EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 1H 41M

Curly Sue

from The Director's Chair Network · host Katie Geilenkirchen

Curly Sue (1991): John Hughes’ Final Directorial Effort – Heartwarming or Lackluster? Travel back to 1991 with Retromade: Your Pop Culture Rewind as host Katie and guest Andrew from The Nostalgia Funhouse Podcast revisit Curly Sue, John Hughes’ last film as a director. We dive into Curly Sue, a PG comedy about a homeless duo’s heartwarming scam that changes a high-powered attorney’s life. With James Belushi, Kelly Lynch, and a charming Alisan Porter, we discuss its nostalgic appeal, lazy writing, and whether it captures Hughes’ earlier magic. Plus, enjoy 1991 trivia on Darkwing Duck, Ghost, and grunge fashion!

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