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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

Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress winners who played real people

On occasion, actors have won their supporting acting awards for playing real people. Here are the men and women who have won Best Supporting Actor or Best Supporting Actress for playing somebody real.

20 facts you might not know about 'Ghost'

Ghosts are often found in horror movies, but what about a romance movie? Well, you can indeed find them in one of the most successful romance films of all time. Throw on some Righteous Brothers and read these 20 facts you might not know about “Ghost.”

20 facts you might not know about 'Con Air'

Before there were snakes on a plane, there were convicts on a plane. Fasten your seatbelt and get ready for 20 facts you might not know about "Con Air."

20 facts you might not know about 'Apollo 13'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about the movie about the mission. Houston, we have trivia.

20 facts you might not know about 'Beauty and the Beast'

It’s a tale as old as time, a song as old as rhyme. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” was a big undertaking for the company, but one that was knocked out of the park.

20 facts you might not know about 'Chicago'

“Chicago” was released after the heyday of the Hollywood musical, but that didn’t stop it from finding success. Here’s 20 facts about “Chicago” for you to tangle with.

25 2000s-era bands that deserve critical re-appraisal

Defining a band as “underrated” is difficult. Also, if you are a certain type of music fan, you very much enjoy declaring certain bands to be “underrated.” We acknowledge the quasi-nebulous nature of going about naming the most underrated bands of the 2000s.

20 facts you might not know about 'Inglourious Basterds'

In 2009, Quentin Tarantino made himself a war film in “Inglourious Basterds.” Of course, it’s not like many of the war films that came before it, but it’s also indebted to them. Here are 20 facts about “Inglourious Basterds.” This may just be our masterpiece.

More before: 20 iconic films that should have a prequel

Sequels are ubiquitous these days. While sequel creep has overtaken the modern movie landscape, it’s not like they are some new invention. There is also the prequel, which has become more common but less ubiquitous. There are some prequels we have not yet seen but would like to see, so here are 20 films for which we’d like to see a prequel. 

First impressions: The most iconic opening film lines

People often talk about the best final lines in movies. They also talk about the best opening lines in books. Ah, but what about the best opening lines in movies?

The best movie soundtracks of the 2010s

Who doesn’t like a good needle drop? These are the best movie soundtracks of the 2010s. If you actually listened to the soundtrack outside of watching the film, even better.

20 facts you might not know about 'Argo'

There are many movies about movies, but a movie about a fake movie? That’s what “Argo” is. Here are 20 facts you might not know about “Argo,” none of which are highly classified.

20 facts you might not know about 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Is this the real life? Well, yes and no. “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a biopic of the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury. It’s not necessarily letter-perfect in terms of accuracy.

20 facts you might not know about 'Rocky'

“Rocky” is an underdog story. Not just the actual story in the movie, but the movie itself. It can be hard to remember that all these years – and sequels – later. Here are 20 facts you might not know about “Rocky.

The most memorable roles of Nicolas Cage's career

Sometimes his work is celebrated. Sometimes it is lampooned. Ultimately, there has never been an actor quite like Nicolas Cage.

The most memorable Jake Gyllenhaal roles

Jake Gyllenhaal has proven capable of doing action and serious drama in equal measure. He’s racked up money starring in blockbusters and gotten awards love.

Movies about transportation gone wild

Many movies are built around transportation gone wild. These are the best of the bunch.

Performers who got their starts on sketch-comedy shows other than 'Saturday Night Live'

"Saturday Night Live" is not the only avenue to future success, and it is certainly not the only sketch-comedy show. Here are some other stars who got started in sketch comedy, but not from a certain show that is live from New York on Saturday nights.

The best and worst Stephen King adaptations

There are beloved King adaptations, and epic flops. These are the best and worst movies adapted from King’s works.

20 facts you might not know about 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'

In the wake of tragedy, a cast and crew came together to try and do their best to honor Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, and here are 20 facts about “Wakanda Forever.”

The most memorable legal shows

These are the most memorable shows about the legal system. All objections will be overruled.

Top dogs: The 20 most recognizable canine film stars

Dogs can’t talk, at least without the help of movie magic, but they can make memorable turns in films. These are the pooches that still stick with us.

The good, the bad, and the weird of daytime talk show hosts

There have been even more daytime talk show hosts than late-night hosts over the years. Some have been successful, some have flamed out. Here are some of the daytime chatters that have stuck with us the most: the good, the bad, and the bizarre.

Every Sam Raimi movie, ranked

In his career, Sam Raimi has been eclectic and inventive. Some of his films have succeeded with gusto, while others have been on the disappointing side. Here is our ranking of every one of Raimi’s directorial efforts.

Table settings: Memorable film scenes set in restaurants

There are movies set in restaurants, but even more movies that set indelible scenes in food emporiums. Even if a film is not set in the world of food, it can still make something memorable happen in that space. These are our favorite scenes set in dining establishments, fine or otherwise.