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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 Simpsons' Envy: Every animated FOX primetime show since

Over the years, FOX has tried to pair “The Simpsons” with a variety of animated shows. Some have worked, while others have come and gone quickly. Here are the animated shows that FOX has aired in primetime since “The Simpsons” made its debut.

Do you know all 20 of these facts about 'Goodfellas'?

Martin Scorsese is considered by most to be one of the greatest filmmakers ever, and “Goodfellas” is often cited as his best film. If you can’t turn off “Goodfellas” whenever you see it on TV, here are 20 facts you need to know.

Pop culture villains who turned good (at least for a little while)

In professional wrestling, there’s something called a “face turn.” This is when a heel, or bad guy, turns face, or becomes a good guy. This doesn’t just happen in the wrestling world. Face turns happen in pop culture as well. Here are some times when villains have made a face turn in movies and television.

Movie casts with impressive Oscars pedigree

Not every movie is showered with Oscars, but there are plenty of films featuring actors who have been recognized by the Academy. Here are some notable films that feature an impressive Oscars lineage.

20 facts you might not know about 'Back to the Future'

There’s so much about “Back to the Future” that has made it an indelible piece of pop culture. It spawned two sequels, including one that actually went into the future (which in 2021 is now technically the past).

Which players have the highest points-per-game average in NBA postseason history?

There are 27 NBA players who have averaged 24 points per game in their postseason careers. That is an impressive, robust number. Who are these playoff performers? Let’s find out!

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

Which players have the most career postseason points? These are the top 25, all of whom have scored 160 playoff points or more.

The 25 best episodes of 'Psych'

Using our powers of observation (which is to say watching TV) we have put together a list of the top 25 “Psych” episodes, which we have ranked right here.

The best, worst, and soon-to-be-released live-action Disney films

Disney is at the forefront of the entertainment world these days. After all, they are the folks behind the MCU, the Star Wars Universe, the Muppets, and more.

The best films set in San Francisco

San Francisco and the environs of the Bay Area are home to many famous spots. No, we aren’t just talking about the “Full House” house. There’s the Golden

The best films set in Boston

Many a notable movie has been set in Boston or its nearby environs. There are, after all, a few colleges and universities of renown in the area. Here are our best movies set in the epicenter of Massachusetts.

The 25 best episodes of 'Futurama', ranked

Good news, everyone! It’s time to rank the top 25 “Futurama” episodes!

Deion Sanders: Career retrospective

Call him “Primetime.” Call him “Neon Deion.” We just call him one of the most exciting football players ever. Deion Sanders was so dynamic on the football field that one sport wasn’t enough for him.

Joe Montana: Career retrospective

Joe Montana was one of the faces of the NFL for many years, and he has the Super Bowl rings to prove it. Let’s take a look back at the career of the quarterback who turned the 49ers into the franchise of the ‘80s.

Roger Clemens: Career retrospective

Clemens was as dominant on the mound as anybody of his generation, or possibly any generation. It’s time to look back with a career retrospective of the pitching great who has stirred up controversy both on the field and off of it.

Celebrity couples who work together often

Who says you can’t mix your professional life and your personal life? In the world of entertainment, there are many couples who have made a habit of working together.

Every cameo that Alfred Hitchcock made in his films

Over his career, Hitchcock had 36 confirmed cameos in his movies. Beyond those, there are some speculative cameos as well. We’ve cataloged them all, the ones we are sure of and the ones that are a mystery, the kind that Hitchcock himself would probably be proud of.

25 iconic characters who joined a TV show in the middle of its run

These are some characters that weren’t around when a show began but joined in on the fun eventually. We’re talking regular characters, by the way. Not folks who popped in a few times later in a show’s run.

The best episodes of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', ranked

Whether it’s on FOX or NBC, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has been a great workplace comedy with a fine ensemble. These are our rankings of the 25 best episodes of the cop sitcom. Nine-Nine!

Popular movies that aren't available to stream anywhere

It’s a great time to be a fan of classic movies. These days, you can catch almost every notable film streaming somewhere online, and movies pop up here and there every month.

The 25 best episodes of 'Veep', ranked

While “Veep” is not for the faint of heart, it truly may be the most swear-filled show ever, for those who don’t mind that kind of language it provided a hearty dose of cynicism and a lot of laughs.

The picture of health: Pop culture's best doctors

They may not all be the best doctors, though often they are quite good at what they do.

The 25 best films set in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a vast and diverse city. You could shoot five different movies in five different areas and get completely different looks.

Eddie Murphy's most memorable characters

While his career definitely has had some down points, he’s had a lengthy, impressive career.

The 25 best episodes of '30 Rock', ranked

Tina Fey’s show loosely inspired by her time on “Saturday Night Live” is a true joke factory, and its anything-for-a-laugh sensibility has caused some controversy here and there. Nevertheless, if you like pure comedy for the sake of comedy, few recent sitcoms are as good as “30 Rock.”