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Tag Archives: Molly Ringwald
The Breakfast Club (1985)
“A movie about a bunch of stereotypes who complain that other people see them as stereotypes.” – Pauline Kael on The Breakfast Club I think the thing a lot of people struggle with, but rarely talk about, is how a certain … Continue reading
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Tagged 1995, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estevez, John Hughes, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald
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Sixteen Candles (1984)
John Hughes’ first film as writer and director has both aged really well and terribly. The good stuff: Hughes’ knack for 80s teenage vernacular is still wonderful. Obviously teens didn’t really talk like Hughes wrote them, but as a stylised … Continue reading
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Tagged 1984, Anthony Michael Hall, Jake Scott, John Hughes, Molly Ringwald
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"This Film Should Be Played Loud" 