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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.

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Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

Apple TV+ cancels 'Mythic Quest' but will update its finale

Apple TV+ has decided to nix "Mythic Quest" after four seasons. The show, Rob McElhenney's show outside of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," was a comedy that took place within the world of a video game company.

Warner Bros. confirm new 'Gremlins' movie, other legacy sequels

When J.F. Rutherford wrote "Millions now living will never die," surely he was talking about intellectual property. The legacy sequel isn't going anywhere.

The 15 players with at least five Premier League hat tricks

In ice hockey, netting a hat trick is impressive. In football, it’s remarkable. For a footballer to score three goals in a single game is a significant feat, especially at the Premier League level.

'Phineas and Ferb' creators start rap beef with John Oliver

By dint of barring no holds on "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver is no stranger to having beefs with public figures. On occasion these yield lawsuits which, even with the largesse of HBO's legal team behind him, can't be pleasant.

Brandon Sklenar would gladly take on the mantle of Batman

Actor Brandon Sklenar is having a moment. 

Watch SZA sing a song to Elmo on 'Sesame Street'

"Sesame Street" has been around longer than even "Saturday Night Live," though it is not the cultural institution it once was. If you don't have young children, you might not even be aware that it no longer airs on PBS.

'Saturday Night Live' is getting a British spinoff

The year 2025 has been big for "Saturday Night Live." 

Every goalkeeper with over 100 Premier League clean sheets

There are days when a Premier League goalkeeper barely has to break a sweat. If the defense is stout, or the opposition poor, a keeper can pick up a clean sheet without playing the hero.

Big actor being considered to play the villain 'Dune: Messiah'

From the beginning, the "Dune" series has been packed with movie stars. As a baseline, the first film gave us Timothee Chalamet in the lead as Paul Atreides alongside the likes of Jason Momoa and Oscar Isaac.

Netflix's 'Pride and Prejudice' may have found its Mr. Darcy

"Pride and Prejudice" is probably the best-known, best-loved Jane Austen novel. With all due respect to ostensible protagonist Elizabeth Bennet, the definitive character from the story is her roguish love interest Mr.

Copy that: The most memorable films and TV shows about clones

Clones have been part of television and film for many years. Occasionally, clones are used for comedic purposes, but often clones are elements in dystopian sci-fi stories, even horror stories. These are the most memorable movies and TV shows that are about clones and cloning.

Stan by me: The best films and TV shows about obsession gone overboard

Being a fan of something, or someone, can be rewarding and enjoyable. It can also be taken too far. Sometimes, a fan becomes obsessed. Here are some films and TV shows featuring obsessed fans.

The clubs with multiple finishes in the top four of the Premier League table

Winning the Premier League is the ultimate goal, but finishing in the top four has long been almost as important. That has been the threshold for making it into the Champions League for many years. Only 10 clubs have finished in the top four of the table multiple times. Here are the 10 clubs to do it thus far.

Blink-182 announce 2025 'Missionary Impossible' tour with Alkaline Trio in support

If once upon a time you fell in love with a girl at the rock show, good news! Pop-punk icons blink-182 are going on tour. 

"White Lotus" creator Mike White goes in hard on the show's former composer over alleged feud

The dust hasn't fully settled on the third season of "The White Lotus" just yet, as fans and critics continue to parse the finale. In fact, show creator Mike White is still doing the rounds talking about the season.

Premier League players with over 500 appearances

The Premier League has now been around for decades. Some stars have burned hot and bright before moving elsewhere. However, there have been some footballers who have stuck around the Premier League a long time.

Hyped "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" trailer shows Tom Cruise doing more incredible stunts

The new trailer for "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" has dropped and Tom Cruise isn't letting up. 

Wes Anderson's new movie "The Phoenician Scheme" drops first trailer

Wes Anderson has been on a heater in the 2020s, with the excellent "The French Dispatch" and "Asteroid City." His next film will be out May 30th. 

20 actors who were given chances to be A-list movie stars, but failed

Different actors from different walks of life are given a shot at being a movie star. Hollywood wants it to happen…but it doesn’t. These attempts at minting a new movie star didn’t quite work.

Timothee Chalamet trained for months (at ping pong) for upcoming movie

Timothee Chalamet is known for his preparation for roles and that drive isn't stopping now. 

"Minecraft" crushes at the box office with biggest opening of 2025

'Minecraft' delivered huge this weekend at the turnstiles. 

Val Kilmer and Will Forte wanted to do "The Amazing Race" together

Val Kilmer passed away last week and 'Macgruber' star Will Forte shared a personal anecdote about his late friend. 

Pierce Brosnan signs off on 'great' potential future James Bond

Now that Amazon has bought Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson out of their creative control over James Bond, speculation on who will replace Daniel Craig as 007 can continue apace once more.

Jared Leto's "Tron: Ares" trailer shows us a new grid

"Tron" is the Disney series that certainly tries to live by the credo, "Always late but worth the wait."