John Hughes Death

John Hughes' Final Moments In Manhattan

Movieline | S.T. Vanairsdale | Posted 09.13.2009 | New York


One of the most unusual elements of last week's reporting on John Hughes's passing in New York was its total lack of specificity. Hughes, 59, suffered...

The Early Ferris Bueller: Remembering John Hughes' Years in Advertising

Robert Nolan | Posted 09.11.2009 | Entertainment


Robert Nolan

John never looked down his nose at the Leo Burnett job. He took on every assignment with gusto and an off-kilter sense of humor. He was tireless and prolific -- a committed workaholic.

A Memory of John Hughes

Paul Katz | Posted 09.08.2009 | Entertainment


Paul Katz

I don't remember what I said to John Hughes when I met him. All I do know is he looked at my friends and asked, "He's a Duckie, isn't he?"

John Hughes Films Weren't Racially Diverse, but That's OK

Kristi York Wooten | Posted 09.08.2009 | Entertainment


Kristi York Wooten

Fighting at the lockers, crying in the restroom, avoiding bullies, defending your outfit to a principal who thinks all students should be cookie-cutter preppies -- what kid, black or white, couldn't relate to that?

Remembering John Hughes

Alec Baldwin | Posted 09.08.2009 | Entertainment


Alec Baldwin

On the set, Hughes did not conceal his enthusiasm about your work, as some directors feel they must. I have worked on some comedy films where the director was the least funny person on the set. Hughes was funny.

John Hughes' Movies: Which Is YOUR Favorite? (POLL)

Posted 09.07.2009 | Entertainment


The world lost a legend a legend Thursday with the untimely death of John Hughes, responsible for dozens of films. Below are 15 of our favorite fi...