My Top 3 John Hughes Films

3. The Breakfast Club -
 Now I know some might say, "why number three?" well it's a John Hughes film that I saw later on.  But it's still a great film and I enjoyed it very much.  I mean it is one of the best John Hughes films and it's a film people still talk about to this day.  It's one of those films where you remember the characters, certain lines from the film, and just the banter between the cast.  So it is definitely a classic and I applaud John Hughes for this film because he was able to connect with the cast and after all of these years, it's still remains a classic 80's comedy.

2. Ferris Bueller's Day Off -
This too me is one of those comedies that I can go back and watch and still laugh.  Heck, let's say if I had a Top 10 list of comedies this film would be in there.  I know some may not put this above The Breakfast Club because going back The Breakfast Club had more depth in regards to connection with characters.  For example, you have some moments of a lot of fun banter but there is a couple of moments where you feel for them and that's what makes this film and The Breakfast Club different.  Yes, the direction in characters is there and that's one of the big positives of John Hughes is that he knows how to direct characters.  In this film, it's more about these three main characters having a wild adventure in the city and the film really focused on that.  Now in the third act, they go into the troubles of Alan Ruck's character and it was done well.  So yes, I enjoy this more than The Breakfast Club.  I guess it is a factor that I watched The Breakfast Club later on in life but at the same time too me, it felt like there was more going on in the film.  It's like The Breakfast Club was a well-directed film that had a good balance of comedy/drama and Ferris Bueller's Day Off was more about having a straight-forward comedy with the same direction in characters.  So that's why this film is at number 2.

1. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles -
 This film is my favorite John Hughes film.  Maybe because I was big fan of John Candy but at the same time I also enjoy Steve Martin.  Too me this film would also be in my Top 10 (it would probably be in my Top 5 perhaps) of favorite comedies.  I mean these two characters well done very well and it's definitely a very unique chemistry.  Because you start off with Steve Martin's character and he is trying to get home for Thanksgiving but along the way he meets John Candy's character and from there is just a very fun ride.  Both characters were different and to this day it's one of my favorite road trip films.  I mean I'm sure some will bring up films like Dumb & Dumber, Due Date, and so forth.  But I always go back to this film first because I'm a big fan of both actors and I thought John Hughes did a great job directing.  Now of course, I've enjoyed other John Candy films such as Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings (YES, I like that film... sue me) but this is definitely my favorite John Candy performance.  Overall, a great comedy and one of my favorites. RIP John Candy & John Hughes.

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Movie News: April 25th - May 2, 2012

Hey guys,

Once again I return with some interesting movie news that has been going around online for the past week.  Going back there is some cool news and I hope enjoy what's been happening:

- Black Widow NOT returning for Iron Man 3.

- DreamWorks recently talked about Transformers 4 and Top Gun 2.  It's been confirmed Michael Bay is returning to direct Transformers 4 but plans to take a different direction with the story.  Some have recently asked about Shia LaBeouf and Michael Bay has hinted at possibly replacing the main character with a different character.  In regards to Top Gun 2, President of Production for DreamWorks recently stated that it is in the works and it will probably happen before Tom Cruise does Mission: Impossible 5.  Jerry Bruckheimer would produce with director Tony Scott (Top Gun) returning to direct the sequel.  Recently, they hired the writer of The Town to provide the script.

- Some movie theaters considering lifting cell phone ban.  This would allow for some people to use their cell phones.  Thinking that customers pay $10-$15 a ticket plus more for snacks & drinks, they don't want to hinder the customers for taking out cell phones if certain situations would arise.  CEO of Regal Cinemas recently talked about how this concept could work for the young demographic for films like 21 Jump Street where teenagers more often text.  But the majority of theaters are discouraging cell phone use because it's simply distracting.

- The Smurfs 2 set to hit theaters on July 31, 2013.

- Regarding to Beetlejuice 2, director Tim Burton recently stated that the guy who provided the screenplay for Tim Burton's recent film, Dark Shadows is currently writing the script and is waiting for him to see what he does.  Tim Burton is interested in doing Beetlejuice 2 with Actor Michael Keaton on board to return if the sequel does happen.  He was also asked if he would return to the Batman franchise, and Tim Burton replied "I have enough on my plate".

- Director Adam McKay (Step Brothers, Anchorman) may direct remake of Uptown Saturday Night with Will Smith & Denzel Washington attached to star.

- CEO of 20th Century Fox recently talked about Wolverine 2 and stated that the film will be called The Wolverine.  Most of the stage work will take place in Australia and actual filming will take place in Japan.  Actor Hugh Jackman is committed to film.

- Universal suing The Asylum, a company behind cheap straight-to-dvd rip offs such as Transmorphers and Snakes on a Train for planning to release American Battleship, four days after the release of Battleship.  Universal stated that they spent over $100 million for the budget plus $30 million to market it in the US, and they feel The Asylum is trying to profit off their effort.

- Trailer for The Avengers porn parody has been released starring former WWE wrestler, Chyna playing the She-Hulk.

- Marvel says Iron Man franchise would continue without Robert Downey Jr..  He is set for Iron Man 3 but if he were to drop out they would like to continue with a different actor down the road instead of rebooting the franchise.

- It is now confirmed that director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2) is producing Poltergeist remake.

- Actor Leonard Nimoy may return for Star Trek 2.

- That '70s Show movie in the works.

- Live-Action Halo web-series in the works.

- The original script for The Avengers included characters, Ant Man & The Wasp but were left out because  they couldn't find a way to introduce their characters without tweaking much of the script.

- Australian real estate billionaire announced that he is planning to build a replica of the Titanic and will have it ready for it's maiden voyage in late 2016.

- Actor Sylvester Stallone is currently working on Rambo V.  He wants to play the character one more time and give the franchise a proper ending.  It's been talked about that the fifth film with have the same tone of the first film and Stallone is currently working on the formula of the film.  Sean Hood, writer of Conan The Barbarian remake recently revealed he has finished the script and Stallone will begin working on it after he completes The Expendables 2.

- Marvel planning new Hulk film for 2015 due to positive response of the character in The Avengers.

- WWE wrestler, The Miz to star in the third installment of The Marine franchise, titled The Marine: Homefront for WWE Studios.

- Netflix wants to revive Jericho TV-series that ran from 2006-2008.

- Actor Luke Evans offered villain role for Fast & Furious 6.

- Michelle Rodriguez to return for for Machete Kills and Fast & Furious 6.

- Actor Vin Diesel recently stated that Riddick 3 will be released in January 2013.  Plus hinting at two more installments in the future.

- The Hunger Games director to helm Houdini action film.