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Matt Sulem

Entertainment and Food Writer

Matt Sulem has been writing and editing professionally for more than a decade. He has worked for BubbleBlabber, The Sportster, and The Daily Meal, among other publications, but has called Yardbarker home since 2006. Matt’s writing combines a love for nostalgia with a passion for promulgating interesting, informative, and lesser-known facts about pop culture. And he’s always down to share a solid slow cooker, air fryer, or dessert recipe. Matt currently lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife and young son. 

EXPERTISE:

Horror films, comedy movies, sitcoms, cartoons, and all things food.

Disasterpieces: Our 20 favorite disaster movies of all time

1998 was a unique year. It was before we were all worried about getting annihilated by global warming, animal-based influenza strains, or even the Y2K bug.

20 best SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, memes and other moments

This year marks the 19th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Since the show’s debut, 230 episodes have aired (with the 11th season currently in progress) and it has amassed a number of exception installments, memorable moments, hilarious Internet memes and even some notable milestones that took place outside of the box...

The ultimate Ozzy Osbourne playlist

On April 27, 2018, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne will embark on what is supposedly his last-ever world tour, somewhat humorously named “No More Tours

What were the biggest hits when iTunes launched?

It has been 15 years since Apple opened the digital doors of its iTunes Store for the very first time on April 28, 2003. A lot has changed since then, including the fact that iTunes has since become the most popular music store in existence — a distinction it has held for a decade.

The ultimate Jack White concert playlist

On the heels of his latest album, “Boarding House Reach,” acclaimed guitarist and musician Jack White will embark on a world tour beginning in Detroit on April 19.

Make your BLT even tastier with these 20 delicious add-on ingredients

We don’t want to change this meal completely, so we’ll stick to a single addition, and tell you exactly why you should be adding these 20 ingredients to your next BLT.

The 20 best roles of Alec Baldwin’s career

April 3 will mark the 60th birthday of iconic actor Alec Baldwin, who has graced stages and screens both small and large dating back to 1980. Although

The 20 best roles of Christopher Walken’s career

Sometimes we feel that history should be divided into two distinct periods: the time before Christopher Walken graced the world, and the time after his birth, which occurred in the year we collectively call 1943.

Heart is in the home: The 25 best family sitcoms of all time

After a 21-year hiatus, “Roseanne” will return to TV for a 10th season on March 27, 2018. The show has often been referred to as one of the best family sitcoms of all time, which got us wondering about what other shows might appear in that ranking.

Ranking the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards nominees by number of Twitter followers

The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards will air on April 15, 2018 from fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. That’s still nearly a month away, which gives fans plenty of time to speculate on who this year’s big winners might be.

We can be heroes: 20 best movies based on real-life military operations

Truth is often stranger (and more entertaining!) than history, which is why so many films are based on true stories. This includes countless movies based

You're missing out if you are aren't putting ranch dressing on these 25 food items

Ranch dressing isn’t just a condiment to some people, it’s a way of life. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a slideshow of all the foods we’ve heard about or seen people put ranch on.

The 20 most memorable teen scream movies

Being a teenager can be hell, especially when you have to deal with supernatural forces, vampires, witches, aliens, evil clowns, and just plain ol’ human murders.

The 20 best TV moms of all time

What's a classic TV show without a classic mom character? With that in mind, here are the 20 best TV moms of all time.

2018 Oscar nominees you didn’t know were previously nominated

When it comes to the 90th Academy Awards, there are a lot of famous faces that received nominations, along with a few names that might not be as noticeable.

20 fun facts about Meryl Streep that even she doesn’t remember

On an episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back in early January, the late-night funnyman quizzed guest Meryl Streep to see if the acting icon could name each of the 20 films for which she received an Academy Award nomination.

First-time nominees of the 2018 Academy Awards

The 90th Academy Awards will take place on March 4, 2018, with a lot of talented individuals vying for awards in the various categories. Many of these

The 17 current Oscar-nominated films that have been seen the least

The nominees of the 90th Academy Awards (airing on Sunday, March 4) were announced in late January, meaning film fans have already had a month to see the various contenders.

Stay warm with these 20 twists on traditional chili

These recipes are not for your typical bowl of chili. Instead, these are recipes for chili using unique ingredients, as well as clever ways to serve it that think outside of the bowl.

Make breakfast with these 20 mouth-watering slow-cooker recipes

We’ll admit it: a bowl of cereal or a granola bar is our default breakfast when time is short or laziness levels are high... and sometimes the default becomes the norm.

The 25 best side dishes involving potatoes

We love potatoes at any meal, in any form, made any way and served with any number of ingredients. After all, when you really think about it, there are a ton of different potato preparations out there.

The 20 weirdest foods ever available in a can

We don’t any have major gripes with canned foods, especially since they’re a convenient way to save time while making a complex recipe, an enormous meal, a quick side, or soup for one.

26 people who won Oscars for their first films

Nobody ever said the world was fair... especially when it comes to the world of film, which requires an incredible amount of skill, timing and luck in order to find both success and recognition.

The best romantic comedies to watch on Valentine’s Day

This genre of film might get dismissed as being saturated with nothing but so-called “chick flicks,” but there are also plenty of quality films aimed at both chicks and dudes alike. From black and white classics to recent releases, here are the 25 best rom-coms to watch this Valentine’s Day.

20 simple slow-cooker recipes for when you need a chocolate fix

Let’s face it: constantly cooking chocolate desserts and other dishes can get tiring. (Especially after you eat said dishes.) Enter the slow cooker, our solution, whenever we’re feeling overwhelmed or lazy.