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Annotated Bibliography

Aronchick, David. “Happy Birthday John Hughes: The Voice of My So-Called ‘Lost Generation’.” The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc., 15 Feb. 2013. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.

The author starts this article by mentioning that Hughes understood the teenagers of “Generation X” better than anyone else in Hollywood. Aronchick goes on to say that his clique tried to be the most popular of their group, but in the end they realized they were just like the “nerds” displayed in the movies of Hughes. Next, Aronchick states that he is celebrating Hughes’ sixty-third birthday on Valentine’s Day rather than on Hughes’ actual birthday because Hughes changed the way teenagers viewed love. The article goes on to say that Hughes made it okay for the nerd to go for the popular girl, and his movies broke down the stereotypes of love for teenagers. Aronchick breaks down Hughes’ different movies and what they mean to teenagers. Aronchick later mentions that Ferris Bueller’s Day Off made teenagers know that they can be “bad” one day out of their lives and forget about all the stress of their daily routines. The author ends the article with a list of his five favorite quotes from John Hughes’ movies.

Cieply, Michael. “John Hughes, Who Captured the Lives of Teenagers in the 1980s, Dies at 59.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 6 Aug. 2009. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

This article is honoring John Hughes after he passed away. Cieply starts off the article by mentioning that Hughes often used an alternate name, Edmond Dantés, while writing his movies. Cieply goes on to say that Hughes turned into a recluse once he dropped off the movie scene in the 1990’s. Cieply mentions Hughes’ early career and goes into detail about Hughes’ family. The author goes on to talk about Hughes’ early life including his childhood. The author goes on to say that Hughes started his career off while visiting New York for his advertising job, and was published for his comedic gift. The author mentions that the actors in Hughes’ films said that they not only loved Hughes as a filmmaker, but they also loved him as a person. The three paragraphs that follow are summaries of several of Hughes’ movies from the 1980’s. The author mentions that the last movie Hughes directed in 1991 was not successful, but he still continued to write movies. Cieply ends the article by saying that John Hughes’ name will forever be affiliated with the teen comedy genre.

Corliss, Richard. “John Hughes, Chronicler of 80’s Teens, Dies.” TIME. Time, 7 Aug. 2009. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.

The author starts the article by introducing Hughes to younger readers that may not know him, and goes on to say that his death was a shock because his screenwriting did not reflect his actual age. Next, Corliss talks about Hughes’ early life and career. Corliss goes on to say that Hughes gave teens what they wanted and needed when nobody else would. Corliss uses the next three articles to break down some of Hughes movies, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, and tells why they appealed to teenagers. Next, Corliss mentions that Hughes is still a teen at heart and his movies prove that. The author ends the article by saying that Hughes was finally the popular kid in school and he married the cheerleader. Corliss says that everyone wishes Hughes was still around to make more of his movies that made everyone that watched them feel like a teenager.

Goldstein, Patrick. “John Hughes, Candle-Lighter.” Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2008. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

The author starts the article by saying that Hughes’ influence on Hollywood is more present now than ever before. Goldstein says that the majority of movies today are influenced by Hughes in some way or another. Goldstein spends the majority of the article talking about how Hughes’ basically abandoned Hollywood without a trace, but his influences are still everywhere. Goldstein mentions that filmmakers all over Hollywood claim that Hughes is their inspiration for everything they contribute to the film industry. Goldstein mentions Hughes’ impact on the recent movie Drillbit Taylor. The author mentions that producer, Tom Jacobson, is one of the few people that still remain in touch with Hughes, and he went to Hughes got his’ permission to make his idea for Drillbit Taylor into a movie. The author wraps up the article by praising Hughes on his writing talents, and mentions that Hughes could turn out scripts for movies in just a matter of weeks.

Gora, Savannah. “Why John Hughes Still Matters.” MTV.com. Viacom International Inc., 7 Mar. 2010. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

Gora starts off her article by mentioning that Hughes received a special tribute on the Oscars. Gora goes on to say that even though Hughes made great movies for adults and children he will always be remembered for his movies for teenagers. Gora states that Hughes forever changed the way Hollywood approaches teen movies. Gora spent years engulfed in Hughes’ work while writing a book about him, so she says that it was a constant reminder as to why John Hughes still matters. Gora goes on to say that Hughes took the problems teenagers had seriously rather than treating them like a joke as many filmmakers before Hughes did. Gora later mentions that Hughes changed the music that Americans listened to. Gora states that Hughes was passionate about music and he listened to it while he wrote. Gora goes on to say that Hughes loved all kinds of music, and he helped bring the British new wave music into America by having it featured in his movies. Next Gora mentions that the majority of the entertainment for the youth today is influenced by Hughes’ films. The author says that Hughes’ films taught Hollywood that movies for teens are worth making because they will bring in money. Gora ends the article by saying that Hughes’ films are timeless and the world will never forget about John Hughes.

