Chris Hodges
Location
Iowa, United States
School
Northeast Iowa Community College, Arizona State University
Expertise
The Simpsons, Indie Movies, Star Trek
- Chris was an editor for the pop culture publication CBR, where he oversaw a team of over 20 writers.
- Once, Chris had an entire bookcase of fully labeled and meticulously cataloged VHS tapes of Simpsons, Star Trek TNG, and SNL episodes.
- He definitely keeps up with and enjoys modern film and television, but his heart will always belong to '80s and '90s pop culture.
Experience
Chris joined Static Media in April 2022, where he has been primarily writing movie and television articles for Looper. He started his own video game blog in the early 2010s, that eventually grew to over 5,000 monthly views through his self-promotion efforts. He then started working for Valnet in 2013, where he went on to write for the brands ScreenRant, TheGamer, TheThings, and The Talko, finally becoming an editor and update lead for CBR.
Education
Chris attended Northeast Iowa Community College, where he earned his Associate of Arts degree in communications, winning an award for a short sci-fi story he wrote while he was there. He followed that up with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Arizona State University in 2021.
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Stories By Chris Hodges
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It might come as a surprise to learn just how many computer-assisted shots exist in "Forrest Gump." Here's what they looked like behind the scenes.
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All the characters in "The Blind Side" are either based directly on or inspired by real people in Michael Oher's life, and this is what they really look like.
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"Step Brothers" may not be the biggest movie made by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, but it's a classic in its own right about which there's still much to learn.
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In 1998, America tried its hand at making a "Godzilla" movie, only to produce one of the worst entries in the entire franchise. Here's why it failed.
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With everything going on in "Barbie," it's easy to miss the smaller, low-key references Greta Gerwig peppers into the film until you watch it a second time.
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Sci-fi movies can thrill audiences, but they aren't always thrilling to make. There are several examples of sci-fil films that featured on-set scandals.
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From his beginnings on The Mickey Mouse Club to his acclaimed turn as Ken in the blockbuster movie Barbie, Ryan Gosling has charted his own course for stardom.
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While the hilarious Ken from Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" can be enjoyed by fans of all ages, there are things about him that adults will especially appreciate.
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Six actors have played British secret agent James Bond over the course of six decades, with each leaving his own mark on the movies and the character himself.
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Jim Caviezel, star of the recent hit "Sound of Freedom," has an interesting backstory that helps drive his career choices.
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There are actors who have managed to deliver definitive performances of classic characters, even if the movies they're in don't exactly pass muster.
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Many of Hollywood's biggest filmmakers have slammed streaming services as bad for cinema -- even as they directed or produced projects for streamers themselves.
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With more and more shows being completely removed from streaming services, we take a look at some of the best shows that you can't watch anywhere anymore.
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Actors can often go on hot streaks, making one critical and box office hit after another. But all it takes is one flop to stop that momentum in its tracks.
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If you're a fan of "Home Alone" or "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" then you'll know Michael C. Maronna. Here's what he's been up to in the years since.
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Though its 12 seasons were massively successful, "The Big Bang Theory" had its fair share of uncomfortable, awkward, or downright offensive moments.
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2023 has already been a great showcase for a wide variety of comedies in almost every type of subgenre imaginable, but these are the year's best sp far.
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Actor autopsies often contain tragic and upsetting details about their subjects -- some of which shed light on their unfortunate deaths.
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One thing that has held true in "James Bond" movies is that it almost always feature actresses that are at least a decade younger than the man playing Bond.
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Can't figure out where you start your Dragon Ball Z movie marathon? Let us give you some pointers. Here's the proper order of the DBZ films.
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Which season of "The Big Bang Theory" is the best and which is the weakest? We've ranked all 12 seasons of the hit sitcom from worst to best.
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You've seen ET and Blade Runner, but have you ever checked out these less famous '80s sci-fi flicks?
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Sometimes, for many reasons, reboots or remakes just don't work. These are the film franchises that went back to the original series after a reboot attempt.
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Cast changes during the run of a TV series are common, but these are the rare shows that ended with an almost entirely different cast than they started with.
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A common approach to sequels is to give fans more of what they loved from the previous film. But here are some times the sequel went in another direction.
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There are countless examples of actors pulling out of a movie for various reasons. These are the times they failed to get out of films they signed on for.
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"Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" was a huge hit during its initial 1991-1995 run. Here are some facts about one of the most underrated game shows ever.