Wednesday, April 11, 2012

John Hughes


John Hughes truly defined my 80s experience. I was saddened by this amazing filmmaker’s passing in 2009. It marked the end of a generation. He was behind many great films, but the ones that I truly appreciated on a personal level were…


Sixteen Candles



Pretty in Pink




 The Breakfast Club (particularly Anthony Michael Hall’s misfit-ish character)


And National Lampoon’s Vacation
because we often spent something like ten seconds at major scenic places on our trips.  


What was/is your favorite John Hughes film?


Other Js from the 1980s:

Jordache Jeans (or was that the 70s?)
John Lennon’s assassination in 1980
Baby Jessica falling down the well
Joanie Loves Chachi
The Jeffersons
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13 comments:

  1. Catherine NobleApril 11, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Aww, I just want to curl up with some National Lampoon movies now :)

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  2. Lynn ProctorApril 11, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    yes, such a great film-maker and probably pretty in pink

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  3. Jennifer PickrellApril 11, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Love Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club! I always had trouble watching Pretty in Pink b/c James Spader's character freaked me out.

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  4. Kittie HowardApril 11, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Three cheers for these movies. Each has a special magic.

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  5. Pat HattApril 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Movin on up haha I liked just about, if not, all his films. He just did each one so well, not many film makers you can say that about.

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  6. Annalisa CrawfordApril 11, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I only watched the Breakfast Club last year - such a great film, I really wish I'd seen it when I was a teenager.

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  7. deathwriterApril 11, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Jelly shoes
    Jazzercise

    Loved "Sixteen Candles" the best. Hell, I'll still watch it if it comes on TV. "Oh sexy girlfriend!"

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  8. Nick WilfordApril 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Love the National Lampoon! Sadly not seen your other picks - I'm pretty terrible at movies. :) New follower from the Challenge, nice to meet you.

    Haven't heard about that baby Jessica thing, that sounds grim...

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  9. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I think Jordache Jeans was 80's. I remember wearing them in high school. :)

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  10. Margo BerendsenApril 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Oh my, what fun flashbacks! Yes Jordache jeans were certainly in the 80's! But was baby Jessica's fall really THAT LONG AGO??? I'd like to hear what she's up to now as an adult. I loved those movies too, particularly the Breakfast Club. I'm a visiting A-Z blogger and new followerer.

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  11. FairviewApril 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Definitely Pretty In Pink. Swooned over Andrew McCarthy and wished for a best friend like Duckie.

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  12. Theresa MilsteinApril 12, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Who didn't want Jordache jeans? I wound up buying a pair of Sergio Valente jeans because I liked the dark rinse.

    My favorite John Hughes movie? Do I have to decide? Maybe Ferris Beuller's Day Off.

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  13. Deniz BevanApril 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    A great choice for J. I love all of these movies, and always watch them when they're on reruns.

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