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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 'The Batman'

You can’t keep a good (Bat)man down. The Caped Crusader has been a staple of the big screen for decades in different iterations. When Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale said goodbye to the Dark Knight, we knew that invariably another Batman would rise.

18 facts you might not know about 'Elvis'

Here are 18 facts about “Elvis” that will have you all shook up.

20 facts you might not know about 'Nope'

In a world dominated by sequels and reboots of pre-established intellectual property, Jordan Peele stands out. He is able to make events out of his “social thrillers” by turning himself into the selling point.

Every MLB franchise's last player to win an MVP award

Three teams don’t have an MVP in their history. The Rays and Diamondbacks, to be fair, are the most-recent teams added to MLB. Then there are the Mets who, well, we don’t have an excuse for them.

The highest-grossing films of the 21st century by year

This list is based on domestic box office, not adjusted for inflation. We know that matters to you box-office heads out there. All figures are courtesy of Box Office Mojo.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

Captaincy is a part of sports, but it means more in some sports than others. All in all, though, the captaincy means the most to hockey. In the NHL, your team only has one captain, and they are always the captain.

The 20 most memorable passing-the-torch movies

Here are 20 passing-the-torch movies, including a few that didn’t quite work out.

The 20 darkest Christmas movies

Christmas is a time of happiness and enthusiasm for many. Hey, there are presents to be opened, parties to be had, eggs to be nogged. However, in all that brightness, some see darkness. These are some of the less merry, more morbid Christmas movies for the “bah humbug” crowd out there.

The 25 best Christmas TV specials

What does Christmastime bring? Trees, gifts, and, of course, TV specials. There have been dozens of Christmas specials over the decades of television in America. These are the 25 best of the bunch.

The 15 best Christmas movies of the 21st century

A lot of the classic Christmas movies are getting quite vintage. What about the recent additions to the Christmas canon? They didn’t stop making Christmas films when Y2K didn’t happen. These are the Christmas movies of the 21st century that are fine additions. 

Which films turn 50 in 2023?

Now, 1972 gave us The Godfather and Cabaret, but 1973 surely has its quality movies. Here are the top films of 1973 to celebrate on their golden anniversary.

Which albums turn 50 in 2023?

These albums and artists have been in the oldies and classics rotation for a while, but we still haven’t gotten tired of them. Here are 21 notable albums turning 50 in 2023.

The 22 best new TV shows of 2022

These days, new television shows drop constantly. You can’t keep up with them all. Some come and go, and missing them isn’t too big of a deal. Then, there are the new shows that are worth checking out. Out of the dozens of new TV shows that debuted in 2022, these are the 22 best of the bunch. Give them a watch if you haven’t yet.

Which actors will breakout in 2023?

Here are some folks we think will be breakout performers in 2023. We nailed a few for 2022 (and as far as we can remember, we didn’t miss a single name, but please don’t check on that). We’ll try it again for the upcoming year.

Who were the 20 breakout stars of 2022?

Here are the breakout performers of 2022. These new stars will try and keep their momentum going forward.

The 20 best TV shows of 2022

Chronicling television has never been trickier. In truth, to provide a list of the year's best television shows is to offer an unspoken caveat that there are things you missed. Here are the 25 best shows of the year while acknowledging that some of these seasons began in 2021, as is the nature of the medium.

The 15 best comedy films of 2022

Here are the best comedy movies of 2022. Fingers crossed for some more to hit theaters in 2023.

The 15 best sci-fi films of 2022

Science fiction has always been a big part of the movie landscape. Don’t believe us? How about Star Wars? Or 2001: A Space Odyssey? Or that movie where they go to the moon, and the rocket lands in the moon’s eye? Sci-fi is a vast genre and is as popular as ever.

The 25 best films of 2022

After a couple of years of COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the box office, this year got to have some normalcy. Of course, plenty of films were still released through streaming services, eschewing theatrical runs. However they came out, these are the best films of 2022.

The 20 best indie albums of 2022

Sure, you know Taylor Swift put out new music, but what about the world of indie music? Here are the top indie albums of 2022.

25 movie stars who made the move to TV

Once upon a time, movies and television were seen as separate entities. Film, to be specific, was the land of glory and fame. TV was where you worked if you couldn’t get roles in film. If you were a TV actor, the goal was to “graduate” to movies. Things have changed.

20 television shows with multiple spinoffs

Spinoff! Is there a role more thrilling to the human soul? Here are some notable shows with more than one spinoff, not all of which are notable. Scripted shows only, by the way.

Amy Adams' 15 most memorable roles

Amy Adams has been nominated for six Oscars, an incredible number for an actor not yet in their fifties. Sure, she hasn’t won yet, but it feels inevitable. Here are Adams’ most memorable roles.