‘Pretty in Pink’ and the Death of the Left
Pretty in Pink‘s key moments show that John Hughes’ film is neither conservative nor leftist. Rather, it is an exploration of the death of the left.
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‘The Ultimate History of the ’80s Teen Movie’: It’s More Than Just the Brat Pack
A quiet revolution of women in the film industry, the rise of home video -- The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie is about more than just Saturday Night Fever and The Breakfast Club.
Don’t You Forget About Us: ‘The Breakfast Club’s Generation X is Eternally Relevant
Teenage angst about being alive but unnoticed, perfectly captured by Simple Minds' song, permeates the pre-social media era of The Breakfast Club.
‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary at a Time We Need It Most
The nostalgic beauty of Planes, Trains and Automobiles — aside from a delicious '80s synth score — is its fleshy, alive representation of different economic classes having to deal with one another absent easy technological escapes.
There’s a Reason Why There’s No Biography of John Hughes
Searching for John Hughes is among the finest tragedies in the brave new genre of memoir wherein the author’s own life is reflected in the undertaking of a biography fail.
Rich People Have Problems Too: Teenage Angst in ‘Sixteen Candles’
A film like Sixteen Candles suggests that wealthy teenagers are not immune to life’s harsh caprice, and that no amount of affluence can cure high school’s sense of alienation and anxiety