Griffiths, Dave. “Biography: John Hughes.” Helium. Helium, 26 Mar. 2013. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

Griffiths starts off the article by mentioning that the characters in Hughes’ films would not be as well-known as they are today without the talent of John Hughes, and the film industry would not be where it is today without Hughes’ impact. Griffiths says that shows and movies are still referencing the legendary filmmaker and his movies today. For the remainder of the article Griffiths goes into detail about Hughes’ life from childhood to his passing. Griffiths mentions Hughes’ early career, and goes on to talk about some of Hughes’ famous films. Griffiths mentions Hughes’ personal life, but says that not much is known about him outside of his filmmaking because he was an extremely private person. The author concludes the article by saying that Hughes’ impact on the film industry will live on because he had an enormous influence on his audience and the filmmakers of the present.

Kamp, David. “Sweet Bard of Youth.” Vanity Fair. Vanity Fair, Mar. 2010. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

The author starts the article by saying that Hughes was constantly writing, and coming up with scripts faster than Hollywood could turn them into films. Kamp goes on to say that when Hughes was not writing screen plays he was keeping track of his progress on his films in a journal.. Kamp goes on to mention that Hughes’ movies touched people beyond the intended audience of the 1980’s. Kamp states that the whole world stopped to mourn the loss of Hughes when he passed away in 2009. Later, Kamp mentions that everyone was wondering where Hughes had gone and why he stopped making movies, but the answer was that he just wanted to spend time with his family. Kamp goes on to say that he met up with Hughes’ two sons, and found out more about their personal lives. Next, Kamp mentions that Hughes constantly carried a pocket notebook with him and wrote down his every thought, and Hughes’ sons have found over 300 notebooks filled with Hughes’ ideas and drawings. Kamp ends the article by stating that in his later years Hughes had settled down and went from the fashion forward man he used to be to a grandpa that wore suits every day.

Palmer, Landon. “Culture Warrior: The Triumph of John Hughes.” Film School Rejects. Neil Miller, 10 Aug. 2009. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

In this article Palmer mentions that Hughes does not get enough credit for inventing the teen comedy. Palmer goes through the decades and breaks down Hughes’ popular teen movies. Palmer proves that before Hughes’ teen comedies there were not movies that were necessarily for the enjoyment of teenagers they were just about teenagers. Palmer states that the other teen movies were either too silly and did not portray the seriousness of teenagers’ lives, or the movies were too dramatic and not funny or enjoyable at all. Palmer says that Hughes had the perfect combination of funny and serious, and this is why his films have outlasted other teen movies. Palmer later mentions that Hughes’ films are honest and filled with meaning. Next, Palmer states that Hughes’ characters were always relatable not matter how silly they seem. Palmer says that throughout his career John Hughes made movies for everyone from children to adults, but he will always be remembered for his take on the teen comedy. Palmer ends the article by saying that everything today seems to be directed towards teens, so the influence of John Hughes is needed now more than ever.

Wilson, Craig. “John Hughes and the Brat Pack, Revisited.” USA Today. USA Today, 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

The article is about Wilson discussing a book that Susannah Gora wrote over John Hughes. Wilson spends the majority of the article quoting Gora. Wilson mentions that Hughes had a way of understanding teens and his movies became iconic. Wilson quotes Gora when she says that everyone knows a quote from a John Hughes movie, and that the “Brat Pack” could have went on to pursue greater roles if they had not been branded with that name. He quotes Gora where she mentions that Hughes’ movies are timeless because they contain problems that teenagers will always have, and teenagers will always be able to relate to Hughes’ movies. Next, Wilson mentions that most filmmakers have been influenced by Hughes in many ways. Wilson ends the article by quoting Gora where she talks about how Hughes’ movies left you happy and hopeful for the future, and Gora also says that being hopeful for the future is difficult when you are a teen, so Hughes did an excellent job.

Zibas, Christine. “Why John Hughes Movies Are Still So Great.” Helium. Helium, 12 Feb. 2013. Web. 16 Apr. 2013.

Zibas starts off the article by mentioning that Hughes perfected his teen films and applied his success with comedy to other movies for adults and families. The author goes on to say that Hughes turned his actors into stars. Next, Zibas mentions that Hughes turned the setting that he experienced in his own childhood and used it as the setting in his movies. Later, Zibas mentions that Hughes was able to use the “goofy” family and turn them into something memorable that everyone wants to have. Zibas mentioned that Hughes was most known for his movies for teenagers, and before he came along teenagers had mostly been ignored by filmmakers. The author goes on to say that Hughes was able to break stereotypes, and he knew how to balance funny and serious without making his movies too dramatic. Zibas mentions that Hughes also broke down stereotypes for adults as well. The author goes on to say that Hughes was the first filmmaker to use tricks in movies, such as adding scenes after the closing credits. Zibas ends her article by saying that Hughes’ films continue to have an impact on filmmakers today.