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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…

Ron Howard Confirmed to Direct the ‘Han Solo’ Movie!

June 22, 2017June 23, 2017 Serpentorslair StaffDisney, Han Solo, Movies, Ron Howard, Star Wars0 comment

The man responsible for such iconic films as Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code is now officially on board to direct the upcoming, ‘Han Solo‘ movie. Disney has tapped Ron Howard to take over the reigns following the firing of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Now that two thirds of the film has been shot, it is unclear whether Howard will redo the entire movie or just change some of what has already been done. What do you think about the new direction choice? Let us know AFTER THE JUMP! “At Lucasfilm, we believe the highest…