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10 Beloved Quotes From John Hughes Movies
It was a sad day for the film community and fans of iconic '80s movies everywhere yesterday when esteemed director John Hughes passed away suddenly from a heart attack. The internet is a-buzz with loving retrospectives and discussions about favorite characters. I'm adding my own two cents with a roundup of favorite quotes from Hughes' movies.
Rest in Peace, John Hughes
John Hughes, writer and director of many beloved movies, has passed away at the age of 59. He reportedly had a heart attack while taking a morning walk today in Manhattan.
Just hearing Hughes' name makes me feel nostalgic.
Buzz In: Who Are the Meanest Teens to Ever Hit the Screen?
Lately there's been a glut of wholesome, good-natured teens (see Jonas Brothers, High School Musical, and Vanessa Hudgens's snuggly ode to sneakers). But this week's release of the 20th anniversary of the classic Heathers reminded me that onscreen teenagers can be really mean. Actually, they can be downright vicious.
Buzz In: How Has John Hughes Influenced You?
John Hughes' work is so far-reaching, he is still making news today despite having quit directing in 1991. The L.A. Times recently ran a story in which some of the most popular directors and actors today point to movies like Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, and The Breakfast Club as movies that made an impact on them as artists.
Movie Preview: Drillbit Taylor
Somehow, this movie, written by Seth Rogen (you know, the guy who co-wrote Superbad) and starring Owen Wilson, has been completely off my radar, despite the trailer coming out a few months ago. Now there are only a couple of months until Drillbit Taylor hits theaters and I'm surprised there's not more promotion for it — especially with Judd Apatow listed as a producer. What's weirder is that John Hughes (yes, The Breakfast Club John Hughes) has a writing credit for this movie.
Bad Idea of the Week: Ferris Bueller's Day Off 2
What's almost worse than making remakes of beloved '80s films? Making sequels to beloved '80s films! Especially when it's a sequel to a John Hughes movie that might be made 21 years after the first one and probably won't be directed by Hughes himself.
Recast Sixteen Candles and Win a Prize!
Every Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!
Well, we've recast The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, so now it's time for the third of my favorite John Hughes movies: Sixteen Candles.
The Results Are In: Recast The Breakfast Club
For last Wednesday's Recast challenge, I asked you guys to choose a whole new cast for the John Hughes classic, The Breakfast Club. This was by far the most wildly popular Recast challenge yet, and there were so many good ideas. I particularly loved PinkRabbit's pick for Frankie Muniz to play the geek role originated by Anthony Michael Hall, and I was pleasantly surprised by Honeysugar28 choosing Scarlett Johansson for the Molly Ringwald part.
Reminder: Recast The Breakfast Club
I've already gotten TONS of entries for this week's Recast challenge, where I ask you to recast the John Hughes favorite The Breakfast Club. So if you haven't already entered, hurry up and leave your entry in the comment section below!
Who today would best personify the princess originated by Ringwald or the jock and the basket case captured so well by Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy?
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