John Hughes

John Hughes was a major figure in the mainstream films of the 1980s. Writing films at a furious pace throughout the decade, his films have remained basic cable staples while finding a place in many a teenager's heart. This episode, we dive into the eight films written and directed by John Hughes from Sixteen Candles to Curly Sue. Join us for the laughs, the teen angst, and of course John Candy. Show Notes: http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/80s/content/john-cusack-still-seemingly-hates-80s-and-john-hughes-movies http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88591800 https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/06/get-over-ferris-bueller-everyone/240155/ http://www.cracked.com/blog/3-classic-movies-that-desperately-need-epilogue/ http://www.avclub.com/article/last-thoughts-on-john-hughes-31509?permalink=true https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2010/03/john-hughes-201003?currentPage=1 http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/09/style/view-when-the-losers-ruled-in-teenage-movies.html?pagewanted=4&src=pm http://film.avclub.com/john-hughes-uncle-buck-is-the-sentient-version-of-the-1798259620 https://thedissolve.com/features/exposition/952-the-adult-sympathies-of-the-breakfast-club/ http://www.cracked.com/video_18889_11-reasons-ferris-buellers-day-off-secretly-terrifying.html http://www.cracked.com/article_20199_6-deleted-backstories-that-totally-change-classic-movies.html http://www.cracked.com/article/18367_6-insane-fan-theories-that-actually-make-great-movies-better/ http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/weird-science-1985 http://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/john-hughes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lambcast/id352164911?mt=2#