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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

30 TV shows that were still on the air when 'The Simpsons' made its debut

“The Simpsons” debuted on December 17, 1989. Here’s a way to wrap your head around how long “The Simpsons” have been on.

Senior circuit: The most memorable movies about elderly friends

There are a lot of movies about retirement-aged friends doing, well, all sorts of stuff. Here are the most memorable films about older buddies still getting after it in various ways.

The most memorable movies and TV shows set in the 1980s

These are the most memorable movies and TV shows that are set in the ‘80s in a throwback sense.

The 25 most memorable characters in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise

The “Fast & Furious” franchise started simply enough. It centered on Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and stolen DVD players. Now? It’s an over-the-top, globe-spanning action series.

The best third entries into film franchises

Here are the best third entries into film franchises, whether they were the last one or just one of several movies.

The 30 best Rolling Stones songs that weren't No. 1 hits

They’ve had eight number-one hits in the United States, which is fewer than the Beatles but quite impressive. However, that means the Rolling Stones have several notable songs that never hit number one.

Baseball players who gave acting a try

Here are some baseball players who got into acting to varying degrees of success.

The 20 most memorable one-hit wonders from the 2010s

While we often remember the one-hit wonders of the ‘90s or ‘80s, the 2010s gave us plenty of notable artists with a single hit as well. Here are some of the biggest ones.

The 20 most memorable one-hit wonders from the 2000s

Here are the biggest one-hit wonders of the 2000s, a collection of earworms and head-scratchers.

23 films from the 1990s that still hold up well today

These are the movies of the 1990s that do hold up.

Classic 1970s films that still hold up well today

Harkening back to the 1970s — to many the best decade of American movies — here are a selection of films that hold up and are still worth watching (with little to no cringing).

Great '70s-era musical acts still performing today

There are musicians who were active in the 1970s who are still making music and/or touring today. It’s been decades, but they simply aren’t ready to stop just yet.

Great '90s-era music artists still performing today

Nostalgia tours are big. Some still make new music even!

The most memorable movies and TV shows set during the 1950s

Here are the best movies and TV shows set in the 1950s — not including, you know, movies and TV shows made in the 1950s that were set in the present. Only movies and TV shows transporting us to the 1950s count.

Celebrities we'd like to see host their own talk shows

Next time a seat behind a desk is open, we hope one of these celebrities will take the gig.

20 facts you might not know about 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

While Linus’ love of the Great Pumpkin has risen in fame, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is still the definitive “Peanuts” special. Cue the jazz score, and dig into these 20 facts about this Christmas classic.

Looking back at the breakthrough films for today's biggest movie stars

Who are the biggest movie stars out there? Maybe there is some debate about that. However, we have some names in our minds when it comes to the stars of the silver screen. These are the breakthrough movies that helped make today’s biggest stars, well, stars.

20 movies about people battling against technology

Technology is always evolving, and we’ve largely adapted. You might be reading this on your phone right now, for example. But there are many memorable movies about people out there battling technology. Sure, it’s science fiction…for now. 

The best and worst YA book film adaptations

There was a time when Hollywood was churning out YA adaptations with gusto. Some of them were quite successful, while others flopped. Here are the best and worst movies based on YA books from throughout the years.

20 facts you might not know about 'Jingle All the Way'

Arnold Schwarzenegger burst onto the scene as an action star. That made sense. He was a bodybuilder turned actor who had a thick Austrian accent to work around.

The most memorable portrayals of Dracula

Among vampires, one stands out above the rest: Dracula. Here are the most memorable portrayals of Dracula on the screen.

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King'

If you’ve read up on “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers,” you’re ready to check out these 20 facts you might not know about “Return of the King.”

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'

Check out this fellowship of 20 facts you might not know about “The Fellowship of the Ring.”

20 facts you might not know about 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'

“The Two Towers” picks up where “The Fellowship of the Ring” leaves off, and the same is true for our 20 facts about the second film in the series, and the trilogy in general.