Teen comedies, the nineties made them gross, predictable and fodder for those with an IQ of 30. In the eighties on the other hand, they thrived thanks to a genius called John Hughes. During this period he created one hit after another with his funny, sweet and honest movies. Alas, he has put directing behind him but he is still active as a writer. He created the genre defying coming-of-age classics Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller's Da
y Off amongst so many others. Whereas teens now just want to get laid, he painted a broader picture integrating every aspect of their lives, aided by the members of the ever so evanescent Brat Pack which included the most famous redhead of the eighties and one of Hughes’ personal favorites Molly Ringwald. His films exuded a youthful innocence and idealism that few directors can get away with in thi
s down and dirty day and age but everything was ultimately blissful in the imaginary Shermer, Illinois where most of his pictures where set. Besides teen comedies he also made the old and faithfully funny Plains, Trains and Automobiles, She’s having a baby, Uncle Buck,… All praise John Hughes for making adolescence fun!If none of these movies ring a bell, shame on you! Otherwise, life is a carousel. A great big crazy ball of pure living, breathing joy and delight. You gotta get one.
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