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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 25 best episodes of 'The Office', ranked

There have been many memorable episodes of “The Office” over the years. Which ones rise above the rest to emerge as the top episodes in the show’s history? Here, in ranked order, are the 25 best episodes of “The Office.”

The 25 best episodes of 'Arrested Development', ranked

This is the story of a family and the 25 best episodes about them. It’s an “Arrested Development” ranking.

Which films have won Best Picture at the Golden Globes and Oscars?

For a movie, there is no bigger honor than winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards. That Oscar is a guarantee of some degree of cinematic immortality.

Our favorite film stars of Irish descent

Ireland is thought of as the home of leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, Guinness, and no snakes. It’s also the home, or at least the former home, of many a fine actor.

What was going on in the world the last time Duke missed the NCAA Tournament?

This is the first time Duke has missed out on March Madness since the 1994-95 season. That was quite a while ago. What was going on in 1995 when the Blue Devils were sitting at home watching the NCAA Men’s Tournament with the rest of us? Let’s take a look.

The 25 best Meryl Streep films

Trying to pick the 25 best Streep movies is a tricky undertaking, but we’ve done it nevertheless. Here are the films we’ve selected, many of which earned Streep love from the Academy.

The TV shows that produced the most episodes

We’re eschewing talk shows, sports shows, and also daytime soap operas, which churn out episodes with gusto. It’s still incredibly impressive.

Every actor who has played Spider-Man

We don’t all have a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, but we can watch one on screens big and small. Spider-Man is one of the iconic superheroes, and he’s certainly gotten his fair share of movies, video games, and more.

Other projects from 'Star Wars' actors that you should check out

If you have a notable role in a “Star Wars” movie, you are pretty much lodged in pop culture history. Since the first film in that series debuted in 1977, entertainment hasn’t been the same.

The best and worst TV bosses

Now, we’re talking about how they are as bosses, not as characters. A bad boss can be great fun to watch.

The 25 best comedy movie duos

What’s better than one really funny person in a movie? Two really funny people in a movie! Specifically, comedy duos. There has been many a comedy movie built around duos, oftentimes in a series of films.

The 25 most memorable Harrison Ford performances

These are the 25 roles that stick with us the most. We aren’t sticking to one film per franchise, either. How could we with Ford’s career?

The 25 best Sopranos episodes, ranked

If we made a list of the best dramas, “The Sopranos” would be on there. What if we did a ranking of the 25-best “Sopranos” episodes? Well, it would look a little something like this.

The most memorable pop culture aliens and extraterrestrials

Some of the aliens are friendly and funny. Others are here to kill us all. Whether they are an extraterrestrial you’d want to have a beer with or one you would run from in fear, these are the most-memorable aliens from pop culture. Hide your cats.

Who has the most receiving yards in a season for every NFL team?

In addition to a history of elite passers in the NFL, there have been a bevy of notable receivers as well. We focus more on the big passing yard seasons but don’t overlook the seasons with the most receiving yards.

The 25 best films set in New York City

Wherever they take place in America’s most populous city, these are the 25 films set in New York City we think are the best.

The 25 best Julia Roberts films

We’ve looked through the many films of America’s Sweetheart – including “America’s Sweethearts” – to find the 25-best movies of Roberts. From blockbusters to Oscar winners, she’s done it all!

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

From the older records to the records set this past season, here’s the quarterback with the most passing yards in a single campaign for every NFL team.

Crazy in-law: The most memorable TV parents and in-laws

There are all sorts of different parental relationships out there. That’s also true about relationships with in-laws, though a lot of comedy would have us believe that all in-laws are a nightmare to deal with.

The best workplace TV comedies

Whether or not we’d want to work at any of these companies is a different story, but these are our favorite workplace comedies from television.

The smartest TV characters of all-time

Lots of TV characters have brawn, especially in action shows. However, plenty of others also have brains. The running to be the smartest character in television history is a tricky one.

Muhammad Ali: Career retrospective

When you are talking boxing greats, Muhammad Ali is one of the first names destined to come up. He’s a legend of the sport and a legend of sports in general.

Dan Marino: Career retrospective

Unfortunately for Dan Marino, he has long been given the backhanded compliment of a title “Best quarterback never to win the Super Bowl.” Before the rise of passing offense in the NFL, Marino was shattering records and reshaping football. He never won it all, but he has a career worth remembering.

Directorial debuts that were instant classics

Some directors came out the gate swinging. These are directorial debuts that were immediate declarations of intent and talent.