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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

Wild things: Unforgettable killer animals in cinema

Sometimes our animal friends aren’t so friendly. Killer animals pop up all over the film world, whether in horror movies or otherwise. These are the most memorable movies with lethal animals. 

20 movies millennials inexplicably like for whatever reason

The jabs about avocado toast are well-worn at this point. However, let’s not act like the millennial generation is without flaws. For every Clueless, there is one Millennial favorite we cannot get behind.

The most interesting follow-up films from Best Picture-winning directors

Winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards is huge for any director. When your movie wins Best Picture, people will keep an eye on your next film. These are the most interesting follow-up films from directors coming off a Best Picture win.

The 20 best TV shows about making TV shows

If you are watching television, why not watch a show about making television? Hey, you’re already a fan of TV! There have been many TV shows about the making of television. These are the most memorable.

The most memorable pop culture cats

There are some famous felines out there. Whether they are realistic or talking animals, here are our most memorable pop culture cats. Let’s hear it for these kitties!

The most memorable Mark Wahlberg roles

He used to hang with a Funky Bunch and model underwear. Then, he became one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Here are the most-memorable Mark Wahlberg roles. As we always note, “most memorable” doesn’t always mean “best.”

The greatest duos in animation

Iconic duos abound in popular culture. Sometimes, those duos aren’t even flesh and blood. Beloved pairs also exist in the world of animation. There, they don’t even necessarily need to be human. These are the top duos from animation.

The best and worst TV spinoffs

Spinoff! Is there any word more thrilling to the human soul? First, if you caught that reference, much love to you. Second, there have indeed been some great spinoffs in television history and some terrible ones. These are the best and worst spinoffs in television history.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Suıcide Squad'

Suıcide Squad had a lot of promise. Also, Will Smith. Then it turned out to be, well, kind of a mess. Sensing there was meat left on that bone, DC decided to try it again. Here are 20 facts about this second try at tackling this group of ne’er do wells.

20 facts you might not know about 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

Venom was both kind of a mess and a massive hit. Tom Hardy cranked it up to 11 to play both Eddie Brock and Venom, and the sequel to the movie decided to follow him to that level. Here are 20 facts about the out-there sequel. Ten human, and 10 symbiote.

20 facts you might not know about 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'

You may have been into a video game, but you’ve never been in a video game. Welcome to our list of 20 facts you might not know about this return to the world of Jumanji.

20 facts you might not know about 'Thor: Ragnarok'

Chris Hemsworth’s Thor has been in the Marvel Cinematic Universe almost from the beginning. He wasn’t always the most popular character, though. Then, Thor: Ragnarok came out. Here are 20 facts you might not know about the movie to read before the end of the world.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Lego Batman Movie'

How do you do something different with Batman? Hey, how about doing a Batman movie that’s set in the world of Lego? The Dark Knight doesn’t always have to be dark, as these 20 facts about The Lego Batman Movie might help illuminate.

20 facts you might not know about 'Logan'

Hugh Jackman’s career was made when he was cast as Wolverine in X-Men. That helped bolster the superhero movie for a new era. Eras often come to an end, though, and that was true for Jackman’s time as Wolverine as well. It's time to get to our 20 facts you might find interesting on Logan.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Shape of Water'

How does one describe The Shape of Water? We’ve pored over some facts about The Shape of Water to deliver you 20 of the ones we found the most interesting.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Avengers'

There was an idea. An idea to build a Marvel Cinematic Universe. For that to work, the universe’s first big team-up movie had to work. In 2012, we got that in The Avengers. We’ve assembled 20 facts about The Avengers. Let’s get to it!

20 facts you might not know about 'The Cabin in the Woods'

A lot of horror movies are by the book. Scary dude in a mask. Spooky haunted house. Cats jumping out left and right. One thing you definitely can’t say about The Cabin in the Woods is that it’s by the book. Here are 20 facts you might not know about The Cabin in the Woods.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Christopher Nolan rescued Batman from the depth of Batman & Robin. He helmed a massively successful movie in The Dark Knight that connected with fans and critics. Could he ever live up to the legacy of The Dark Knight? Let’s find out by delving into The Dark Knight Rises.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Master'

Paul Thomas Anderson was riding high. There Will Be Blood was heralded as a masterpiece. It won Oscars and proved his biggest financial hit. How do you follow that up? Here are 20 facts about The Master. You are free to blink while reading them.

20 facts you might not know about 'Skyfall'

There have been so many James Bond movies over the years. One that gets a lot of acclaim is 2012’s Skyfall, the third film during Daniel Craig’s time as Bond. We have a license to give 20 facts you might not know about Skyfall.

20 facts you might not know about 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Video game adaptations in film don’t always turn out great. However, maybe the workaround is to make a movie about a video game character that isn’t real. We’re going for the high score with these 20 facts you might not know about Wreck-It Ralph.

20 facts you might not know about 'Total Recall'

Arnold Schwarzenegger was an unimpeachable action star. Paul Verhoeven was…a weird dude. Together, they created an action sci-fi film that left people excited and disconcerted in equal measure. That would be Total Recall. It’s time to give these people 20 facts about this movie!

20 facts you might not know about 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Donatello does machines. We do trivia about movies that you might not know. Turtle power!

20 facts you might not know about 'The Addams Family'

They’re creepy, and they’re kooky. There’s no denying that. We’ve got 20 altogether kooky facts about The Addams Family you might not know.

20 facts you might not know about 'Hook'

Peter Pan is a story that has been told many times over. How can you tell it differently? We have 20 real facts you might not know about Hook. No imagination necessary.