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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

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.

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.