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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 actors who have played Batman

Several different actors have donned the cowl of the Caped Crusader. Not every iteration of the Dark Knight is cut from the same cloth either.

20 facts you might not know about Space Jam: A New Legacy

The journey from MJ dunking on the Monstars to this sequel was bizarre. We’ll cover that and more in these 20 facts.

20 facts you might not know about Spider-Man: Homecoming

Spider-Man: Homecoming had to work hard to justify its existence, and it did. Let’s go a little deeper with 20 facts you might not know about Spider-Man: Homecoming.

The best movies set in Ireland

In honor of Ireland, here are the best movies set there.

17 facts you might not know about 'Being the Ricardos'

We hope you will love these 17 facts about “Being the Ricardos,” or at least find them interesting.

20 facts you might not know about Star Wars: The Last Jedi

It turns out people don’t have strong feelings about Star Wars. Who knew? Whether you are well-versed in The Last Jedi or know little about it, here are 20 facts about the eighth edition of the "Skywalker Saga."

The most memorable duos in Hollywood history

It’s nice to work with people you like and who you work well with, isn’t it?

The 25 best films set in Detroit

Here are the best and most notable films that are at least partially set in the Motor City or its environs.

The most memorable movies and TV shows set in classic New York

These are some of the memorable movies and TV shows set in a classic version of New York — a version that wasn’t modern at the time.

The most memorable Vikings in popular culture

Vikings aren’t just football players in Minnesota. Vikings have been a part of popular culture and entertainment for a long time, and these are the most memorable Viking characters and properties.

The best films about fictional royalty

People are into stories of royalty. Film history is full of fictional royalty, and here are some of the best movies in that realm.

The best films about historical royalty

These are the best films based on real royal figures. By the way, that means no King Arthur.

20 facts you might not know about Frozen

Some of these facts will be new to you, but we know some of you will already know a few. If that’s the case and it annoys you, let it go.

The best and worst movies adapted from video games

Here are the best and worst movies based on video games, though those concepts are being graded on very-different curves.

Who are the oldest Oscar nominees?

Show business is a place where people often work well past the traditional retirement age. In fact, some character actors have worked until they were over 100 years old.

What was happening in the world the last time the Cincinnati Bengals were in the Super Bowl

As we prepare to look back at what was going on in the world the last time the Bengals were in the Big Game, we’re going to be focusing on the year 1988. Time to hop in the way-back machine!

The 20 best films about the TV world

There have been several movies about the world of TV in one way or another. Let’s channel surf our way through some of the more notable ones.

The best Shakespeare film adaptations

As LFO told us, “Billy Shakespeare wrote a whole bunch of sonnets.” However, William Shakespeare wrote some plays as well, and many of his plays have been turned into movies.

The most memorable movies about space disasters

Outer space can be dangerous, especially in movies.

20 facts you might not know about Knives Out

Grab a donut and enjoy 20 facts about Knives Out that should shed more light on the movie.

20 facts you might not know about Gangs of New York

Here are 20 facts about Gangs of New York for every true American.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Departed'

It was packed with stars, but Scorsese is always one of the stars of his movies. These are 20 facts about the Oscar-winning film.

20 facts you might not know about 'Moneyball'

Here are 20 facts about the film we find interesting, and we don’t care what the scouts say. It’s all in the numbers.

20 facts you might not know about 'Lady Bird'

Want to learn more about Gerwig’s triumphant movie? We’ve got 20 facts for you that you aren’t going to learn in any school.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Here are 20 neatly-appointed facts about Wes Anderson’s most successful movie.