John Hughes

This site occasionally seems to become a place for obituaries. Mainly because I want to celebrate the lives of influential people who have died. Very sad news today about John Hughes. The film director/ writer/ producer died of a heart attack at the age of 59. He had been retired for a number of years. Why was he so important? Simply-Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Breakfast Club. Two classic movies that I grew up with and still love to this day and rewatch regularly. He also scripted Pretty in Pink and Home Alone amongst others. But, the two movies I have highlighted are outstanding comedies. His legacy remains on film forever. If you haven't seen these films then all I can say is, 'what are you doing reading this?' Go. Go and watch. NOW.