I know i'm getting a bit redundant here with tributes but I can't let the passing of film maker JOHN HUGHES go by without a mention.
It's an under statement to say that his films are quintessential to so many when it comes to growing up in the eighties. His work related especially to young people whose lives and emotions were often taken for granted. Hughes portrayed youth for all it's turbulence and awkwardness but at the heart of it all was something inherently sincere, and for all of us who had been overwhelmed with teen angst knew it was right on.
And what about memorable characters? Well, he was a genius at creating those too. What would we do without the likes of Ducky, or The Geek, Clark Griswold, Ferris Bueller or Uncle Buck?
John Hughes filmography on IMDB
Actress MOLLY RINGWALD remembers John Hughes via an Op-Ed piece
3 comments:
It makes me sad to hear of Mr. Hughes demise. I dearly love some of his movies from the 80's, even though I first saw them in the 90's.
"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Very few writer/directors can claim to have created so many characters and stories. A truly sad loss.
These titles are all classics!!! Thanks for checking out the good ole blog paintings :)
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