And he’s back for more! Today for the John Hughes Blogathon, we have another review from my buddy Eric of The IPC. Seriously – thanks for everything, Eric! Let’s see if he liked The Breakfast Club as much as Weird Science. 🙂
THE BREAKFAST CLUB 1985
On my site, I usually try and steer clear of the more mainstream movies – especially the big popular ones that everyone’s seen and / or already written about. Mainly because what can I say that already hasn’t been said and also because you good people already wrote about it and did it better than I could. When Mrs. Disco popped up going on about a John Hughes blogathon I was all “ehhhhhhhhhh you know I like you but…..” and then she convinced me to watch Weird Science (again) and The Breakfast Club (and something else) that I hadn’t seen. “You’re OLD and you haven’t seen The Breakfast Club????” You ask – and the answer is NOPE. In 1985 I was into Star Trek and Star Wars and the Halloween movies and that sort of shit. Not some pop cultury bullshit about a bunch of teenagers I would never like with a soundtrack of a bunch of music I hated. And then it got all popular and it was a big hit and that drove me even farther away from it so I’d never seen it until today.
So… did I like the big 80s pop cultury John Hughes hit?? Honestly?? Not really. I mean – this Judd Nelson character is the epitome of someone I HATE. And this teacher character is a total dumbass. And Anthony Michael Hall – he’s that smart-dumb? And Ally Sheedy doesn’t talk? She only squeaks? Did he really just light his fucking SHOE on fire to smoke a cigarette in school?? Did he just really hide a boner under his snow hat?? Did he just say something “pumps his nads”?? Who the fuck are these kids??? What’s with all the fucking whistling???? Why did she waste a perfectly good slice of olive loaf???????? What kind of high school is this? My high school wasn’t like this…
I like how there’s a big Scooby Doo chase scene through the halls of the school… Oh well – I can totally understand why people like this but this isn’t my kind of movie – never has been. I mean – it’s a good movie and all of that and better than a lot of shit that I watch but, it’s just not my thing and now I have that Simple Minds song going through my head. I’m not regretting it or anything but give me some nut stomping, head bashing horror movies any day! Thanks for letting me play along, Disco Mutant!!
**I actually met up with Eric in his local Target store yesterday as he told me he had some bad news he needed to deliver to me in person. Anyway, here we are:
Congratulations to the lovely Cara over at Silver Screen Serenade on being crowned the Shitfest 2014: Winter Champion! Great job Eric, Cara & everyone else who was involved in the now famous Shitfest. Can’t wait for the next one – it’s always shitloads of fun. 🙂
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sorry that this was so torturous for you Eric. I also was into Star Wars and Star Trek when this came out, but I’m a lemming and just followed the crowd 🙂 and have always loved this one!
Hey! I love Star Wars, Star Trek, AND John Hughes films. : ) (I mean, we all know that Star Wars is better than Star Trek, though) ; )
that goes without saying…eventhough ST is still enjoyable (mostly)
I love Star Wars, Star Trek and John Hughes films too 🙂
: ) They’re all great! I’ve never understood why some think you can’t like Star Wars AND Star Trek…
Me neither! People like us have a lot more fun 🙂
That’s incorrect but I won’t hold it against you.
THANKS ROB!!!
Thanks again for watching this one, Eric. I knew you’d feel this way about it. But, hey – at least one other Hughes film surprised you & ended up not being a horrible experience for you… ; ) You’re the best! *HUG!*
THANK YOU!!!! I know these blogathons can be a lot of work but you’re doing great!!
And – for the record it’s TWO that I’ve liked : )
*hugs to you!!*
“In 1985 I was into Star Trek and Star Wars and the Halloween movies…” NEVER a bad thing to have been interested in!
Excellent review Eric… not sure if I will ever get to this.
You two make me saaaaaaaad. : ( lol! Should I watch all the Halloween movies for Halloween this year? Love the first one but only seen bits & pieces of the others. Hmmmmmm
Ooooooh do it! That is not a bad idea! They are good funs!
You TOTALLY should!!! The three of us could do some sort of project with them!!
Um. Zoe. I am officially requiring that you see The Breakfast Club just so’s you can understand all of the ways Eric should have liked it. 🙂
Um. Josh. Wait until you read a review she did for me of another Hughes Teen Classic before you say that… Lol! *Spoilers* ; )
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! xD
Zoe – let’s talk before you go firing this one up….
THANK YOU ZOE!!!! Keep rockin’ in SA!!!
😀 Will do!
I really like The Breakfast Club. It’s a really great film.
Agree! Eric doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Lol. It’s my favorite Hughes film. I’ll probably end this blogathon with my review of it. : )
Excellent 😀
I always stand by the belief that I am incredibly stupid…. so there’s that : )
Eric, I didn’t know what to say before. And, well, I still don’t know what to say. Um.
I just.
This movie is awesome.
