It’s been four decades since Samantha Baker bemoaned the fact that everyone had forgotten her 16th birthday amid the chaos caused by her wacky sister’s impending nuptials. On May 4, 1984, “Sixteen Candles” was released, the success of which prompted a string of hits by filmmaker John Hughes, launched the careers of several performers and inspired the glory years of teen movies in the 1980s. Read on for more about the “Sixteen Candles” 40th anniversary.
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
After the success of two movies based on screenplays he had written, “Mr. Mom” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), Hughes was given the opportunity to direct one of his scripts. Up to this point, “teen movies” had largely evolved from cautionary “rebellion” films in the 1950s to the beach party films of the 1960s to slasher films of the 1970s to sex comedies in the early 1980s. Hughes wrote a script that truly reflected the life of an average teen,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for America’s Got Talent Season 17 Episode 10.] The America’s Got Talent Season 17 live shows have officially begun. And the Tuesday, August 9 episode revealed who fans chose as the wildcard winner. But first came the first eight live performances of the season. Acrobatic group Amoukanama kicked things off with an electrifying, high-energy performance. Decked out in all white and big smiles, the group from West Guinea, Africa made their stunts look impossibly easy. Amazing Veranica & Her Incredible Friends were up next, followed by teenage singer Ava Swiss who sang Pink‘s “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken.” The cheese-loving singer Ben Lapidus received 3 X’s from everyone but Heidi Klum, and then Lace Larrabee took to the stage. Country singer Drake Milligan and Ukrainian contortionist Oleksandr Yenivatov both received a standing ovations for their live show debuts, with Simon Cowell calling Milligan’s performance of his original song “Kiss Me Goodbye” the best...
- 8/10/2022
- TV Insider
This summer, “America’s Got Talent” returned for its 17th season with Terry Crews resuming his hosting duties and Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofía Vergara once again making up the judges panel. As in the past, this year’s champion will take home a 1 million cash prize and be able to showcase their talent as a headlining act in Las Vegas.
In the preliminary round, 138 acts were chosen by the judges to advance in the competition, but they’ve been narrowed down to only 55 to compete in the Qualifiers. Among those 55 are the six chosen by the judges and Terry with their Golden Buzzer. Terry picked saxophonist Avery Dixon, Howie chose singer Maddie, Simon went with vocalist Sara James, Sofía threw her support behind dance group Mayyas, and Heidi gave the honor to songstress Lily Meola. On the July 26 episode, the judges and Terry joined to give a...
In the preliminary round, 138 acts were chosen by the judges to advance in the competition, but they’ve been narrowed down to only 55 to compete in the Qualifiers. Among those 55 are the six chosen by the judges and Terry with their Golden Buzzer. Terry picked saxophonist Avery Dixon, Howie chose singer Maddie, Simon went with vocalist Sara James, Sofía threw her support behind dance group Mayyas, and Heidi gave the honor to songstress Lily Meola. On the July 26 episode, the judges and Terry joined to give a...
- 8/9/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
One of the most ironclad scheduling rules in pop culture is that no May 4 should come and go without a new bit of Star Wars lore to entertain us. Thanks to Disney+, this May 4 should be particularly celebratory.
With its list of new releases for May 2021, Disney+ is bringing Star Wars: The Bad Batch into the fold. The animated series will continue a plotline begun in The Clone Wars and will follow Clone Force 99 a.k.a. “The Bad Batch” of genetically mutated clone troopers. Dave Filoni is on board as creator and showrunner so we know we’re gonna have a great time.
Read more TV How The Bad Batch Ties into the Larger Star Wars Universe By John Saavedra TV Star Wars: The Clone Wars – What Happened to the Bad Batch? By John Saavedra
On the movie side of things, Disney is premiering another major title this month.
With its list of new releases for May 2021, Disney+ is bringing Star Wars: The Bad Batch into the fold. The animated series will continue a plotline begun in The Clone Wars and will follow Clone Force 99 a.k.a. “The Bad Batch” of genetically mutated clone troopers. Dave Filoni is on board as creator and showrunner so we know we’re gonna have a great time.
Read more TV How The Bad Batch Ties into the Larger Star Wars Universe By John Saavedra TV Star Wars: The Clone Wars – What Happened to the Bad Batch? By John Saavedra
On the movie side of things, Disney is premiering another major title this month.
- 5/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It's been 30 years since Sam Baker's family forgot about her birthday in "Sixteen Candles," and just as long since Jake Ryan stole all our collective hearts.But in the years following the film's release, the actor who played him all but vanished.While Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, John Cusack, Liane Curtis and even the guy who played Long Duk Dong have all enjoyed steady success in entertainment, Michael Schoeffling disappeared.See how the entire cast -- sans Michael -- have all aged in the gallery above. Plus, see what they're doing now.As for Schoeffling, let's dig a little deeper.The dreamy actor was 23 when he played the sweet high school jock in "Sixteen Candles," and continued to smolder in films like "Mermaids" and "Let's Get Harry" before his final role in 1991's "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken."The actor then left Hollywood behind and raised two children,...
- 5/4/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
When I was a kid my parents used to take me to the now demolished Bay Meadows Racetrack in the Bay Area. It was there that I gained an appreciation and love for horses. Oh sure, I learned all about betting on them, and odds, and all the things kids my age weren't supposed to be learning, but the sight of watching these majestic creatures racing on the track was a glorious one to behold for me. I think my parents always took me with them because they knew how much I enjoyed watching them. That and I was really good at picking straight bet winners.
Horses, to me, are the most majestic of creatures. They're used to race, to work, to show, and as transportation for many, many centuries. They're gorgeous animals that tend to form quite a bond with their riders and owners. Horses have been the main...
Horses, to me, are the most majestic of creatures. They're used to race, to work, to show, and as transportation for many, many centuries. They're gorgeous animals that tend to form quite a bond with their riders and owners. Horses have been the main...
- 10/7/2010
- by amcsts@gmail.com
- AMC - Script to Screen
I already know what you Jakettes are going to say. How could I possibly crush more on Michael Schoeffling as a Depression-era diving horse showman instead of his more famous turn as Sixteen Candles' Jake Ryan, the most perfect senior boy to ever attend high school anywhere, ever, period, end of story? Well, here's what I say to you: of course Jake Ryan is the bees' knees, and quite possibly one of the dreamiest love interests ever to make teenage hearts swoon. But if you're a true fan of model-turned-actor who all but disappeared after his brief seven year acting career, then you hold Michael Schoeffling's last screen credit close to your wild heart because your crush on the man extends beyond his turn as Jake Ryan. And that crush cannot be broken.
In truth, I took the backwards route of getting to know the all-too brief film career of Michael Schoeffling.
In truth, I took the backwards route of getting to know the all-too brief film career of Michael Schoeffling.
- 5/5/2010
- by Jen Yamato
- Cinematical
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