John Hughes, one of the most multidimensional directors of our time passed away early Thursday morning to an unexpected heart attack. We here at Manolith would like to salute this talented director and provide you with his 5 greatest moments.
5) Sixteen Candles Trailer
Sixteen Candles is one of those movies that every guy has seen but few will readily admit enjoying. Why? The movie is called “Sixteen Candles” and it’s about a 16 year old girl’s coming of age story. But regardless of that, John Hughes turned that into a vehicle that everyone could enjoy. The guy just had that magic.
4) Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Montage
Was John Hughes responsible for breaking John Candy? No. Was John Hughes responsible for breaking John Candy to a wider audience with easily some of his best most heartfelt performances? You bet your ass he did. John had a knack for not just discovering talent (Molly Ringwald, James Spader) but bringing talent their full dues, so to speak. John Candy was already an accomplished comedian and actor, but when working with Hughes, John Candy became – quite literally – and I can attest to this growing up in a very rural area – beloved by all.
3) Home Alone Trailer
Case in point, Home Alone. Home Alone was one of if not THE best Christmas movies of the last 40 years (according to a scientific poll of hands raised around the office). John Hughes was able to put heart even into whacky screwball films that other directors would’ve turned into garbage.
2) Breakfast Club Trailer
And how can we forget The Breakfast Club? Moreso than any of the books they made you read in high school, this was the movie that helped define and blur the line between the high school caste systems. No matter who you were in high school – a prep, a dropout, a nerd, a rich girl, etc – there was a place for you in this movie. Who am I kidding? There’s a place for you in EVERY John Hughes movie. Except Flubber. That one kind of sucked.
1) Ferris Buellers Day Off: Famous Lines
And finally, the best movie, hands down, of the 1980’s. John wrote AND directed a lot of his flagship films, in particular this one, which is without any sort of hyperbolic phrasing a defining moment in 80’s cinema.
We will miss you, John.
Comments
Tahiti Luxury Resorts
August 7th, 2009 - 11:51:34 AM
I've seen em all, and they were all great. Love breakfast club. Sad to hear of his death, but at least he's inspired many producers out there to become multidimensional. RIP John.
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bing crosby(ish)
August 31st, 2009 - 12:23:29 PM
he made some FINE films indeed. RIP mr hughes. hopefully no one will try to remake your great films... oh, yeah they probably will because there are no fresh ideas in the film industry at all these days. sorry man. you made some films that were so good i even cried laughing, or cried for the sad reason. DAMNIT.
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