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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 films set in Washington, D.C.

This list of the top 25 films set in the District of Columbia is not solely movies about our federal government.

Pop culture's best medical dramas

The world of medicine can be dramatic. At least, that’s what entertainment would have us believe.

Which film franchises have five or more entries?

Some film franchises go beyond a mere sequel. In fact, there have been several franchises that have hit five movies or more. That’s a meaty franchise!

Keep it 100: The most famous Hollywood centenarians

One hundred. It’s a perfect score. It’s also an age not many people live to see. Here are some of the impressive individuals that have lived to be 100 years of age.

The most memorable portrayals of real-life football coaches

Just like athletes, coaches are often portrayed in movies and on television. Here are some of the best and worst examples of real football coaches in the world of fiction.

Albums turning 50 in 2022 that everyone should hear

If you are looking for a blast from the past, here are the albums of 1972 that are still worth a spin.

Movies turning 50 in 2022 that everyone should see

These days, you can watch most films from home, including movies celebrating their golden 50th anniversary in 2022.

Predicting the breakout actors of 2022

We got new movie stars and breakout actors on television. This happens every year, of course. Ah, but that means it is going to happen in 2022 as well.

The TV shows being rebooted, revived, and revamped in 2022

These days, no pop culture stays dead for good. Movies get rebooted and remade all the time, and television is getting into that realm as well. There are

The most anticipated movies, shows, albums, and games coming out in 2022

This is looking like an intriguing year for entertainment. Let’s see what’s in store for us!

Year in review: The breakout actors of 2021

For our purposes, we mean people who were largely unknown who showed up on our radar, but also people who were perhaps already recognizable but took things to a new level and became true stars.

Year in review: The best indie albums of 2021

In our hearts, we know indie music when we hear it, and in 2021 we heard some great indie music.

Year in review: The best sci-fi/fantasy films of 2021

They take us to worlds different from our own, telling fantastical stories that can be whimsical, riveting, or terrifying depending on the aim.

Year in review: The best comedy movies of 2021

Whether you watched them at home or at the movies, there are the best new comedy films of 2021.

Year in review: The best action movies of 2021

These are the best action movies that hit screens in 2021. Probably with a big punch or a roundhouse kick.

Year in review: The biggest scene stealers of 2021

Maybe they are a secondary character in a TV show we start wishing was headlining. Perhaps it’s an actor with one memorable scene in a film. However they made us take notice, these are the scene stealers of 2021.

Year in review: The best TV shows of 2021

There’s so much more television, and a lot of it is still really wonderful. Here are the 20 best shows of 2021

20 facts you might not know about 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'

Here are 20 facts to read when you are home alone, though maybe set them aside if a couple of bumbling bandits are around.

20 facts you might not know about 'Bad Santa'

Let’s just say this is not a Christmas movie for the kids unless you want them to look at Santa Clause in a very different way.

20 facts you might not know about 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'

Here are 20 facts about Clark, Cousin Eddie, and the rest of the Griswold gang.

20 facts you might not know about 'Miracle on 34th Street'

There have been a few different versions of “Miracle on 34th Street” done over the years, but for this occasion, we have 20 facts about the 1947 iteration to stuff your stocking.

20 facts you might not know about 'It's a Wonderful Life'

It features prestigious names and has been a part of the season for decades. How the movie got to that point, though, is a different story altogether.

20 facts you might not know about 'A Christmas Story'

Here are 20 facts about A Christmas Story. No decoder ring needed.

20 facts you might not know about How the Grinch Stole Christmas

It’s a holiday staple. Here are 20 decidedly-not-mean facts about this special.

20 facts you might not know about Gremlins

It’s one of the classic horror-comedies, and also one of the more-impish holiday films.