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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

How many of these 20 "Deadpool & Wolverine" facts do you know?

“Deadpool & Wolverine” marked a change in the superhero landscape, the return of a beloved comic-book-movie actor, and a true sense that no studio will leave a stone unturned if there’s profit to be had.

Quality and quantity: Acclaimed directors with prolific resumes

These directors aren’t precious about projects, but still manage to deliver the good quite often.

Suburban decay: The greatest onscreen tales of suburban crime

The idea that something sinister lurks within the supposedly clean-cut backdrop of the American suburbs is as old as, oh, the suburbs themselves probably. We have some notable crime dramas with a suburban setting for you.

Looking back at the biggest Premier League transfers from summer 2021

The summer of 2022 featured 11 transfers into Premier League clubs of £50 million or more. 2021 had four. We’re looking at those four, plus 18 more.

Season one of "Andor" can now be watched on Hulu and YouTube

The second, and final, season of Tony Gilroy's "Andor" debuts on Disney+ on April 22. 

"The Neighborhood" gets an eighth and final season from CBS

CBS is going through quite the revamp. We've relayed the news that the network has decided to cancel two of Dick Wolf's "FBI" spinoffs. Then, there was the additional news that CBS was canceling "S.W.A.T." for the third time.

Cyndi Lauper announces 25 more dates for her farewell tour

1980s pop superstar Cyndi Lauper has been on her farewell tour since October, and she just added more dates. 

"Mickey 17" box office raises the question: Is Robert Pattinson not a movie star?

"Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson (who isn't vibing with horror these days), came out in the United States this weekend. The film is directed by Bong Joon-ho, whose last movie "Parasite" was a hit that won Best Director at the Oscars.

Florence Pugh claims "Thunderbolts*" is like a gritty A24 indie

Do actors and directors who make Marvel movies not actually want to make Marvel movies? Are they trying to bring in cinephiles who have no particular interest in superhero movies coming out of the Disney factory?

James Cameron says next "Avatar" movie will be longest yet

James Cameron hasn't just frequently garnered skepticism about his ambitious projects, but been outright dismissed as Hollywood hubris personified. Every single time, though, Big Jim has been able to say "Scoreboard!" to all the naysayers. 

Social media rumor that Taylor Swift is involved with Lady Gaga's new album has sadly been debunked

Taylor Swift has a very normal and chill fan base. There is certainly not a subsection of them that has built a cult of personality around the musical superstar.

Prince documentary director calls Netflix's decision to cancel "a joke"

Does a documentary about Prince, the late musician who is one of the most-beloved artists, sound good to you? Well, you may just have to wait a little bit for it. 

The Monopoly movie has its screenwriters, now it needs a plot

Lionsgate's long-simmering movie "adaptation" of Monopoly has new screenwriters in the duo of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein.

CBS cancels "S.W.A.T." for a third time

It can feel like TV shows never really die these days, but usually that's because they find life elsewhere. We'll see if S.W.A.T. resurfaces elsewhere. 

Lady Gaga cites Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails as influences on new album

Lady Gaga's new album "Mayhem" drops on March 7. 

Netflix renews Kate Hudson's "Running Point," cancels "The Recruit"

It's a classic good news/bad news situation here. We'll begin with the bad news. Netflix has canceled "The Recruit" after two seasons. The spy drama starred Netflix golden boy Noah Centineo (of "To All the Boys" fame) as a CIA lawyer dealing with, you know, classic spy drama stuff.

Netflix releasing Judy Blume adaptation "Forever" in May

Netflix is getting into the Judy Blume business, announcing the upcoming release of an adaptation of her novel "Forever," while also releasing a trailer.

CBS cancels Dick Wolf's "FBI: Most Wanted" and "FBI: International"

Dick Wolf turns out to be fallible. He's one of the most-successful TV creators and producers in history, having struck it big with "Law & Order" and the ensuing spinoffs.

Awesome movies that didn't need a large cast to be great

There are films, many of them good, with limited casts. We’re not just talking low-budget indies, either.

Iconic '90s sitcom stars who are still doing the sitcom thing

The 1990s was a wonderful decade for sitcoms. Some of those sitcom stars moved onto film and never looked back. Others went on to dramatic television. There are a few that are no longer with us as well, and also a few that are more-or-less retired.

Destroyer releases new song, announces a ton of tour dates

Dan Bejar's project Destroyer is not what you would call precious about releasing music. His new Destroyer album "Dan's Boogie," out later this year, is his fifth over the last decade.

Space Ghost voice actor George Lowe has passed away at 67

You can make a fully-valid argument that "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" is as important and influential a comedy show as we have gotten in the last 40 years.

Adrien Brody Oscar speech set a dubious record

At the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, Adrien Brody joined the rarefied collection of actors with multiple Oscars. He also got an unusual footnote in the history books. 

Final trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again" drops day before debut

Marvel's "Daredevil: Born Again" premieres on Disney+ on March 4.

Law & disorder: The best & worst legal TV shows

Workplace television shows are probably the plurality of all TV shows in existence. Within that realm, a few areas of professional life are popular. Police work, of course.