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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.

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.

25 iconic movie cameos that took viewers completely by surprise

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.

The 28 greatest biopics in Hollywood history

Hollywood loves churning out biographical films, releasing dozens of major motion picture biopics every year. Some become critically acclaimed classics, while others end up as total flops - even if the star nails their portrayal of the famous figure.

25 classic movies about summer

Although summertime is all about enjoying the warm weather, sometimes it’s more enjoyable to kick back in the relaxing, air-conditioned comfort of your home and watch a movie.

20 biggest stars to crossover to/from Broadway

The 71st Tony Awards will be held on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m., which is great news for theater fans. Heck, it’s good news for fans of acting in general, as there will also be plenty of famous faces from film and television in attendance.

 

How many of these 25 songs with “summer” in the title do you remember?

Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to break out the short sleeves and sunglasses, and kick back while listening to some classic warm-weather tunes.

 

How healthy are the iced teas from your favorite brands & restaurants?

Few drinks are as refreshing in the summertime as iced tea. But if you honor bathing suit season as much as you do iced tea season, you might be wondering

The 22 biggest CMT Music Award winners of all time

The CMT Music Awards first aired in 1968 when it was called the Music City News Awards. Since then, it has changed names to the TNN Music City News Country

Ranking the 2017 CMT Music Awards nominees by number of Twitter followers

  The 2017 CMT Music Awards are just days away, and the nominees make up quite an impressive, lengthy, and diverse list. They cover multiple subgenres of country, and even include a few surprise artists you might not expect.

 

25 movies to see from this year’s Cannes Film Festival

  The 2017 Cannes Film Festival will wrap on Sunday, May 28, when the coveted Palme d’Or is awarded to the event’s best film - but this shouldn’t be seen as ending.

 

Awesome ice cream food trucks from all around America

We love food trucks of all kinds, whether they’re serving up sandwiches, tacos, barbecue, or Korean cuisine - but in the summertime, you better believe we’re lining up to grab a scoop or a shake from practically every ice cream truck we come across.

The healthiest and unhealthiest items from the ice cream truck

Obviously ice cream and other frozen desserts aren’t the healthiest things you could be eating, but that doesn’t mean you should skip them entirely on those hot summer days.