John Hughes, 1950 - 2009

Like many in my generation, I was affected, reassured, and inspired by John Hughes’ films – all while laughing my ass off. Easily one of the most prolific filmmakers in the last 30 years, John Hughes brought us such classics as Vacation, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Home Alone and more.

The writer/director/producer frequently collaborated with the same troupe of actors (many of whom became known as”The Brat Pack” due to their relationship with him) and is wildly seen as the inventor of the modern teen comedy, and frequently dealt with fitting in, whether they’re seen as brains, athletes, basket cases, princesses or criminals.

Hughes’ imprint on movies lives on today in part thanks to the dozens of actors he made famous, and in part thanks to those who’ve taken up the torch to deliver comedies that aren’t afraid to discuss serious themes. He will be missed.

Video first seen at Ain’t it Cool