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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 best & worst movies Adam Sandler movies

Though Sandler’s bag of films is more mixed than many, there is plenty of quality to be found. He is, perhaps, one of the best actors for a list of best and worst films in a filmography.

21 dark comedies and gritty thrillers that take place in L.A.

The death of music legend and quintessential Southern California boy Brian Wilson led to a dissection of his musical output. Yes, he wrote many a tune about sun and fun in Los Angeles, but he also wrote many a song about despair, isolation, and darkness.

Alison Brie thinks the 'Scream' movies need to start killing important characters

The rebooted 'Scream' seems oddly hesitant to take anyone out for good.

‘Weapons’ slashes to $70M worldwide, proving original horror can still rule the box office

It was a strong weekend at the domestic box officean d an encouraging one for fans of original studio films.

You can now see Pee-wee Herman's bike at The Alamo

The beloved comedy 'Pee-wee’s Big Adventure' just hit its 40th anniversary. 

Eddie Murphy still thinks "Norbit" is funny

Film fans sometimes reference the “Norbit” theory, and Eddie Murphy is the reason why.

No, Robin will not be in "The Batman 2"

Even though Matt Reeves’ Batman films will exist outside James Gunn’s DC universe, Gunn remains the public face of DC’s movie slate and he put the kibosh on Robin being in the next Batman movie. 

Pedro Pascal in talks to star in Tony Gilroy's next movie 'Behemoth!'

Two of the busiest men in Hollywood are set to link up on a new project.

James Cameron ready to make fourth and fifth "Avatar" movies

James Cameron doesn't mess around, he doesn't lack for confidence, and he can "scoreboard" anybody who speaks skeptically of his moviemaking plans.

The casting call is out for the next 'Air Bud' dog

The hunt is on for a new 'Air Bud' star. 

The best and worst Stephen King adaptations

Stephen King is prolific, to say the least. As with his books and short stories, the adaptations are a mixed bag. There are the best and worst King adaptations.

The best and worst animated spinoffs of live-action franchises

Sometimes, the real world gets cartoonish. That is to say, live-action franchises get animated spinoffs. It may be a movie or a TV show. That TV show may also be made for kids, but it is based on a movie that is decidedly for adults. These are the best and worst animated spinoffs of live-action franchises.

'The Batman 2' to begin filming next year

Director Matt Reeves has finished the script and shooting will begin next year. 

'The Office' spin-off 'The Paper' releases first trailer

Peacock's highly touted 'The Paper' debuts on the streamer September 4.

'Cold Storage' trailer: Liam Neeson and Joe Keery fight brain exploding fungus

Liam Neeson is enjoying the success of "The Naked Gun," and his next project will be hitting theaters in 2026. 

R.I.P. Hulu: Disney is phasing out the streaming app as a standalone service

The move will see Hulu integrated into Disney+ and no longer have a dedicated app. 

"Rental Family" Trailer: Brendan Fraser is a family member-for-hire in Japan

"Rental Family" is set to premier at the Toronto Film Festival and then released in theaters on November 21. 

Ranking every Premier League manager by job security

Before a ball is even kicked in anger, as they say, speculation begins about the job security of most Premier League managers. The hot seat is back in the discussion as the 2025-26 Premier League season approaches.

'Riverdale' star KJ Apa to play Jimmy Stewart in upcoming biopic

Jimmy Stewart is an icon of American cinema and now the actor, one of the quintessential everymen on the big screen, is getting a biopic.

"Jay Kelly" trailer: George Clooney and Adam Sandler team up in new Noah Baumbach film

Prestige movie season is peeking its head out, and one of the early birds is "Jay Kelly."

The kids are all fright: The scariest children in horror movie history

Decades ago, a woman named Rosemary gave birth to a baby who did not bode well for the future of humanity, considering the baby was the devil's spawn. Many horror movie tropes have been built up over the years: Knife-wielding maniacs, cats jumping out at you, and scary kids.

George Clooney stands up for the acting chops of Adam Sandler (and himself)

"Jay Kelly" is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Venice Internatoinal Film Festival on August 28.

Predicting the final table for the 2025-26 Premier League season

There comes a time when every football writer, pundit, or just big fan predicts what the table will look like when the upcoming Premier League season ends. For us, that time is now.

The greatest films and TV shows about the quest for immortality

The quest to live forever, or forever young, has been a common element in movies and television. Immortality has been a plot point, or a MacGuffin, in many films and TV shows, or at least TV episodes.

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver are scaring wolves

Wolves aren’t afraid of much. But apparently, a screaming match between Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson? Terrifying.