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The View From Halfway Down 

A cult classic is basically a movie that has made a major impact on pop culture - it is basically a common favorite within a generation. Most of these cult classics were released in the 90s. As a child, I was literally obsessed with the cinematography of these films - the aesthetics, the choice of actresses, the iconic quotes, the adult rated theme - my interest for these films were organic since I was at such an impressionable age. I recall having the uncut VHS tapes of all of these films and hosting secret watch parties at my friends mansion while their parents were gone. The irony is that these movies now dominate ‘pop culture’ social media, constantly being reanimated and brought into animated images. It’s like a blast from the past - but why the sudden interest?

1. Wild Things - After re-watching this film as a teenager repeatedly after popping my 'Wild Things’ cherry as a child, I became obsessed with Miami in the 90s. The sunshine, the coziness, the extravagant real-estate, it’s lot like a southern Los Angeles without the disgusting traffic, smother smog and Hollywood sign. Basically Wild Things is an extremely sexually charged psychological thriller about two female teenagers, Denise Richardson and Neve Campbell from Miami who seduce an very wealthy school faculty member, Matt Dillon, into engaging with them in sex in order to take his money. Spoiler alert! - it’s basically a movie about a sick game of cat and mouse, greed and lust. Extremely underrated, X-rated film of the 90s.

2. Cruel Intentions - The 90s seemed to have an obsession with films involving sexual manipulation and mind games, I guess it’s safe to say that was going on at the time with all the new tech gadgets (beepers and cellphones - ha), lines of communication became easier to abuse? Cruel Intentions gives audiences a peak into the dark site of the elite aristocratic lifestyle. Cruel Intentions is like a x-rated Romeo and Juliet with a cast of erotically behaving debutantes. An iconic film.

3. The Craft - Neve Campbell has starred in two iconic 90 cult classics, one that is extremely underrated and the other that has become the poster flick for every Millennial girl who think she has witch powers after watching The Craft once. The Craft is basically a film about a clique of socially undesirable witches who link up with a new student at their Catholic school who they discover is actually a natural witch, iconic. All Hell breaks lose with the newfound occult entourage, they completely take over high school with their beauty potions and love spells. Easter egg: Neve Campbell and Skeet Ulrich both star in the Craft as well Scream!

4. Bring It On - Whenever I am having a super awesome day, a string of Bring It On chronicle re-runs airs on the E! Network. I guess it’s because Kirsten Dunst and I share the same birthday? Team Taurus! I guess the Universe destined for this film to be one of my favorite movies, the original Bring It On of course! Every 90s kid knows that all sequels suck! Do I even really need a synopsis for this movie? I’m wanted / I’m hot / I’m everything your not / I’m pretty / I’m cool / I dominate the school!

Me: they probably just have something going on in their life that has them feeling this way

My brain: it’s your fault