Being familiar with John Hughes master of the teen and twenties moviemaker for the 1980’s, it’s an easy task to introduce his films to newcomers of the genre. More so, watching this John Hughes 5-Film Collection brings back a lot of memories for the times. Each of them have a cast or a cast member that will be familiar with even the 21st Century moviegoer. And if you were a teen during his era I’m sure the Oohs and Wows will be part of reliving the experiences. And they are now in a Blu-ray 5 disk set with digital codes for on the go.
The JOHN HUGHES 5-MOVIE COLLECTION includes the all-time favorites “Pretty in Pink”, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”, as well as first time on Blu-ray of “She’s Having a Baby” and “Some Kind of Wonderful”.
PRETTY IN PINK
Originally released on February 28, 1986, “Pretty In Pink” celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2021. Produced and written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, the film stars Molly Ringwald (The Breakfast Club), Harry Dean Stanton (Alien), Jon Cryer (TV’s “Two and a Half Men”), James Spader (TV’s “Blacklist”), Annie Potts (TV’s Young Sheldon”) and Andrew McCarthy (Weekend at Bernies). The Story: Andie (Ringwald) is a high school girl from the other side of town. Blane (McCarthy) is the wealthy heartthrob who asks her to the prom. But as fast as their romance builds, it’s threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. PG-13
SPECIAL FEATURES include:
“Filmmaker Focus” with director Howard Deutch
“The Lost Dance” The Original Ending
“Original Theatrical Trailer”
FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF
Also celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” continues to be enjoyed, quoted and revered 35 years after its theatrical debut on June 11, 1986. It Stars Matthew Broderick (The Producers), Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing) Mia Sara (Time Cop), Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men) in a cameo role and more recognizable actors. Broderick plays Ferris, a delightfully charming high school student who, with his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) and best bud Cameron (Alan Ruck), ditches school to enjoy one perfect day as a kid with no responsibilities. PG-13
SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES:
“Getting the Class Together” The Cast of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
“The Making of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
“Who is Ferris Bueller?”
“The World According to Ben Stein”
“Vintage Ferris Bueller” The Lost Tapes
“Class Album”
PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
Produced, written and directed by John Hughes, Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars comedy greats Steve Martin and John Candy. The uproarious classic follows a businessman (Martin) who is struggling to get home for Thanksgiving, but burdened by one travel mishap after another, as well as the company of an annoying traveling salesman (Candy). Filled with outrageously funny situations and a generous helping of warmth, the film also features appearances by Michael McKean, Edie McClurg and Kevin Bacon. Rated R for brief nudity and profanity
SPECIAL EXTRAS ARE:
“Getting There is Half the Fun” The Story of Planes, Trains and Automobiles
“John Hughes” Life Moves Pretty Fast (2-Part Documentary)
“John Hughes” The Voice of a Generation
“Heartbreak and Triumph” The Legacy of John Hughes
“John Hughes for Adults”
“A Tribute to John Candy”
“Deleted Scene” – Airplane Food
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL
Howard Deutch returned to direct 1987’s Some Kind of Wonderful, which was also written and produced by Hughes and makes its Blu-ray debut. Eric Stoltz (Mask), Mary Stuart Masterson (TV’s Blindspot”) and Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) star in the affecting story of young love in which Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson) finds her feelings for her best friend, Keith (Eric Stoltz), run deeper than just friendship. When Keith gets a date with the most popular girl in school (Lea Thompson), the girl’s old boyfriend is unable to let go of her and plans to get back at Keith. PG-13
THE DISC INCLUDES:
“BACK TO WONDERFUL” A Conversation with director Howard Deutch—NEW!
“Commentary by director Howard Deutch and Lea Thompson”
“The Making of Some Kind of Wonderful”
“Meet the Cast of Some Kind of Wonderful”
“John Hughes Time Capsule”
SHE’S HAVING A BABY
Hughes wrote, directed and produced the romantic comedy She’s Having A Baby, which arrives for the first time on Blu-ray. Starring Kevin Bacon (Footloose, TV’s “The Following” and Mystic River), and Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey), the film follows an aspiring writer who must face up to the responsibilities of marriage and fatherhood despite his persistent doubts and unfulfilled ambitions. Also in the cast are a young Alec Baldwin, John Ashton, and cameos of Kristie Alley, Dan Aykroyd, Matthew Broderick, John Candy, Dyan Cannon, Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Amy Irving, Magic Johnson Michael Keaton, Joanna Kerns, Penny Marshall, Bill Murray, and Olivia Newton-John,
THE EXTRAS ARE:
“From the Archives” Kevin Bacon Interviews John Hughes
“Theatrical Trailer”
