I've been on a John Hughes kick lately. I find that when you watch one of his movies, the others just fall in line behind them. You get swept up by his dialogue and characters, and it's nice to be in such a simple and beautiful world. Today, I went through a crazy struggle to rank his films. I picked my top five, which were all written and directed by him. Let's dive in. 1. The Breakfast ClubI really love this movie. It taps into something that every generation since it came out has responded to. Written and directed by Hughes, it's widely regarded as a defining film of the 1980s and perhaps Hughes' most iconic work.It's a movie that I think everyone should watch in their lifetime. It masterfully explores teenage angst, stereotypes, and the discovery of common ground among a diverse group forced together in detention.(Also, did you know there's a 4-hour version of The Breakfast Club floating around out there somewhere?)2. Sixteen CandlesLook, I know a lot of the jokes in this movie are not PC by today's standards, but the rawness of being a teenager has never been more poignant.This movie was Hughes's directorial debut, and this film helped establish the template for the modern teen comedy and launched Molly Ringwald as a quintessential 80s star. Every time it's my birthday, I think about this movie.3. Ferris Bueller's Day OffI remember the first time I saw this movie, it hit right in the chest. And then...
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