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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

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

In the world of sports, we love our round-number milestones. In the NHL, the line of greatness has long been set at the 500-goal mark. That makes sense, given that only 46 players have ever reached it.

The CW as we knew it will die after one more season of "All American"

The CW network has announced that "All American" has been renewed for an eighth, and final, season.

Watch the trailer for Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein"

Guillermo del Toro is probably the living king of the creature feature and his new trailer for 'Frankenstein' is very promising. 

Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at 71

Valerie Mahaffey, a longtime television actress, has passed away at the age of 71 after developing cancer. 

Jenna Fischer defends quality of "The Office" post-Steve Carell seasons

Jenna Fischer rose to prominence as Pam on "The Office." She was also early to the trend of actors from TV shows having lucrative rewatch podcasts. 

A massive auction from David Lynch's estate is in the works

Cultishly-adored filmmaker David Lynch passed away at the age of 78 in January.

Watch the first trailer for Netflix's crime comedy "The Thursday Murder Club"

If you're British, or just a fan of British literature, you likely need no introduction to "The Thursday Murder Club." Richard Osman's debut novel took the United Kingdom by storm in 2020.

What are the defining summer blockbusters from the last 50 years?

What summer blockbuster manages to capture the zeitgeist the best? Here is our rundown of the definitive summer blockbusters from 1975 through 2024.

Every Premier League team's 2024-25 MVP

Whether you were Liverpool or Southampton, or one of the many clubs in between, your squad had a best player. Somebody was your team’s MVP. The definition of "most valuable" is about more than talent.

Assessing the success, and failure, of the 2024-25 Premier League season

Back in August, 20 clubs kicked off their 2024-25 Premier League seasons. Those clubs have now wound down their campaigns. Not every team had the same goals or expectations coming into the season.

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

Statistical milestones in the NBA don’t hit with the same punch. That’s because, other than single-game totals, everything is seen in per-game averages.

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

Have you heard that the NFL is a passing league? It’s true, but obvious at this point. When you look at the list of the most passing yards in a season for every NFL franchise, most of them have come since 2010.

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The ultimate goal of any NHL player is to hoist the Stanley Cup. However, there is another trophy that is pretty great to lift when the playoffs end. We’re talking about the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the postseason’s most valuable player.

"White Lotus" creator Mike White is headed back to "Survivor"

All the success of "The White Lotus" can't keep Mike White away from Jeff Probst and company.