Lol! I agree. It’s definitely awesome. But I did know Eric wouldn’t like it. I still like him anyway. : )
I figured Eric wouldn’t like it, too. Until your last comment, I thought Zoe might, though.
Zoe breaks my heart sometimes…. : ( lol!
At least you’re not yelling at me. You should have seen the email reply I got to this. I’ve never heard such profanity…..
: (
I promise to never yell you about a movie. 🙂
And some people definitely get passionate about their favorite anything. I find it odd . . . to say the least.
Can I trust this email did not come from a fellow movie blogger?
It was the reply I got from Disco here after I sent her this post…..
LOL I’m kidding of course. She wouldn’t yell at me.
Right?? RIGHT?!?!?!??!!!
Oh. Stupid me missed the joke.
Bah.
I’d never yell at you. Now GET BACK IN YOUR ROOM & WATCH MORE HUGHES MOVIES!!!!!!
…………………..
Yes, Mistress.
People get passionate when they hate a movie, too. Right, MovieRob? Ahem. Um… Hardware? ; ) (wonder if he’ll see this comment. Lol)
Good point. And …
🙂
who? me? nah 🙂
Gotta agree here, man. I reckon this is vastly overrated and I didn’t care for any of the characters or actors. Judd Nelson’s an asshole. It’s no wonder he doesn’t get work anymore.
Lol! I can relate to this movie as Judd Nelson’s character is almost exactly like my main high school boyfriend… ! ; ) The dick.
T.H.A.N.K. Y.O.U. MUCKERS!!! I just couldn’t buy into it. If I liked anyone it was probably the janitor….
Damn I loved Breakfast Club, but I loved Eric’s review more. 😀 Great stuff, man!
I still love Eric anyway. I think. I mean, I think he’s forgiven me for not liking True Detective. (Right, Eric?!)
Not really yet. You didn’t even finish the second EP…. : (
But I do still love you though.
THANKS ELINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
❤
!!!!!
OMG ERIC IT’S OK :DD ((L))
: )
This is a massive blindspot for me. Been meaning to check it out for so long. And it surprises me not one tiny bit that this isn’t Eric’s cup of tea.
Whaaaaaat?! Wow! You need to watch this one. My review for it will be slightly more positive, believe it or not… ; )
I bet you like it. I prefer some boobs and blood. And maybe a little cussin’.
Thanks for having me over for this!! Sorry I didn’t like it!!
I’m loving the snapshot you got of us in the Target. You can tell I’m doing EVERYTHING to not look down your shirt….
I know. I lost track of how many times I was like “Dude. My eyes are up HERE!”
What can I say?? I’m a boob guy… if you don’t want me to look at them then COVER THEM UP!!!
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Brian Johnson rules, though.
Brian Johnson is the best!!!! ; ) And a walrus. Were you the brain as well?
Brian’s Johnson!!
FILTH!!
PERVERSION!!!!
Well, you tried, right? That’s what counts. I love the shit out of this movie, but it can’t be everyone’s bag.
A for Effort, Eric! ; ) I love the shit out of this thing too. But, obviously, I’m a bit of a Hughes fan… Lol
I TRIED!!!!!
That’s what I want put on my headstone when I croak:
ERIC ISAACS
HE TRIED
Bummer! Sorry Eric–just not enough boobs and blood for you in this one. 😉 I hope the next Hughes one wins you over!! And Mutant, thanks so much for the shoutout!! Your Shitfest review was excellent, lady. Personally, I think we’re all winners. 😀 Cannot WAIT for the next Shitfest. Dark Cara is eager to write dark things again…mwahaha.
Well there’s a crotch shot! ; ) But, no – no needless violence so not very Eric. ; ) Haha! Dark Cara is awesome. But scares me a little!!! #IamaWUSS
and I hated the characters so there!
#probywussy
Oh YOU don’t need to be afraid of Dark Cara, Mutant. She only shanks creepers.
Exactly… I actually liked the next TWO I’ve watched!
I can’t wait either – when do you ladies want to do it again? Summer? Give everyone a couple of months to recover?? June?
I’d be cool with that! 😀
IT’S A DATE!!! I went outside this afternoon for some fresh air and noticed that: THE WASPS ARE BACK!!!!
I’m deathly allergic to those things so let’s make plans for this on the assumption I don’t get stung by one a keel over dead.
X_X
I’d be very sad if that happened!!!!!!!!! : ( Then again, I’d get out of ever having to watch True Detective…. Lol!!!! ; )
Hey!! You like me and even –
………….. OH : (
Call pest control, dammit!!!!
Ah, I have a soft spot for this one but I concede the characters aren’t the most well-developed in cinematic history.
For real!
Is it wrong that I found Ally Sheedy rather lovely in this? 80s crush.
Depends. Pre or post makeover?? ; )
Errr, pre.
I was in love with Spock.
Figures.
In fact – I still am….. a little….
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