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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 post-apocalyptic films and TV shows

We’ve seen all sorts of post-apocalyptic landscapes by this point, few of them all that cheerful. Hey, the death of billions of people will do that. These are the best post-apocalyptic TV shows and films. Enjoy them…while you can.

The most memorable directing duos

Are two heads truly better than one? Some directors seem to feel that is the case. While often a single person is in the role of movie director, there are directing duos out there.

Our favorite cinematic female duos

You know the names of some of the iconic duos in film. Abbott and Costello. Hope and Crosby. Ecks and Sever. OK, maybe not that last one. There are some familial relations in here, but we steered clear of mother-and-daughter duos. Here are our picks for the most memorable female duos in film.

Measuring each Premier League team's 2023-24 season as success or disappointment

Measuring success versus disappointment for all 20 Premier League clubs at the end of the season depends on a variety of factors. Based on club history, last season’s performance, current rosters, and what have you, here is our assessment of every club’s 2023-24 season. Was it a success? A disappointment? Let’s see!

Ranking the chances of every Euro 2024 nation to win it all

It’s a big summer for football. There’s Copa America over across the Atlantic and the Summer Olympics coming up in Paris. However, the biggest football tournament of the bunch is decidedly UEFA Euro 2024. This is our ranking of all 24 teams participating in Euro 2024, starting with the team with the worst chances of winning to the team with the best chances.

Our choices for the starting XI for England at Euro 2024

Who should Gareth Southgate choose for England’s starting 11 as they try to win this tourney for the first time? Here is what we would do in his shoes.

How every player on England's Euro 2024 squad did this past season

Four years ago, England fell in penalties to Italy in the finals of Euro 2020. The quest for a second major football title for the men’s team continues apace. How did England’s roster do on the domestic front this season? Here is how every member of the England squad for 2024 performed during the domestic campaign that just ended.

How England has fared at every men's UEFA European Championship

The World Cup is the biggest international football competition there is, but second to that, there’s the Euros. The 17th event, Euro 2024, is happening this summer, and England will be looking for the crown. What about in past years? How has England done in the 16 Euro tournament prior to this one? Let’s take a look back!

20 facts you might not know about 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

Do you like the whole “multiple Spider-Mans” thing? Then the Spider-Verse films are for you, and Across the Spider-Verse took things to a new level. Here are 20 facts about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, all from our universe.

Do you know these 20 facts about 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'?

Adapted from one of the most-adapted authors ever, the 1971 film remains a classic to many and a world that Hollywood has returned to repeatedly. These 20 facts about Willy Wonka aren’t everlasting, but they should kill some time. Beats being turned into a blueberry.

20 facts you might not know about 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Martin Scorsese is a cinematic icon. He’s also a director that refuses to rest on his laurels. His latest achievement is 2023’s Killers of the Flower Moon. These are 20 facts you might not know about his most recent foray into crime, American history, and we assume Catholicism, though that feels less clear in this one.

20 facts you might not know about 'Maestro'

Would Bradley Cooper suffer a sophomore slump? Or show he was no fluke? Here are 20 facts you might not know about Maestro.

14 facts you might not know about 'American Fiction'

Having the first film you write be nominated for Best Picture? That’s impressive. What if you also made your directorial debut with that same movie? That’s remarkable. It’s also the case with American Fiction. Here are 14 (non-fiction) facts about the movie.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Holdovers'

“They don’t make movies like that anymore.” It’s a refrain you often hear. The Holdovers is a legit candidate. That’s actually baked into the film itself with intent. Here are 20 facts you might not know about The Holdovers. Read them now or over holiday break.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'

In 1993, we got a Super Mario Bros. movie. Super Mario Bros. was an utter flop critically and commercially. It was not until 2023 that Hollywood took another shot. Would The Super Mario Bros. Movie work? Here are 20 facts you might not know about the world of mustachioed plumbers and mushroom people.

Cold world: Movies that give us chills

Throw on a toque and your thickest winter coat for this one! How many movies make a point out of being set in a pleasant, temperate climate? Where are the stakes in that? While we may have watched these movies with the heat running at home or in a climate-controlled theater, we could still feel the chill coming off the screen.

20 binge-worthy TV shows starring Oscar winners

It used to be that an actor “graduated” from TV to film, and they never looked back. Nowadays, the barrier has become non-existent. Even Oscar winners dip their toes into TV. Here is a selection of television programs featuring actors that already had an Oscar.

The best political TV shows

Politics in real life can be frustrating and stressful — you name it. On TV, the world of politics can be hilarious, inspiring, or, well, reminiscent of the stress-inducing reality of politics. These are the best shows about politics, from the satirical to the idealized visions of how things could be.

The top goal scorer for every Premier League team in the 2023-24 season

Football is the beautiful game, and it is full of strategy and nuance. Also, you have to score goals to win games. Here is every player who led their club in goals for the 2023-24 Premier League season.

The MVP for every Premier League club for the 2023-24 season

Some clubs get multiple great campaigns from players in a season. You don’t have a year like Manchester City or Arsenal if a few players aren’t stellar on the pitch.

Looking back at Jurgen Klopp's tenure at Liverpool

The German manager helped turn Liverpool into one of the best teams in Europe once again. Now, Jurgen Klopp’s time with the club is over. How did the Klopp Era go when all was said and done? Let’s take a look.

Was your Premier League team's season a success or a disappointment?

Measuring success versus disappointment for all 20 Premier League clubs at the end of the season depends on a variety of factors. Based on club history, last season’s performance, current rosters, and what have you, here is our assessment of every club’s 2023-24 season.

The 18 best movies that are (mostly) set in bars

Bars have been common sets for TV shows. “Cheers” was primarily set in one, but other shows have had many a scene set in bars as well, from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” to “Three’s Company.” On occasion, though, bars or similar alcohol-centric establishments are key settings to films as well.

Jerry Seinfeld's career beyond 'Seinfeld'

These are some of the notable, and not-so-notable, projects Seinfeld has worked on.

15 acclaimed directors whose children followed in their footsteps

It’s not uncommon for somebody to follow a parent into the “family business.” It just happens for some people that business is showbiz.