

Kieran Culkin wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor

In 1990, Kieran Culkin had a tertiary role in his brother Macaulay's breakthrough movie "Home Alone." He is now an Oscar winner. 

Watch: Mike Myers is a deranged Elon Musk on SNL

In recent years it has been increasingly common for "Saturday Night Live" to bring in people who aren't cast members for recurring impersonations. Mike Myers was the latest to lend a hand. 

Jeff Bridges announces album of never-before-heard '70s recordings

Jeff Bridges is one of the most-successful actors in history and has had a career spanning decades. But he's also a musician who has released multiple albums. 

Francis Ford Coppola embraces Razzie win

People rarely have a chill, middle-of-the-road reaction to the Razzies, but Francis Ford Coppola seems to be taking things in stride. 

Punk icon and "Scrooged" star David Johansen dies at 75

We are not feeling hot, hot, hot right now. David Johansen, the iconoclastic, influential musician, has passed away at 75. 

Haley Joel Osment highlights guest stars in Keke Palmers "The 'Burbs" adaptation

The 1989 cult classic film "The 'Burbs'" is being adapted into a Peacock series starring Keke Palmer and details are emerging on potential guest stars. 

Jason Statham will be back for "The Beekeeper 2"

Fans of trash cinema, rejoice! We aren't even saying that as a criticism. Every "Dumpuary" (the mildly-derogatory nickname given to January and February when studios tend to dump movies they have no hope for to get them off the docket) one movie seems to rise to the top of the heap.

New "Shrek 5" trailer features Zendaya

"Shrek 5" is coming out in 2026. 

Exploring Gene Hackman's greatness through the prism of his sports movie roles

Gene Hackman, truly one of the greatest actors in the history of film, has passed away at the age of 95. 

Rilo Kiley adds reunion tour dates, announces greatest hits album

Fans of 2000s indie pop, rejoice! Rilo Kiley is reuniting for a tour in 2025, the first time the quartet has played together since 2008. 

"The Boys" set to stage a "Supernatural" reunion

Those "Supernatural" fans who are also "The Boys" fans are in for something fun in the fifth and final season of the hit Amazon Prime show.