John Hughes RIP

**aidan_walsh** · 06-08-2009, 21:24

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8188778.stm

Quote:

The US film director John Hughes, who created some of the most famous comedies of the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 59.

The director died after a heart attack in New York, his spokeswoman said.

Mr Hughes was the director of such successful films as Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

He was also a leading script writer, penning films such as Pretty in Pink and Home Alone.

The spokeswoman, Michelle Bega, told Associated Press that Mr Hughes had been in Manhattan on a family visit and died after suffering the heart attack during a morning walk.

Mr Hughes lived in Illinois, with many of his films set in and around Chicago.

Quite possibly *the* director of the 80s.

Raekwon · 06-08-2009, 21:41

He also directed one of my favorite films when I was a kid; Weird Science, 80's Classic.

R.I.P. John

notahopeinhell · 06-08-2009, 21:44

The Breakfast Club is one of my favourite films, loved a lot of his work.

Zwillinge · 06-08-2009, 21:44

He did some amazing films. Very sad

RIP.

**keefg** · 06-08-2009, 21:58

I was gutted to hear this. RIP indeed, I loved his films when I was growing up in the 80's.

Ghost Train · 06-08-2009, 22:10

Didn't know he was behind all the films mentioned, all 80's classics. "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" one of my favs. And writer of the national lampoon films. RIP

**basquille** · 06-08-2009, 22:18

The director of the 80's is right!

To be honest.. I'm absolutely devastated to hear this!

So many timeless fantastic films - Uncle Buck, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Went on a flight last week with the latest Empire which had a poster of "I Love You, Beth Cooper" on the back and for some reason, I thought I read John Hughes wrote that. After reading the credits, it turns out he hadn't but I remember just discussing with my girlfriend how much I love his films.

Probably the first director I admired.. and THE director who made me truly appreciate films as a young boy.

RIP John!

constitutionus · 06-08-2009, 22:23

ah jaysus.

uncle buck, planes trains and automobile, ferris beuler day off, weird science ?

the guy practically had a hand in half the films i seen and obviously influenced the guys around him who made the rest.

great loss. RIP man.

Bob the Seducer · 06-08-2009, 22:24

Not just the director of the 80s, he was the 80s. His films are the ones a generation grew up on and the ones a decade will be remembered for.

R.I.P. John

MagicMarker · 06-08-2009, 22:28

Jebus, IMDB is on the ball!

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000455/

The man is basically responsible for all my favourite movies as a child.

RIP.

poisonated · 06-08-2009, 23:02

home alone 1 and 2 was a part of my child hood...don't get me started on the rest of them.

the breakfast club was good
uncle buck - very funny
planes,trains and automobiles - great movie
ferris buellers day off - fantastic
national lampoons vacation - pretty good

It really is very sad to hear about his death.I'm sure his family and friends are absolutely devestated.He wasn't that old either.

niallon · 06-08-2009, 23:16

Jesus this is unreal. Even to this day we still call anyone with curly hair "Curly Sue" in my family! He will be dearly missed!

RIP John Hughes

donmeister · 06-08-2009, 23:23

The Breakfast Club,Home Alone, and Ferris Buellers Day off are some of my all time favorite films

RIP John!

**Galvasean** · 06-08-2009, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob the Seducer

Not just the director of the 80s, he was the 80s. His films are the ones a generation grew up on and the ones a decade will be remembered for.

R.I.P. John

I was about to say that. He truly did inspire an entire generation (and then some).

R.I.P.

thecornerboy · 07-08-2009, 00:57

What a shame.

I love his films so much. He managed to to crystalise that decade in film brilliantly. They've perhaps not got the recognition by la-di-dah critics they deserve but for me they're worthy of every praise. He wasn't the typical Hollywood shyster either and he had the good sense to avoid being sucked into making terrible movies year after year.

I've so many great memories of his films. Too many to start listing off. RIP.

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Ghost Train Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in your shadoW Posts: 9,088 Adverts \| Friends	Didn't know he was behind all the films mentioned, all 80's classics. "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" one of my favs. And writer of the national lampoon films. RIP __________________ pix.ie #3

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basquille Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sligo Posts: 22,607 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Bargain Alerts, Lost, Music, Music Reviews, Prison Break, Stuttering & Stammering & Speech Disorder, Television	The director of the 80's is right! To be honest.. I'm absolutely devastated to hear this! So many timeless fantastic films - Uncle Buck, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Went on a flight last week with the latest Empire which had a poster of "I Love You, Beth Cooper" on the back and for some reason, I thought I read John Hughes wrote that. After reading the credits, it turns out he hadn't but I remember just discussing with my girlfriend how much I love his films. Probably the first director I admired.. and THE director who made me truly appreciate films as a young boy. RIP John! __________________ basquille dot net

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notahopeinhell Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15 Adverts \| Friends	The Breakfast Club is one of my favourite films, loved a lot of his work.

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constitutionus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,355 Adverts \| Friends	ah jaysus. uncle buck, planes trains and automobile, ferris beuler day off, weird science ? the guy practically had a hand in half the films i seen and obviously influenced the guys around him who made the rest. great loss. RIP man. __________________ proof theres hope for irish women yet!

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Bob the Seducer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 아이구 Posts: 232 Adverts \| Friends	Not just the director of the 80s, he was the 80s. His films are the ones a generation grew up on and the ones a decade will be remembered for. R.I.P. John __________________ Sonic Boom!!!

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MagicMarker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in a very very very fine house Posts: 10,597 Adverts \| Friends	Jebus, IMDB is on the ball! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000455/ The man is basically responsible for all my favourite movies as a child. RIP.

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poisonated Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 680 Adverts \| Friends	home alone 1 and 2 was a part of my child hood...don't get me started on the rest of them. the breakfast club was good uncle buck - very funny planes,trains and automobiles - great movie ferris buellers day off - fantastic national lampoons vacation - pretty good It really is very sad to hear about his death.I'm sure his family and friends are absolutely devestated.He wasn't that old either.

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niallon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sallins, Co.Kildare Posts: 923 Adverts \| Friends	Jesus this is unreal. Even to this day we still call anyone with curly hair "Curly Sue" in my family! He will be dearly missed! RIP John Hughes __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/niallon Nially's Blog Video Game Reviews

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donmeister Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'n'G Baby! Posts: 1,354 Adverts \| Friends	The Breakfast Club,Home Alone, and Ferris Buellers Day off are some of my all time favorite films RIP John! __________________ Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character,it becomes your destiny My Ads, quote 'Bitch got game' and recieve 10% off any purchase

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thecornerboy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 202 Adverts \| Friends	What a shame. I love his films so much. He managed to to crystalise that decade in film brilliantly. They've perhaps not got the recognition by la-di-dah critics they deserve but for me they're worthy of every praise. He wasn't the typical Hollywood shyster either and he had the good sense to avoid being sucked into making terrible movies year after year. I've so many great memories of his films. Too many to start listing off. RIP.

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