In the 1980s, John Hughes earned a reputation as the king of the teen comedy thanks to three movies: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off . Although he is still fondly remembered for these three seminal pictures, Hughes’ output wasn’t confined only to teen comedies: he also directed movies that reflected on the frustrations of modern life with films like Planes, Trains & Automobiles and She’s Having a Baby. Although he directed only 8 movies, Hughes’ influence is still felt today, and his films remain as fresh and vibrant as they were in the 1980s.
All of these movies and more are featured in The Films of John Hughes, the eleventh in a series of e-books reviewing the films of the world’s greatest stars and directors. However, The Films of John Hughes is more than just a simple appreciation of his work – flaws and failings are highlighted with the same level of insight as the unique talent that saw Hughes become a major filmmaker. The author’s sincere hope is that each review in the series will help both casual movie–watchers and film buffs alike to make informed decisions about which gems to make time for – and which duds to avoid…
All of these movies and more are featured in The Films of John Hughes, the eleventh in a series of e-books reviewing the films of the world’s greatest stars and directors. However, The Films of John Hughes is more than just a simple appreciation of his work – flaws and failings are highlighted with the same level of insight as the unique talent that saw Hughes become a major filmmaker. The author’s sincere hope is that each review in the series will help both casual movie–watchers and film buffs alike to make informed decisions about which gems to make time for – and which duds to avoid…
