When I think about John Hughes' teen films from the 1980s, I'm immediately transported back to that high-school sociology classroom where I first watched The Breakfast Club on VHS, probably around 1997 or so. I was captivated by the idea that five teenagers from different social strata could spend a Saturday together and discover their … Continue reading Class Dynamics in John Hughes’ Suburbia: Exploring Socioeconomic Themes
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The John Hughes High School Universe: Still Detention-Worthy?
Somewhere in the vast cultural wasteland of the 1980s, between New Coke and shoulder pads, a filmmaker named John Hughes decided that teenagers deserved more than just slasher films and sex comedies. What emerged was a collection of movies that would define an entire generation's understanding of high school—and occasionally make that same generation wince … Continue reading The John Hughes High School Universe: Still Detention-Worthy?
My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986 Directed by John Hughes Quick synopsis... Teenage Ferris convinces his entire school he's at death's door, then hits the streets of Chicago with his girlfriend and best friend for a day of fun. But the school's fed-up principal is determined to catch him and put an end to his field … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #35 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
My Favorite Movies #69 – The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club 1985 Directed by John Hughes Netflix says... In writer-director John Hughes's seminal 1980s Brat Pack film, the athlete (Emilio Estevez), the brain (Anthony Michael Hall), the criminal (Judd Nelson), the princess (Molly Ringwald) and the basket case (Ally Sheedy) break through the social barriers of high school during Saturday detention. The disparate group … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #69 – The Breakfast Club
The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
I absolutely love the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. However, for years, I've questioned whether such a day could actually happen without the help of time travel. One of my bucket list items is to try and recreate the events of Ferris' ninth sick day. I just don't think it can be done. … Continue reading The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
The Confusing Middle 