Retro lovers around the world will be sad to hear the passing of one of the most prolific write and director of ’80s teen movies along with other great comedies. John Hughes passed away yesterday of a heart attack while walking in Manhattan.
His credits as a director include such classics as The Breakfast Club, 16 Candles, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Uncle Buck and Curly Sue.
As a writer and producer, the list includes some of the above along with Pretty in Pink, Home Alone, Maid in Manhattan, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Some Kind of Wonderful, 101 Dalmatians and much much more.
Before his career in film, he began as a joke writer for people like Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Rivers. His impact on our pop culture is undeniable thanks to his strong emphasis on using pop music in all his films creating not only a great mood for the film but amazing soundtracks as well.
He will be missed. Here are a few memorable examples of his work.