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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

The most memorable movie trains

Trains aren’t as popular as they used to be, at least for travel, but you can still appreciate a train on film. There have been many movies set on trains, or at least partially taking place on a train.

The best Jane Austen adaptations

Up there with Shakespeare and Charles Dickens on the adaptation front is Jane Austen. Her works have been adapted, either faithfully or loosely, time and time again. These are the best of those Austen adaptations.

The best actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By this point, the MCU is littered with the best actors in the world. In fact, this is so true we were able to look at every actor to be in an MCU movie and rank the top 20. Who are the best actors to appear in the MCU? Here is our ranking.

Good help for bad guys: Memorable movie henchmen

The history of film is littered with excellent henchmen, second and third bananas that work at the behest of the main baddie. These are the best of the movie henchmen.

Do you know all 20 of these 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' facts?

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” has endured as a classic of the genre, and it was also a career maker for many, both on and off the screen. We have 20 facts you might not know about “Fast Times,” but just remember: No shirt, no shoes, no dice!

20 facts you might not know about 'Top Gun: Maverick'

It’s time to take the highway to the 20 facts zone.

Real-life legal battles and court cases that made memorable films

Do they sometimes ratchet up the bombast for the sake of storytelling? Sure, but that’s cool with us. Here are some of the best and most memorable movies based on legitimate legal events.

The 20 most memorable TV musical shows

These are the most notable musical shows. Now, when people think of a “musical,” they often think of the kind where characters break into song and dance, also known as an “integrated musical.” However, shows where people are actually performing music in the show to further the plot or as part of the storytelling also count as a musical.

20 brief but memorable cameos by major movie stars

Time and time again — and admittedly sometimes for an easy cheer or a cheap laugh — big stars have shown up in small cameos in films. These are some of the best and most memorable brief cameos from the brightest stars.

20 facts you might not know about 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'

Grab yourself a scoop of Baskin-Robbins and dig into these 20 facts you might not know about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

20 international actors who absolutely mastered an American accent

We often poke fun at poorly attempted accents. Brad Pitt in The Devil’s Own, for example, but some foreign actors sound as authentically American as apple pie — if apple pie could act. These are 20 of the best actors at adopting an American accent.

How TV stars followed up their iconic roles

For this list, we included shows after a stint in film that we would deem as “unsuccessful,” but not shows of the “Oh my god, this movie star is coming back to TV.” So, you know, no Jennifer Aniston in The Morning Show. Or Steve Carell in, um, The Morning Show.

Crony awards: The most memorable movie villainous sidekicks

The sidekick is a step above a henchman. Sometimes a sidekick is even more imposing than the primary baddie! These are the best villain sidekicks from movies.

20 facts you might not know about 'Beavis and Butt-Head'

Who would have thought one of the indelible icons of MTV as a lodestone of popular culture would be two teenage idiots? Somehow, Beavis and Butt-Head managed to carve out their piece of our collective cultural memories. Here are 20 facts you might not know about Beavis and Butt-Head to chuckle to yourself over.

Essential movies to watch about revenge

While our list won’t get into the thornier branches of this genre — no graves shall be spit on — we have put together our selection of the best revenge movies.

The funniest mockumentary films

As long as they are framed in the trapping of a documentary film, they can make the list as long as we laugh.

The best directorial debuts of star actors

You’re already a movie star; why not have it all?

20 TV shows that returned from the dead

Once upon a time, when a TV show left the air, that usually remained the case. Nowadays, it feels like no show truly dies. Shows return from the dead repeatedly. Let’s celebrate some television resurrections!

The best performances from actors who directed themselves

Even with so much on their plates, there have been times when directors have gotten a strong performance out of, well, themselves. Here are some of the best performances from actors in movies that they also directed.

Titular movie twosomes that lived on as film legends

We all know some of the iconic duos out there — from peanut butter and jelly to Simon and Garfunkel to, well, the duos from films. The history of movies is filled with titular duos, and these are the most iconic of those duos.

The 15 funniest ghosts in pop culture

There have been comedic takes on ghosts, with some undead folks returning to Earth and eliciting more laughs than scares. These are the funniest ghosts from the world of entertainment. Nothing to be afraid of here!

Pop music: Artists who have famous fathers

Celebrities often produce other celebrities. Sure, having a famous parent gives these kids a leg up, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have skills. That includes acumen with music.

Ad nauseam: The 25 worst Super Bowl commercials

For every Super Bowl ad that is a hit, there are seemingly three that are a dud. Maybe they are a shrug, to be fair, but some really don’t work. Companies take big swings during the Super Bowl, and when you do that, sometimes you strike out.

The 25 best Super Bowl commercials of all time

These days, the idea of watching the Super Bowl “for the commercials” has become less commonplace. Not that the Super Bowl isn’t still a showcase for advertising, but many of the time, those ads are posted online early.

Odd jobs: 20 TV shows about not-so-ordinary occupations

There’s a good chance you know somebody who is a teacher or works in sales in an office. It may even be you! Sometimes, though, TV shows feature unusual, uncommon workplaces. These are some of those shows.