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Culture Warrior: The Triumph of John Hughes

Culture Warrior: The Triumph of John Hughes

For somebody associated with making some of the most resonant teen comedies in modern cinema history, John Hughes still doesn’t receive enough credit—mainly because, before John Hughes, there really was no such thing as the teen comedy.

By Landon Palmer on August 10, 2009 | Comments

The World Loses Film Icon John Hughes

The World Loses Film Icon John Hughes

The man who brought us everything from The Breakfast Club to Ferris Bueller to Home Alone died today at the age of 59. What’s your favorite Hughes film?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 6, 2009 | Comments

Relax: 20 Films From the 80s That Aren’t Being Remade

Relax: 20 Films From the 80s That Aren’t Being Remade

Rejoice! It’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to remakes. There’s a ton of 80s movies that aren’t being remade, and here’s just a handful of the ones we’re most thankful for.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 16, 2009 | Comments

Geekgasm: Movie Inspired 60’s Book Covers

Geekgasm: Movie Inspired 60’s Book Covers

Artist Mitch Ansara has created what could be called one the first geekgasm of 2009: 1960s-inspired paperback book covers of novelized movie adaptations. Okay, so it might not sound so cool at first, but you’ve got to check some of these covers out.

By Paige MacGregor on February 4, 2009 | Comments