Clerks (1994)
Shot in black and white for less than the cost of a used car, Kevin Smith’s cult classic follows Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson), two overworked slackers stuck running a convenience store and a video rental shop. Between clueless customers, pop culture debates, and the infamous rooftop hockey game, Clerks turns the monotony of retail into sharp, filthy comedy.

Hook: Ever had a job you hated so much you didn’t even want to be there on your day off? Dante has — and it’s hilarious.