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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 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.

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.