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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

Will "Thunderbolts*" have lasting power at the box office?

"Thunderbolts*" took the top spot at the box office with a $76M domestic opening. 

Steve from "Blue's Clues" laments lack of pay: "Every waiter I ever knew made more money than I did"

Steve Burns is most famous for being Steve from Nick Jr.'s hit show "Blue's Clues" and is opening up about the experience. 

Lady Gaga concert draws a reported crowd of two million people in Brazil

Not that far removed from her headline-grabbing performances as Coachella, Lady Gaga has taken things to a whole new level in terms of sheer immensity.

CBS cancels Queen Latifah led "The Equalizer" after 5 seasons

The complete revamping of the CBS schedule has claimed one more show, this one a program with some real name cache.

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are reuniting for a new romantic thriller

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are back together on a movie project. 

The White Stripes announce 20th anniversary re-release of "Get Behind Me Satan"

This is a big year for The White Stripes. They were recently announced as newly-minted members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and now have a 20th anniversary reissue in store. 

Jake Gyllenhaal's "Road House" sequel lands Guy Ritchie as director 

The "Road House" franchise is getting another film and they have landed a well-known director to add to the canon. 

20 iconic video games in desperate need of a Hollywood adaptation

Long a quasi-genre met with healthy skepticism (and fairly so), the video game adaptation has reemerged in Hollywood, though despite some successes, there is still a lot of landscape to mine on that front. Here are some notable video games we think could be successfully turned into movies.

Watch the trailer for Max's intriguing '70s crime show "Duster"

The first episode of "Duster" hits Max on May 15

The 20 most memorable horror-comedies

The 2020s have been a strong decade for horror-comedies, but quality examples of that type of movie have been around for decades. These are the best of the bunch.

Legendary Hall of Fame athletes who only played for one franchise

These are some of the most notable Hall of Famers who were loyal to a franchise. We’re only including players already in a Hall of Fame. That means no Alex Ovechkin, no Stephen Curry, no Patrick Mahomes, and so on.

The killer that won't die: "Dexter: Resurrection" teaser has dropped

"Dexter: Resurrection" is debuting on July 11

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

It appears Dwayne Johnson may soon be entering the Oscars conversation with his upcoming role in the Benny Safdie directed film. 

"Welcome to Wrexham" trailer drops amid historic club promotion

The fourth season premieres May 15 on FX, and can be seen on Hulu as well.

Brad Pitt to star in "The Riders" from "Conclave" director and A24

Brad Pitt plus Edward Berger plus A24 seems like a recipe for success. 

Soundgarden, The White Stripes, and Cyndi Lauper headline 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

The next batch of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees has been announced and it's an eclectic list of artists. 

Five takeaways about "Sinners" box office success

"Sinners" won the box office in its second week with an incredibly strong follow-up performance to opening weekend. 

"Revenge of the Sith" had a big theatrical re-release as the Hayden Christiansen renaissance continues

"Revenge of the Sith," the end of George Lucas' prequel trilogy, was a huge hit and its re-release has proven to be another strong showing. 

George Lucas dishes the dirt on Yoda during "The Empire Strikes Back" screening talk

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas gave some insight on megapopular character Yoda. 

Anna Kendrick "one hundred percent in" for a third "The Accountant" movie

Unexpected franchise "The Accountant" released its second film this weekend and there's already talk about making a third one.