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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

Legendary directors who got their starts working on B movies

Everybody has to start somewhere. That’s certainly true in Hollywood, even with acclaimed directors. After all, is a studio going to hand an inexperienced director a big movie?

The 31 longest postseason games in NHL history

It won’t take you as long to read this as it did to watch any of these games.

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Bradley Cooper's new directorial effort "Is This Thing On?" releases first trailer

The film will close out the New York Film Festival and hits theaters in December.

Netflix sets premiere date for season 55  of 'Sesame Street'

One of the rare kids’ shows most parents can actually tolerate, ‘Sesame Street’ will soon bring its iconic mix of education and entertainment to Netflix.

"Hamnet" trailer: Paul Mescal and Jesse Buckley star in Oscar-buzzy period piece from director Chloe Zhao

The film is set to debut at TIFF in September, with a limited theatrical release on November 27,

Kumail Nanjiani would have been in a bunch of Marvel movies if 'Eternals' hadn't been so dull

'Eternals' underperformed at the box office by Marvel standards and is often cited as one of the studio’s weaker entries.

Annette Bening joins upcoming 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'The Dutton Ranch'

'Yellowstone' and all its spinoffs have had no issues making splashy hires from a casting perspective and it doesn't look like the new show will have any problems following suit. 

Lil Nas X charged with four felonies after bizarre arrest 

The LAPD announced last Thursday that an “incoherent, nude” man was arrested and hospitalized around 6 a.m., and it was confirmed to be Montero Hill (aka Lil Nas X). 

The best and worst sequels to sports movies

As with any genre, sports movies are prone to sequelization. Usually, they are found in the world of sports comedies, because they have the whole “getting the band back together” vibe that comedy sequels thrive on.

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

Here are some of the headlining names of college football that have a title drought going on.

The 20 greatest movies that take place in small towns

John Cougar Mellencamp famously sang that he was born in a small town. Well, sometimes a film is set in a small town. It’s not all New York and Los Angeles, or even Detroit or Miami.

Austin Butler doesn't want to be James Bond, but leaves the door open to joining the franchise in a different role

While promoting his upcoming film ‘Caught Stealing,’ Austin Butler was asked about possibly taking on the role of James Bond.

Tony Hale feared he'd be replaced as the voice of Forky in 'Toy Story 4'

Hale has said that while he was thrilled to be cast as Forky in 'Toy Story 4', he wasn’t convinced his work would actually make the final cut.

The greatest sitcoms that never won the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy

“Frasier” won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five times. That’s tied with “Modern Family” for the most ever. “30 Rock,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “I Love Lucy” — many of the most-beloved sitcoms won Outstanding Comedy Series multiple times.

Charlie Day remains interested in a third "Horrible Bosses" movie

Discussions are reportedly underway about a potential third installment to the comedy franchise. 

Austin Butler has detoxed from method acting thanks to Tom Hardy and Laura Dern

Austin Butler has quickly ascended into Hollywood’s top tier, thanks in large part to his reputation for throwing himself fully into every role.

A Kobe Bryant movie is in development

Warner Bros. has picked up a spec script about Bryant, written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen.

Showtime abruptly cancels 'Dexter: Original Sin'

Showtime has called an audible on the show.

5 biggest takeaways from the summer movie season

Summer isn't over, but summer movie season certainly is, so we're taking a look at the trends from this years' season.

Mariah Carey slated to receive the MTV VMA Video Vanguard award

Carey has never won a competitive VMA, but she will get to hoist a lifetime achievement award on September 7.

Nicolas Cage in line to star in the next season of HBO's "True Detective"

'True Detective' has always drawn big names and it looks like season 5 will feature another former Oscar winner. 

Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

Some franchises have a few or several NBA titles. Of course, there will always be fans and pundits who feel, “Sure, but what have you done for me lately?” There are franchises with fresh titles, and franchises that haven’t won in so long they won the Walter A.

The most notable fictional countries from movies and TV

Sometimes, when a real country just won’t do, filmmakers and TV writers invent a fictional country. Maybe it’s to have some fun and be creative. Occasionally it’s to avoid political consternation. These are the most-notable fictional countries from movies and TV.