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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

Movies turning 50 in 2021 that everyone should see

Many movies from 1971 are still well worth seeing. Here are the movies celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2021 that we’re still recommending.

Albums turning 50 in 2021 that everyone should listen to

What are the top albums of 1971 to celebrate 50 years later? Here are our picks.

What was going on the last time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in the Super Bowl?

The Bucs are returning to the Super Bowl. It’s been a while since Tampa was here. That was the 2002 NFL season, after all. So what was going on in the world then? Let’s take a look back.

The 20 best road trip movies

Whether or not the road trip itself is one we’d like to take, these are the best movies about road trips. Stay home and watch one today.

The 20 best films about pilots

Sure, most of these movies are something we’d never want to watch on a plane, but they are worthwhile films about pilots. Here are some of our favorites.

Ranking the films of Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott is pretty incredible. He’s been nominated for Best Director three times but is not merely resting on his laurels. Scott is in his 80s, but when will he retire?

Ranking the movies of Martin Scorsese's filmography

Several of his films routinely appear on movie fans’ lists of favorites. Critics adore him. A few of his movies have been box-office smashes. Ranking his movies is a tough task, but we decided to do it.

The highest-drafted receivers from the last 25 NFL Drafts

We decided to look back at the last 25 NFL Drafts, going back to 1996, to find out who the first wide receiver selected. Some of them were hits. Some were misses.

The best movies and TV shows based on comic strips

Comic strips are usually pretty simple. Oftentimes they are only a handful of panels. And yet, sometimes they are still adapted into more meaty forms of storytelling.

Actors who found success on multiple TV shows

Having one successful TV show is impressive. Doing it more than once? Now you’re in rarified air.

Liam Neeson's 25 most memorable roles

For years, we’ve seen Neeson beat up on bad guys more than anything else, even though he was well into his career before making that switch. Whether it’s drama or action (or the occasional comedy), Neeson has had some memorable roles.

The 20 best British crime films

We are focusing more on movies that are built around crime, as opposed to detective stories or mystery films involving a crime. That is to say, don’t expect Sherlock Holmes to show up.

20 classic films about mistaken identity

Here are some of the best movies that involve mistaken identity being important to the storytelling. Just don’t forget which site you read this on. No need for mistaken identity there.

Randy Moss: Career retrospective

Randy Moss was such a force he got us to pay attention to a small college in West Virginia. He was dominant from the second he stepped onto an NFL field.

Who has scored the most goals in a season for every NHL franchise?

Here are the players who have scored the most goals in a single season for every NHL franchise, from the Original Six to the one in Vegas.

The 25 most memorable Tom Cruise performances

Over the years, Cruise has given some truly memorable performances in many films. Although, do keep in mind that “memorable” and “good” don’t always mean the same thing.

Ron Howard's filmography, ranked worst to best

Whether or not you’re a fan, we’ve decided to rank all of the movies that Howard has directed in his illustrious career.

Sitcom actors who became dramatic stars

Many sitcom actors end up making comedy movies. However, on occasion, an actor moves from sitcoms to serious drama. Not only that, they are successful dramatic actors. Here are some folks who once made a splash on the sitcom scene who have gone on to dramatic excellence.

The most anticipated movies, shows, albums, and games coming out in 2021

Here are the movies, TV shows, musical releases, and video games that are expected to be released in 2021 that we are anticipated the most.

The 25 most memorable Denzel Washington performances

Trying to select Denzel's most memorable roles is difficult, even when giving ourselves 25 to work with here. However, we made the effort and the tough choices to leave us with the 25 most memorable performances from Washington, a man with two Oscars and so much more.

Unexpected projects from "Saturday Night Live" alums

On occasion, “SNL” alums surprise us with the paths their careers have gone. Here are some surprising projects from folks who once upon a time were starring on “Saturday Night Live.”

Who has the highest single-season PPG average for every NBA team?

Here are the players with the highest single-season PPG average for all 30 NBA teams. It must be noted that, in order to qualify, a player had to play in at least half of his team’s games.

Charles Barkley: Career retrospective

Before he was a famous, beloved talking head on TV, the “Round Mound of Rebound” was one of the best players in the NBA. Chuck may not be your cup of tea on TV, but on the court he was dominant. He’s a look back at the career of Barkley, on and off the court.

Here to eternity: Movies and TV shows that deal with the afterlife

We can’t speak to the veracity of any of these pieces of entertainment (though some of them definitely seem inaccurate) but these are some of the notable TV shows and films that deal with the afterlife.

25 movies that deal with prehistoric times

Many movies deal with prehistory one way or another, even if they aren’t all set entirely in a time before we started keeping a record of what was going on. This is a collection of films that are at least partially prehistoric.