Encore, John Hughes, encore: Two classic Hughes films air Sunday, August 9

By April MacIntyre Aug 8, 2009, 3:33 GMT

Encore celebrates the work of the late John Hughes, director of generation-defining teen comedies. He wrote, directed, or produced some of the most beloved and influential films of the ‘80s from "Home Alone" to "Pretty in Pink," "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off," "The Breakfast Club" to my personal favorite, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles."

The sudden death of John Hughes has left so many people in shock.  His films spoke to teenagers and were sentimental, hilarious and slyly subversive.  He worked with great actors: John Cusack, John Candy, Steve Martin, Molly Ringwald and Matthew Broderick to name a few.

There is a touching remembrance of John Hughes from a fan who persisted in penning the director her thoughts, and her efforts panned out big time.

Please read Alison Byrne Fields' touching account of how an unlikely friendship developed and lasted in Hollywood: Sincerely,John+Hughes

Encore celebrates the work of the late John Hughes, director of generation-defining teen comedies. He wrote, directed, or produced some of the most beloved and influential films of the ‘80s from "Home Alone" to "Pretty in Pink," "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off," "The Breakfast Club" to my personal favorite, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles."

Encore will pay tribute to John Hughes with two of his films on Sunday, August 9th beginning at 8:00 p.m. with Sixteen Candles followed by Weird Science.

8:00 p.m. – Sixteen Candles (1984) -

Fifteen-year-old Samantha (Molly Ringwald) has a crush on the most popular boy in school (Michael Schoeffling), but the geekiest boy in school (Anthony Michael Hall) has a crush on her. Her sister's getting married, and with all the excitement the rest of her family forgets her birthday.  Costarring John Cusack, Joan Cusack and Jami Gertz.

9:35 p.m. –  Weird Science (1985) –

Two nerds (Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Mitchell-Smith) create a beautiful woman (Kelly LeBrock) from a powerful computer and they go on a brief, “wild” ride with her.  Costarring Bill Paxton and Robert Downey Jr.

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