Tag: cult classic movies

Serpentorslair Staff · July 12, 2026

Just Because We Can, Should We Be Remaking Pop Culture and Pulp Classic Movies?

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s movies, 80s movies, 80s nostalgia, 90s nostalgia, BeetleJuice, Big Trouble In Little China, classic films, cult classic movies, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, fantasy movies, Firefly, G.I. Joe movie, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, he-man, Hollywood reboots, Jem and The Holograms, Jurassic World, Labyrinth, Mortal Kombat movie, movie remakes, nostalgia in Hollywood, nostalgic movies, retro pop culture, science fiction, sequel fatigue, Spaceballs, Star Wars, Street Fighter movie, The Breakfast Club, The NeverEnding Story, Top Gun Maverick1 Comment

By: R.A. Rayne In a summer of reboots, remakes, and sequels, nostalgia is a trend for the first time, not just a midlife crisis. While we haven’t quite yet reached the levels of embracing the 1980s like Ernest Cline portrayed in his Ready Player One and Two books, we are tiptoeing into his world. (In more ways than one.) While every generation seems to have a nostalgic callback to their parents’ youth, this time things are different. We now live in an age when, in a digital minute, parachute pants,…

Serpentorslair Staff · July 1, 2026

TPS Reports: They Are Not What You Think

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1990s comedy, Beavis and Butthead, Bill Lumbergh, boss humor, classic comedy movies, comedy film history, corporate bureaucracy, corporate busywork, cubicle life, cult classic movies, Daria, Initech, King of the Hill, meaningless paperwork, Mike Judge, Mike Judge movies, office culture, office humor, Office Space, Office Space quotes, Office Space TPS reports, office worker comedy, Peter Gibbons, pop culture references, Silicon Valley, TPS report meaning, TPS reports, TPS reports explained, workplace comedy, workplace frustration, workplace satire0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop Mike Judge is known as the creator of multiple award-winning television shows such as Beavis and Butthead, Daria, King of the Hill, Silicon Valley, and many others. The most famous movie that he wrote is “Office Space.” It is still quoted endlessly by office workers today who are unhappy with their choice of careers or with the boss to whom they’ve been assigned. One running joke in Office Space concerns “TPS reports” and whether or not the main characters have completed their TPS reports appropriately. In the…

Serpentorslair Staff · October 6, 2024

31 Days of Halloween: Dark, Deadly, and Devastatingly Cool – A Retrospective of 1988’s “Heathers”

October 6, 2024October 7, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s horror movies, Christian Slater Heathers, cult classic movies, dark comedy films, dark teen comedies, Heathers 1988, Heathers film analysis, Heathers movie retrospective, high school horror films, teenage angst in horror, Winona Ryder Heathers0 comment

As we continue our 31 Days of Halloween horror movie retrospectives, we turn our attention to a different kind of 1980s horror—one that’s not about zombies, monsters, or masked killers. Instead, it’s about the terrifying realities of high school social hierarchies, twisted romance, and teenage rebellion. Enter the world of “Heathers” (1988), a dark comedy that delivers biting social commentary with a side of murderous teenage angst. Directed by Michael Lehmann, this film is both a satire and a thriller, filled with pitch-black humor and shocking moments that continue to…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 25, 2024

The Princess Bride: A Timeless Tale of Adventure, Romance, and Wit

September 25, 2024September 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffadventure comedy films, Andre The Giant, Cary Elwes, classic love stories, cult classic movies, fairy tale movies, family-friendly films, famous movie quotes, fantasy adventure films, Inigo Montoya, Mandy Patinkin, rewatchable movies, Rob Reiner movies, Robin Wright, The Princess Bride, The Princess Bride 1987, The Princess Bride anniversary, The Princess Bride cast, The Princess Bride legacy, The Princess Bride quotes, The Princess Bride romance, timeless movie classics0 comment

On September 25, 1987, a quirky, heartwarming movie titled The Princess Bride hit theaters, captivating audiences with its blend of adventure, romance, and humor. Over the years, this film has achieved cult status, becoming a beloved classic that continues to resonate with viewers of all ages, even 37 years later. As we look back on this iconic movie, it’s clear why The Princess Bride still holds up today. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on William Goldman’s novel, The Princess Bride is a story within a story, brilliantly framed as…