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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

20 facts you might not know about 'Ted'

Here are 20 facts about the talking animated bear that is definitely not Paddington.

20 facts you might not know about 'Brave'

Animation is not easy, even at Pixar. Though the animation studio has been throwing its weight around since Toy Story, the successes aren’t always smooth sailing. Take, for example, Brave.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Expendables'

What became of the action stars of the ‘80s and ‘90s? Well, they got together and made another action movie. Suit up for a nostalgic trip into these 20 facts you might not know about The Expendables.

20 facts you might not know about 'Despicable Me'

Minions. Do we need to say anything more than Minions? The Minions had to start somewhere, and that somewhere was Despicable Me. Here are 20 facts you might not know about the movie, from the Minions and beyond.

18 facts you might not know about 'How to Train Your Dragon'

How to Train Your Dragon features a kinder side of the fire-breathing lizards. Hopefully, you have trained to read these 18 facts about the animated movie that spawned a series.

20 facts about Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about this version of Alice in Wonderland. Maybe you can share them at your next tea party.

20 facts you might not know about 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009)

Movie stars? A big budget? Special effects? It’s all there! The game is afoot, so here are 20 facts you might not know about Sherlock Holmes. We assume Sherlock knows them, though.

20 facts you might not know about 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'

We’re plopping down 20 facts about Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on your plate. Dig in!

16 facts you might not know about 'Julie & Julia'

Here are 16 facts you might not know about this bifurcated film. Bon appétit!

20 facts you might not know about 'The Hangover'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about The Hangover. Or maybe you knew them, but you’re dealing with a hazy memory at the moment.

20 facts you might not know about 'Star Trek' (2009)

In 2009, Kirk, Spock, and Co. were introduced to a new generation of sci-fi fans. We’ve beamed up 20 facts you might not know about this particular iteration of Star Trek.

20 facts you might not know about 'Tropic Thunder'

War films can be tricky, and war comedies are even trickier. What about a comedy about making a war movie? Tropic Thunder made that a reality.

20 facts you might not know about 'Step Brothers'

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly became an unexpected comedy duo. Perhaps the pinnacle of their partnership was Step Brothers. You have so much room for activities, including reading these 20 facts you might not know about Step Brothers.

20 facts you might not know about 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'

The gang got back together many years later for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Hop in the fridge and check out these 20 facts about the fourth Indiana Jones movie.

20 facts you might not know about 'Cloverfield'

Arguably, no horror movie since The Blair Witch Project had ridden the wave of trailer hype like Cloverfield did. Here are 20 facts you might not know about the monster movie — none of them shaky.

20 facts you might not know about 'Tangled'

It was an arduous journey, but it paid off big time. Here are 20 not-so-twisty facts about Tangled. Read them next time you’re getting your hair cut.

20 facts you might not know about 'Easy A'

Attempts to re-contextualize classic works of literature can be dicey. On occasion, you get a movie like Clueless or, say, Easy A. Here are 20 facts about Easy A that will hopefully be an easy, fun read.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Fighter'

When you think of boxing movies, you think of Rocky and Raging Bull, but maybe you should also think of The Fighter. It has as much success as either of those two films. Ready to go 12 rounds with these 20 facts about The Fighter?

20 facts you might not know about 'True Grit' (2010)

True Grit is less a remake and more another adaptation of the same novel as the original True Grit film. That first movie was quite successful, but you could argue the 2010 version surpassed it. Here are 20 true facts you might not know about True Grit.

20 facts you might not know about 'Walk Hard'

We remembered every single moment of our life before we wrote these 20 facts you might not know about Dewey Cox’s story.

20 facts you might not know about 'Thor'

Thor got himself a glow-up from the days of Adventures in Babysitting. When Marvel was beginning its journey toward cultural domination, the God of Thunder (comic book version) was right behind Tony Stark’s Iron Man in the mix. Here are 20 facts about Thor we feel you are worthy of wielding.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Hunger Games'

YA dystopia was the thing in Hollywood for a while. At the pinnacle of that was The Hunger Games. These 20 facts you may not know about the first movie in the series volunteer as tribute.

20 facts you might not know about 'Bridesmaids'

The 2011 film is a throwback to the days of successful comedies and original ideas emerging at the movie theater. Here are 20 facts about Bridesmaids that are ready to party.

Actors without acting Oscars we'd bet on winning one eventually

These actors have not yet won an Oscar for performing, but if we had to bet money on it, we’d be comfortable with that.

The most memorable Marilyn Monroe movie roles

Marilyn Monroe is the face of celebrity. Few people have ever been as famous as her. Sometimes, that overshadows her acting career. These are the most memorable roles in the career of Marilyn Monroe.