John Hughes
How the ‘Home Alone’ Parents Were Able to Afford That Crazy House, Revealed by Director (Exclusive)
Chris Columbus, who helmed the Christmas classic and most recently produced ‘Nosferatu,’ also spoke to THR about how a “bizarre” meeting with Chevy Chase led him to the film in the first place and why he decided to cast Macaulay Culkin over 300 child actors.
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Andrew McCarthy Credits Molly Ringwald for Getting His Role in ‘Pretty in Pink’
"I was miscast in a way. I made what could [have] been a jerk have some sensitivity," the actor, who played heartthrob Blane in the 1986 film, said.
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‘Sixteen Candles’ Actor Gedde Watanabe Says He Didn’t Think Long Duk Dong Role Was “Racist”
The actor reflected on the controversial character in the 1984 John Hughes classic for its 40th anniversary.
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Molly Ringwald Says John Hughes Wrote ‘Sixteen Candles’ After Seeing Her Headshot
The actress also revealed she and her 'Breakfast Club' co-stars helped Hughes rewrite parts of the script.
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Matthew Broderick Reveals Tensions With John Hughes on ‘Ferris Bueller’: “He Was Not Easygoing”
The star of the 1986 comedy smash recalls squaring off with the writer-director on The Hollywood Reporter's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast: "He's not the first director to grab me at some point and say, 'What is wrong with you?'"
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Andrew McCarthy Talks His Love of ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ and Infamous ‘Pretty in Pink’ Original Ending
"I think a bunch of young people were scared of their careers being affected and ran for the hills," the actor says of the Brat Pack moniker he once loathed, but has come to embrace fondly.
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Alan Ruck Explains Why ‘Ferris Bueller’ Crew Cheered When the Ferrari Was Destroyed
The 'Succession' star dropped by 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Monday to mostly discuss the hit HBO series. But, of course, his 1986 John Hughes comedy classic was mentioned.
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‘Halloween Kills’ Star Anthony Michael Hall on His Past, Present and Future
In a career-spanning interview, the actor reflects on working with John Hughes, Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan.
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John Hughes Shared His Idea for a ‘Breakfast Club’ Sequel With Anthony Michael Hall
The 'Halloween Kills' star says the celebrated writer and director teased a potential follow-up involving the characters in their 20s or 30s during the duo's final conversation together.
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Alan Ruck Says ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Was a “Pain in My Ass” for Years
A recent guest on the 'WTF With Marc Maron' podcast, the 'Succession' star discussed his career highs and rock-bottom lows.
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Molly Ringwald on Why She Hasn’t Been Able to Watch Her John Hughes Films With Younger Daughter
The 'Pretty in Pink' and 'Breakfast Club' star reflected on her 2018 New Yorker essay about the sexism, racism and homophobia of John Hughes' classic coming-of-age movies that made her a household name.
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Hollywood Flashback: Glenn Close First Brought Cruella de Vil to Life in 1996
Twenty-five years before Emma Stone stepped into the role, Close portrayed the '101 Dalmatians' villain on the big screen — though she had to be convinced.
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