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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.

Cinema's most iconic horror villains, ranked

Horror films have been around almost as long as movies in general, meaning Hollywood has created enough monsters, maniacs, and murderers to haunt the dreams of moviegoers for centuries to come.

Our 25 favorite crime shows of all time

With 18 seasons under its belt and a 19th set to premiere on Sept. 27, 2017, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is considered by many to be one of the greatest crime dramas of all time.

The 20 best Hollywood spies of all time

 With “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” set to hit theaters on Sept. 22, we got to thinking about some of the best spies of all time in both film and TV. Although

25 times actors brilliantly played against type

There are plenty of actors who get routinely typecast as the comic relief, a romantic love interest, an action hero, or a villain. And once they get locked into a certain kind of role, it becomes harder to break out with each new project.

Ranking the top 50 Teen Choice Awards nominees by number of Twitter followers

 The 2017 Teen Choice Awards will take place on Sunday, August 13, and we’d like to take a moment to review the nominees – after all, there are nearly 200 of them.

Mind your business: 20 memorable songs about the music industry

Musicians rarely speak highly of the music industry, mostly because it’s run by a bunch of non-musicians who think they know what’s best for artists, fans, and the world as a whole.

20 chilled soup recipes to help you stay cool this summer

The warmest day of the year typically arrives in late July, which means it’s also the worst time to eat soup. If you love soup as much as we do, this can be a heartbreaking time of year, but it doesn’t have to be!

Our 25 favorite fair foods of all time

Have you ever been to your local town, county, or state fair? If not, then you’re not only missing out on a ton of fun, but also a whole bunch of fantastic foods.

20 delicious twists on classic lasagna

How many different ways are there to make lasagna? The answer: a lot more than you might think. While pasta, tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella are

20 best female ensemble comedies of all time

In case you haven’t heard, Friday, July 21 is the theatrical release date for “Girls Trip,” a new comedy that stars Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith.

The 25 most surprising movie cameos

Movie cameos are brief appearances by well-known persons in roles that are either minor, uncredited, or both – and sometimes, the celebrities even play themselves.

Will Ferrell's 15 funniest films

Will Ferrell has been the king of comedy for more than two decades, whether he's on the big screen, the small screen, or a computer or mobile screen. Film

25 summer slow-cooker breakfast recipes

When the dog days of summer arrive, the last thing you want to do right after waking up is stand in a torturously hot kitchen using the oven or stove. Instead, defer to your slow cooker for homemade breakfasts that barely require you to be present!

25 summer slow-cooker recipes for every occasion

When most people think about cooking during the summer, they immediately picture grills and barbecues. But on the hottest of days, do you really want to be standing over a giant furnace?

20 biggest superhero film franchises of all time

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” is set for a July 7 release, which will add yet another film to a strong superhero franchise. And Spidey isn’t the only benevolent

25 last-minute Fourth of July party recipes

This year, Independence Day falls on a Sunday, which is ideal for planning purposes. Even for those who pay attention to their calendar, is it really best to prepare a dish on Friday, for instance, and then not serve it until two days later? Whether you fall into the former or latter category, we have the solution: these 25 last-minute Fourth of July party recipes.

The ultimate 'America' playlist for your Fourth of July

  The Fourth of July is only a few days away, which means time is dwindling down if you want to organize a party or figure out where you’ll be eating, drinking and watching the fireworks during the holiday.

Ranking the BET Awards nominees by number of Twitter followers

The 2017 BET Awards will air on Sunday, June 25 at 8:30 p.m., when the country’s top minority musicians, actors, and athletes come together to compete for a chance to be named the best of the best in their respective categories.

 

Keep chicken moist on the grill with these 20 tips

You don’t have to settle for sub-par poultry. Instead, try these 15 tips and tricks to keep your chicken moist on the grill.

Family guys: The best dads in movie history

Dads often look for role models in their lives and pop culture, which got us thinking about the best fathers in film. Of course, “best” is a subjective term.

Father figures: The 25 best TV dads of all time

When looking for guidance, fathers often turn to other dads they know, whether it's their own dad, another relative or friend, or some guy on TV   —   which got us thinking about some of the great television dads throughout history.