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From Joke Writer to American Icon: The Filmmaking Evolution of John Hughes

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I have a specific memory of watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off for the first time and thinking — probably at an age when I wasn't yet sophisticated enough to articulate this — somebody made this movie who actually remembers what it feels like to be young. Not young in a generic, greeting card sort of … Continue reading From Joke Writer to American Icon: The Filmmaking Evolution of John Hughes

Question of the Week #41

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Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire; after saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? I'm not someone that gets sentimental about stuff. Because to me, that's all it really is: stuff. I don't know how much … Continue reading Question of the Week #41

Life Story: Chapter Fourteen

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Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I had to spend my afternoons with … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Fourteen