Adulting in Pink: 106

In which Carla explores Duckie or Blane--then v. now, and the effect "John Hughes movies" had on her as a GenXer (and is Pretty in Pink fairly called a "John Hughes movie"? And is 54 too old to watch "80's teen movies"? And how many things "in quotations" are too many things?)Sources:You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation by Susannah Gora: Bookshop.org and libro.fm audiomy referenced review for the documentary BRATS (2024)available on Disney and HuluBrat: An '80's Story by Andrew McCarthy: Bookshop.org and libro.fm audioThe rest of the many books referenced will be listed on the website, theremightbecupcakes.com.Pretty in Pink: Letterboxd, Rotten TomatoesTheme song and stinger: "She Comes Through the Fog" by Haunted Me, used with permission.How to Support Cupcakes:Shop at Bookshop.org for physical book and ebook, also supporting Judy Blume's Books & Books store: bookshop.org/theremightbecupcakesShop at libro.fm for audiobooks, also supporting Judy Blume's Books & BooksContact:Bluesky: @theremightbecupcakes.comMastodon: @[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/there-might-be-cupcakes-podcast--4761852/support.