The Pagemeister Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) TMZ is reporting director John Hughes suffered a heart attack while taking a morning walk during a trip to New York City with family. Hughes is best known for writing and directing some of our favorite films from the 1980’s - National Lampoon’s Vacation, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, European Vacation, Weird Science, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Christmas Vacation, and Home Alone. Hughes dropped out of filmmaking in 1991. He will be missed. _________________________________________________________ (CNN) -- John Hughes, whose 1980s films such as "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club" and "Some Kind of Wonderful" offered a sharp-eyed look at teenagers and their social habits, has died, according to a statement from his representative. He was 59. John Hughes (left), shown here in 2001, was behind some of the most successful comedies of the 1980s. The director died of a heart attack while taking a morning walk in Manhattan, according to the statement. Hughes, who was also a prolific screenwriter and producer, was at his peak in the 1980s, when his films -- which starred young actors such as Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall and Jon Cryer -- dominated the box office and were hailed by critics for their thoughtful teen protagonists, rarely portrayed with such sympathy in comedies. Ringwald, in particular, became a star, thanks to her performances as the lead in "Sixteen Candles," "Breakfast Club" and "Pretty in Pink." For a time during the decade, the writer and director was behind two or three films a year. Among his other credits were "National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983), "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), the Thanksgiving classic "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "Home Alone" (1990). John Hughes was born February 18, 1950, in Michigan. He started his career as an advertising copywriter in Chicago, and by the end of the 1970s was a frequent contributor to National Lampoon magazine. His first screenwriting credit, according to the Internet Movie Database, was as a writer for the "Animal House" TV spinoff, "Delta House." But Hughes quickly moved over to the big screen, writing 1982's "National Lampoon's Class Reunion," followed the next year by "National Lampoon's Vacation," based on a story he had written for the magazine. Edited August 6, 2009 by The Pagemeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock N' Rollin' Man Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) He definitely will be missed, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off are two favorites of mine 101 Dalmatians was a good remake of the 61' film and book. Edited August 6, 2009 by Rock N' Rollin' Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 :o :'( Oh no - I loved so many of his movies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderlyh Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I JUST read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Damn, I love Ferris Bueller and The Breakfast Club a lot. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdistancewinner Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 This is so sad He was like the director of my youth. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I loved 'Uncle Buck' Haven't seen 'The Breakfast Club' in quite a while either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Oh no! This is terrible. He directed so many of my favourites. All of them really except for Alice's Restaurant and ATU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepulon Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 That's awful! I love so many of his movies as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Oh no! That's terrible news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_S. Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Such sad news, at only 59 years of age. Loved John Hughes' films. Especially Pretty In Pink and Christmas Vacation. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Breakfast Club, Pretty In Pink, Ferris Bueler's Day Off and Planes, Trains and Automobiles were my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 TMZ is reporting director John Hughes suffered a heart attack while taking a morning walk during a trip to New York City with family. Hughes is best known for writing and directing some of our favorite films from the 1980’s - National Lampoon’s Vacation, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, European Vacation, Weird Science, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Christmas Vacation, and Home Alone. Hughes dropped out of filmmaking in 1991. He will be missed. _________________________________________________________ (CNN) -- John Hughes, whose 1980s films such as "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club" and "Some Kind of Wonderful" offered a sharp-eyed look at teenagers and their social habits, has died, according to a statement from his representative. He was 59. John Hughes (left), shown here in 2001, was behind some of the most successful comedies of the 1980s. The director died of a heart attack while taking a morning walk in Manhattan, according to the statement. Hughes, who was also a prolific screenwriter and producer, was at his peak in the 1980s, when his films -- which starred young actors such as Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall and Jon Cryer -- dominated the box office and were hailed by critics for their thoughtful teen protagonists, rarely portrayed with such sympathy in comedies. Ringwald, in particular, became a star, thanks to her performances as the lead in "Sixteen Candles," "Breakfast Club" and "Pretty in Pink." For a time during the decade, the writer and director was behind two or three films a year. Among his other credits were "National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983), "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), the Thanksgiving classic "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "Home Alone" (1990). John Hughes was born February 18, 1950, in Michigan. He started his career as an advertising copywriter in Chicago, and by the end of the 1970s was a frequent contributor to National Lampoon magazine. His first screenwriting credit, according to the Internet Movie Database, was as a writer for the "Animal House" TV spinoff, "Delta House." But Hughes quickly moved over to the big screen, writing 1982's "National Lampoon's Class Reunion," followed the next year by "National Lampoon's Vacation," based on a story he had written for the magazine. Planes Trains & Automobiles, I like that movie a lot as well as Uncle Buck. