Tag Archives: John Hughes

The Great Outdoors (1988) Rated PG

A family man goes camping with his family and his brother. Starring Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, and Stephanie Faracy. I was never a big fan of John Candy, but the older I get and the raunchier the current comics become, … Continue reading

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A Holiday Heist (2011)

Rated NR A group of college students get trapped in their Fine Arts gallery over christmas while thieves break in. Starring Lacey Chabert, Rick Malambri, Vivica A. Fox This movie was so boring and stupid. It’s so typical, nothing surprising … Continue reading

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What to Watch When You’re Expecting

 She’s Having a Baby (1988) Rated PG-13 This John Hughes classic follows high school sweethearts Jake and Kristy Briggs as they settle into married life. But Jake’s not completely sold on the idea of giving up his freedom — or … Continue reading

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)

Rated R Uptight Marketing Exec Neal Page is trying to get home in time for Thanksgiving and at every turn something obstructs his path. Teaming up with an annoying, quirky salesman, Del Griffith causes Page to relax and make the … Continue reading

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Baby’s Day Out (1994)

Rated PG This has to be the worst film by John Hughes. To give him props he didn’t direct it but wrote it, which was worst. I thought the script was the worst thing about the film. Too over the top … Continue reading

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John Hughes (1950-2009)

1950-2009 I’m a girl who grew up in the 80’s and the director I remember the most is John Hughes.  I love his movies, all of them. There isn’t one that I dislike. What director has understood teen angst better … Continue reading

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