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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

16 facts you might not know about 'Beethoven'

Beethoven could have been forgettable, but thanks to some savvy casting, we got a family film that didn’t go ... to the dogs. We’ve fetched 20 facts about Beethoven for you to drool over.

20 facts you might not know about 'White Men Can't Jump'

White Men Can’t Jump takes it to the streets. This film is all about streetball, hustling, and foods that start with the letter “Q.” Enjoy these 20 facts about White Men Can’t Jump.

Do you know all 20 of these 'A Few Good Men' facts?

It’s almost like the action-movie equivalent of the courtroom movie. You want these 20 facts about A Few Good Men on that wall. You need these 20 facts about A Few Good Men on that wall.

20 facts you might not know about 'Lethal Weapon'

Mismatched cops existed before Lethal Weapon. Big deals for screenplays did as well. The peak for both concepts may have hit with the ‘80s action classic. Hopefully, you aren’t too old for these 20 facts about Lethal Weapon.

20 facts you might not know about 'Point Break'

Brush up on these 20 facts about Point Break. You are an FBI agent, after all.

20 facts you might not know about 'Young Frankenstein'

Usually a figure of horror, Mel Brooks managed to turn him into a figure of comedy. Walk this way to 20 facts about Young Frankenstein for your enjoyment.

20 facts you might not know about 'The Little Mermaid'

You may not be aware of its key role in the studio’s history, but this story of a young mermaid girl who wants to walk on land and be part of our world made a massive impact. That will be discussed in these 20 facts about The Little Mermaid. Enjoy them, whether or not you are under the sea.

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

It'll be hard to write about Beetlejuice without saying "Beetlejuice," but it’s worth the risk. Here are 20 facts you might not know about Beetlejuice. Whoops, that’s three times. We’re in trouble now.

20 facts you might not know about 'Batman Forever'

These days, we’re used to superhero movie reboots. It wasn’t always like this. When Batman Forever headed into production, it was a shift in the series — and in the world of superhero films. Here are 20 facts.

20 facts you might not know about 'Clueless'

Not taking the opportunity to share 20 facts about Clueless you may not know? As if!

Did you know these 20 facts about 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'?

Steven Spielberg ended a decade of box-office dominance in 1989 with this movie. We think you should read these 20 facts you might not know about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. To decide not to would be to choose…poorly.

Actors who became successful directors

Acting success does not always lead to directing success, but sometimes it decidedly does. Here are actors who got behind the camera and found that they had a knack for it.

The most memorable pirates in popular culture

Some of them are scary, some of them are funny, and many of them are memorable characters. Let’s look into the depictions of pirates in popular culture to honor the most memorable scurvy dogs of them all.

The most memorable TV shows set in California

A ton of TV shows have been shot in California. Many of them aren’t set there, though. Here are the ones that are the most memorable to us.

20 facts you might not know about 'You've Got Mail'

Here are 20 facts you may not know about You’ve Got Mail for your inbox.

20 facts you might not know about 'Shrek'

Toss aside your book of oft-told stories. It’s time to read these 20 facts you might not know about everybody’s favorite ogre.

20 facts you might not know about 'Pitch Perfect'

A cappella is an odd little avenue of culture. People who do it tend to be quite enthusiastic, but if you aren’t down with it, it can strike a dissonant chord.

The 24 greatest original series on Netflix

These are the 20 best original Netflix series. (Note: we said series, so one-off specials and things of that ilk do not count here.)

The 20 greatest Elvis Presley films

his film career wasn’t quite as successful as his music career, but that doesn’t mean he was without his triumphs. Elvis definitely made a splash on the big screen. 

20 facts you might not know about 'Dunkirk'

Here are 20 facts about the war movie from the man behind The Dark Knight and more.

20 facts you might not know about 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

Here are 20 facts you might not know about Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a film many people don't know anything about.

20 facts you might not know about 'Mrs. Doubtfire'

It’s not a run-by fruiting. It’s 20 facts about Mrs. Doubtfire.

20 facts you might not know about 'Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope'

Star Wars changed film. Also known as Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope these days, Star Wars reshaped how cinema would function. These are the 20 facts about this movie that you’re looking for.

Three's company: 18 teams that have pulled off three-peats

It’s hard enough to repeat in pro sports, but to three-peat? Well, that puts you in rare territory, one so impressive we had to invent a whole new word for it.