classic rock

A term applied to the most famous artists or hits in the rock genre from roughly the 1960s to 1980s. It originated in radio. I love that my daughter is so into classic rock. It just warms my heart to find her listening to my old Led Zeppelin albums. I really enjoy listening to complex classic rock—like, say, "Bohemian Rhapsody"—and trying to pick out all the different instruments. I wasn't that into classic rock until the first time I heard David Bowie. "Ziggy Stardust" really blew my mind.

cult classic

A film that has a passionate fan base despite lacking critical acclaim, box office success, or mainstream interest. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Big Lebowski, and Plan 9 from Outer Space are often cited as examples of cult classics. A lot of cult classics are considered to be "so bad they're good." Why are you surprised? Mom hasn't seen a lot of popular, mainstream movies, let alone cult classics!