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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

25 movie catchphrases that have endured in pop culture

The goal here is to remember the catchphrases from movies that have been impossible to forget, if only because our one co-worker said them every day for a month after the movies came out.

Actors who have the most acting Oscar nominations without winning

They say it’s an honor just to be nominated for an Oscar. Still, we bet it’s even better to win.

You played yourself: Our 25 favorite celebrity cameos

Oftentimes when a celebrity has a role as themselves it’s a way to poke some fun at their persona. How many times have you seen an actor make fun of themselves in a role? It happens quite often, maybe more often than you think.

The films of David Fincher, ranked

Recently, Fincher released his latest film, “Mank,” which was written by his late father Jack. With “Mank” now out there for viewers on Netflix, it’s time to rank every feature-length film that the icy Fincher has directed.

The 25 most memorable Robert De Niro performances

Here are the 25 most memorable roles in De Niro's career, in chronological order.

The biggest entertainment comebacks of 2020

Every year, the world of entertainment gives us a comeback or two, even a year like 2020. Here are some of the biggest comebacks on the entertainment front from this year.

Celebrities who weren't afraid to get political in 2020

Which celebrities made a political splash in 2020? It feels like almost every celebrity was willing to get political in 2020, but these are some of them.

Name of the game: Memorable characters without an alias

Even with a lack of known nomenclature, we still remember these characters. Here are the most-memorable nameless characters that show you don’t need a name to make your mark.

The best movies about making movies

Here are some of the top movies that happen to be themselves about making movies. Any kind of movie. You’ll see what we mean...

Wilt Chamberlain: Career retrospective

It's time to put our focus on the career of the legendary center who may or may not have had the greatest individual game in NBA history.

30 films that absolutely blew through their budgets

Having a huge budget isn’t a terrible thing. Many movies that spent a ton of cash still end up turning a big-time profit. However, the stakes are definitely higher. Here are the 30 most-expensive movies ever made, adjusted for inflation.

25 iconic film deaths that stay with you forever

If you have to make an exit, you might as well make it memorable. That’s certainly true of character deaths in movies. Some of the most-iconic moments in film history involve a character dying.

Yule laugh, yule cry: The 25 best Christmas movies

Yes, “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie, but we want things to be more cut and dry for this particular list. Here are the 25 best Christmas flicks that nobody can argue are full of the yuletide spirit.

Babe Ruth: Career retrospective

You could make the argument for him being the greatest player ever. He was maybe the first true celebrity the sport birthed. The life of one George Herman Ruth wasn’t always glorious, but a look back at his career is full of iconic moments and incredible accomplishments.

Who has the most career sacks for every NFL franchise?

Since sacks became an official stat in the NFL, it’s been arguably the most-scrutinized and most-celebrated defensive statistic. Who doesn’t love an elite pass rusher?

The most memorable characters from Steven Spielberg movies

If you can’t craft characters we want to spend time with, you aren’t going to have much success in the movie industry. These are the character’s from Spielberg’s story career that have stuck with us the most.

Other projects from 'The Office' cast that are worth your time

“The Office” is one of the most-beloved American sitcoms of all time. It was a hit when it was on, and it has somehow become an even bigger hit thanks to streaming.

20 films that have the absolute worst endings

Some movies end with a bang, others end with a whimper. Or maybe they end with you rolling your eyes or letting out a heavy sigh. The movie may have been good to that point, but failed to stick the landing.

Roberto Clemente: Career retrospective

Typically, when we write career retrospectives, usually we are talking about living legends and can talk about their post-career lives. They turn to television or coaching and make Hall of Fame speeches.

Who has made the most three-pointers for every NBA team?

We have watched the three-point shot come to dominate basketball in recent years. Records are falling left and right. Guys are pulling up from the logo and swishing treys...

Bo Jackson: Career retrospective

Bo knows football. Bo knows baseball. Bo knows how to keep a legacy in sports going. Despite not being a Hall of Famer, Bo Jackson is one of the most-famous athletes ever.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Career retrospective

You could make the argument that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the most-overlooked basketball player based on his production. That’s incredible, given his significant height and the fact he played in Los Angeles for many years.

The most memorable songs from '00s movies

The new millennium began with several songs that have become indelibly connected to films of the 2000s. Here are some of our favorites.

Serena Williams: Career retrospective

When the Williams sisters hit professional tennis as two Black girls from Compton, it marked a sea change in the sport. Not just because of their background, but because both Venus and her younger sister Serena would quickly rise to the pinnacle of the sport.

Banned from New York: The most notorious 'SNL' incidents

“Saturday Night Live” has been putting on live television for decades at this point. Moments of controversy and infamy were inevitable. Over the years, some events have taken place on “SNL” that stand out for reasons Lorne Michaels would probably prefer us to forget.