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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

Offseason needs for each NHL team

Every NHL team needs something. Some teams need more than others, though. A team like the Washington Capitals maybe needs a couple small tweaks. On the other hand, a team like the Buffalo Sabres has a lot to address.  With that in mind, here are some needs for all 31 NHL teams.

Film franchise spinoffs that became hits on their own

What do you do when making sequel after sequel in a franchise isn't enough? Why, you start making spinoffs, of course. Here are some more well-known movie spinoffs.

'Ocean's 8' is part of a dying breed of film

If you pay any attention to the world of film, you know that original ideas are effectively dead, at least when it comes to major studio releases. Everything is a sequel, a reboot or based off a popular pre-existing intellectual property.

What does Neil Young's new digital archive mean for the future of music?

Neil Young is an ornery old cuss, but he's a forward-thinking one. The veteran musician has been unabashed in his disdain for the streaming music revolution on account of the fact he feels it is a detriment to the quality of the sound.

Summer school: Movies to catch up from the first half of the year

So many movies are released in a given year, and it can be hard to keep up. Even if you have MoviePass, some films are going to fall through the cracks.

Signature shows for cities

The idea of calling the city a TV show takes place in "like another character" is so common that it has become something of a joke. However, even if that phrase is overused it doesn't mean there isn’t some truth to it.

Every Men's World Cup Golden Ball winner ranked

At the end of the World Cup, one country lifts the trophy and gets all the glory. However, a couple other trophies are handed out when all is said and done.

Biggest storylines heading into the 2018 World Cup

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 14. Many of the best men's teams in the world will be competing for one of the biggest trophies in all of sports.

The 21 best men's soccer players never to win the World Cup

For all the achievements a player can rack up at the domestic level, there's nothing quite like winning the World Cup for your country. Many of the game's most iconic players — Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, et al — have had the privilege of winning a Cup.