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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.

The best political comedy films of all time

It takes a truly gifted touch mix comedy and absurdity when making a film about politics.  

Guitar gods: The 30 most influential lead guitarists of all time

Keep in mind that this isn’t just a list of the best guitar players of all time but also of influential lead guitarists, meaning we favored rock and country musicians over solo blues or folk musicians who often played with little accompaniment. Here are our guitar gods (and goddesses!): the 30 most influential lead guitarists of all time.

The best 'SpongeBob SquarePants' episodes, memes and other moments

Sadly, the animation world lost a giant in the industry with the passing of "SpongeBob SquarePants" creator Stephen Hillenburg. 

The most highly decorated war movies of all time

Nov. 11, 2018, is Veterans Day, a time to honor the brave soldiers, officers and other military personnel who put everything on the line to defend the United States of America now and since the days of the Revolutionary War.

U-S-A! 25 of the most patriotic Hollywood movies ever

When it comes to patriotic films, America doesn’t mess around.

Celebrate Halloween with the 25 best horror films available on streaming

As you may have guessed, we love to watch horror movies every month, but watching them in the month of October just feels more more fun. 

These 25 horror films were based on true stories

When watching an especially scary horror movie, it’s easy to dismiss the film’s frights as fake...unless, of course, the plot happens to be inspired by actual events.

25 brilliant times actors played against the 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.

25 essential songs for your Tom Petty playlist

Celebrate Tom Petty's life and musical career with a playlist showcasing his best work, be it with his longtime band, the Heartbreakers, solo or with the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. 

'60' at turns 50: Every '60 Minutes' host and correspondent throughout the years

“60 Minutes” was introduced to the world on Sept. 24, 1968 as a biweekly newsmagazine television program that was something of a risky experiment by producer Don Hewitt.

Every 'Alien' and 'Predator' movie, ranked

With a new installment of the "Alien" or "Predator" franchises released every few years, it's getting difficult to keep track of how they all stack up — especially with a couple of crossover movies in there.

Our 20 favorite 2018 Emmy nominees from lesser-known categories

If you haven’t noticed, we’re already super psyched for the 70th Primetime Emmys, which are set to air on Sept. 17, 2018 on NBC. Nominations in the major

For National Dog Day: Our 20 favorite films about dogs

National Dog Day is August 26, which for many means treating their four-legged friend to a special toy or a yummy treat. It’s also a chance to celebrate dogs of all kinds, which, for us, means watching some of our favorite mutt movies.

The top 25 Emmy hosts of all time

The 71st Primetime Emmys are coming up quick, with the event slated to air this year on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. After "Saturday Night Live" Weekend Update

20 funniest roles, raps and moments of Andy Samberg’s career

Not too long ago, Andy Samberg was just a goofy-looking, 20-something-year-old kid who made funny YouTube videos with his friends. Fast-forward some 15

Ranking every MTV VMA host

Since its introduction back in 1984, the VMAs have featured a host 28 of the 35 times, as the network previously opted to go without a formal leader in 2004, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018.

20 brew-tiful movies for International Beer Day

Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 is International Beer Day, a holiday many folks around the world can’t wait to celebrate. Count us among the eager awaiters, as not only do we enjoy beers of all kinds, but we also like watching beer-related movies.

Out of this world: The 20 best films about space

It may seem difficult to believe given all the technological advances of today, but space travel is still relatively new. In fact, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was founded just six decades ago, on July 29, 1958.

The 25 best films featuring spies and secret agents

“Mission: Impossible - Fallout” will hit theaters in the U.S. on July 27, 2018, and in case you’re counting, this is the sixth installment in the franchise, and the second with director Christopher McQuarrie.

The 25 best Billy Joel songs of all time

Singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer Billy Joel has accomplished a lot in his life. The kid from the Bronx has won a handful of Grammys, has sold more than 150 million records, is ranked as one of the best-selling artists of all time, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. With that all in mind, here are the 25 best Billy Joel songs of all time. 

The 25 best films about journalists and reporters

After premiering at the Zurich Film Festival on September 30, 2017, “Shock and Awe” will make its much anticipated theatrical debut on July 13, 2018. The Rob Reiner-directed drama centers on journalists investigating the George W.

Six Decades of Kevin Bacon: The actor’s 25 best roles

It seems like Kevin Bacon is in almost every movie, and that’s not too much of an exaggeration. Although he’ll only be 60 years old on July 8, the acclaimed actor has appeared in nearly 100 films and TV shows and even has a famous game based on his ubiquity: Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

The 25 most patriotic films of all time for Fourth of July

The Fourth of July holiday is quickly approaching, which means it’s almost time for fireworks, backyard barbecues, and a whole lot of patriotism. However, if the weather ends up being too rainy or too hot, or if you’re looking to unwind after a long day, you might consider curling up on the couch to watch a movie.

Sequels and prequels that were better than the original

Sequels and prequels aren’t always inferior installments. In fact, here are 23 of them that were actually better than the originals.