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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 most memorable nameless characters

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 25 greatest 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.

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.

Other projects from 'The Office' cast that are worth your time

“The Office” is one of the most-beloved American sitcoms of all time. It was a hit when it was on, and it has somehow become an even bigger hit thanks to streaming.

20 popular films that have truly terrible endings

Some movies end with a bang, others end with a whimper. Or maybe they end with you rolling your eyes or letting out a heavy sigh. The movie may have been good to that point, but failed to stick the landing.

Roberto Clemente: Career retrospective

Typically, when we write career retrospectives, usually we are talking about living legends and can talk about their post-career lives. They turn to television or coaching and make Hall of Fame speeches.

Who has made the most three-pointers for every NBA team?

We have watched the three-point shot come to dominate basketball in recent years. Records are falling left and right. Guys are pulling up from the logo and swishing treys...

Bo Jackson: Career retrospective

Bo knows football. Bo knows baseball. Bo knows how to keep a legacy in sports going. Despite not being a Hall of Famer, Bo Jackson is one of the most-famous athletes ever.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Career retrospective

You could make the argument that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the most-overlooked basketball player based on his production. That’s incredible, given his significant height and the fact he played in Los Angeles for many years.

The most memorable songs from '00s movies

The new millennium began with several songs that have become indelibly connected to films of the 2000s. Here are some of our favorites.

Serena Williams: Career retrospective

When the Williams sisters hit professional tennis as two Black girls from Compton, it marked a sea change in the sport. Not just because of their background, but because both Venus and her younger sister Serena would quickly rise to the pinnacle of the sport.

The 20 most notorious moments in 'Saturday Night Live' history

“Saturday Night Live” has been putting on live television for decades at this point. Moments of controversy and infamy were inevitable. Over the years, some events have taken place on “SNL” that stand out for reasons Lorne Michaels would probably prefer us to forget.

Shaquille O'Neal: Career retrospective

Here’s the story of O’Neal’s career, from his early basketball days through his stardom, acting career, and current role in the world of hoops.

25 TV character deaths that stay with you forever

There are many common tropes used to generate TV moments. There are weddings, births, and, of course, deaths. Nothing can pack the wallop like a TV character dying from a storytelling standpoint. That’s especially true when it’s a surprise.

Every Treehouse of Horror episode, ranked

“The Simpsons” is arguably the most-iconic television show of all-time, but within the classic FOX cartoon there is a subcategory of episodes that are arguably just as iconic themselves.

20 A-list actors who got their start in horror movies

Every actor has to start somewhere. Many of them start in horror movies. We’re not necessarily saying these famous actors made their debut in horror, but they had an early role in a horror flick.

Jerry Rice: Career retrospective

If you ask who the greatest quarterback of all time is, you are going to get a debate. There should be no debate when talking wide receivers, though. Without a doubt, Jerry Rice is the best receiver to ever lace up his cleats.

The greatest fictional films that exist in real movies

Sometimes art reflects life. Take, for example, all the fake movies that exist in real movies. Sometimes you watch a film and it’s about the making of a movie.

Peyton Manning: Career retrospective

Before he was in seemingly every other commercial during an NFL game, Peyton Manning was putting together a Hall of Fame career. Manning is considered one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, and he has the stats, and rings, to prove it.