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBlackZeppelin Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 With Farrah Fawcett, John Hughes, and Michael Jackson gone, it seems like the decade of the 80's is now dead. Condolences to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zosodude13 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Every good movie from the 80's... he had something to do with it! My personal favorite was Ferris Bueller's Day Off RIP John Hughes ^^^ Hey DBZ, haven't seen you in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 John Hughes has left a legacy of fine films. He owned the 1980s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Did he ever make a bad movie? I don't think so. A sad day for Hollywood and a sad day for the rest of us too. RIP mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I just read this story about him, and had to post. It made me cry. http://wellknowwhenwegetthere.blogspot.com...ohn-hughes.html Everyone read this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 R.I.P. Loved breakfast club, it reminded me of highschool and so many of his others, didn't he do Fast Times at Ridgemont High? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) R.I.P. Loved breakfast club, it reminded me of highschool and so many of his others, didn't he do Fast Times at Ridgemont High? No, it was directed Amy Heckerling and written by Cameron Crowe. Plenty of Zep references in that one though. Mike Damone: "First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl." "Oh, Debbie. Hi." "Two, you always call the shots." "Kiss me. You won't regret it." "Now three, act like wherever you are, that's the place to be." "Isn't this great?" "Four, when ordering food, you find out what she wants, then order for the both of you." It's a classy move. "Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce, and a Coke with no ice." "And five, now this is the most important, Rat." "When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV." Then crash, Kashmir comes booming out of the speakers! Edited August 8, 2009 by Reggie29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 No, it was directed Amy Heckerling and written by Cameron Crowe. Plenty of Zep references in that one though. Mike Damone: "First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl." "Oh, Debbie. Hi." "Two, you always call the shots." "Kiss me. You won't regret it." "Now three, act like wherever you are, that's the place to be." "Isn't this great?" "Four, when ordering food, you find out what she wants, then order for the both of you." It's a classy move. "Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce, and a Coke with no ice." "And five, now this is the most important, Rat." "When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV." Then crash, Kashmir comes booming out of the speakers! Nancy Wilson (guitar player for Heart) was the woman in the Z28 that was laughing at Judge Reinhold in his pirate uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat24 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) Very sad.. All I can say is thank you Mr. Hughes.. "face it you're a neomaxiezoomdweebie".. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/4310/dweebie.wav Epic.. Edited August 8, 2009 by Kat24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 "And five, now this is the most important, Rat." "When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin IV." Journalist Cameron Crowe had enjoyed a favorable relationship with Led Zeppelin for many years by the time this film was made, and his involvement was undoubtedly responsible in part for their agreeing to allow use of the song. I'd be interested to hear his definitive explanation as to why his script doesn't match the music, as "side one of Led Zeppelin IV" is 'Black Dog', not Kashmir, which is "side two, track three of Physical Graffiti". Damone could have just as easily held up an eight track and said "put this in". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Journalist Cameron Crowe had enjoyed a favorable relationship with Led Zeppelin for many years by the time this film was made, and his involvement was undoubtedly responsible in part for their agreeing to allow use of the song. I'd be interested to hear his definitive explanation as to why his script doesn't match the music, as "side one of Led Zeppelin IV" is 'Black Dog', not Kashmir, which is "side two, track three of Physical Graffiti". Damone could have just as easily held up an eight track and said "put this in". I thought it was strange too. Maybe that was his point, in that those who knew the songs and albums well would pick up on it and those who didn't, t'would go over their heads. Personally, I've always liked to "make out" to HOTH. The song never appeared on the soundtrack album, or at least not on the Oz release. A book by Cameron would make for interesting reading. When he toured with Zep in the '70's there would have been many insights and juicy anecdotes that he never revealed in his magazine articles. I'm not aware of anything being published, yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) I thought it was strange too. Maybe that was his point, in that those who knew the songs and albums well would pick up on it and those who didn't, t'would go over their heads. Yes, like an inside joke on those who were cool (Damone) and who were not (Ratner). Or it was simply artistic license to use dialouge that flowed better than actual truth. No books in the works from Cameron Crowe concerning Led Zeppelin. He'd probably have to violate their trust or things said in confidence to do it and he won't. I talked to Jimmy Page on their airplane, after a show one night, when he said, 'What the hell, Joe Walsh said I should trust you.' He posed for the cover holding an armful of black roses. That was his statement to Rolling Stone. The magazine chose a live shot in the end." - Cameron Crowe Edited August 11, 2009 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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