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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

Superheroes we'd like to see get their own movies

Hey, did you ever notice that they make a lot of movies about superheroes? At this point, it may feel like every superhero has gotten their own film. That’s not the case, though. 

The best films about composers

Even if you have never been to a symphony, you can enjoy a film about the composers and conductors of the world, fictional and otherwise. Here are the best of the bunch.

The most memorable Christian Bale roles

Christian Bale is a chameleon of an actor. He is perhaps our foremost body transformation actor while also a superhero and an Oscar darling. Bale has made an impact over his career, and these are his most memorable roles to date.

The most memorable movies and TV shows set in Alaska

Here are the most memorable films and TV shows set up north…way up north.

The most memorable movie nurses

These days, real-life nurses are getting more of the respect they deserve. A nurse is not merely an assistant to the doctor. They are valuable medical professionals, though movie nurses aren’t always the best at their jobs.

Every Star Wars animated project

At this point, there are numerous animated expeditions into the galaxy far, far away. Here are all the times that Star Wars has been explored on the animated front.

20 facts you might not know about 'Lincoln'

Nobody has balanced crowd-pleasing blockbusters and successful prestige dramas like Steven Spielberg. We are here to deliver not the Gettysburg Address but 20 facts you might not know about Spielberg’s Lincoln.

20 facts you might not know about 'American Hustle'

American Hustle is worthy of the 20 facts treatment — facts that are more trustworthy than the characters in the movie.

20 facts you might not know about 'Prometheus'

Ridley Scott made horror movie history with Alien. The man knows how to make space scary. Eventually, he returned to the franchise he helped springboard. We are here to seed the planet with 20 facts about Prometheus. We promise it won’t be weird and gross.

20 facts you might not know about 'Ted'

Here are 20 facts about the talking animated bear that is definitely not Paddington.

20 facts you might not know about 'Brave'

Animation is not easy, even at Pixar. Though the animation studio has been throwing its weight around since Toy Story, the successes aren’t always smooth sailing. Take, for example, Brave.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Expendables'

What became of the action stars of the ‘80s and ‘90s? Well, they got together and made another action movie. Suit up for a nostalgic trip into these 20 facts you might not know about The Expendables.

20 facts you might not know about 'Despicable Me'

Minions. Do we need to say anything more than Minions? The Minions had to start somewhere, and that somewhere was Despicable Me. Here are 20 facts you might not know about the movie, from the Minions and beyond.

18 facts you might not know about 'How to Train Your Dragon'

How to Train Your Dragon features a kinder side of the fire-breathing lizards. Hopefully, you have trained to read these 18 facts about the animated movie that spawned a series.

20 facts about Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about this version of Alice in Wonderland. Maybe you can share them at your next tea party.

20 facts you might not know about 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009)

Movie stars? A big budget? Special effects? It’s all there! The game is afoot, so here are 20 facts you might not know about Sherlock Holmes. We assume Sherlock knows them, though.

20 facts you might not know about 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'

We’re plopping down 20 facts about Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on your plate. Dig in!

16 facts you might not know about 'Julie & Julia'

Here are 16 facts you might not know about this bifurcated film. Bon appétit!

20 facts you might not know about 'The Hangover'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about The Hangover. Or maybe you knew them, but you’re dealing with a hazy memory at the moment.

20 facts you might not know about 'Star Trek' (2009)

In 2009, Kirk, Spock, and Co. were introduced to a new generation of sci-fi fans. We’ve beamed up 20 facts you might not know about this particular iteration of Star Trek.

20 facts you might not know about 'Tropic Thunder'

War films can be tricky, and war comedies are even trickier. What about a comedy about making a war movie? Tropic Thunder made that a reality.

20 facts you might not know about 'Step Brothers'

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly became an unexpected comedy duo. Perhaps the pinnacle of their partnership was Step Brothers. You have so much room for activities, including reading these 20 facts you might not know about Step Brothers.

20 facts you might not know about 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'

The gang got back together many years later for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Hop in the fridge and check out these 20 facts about the fourth Indiana Jones movie.

20 facts you might not know about 'Cloverfield'

Arguably, no horror movie since The Blair Witch Project had ridden the wave of trailer hype like Cloverfield did. Here are 20 facts you might not know about the monster movie — none of them shaky.

20 facts you might not know about 'Tangled'

It was an arduous journey, but it paid off big time. Here are 20 not-so-twisty facts about Tangled. Read them next time you’re getting your hair cut.