Tag: John Candy

Serpentorslair Staff · February 12, 2025

February Countdown: #4 – “Splash” Makes Waves as One of the Most Romantic Films of the 1980s!

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s romantic movies, 80s films, behind-the-scenes facts, classic love stories, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, Hollywood trivia, John Candy, mermaid movies, Pretty in Pink, romantic comedies, Ron Howard, Splash movie, Tom Hanks, Valentine’s Day movie countdown0 comment

Directed by Ron Howard, “Splash” is a fantasy romantic comedy that tells the story of Allen Bauer (Tom Hanks), a New Yorker who falls in love with a mysterious and beautiful woman, Madison (Daryl Hannah)—only to discover she’s actually a mermaid! This unique love story blends humor, fantasy, and heartfelt emotion, making it one of the most beloved romantic films of the decade. Our February countdown of the top five romantic movies of the 1980s continues! At #5, we highlighted “Pretty in Pink“, a heartfelt coming-of-age romance starring Molly Ringwald…

THE POP EXPOSE – John Candy’s ‘Canadian Bacon’!

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffCanadian Bacon, John Candy, Movies, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everyone, today I’m taking a look at one of John Candy’s final movies “Canadian Bacon.” This is another gem that gets forgotten a lot. The cast included among Candy are Rea Perlman, Alan Alda, Micheal Moore, Kevin Pollak, Jim Belushi, Keven O’Connor, Wallace Shawn, Bill Nunn, and late great Rip Torn, who I may have to do a single story on him soon. This is a comedy released in 1995 the year after Candy passed away at the young age of 43. The basic jest…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘John Candy’ By Mitchell Smith!

January 12, 2020 Serpentorslair StaffJohn Candy, Movies, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

John Candy was born October 31st, 1950 in New Market, ON. His life was ended short at the age of 43 do to a heart attack. Candy was a brilliant comedian and had a great deal of success in the 80’s. Despite his fame Candy spent a lot of time in his modest home in Canada with his wife and children. Candy was a big guy and he drank and smoked quite heavily despite the fact of his father dying at age 35 from a heart attack. The short time Candy…