be tremendous in their roles. The actors in the movie are known as “the brat pack”. The movie is starring: Emilio Estevez, known for popular movies like The Outsiders; Molly Ringwald, who starred in movies like Pretty in Pink and 16 Candles; Anthony Michael Hall, who was in the movie 16 Candles with Molly Ringwald; and Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson, they both starred in St. Elmo’s Fire. There couldn’t be anyone better to portray the characters in the movie than these actors. This movie was filmed at
“We 're going to try something a little different today. We are going to write... an essay... of not less than a thousand words... describing to me who you think you are,” stated Richard Vernon, the teacher that started it all. The teacher that put 5 different students with different personalities in the same saturday morning detention. The 1985 film, The Breakfast Club, directed and written by John Hughes talked about a lot of touchy subjects. From family to friends, from loving and wanting to be
Of all the 1980’s films, that can be described as “Eighties Teen Movies” (Thorburn, 1998) or “High School Movies” (Messner, 1998), those written and (with the exception of “Pretty In Pink” (1986) and “Some Kind of Wonderful”(1987)) directed by John Hughes were often seen to define the genre, even leading to the tag “John Hughes rites de passage movies” as a genre definition used in 1990s popular culture (such as in “Wayne’s World 2” (1994 dir. Stephen Surjik)). This term refers to the half dozen
spend a Saturday together in detention they find themselves interacting with and understanding each other for the first time. A jock, Emilio Estevez, a stoner, Judd Nelson, a princess, Molly Ringwald, a basket case, Ally Sheedy, and a brain, Anthony Michael Hall, talk about everything from parental tension to sex to peer pressure to hurtful stereotypes while serving the eight hours in a library. Ultimately, the five find that they may have more in common than they ever imagined and learn more about
1970’s, but the lyrics, image, and theatrics took a step forward. Heavy metal had a huge impact in the 1980’s and there were many successful bands. Van Halen took heavy metal to new heights. After more than two decades of playing sold-out concert halls, selling millions of albums and enduring various lineup changes and solo projects, Van Halen is recognized as one of the most resilient and successful rock bands to emerge from the 1970s and continue into the 1980’s. Eddie and Alex Van Halen were raised
The Casey Anthony case was one that captured the heart of thousands and made it to the headline of national TV talk shows, newspapers, radio stations and social media networks for months. The root of the case was due to a clash between the parental responsibilities, the expectations that went with being a parent, and the life that Casey Anthony wanted to have. The case was in respect to the discovering the cause of Casey’s two-year-old daughter, Caylee Marie Anthony’s, death; however the emphasis
time. There's the arrogant, swaggering tough guy (Judd Nelson). The insecure neurotic (Ally Sheedy) who hides behind her hair and clothes. The jock from the wrestling team (Emilio Estevez). The prom queen (Molly Ringwald). And the class brain (Anthony Michael Hall). These kids have nothing in common, and they have an aggressive desire not to have anything in common. In ways peculiar to teenagers, who sometimes have a studious disinterest in anything that contradicts their self-image, these kids aren't
JaKaysha Bobo Anthony Murphy HU305 09/10/17 Michael Jackson’s Life and Legacy In 2007, Michael Jackson told an Ebony magazine writer that "Music has been my outlet, my gift to all of the lovers in this world,” author Katherine E. Krohn wrote in her 2010 book, Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend. “Through it I know I will live forever.” This week, five years after Jackson's death at age 50, he remains one of the world's most popular singers. His second posthumous album, Xscape, immediately vaulted
The Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club is a comedy-drama movie written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. The movie features Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clark, Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson, Judd Nelson as John Bender, Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish and Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds. Each of the characters represents very stereotypical high school students, as Andrew Clark is the jock, Brain Johnson plays as the nerd, John Bender as the rebel, Claire as the pampered girl and Allison
The Baroque Period The Baroque Period (1600-1750) was mainly a period of newly discovered ideas. From major new innovations in science, to vivid changes in geography, people were exploring more of the world around them. The music of the baroque period was just as extreme as the new changes. Newly recognized composers such as Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Monteverdi were writing entirely new musical ideas and giving a chance for new voices to be heard that were normally not thought of sounds. Their
prove that Mehserle intended to shoot grant, he dismissed the gun enhancement. Which could have added an additional 10 years to his sentence (Anthony). The decision not to enforce the gun enhancement act stunned Oscar Grant supporters. Hundreds of people rallied in honor of Grant outside Oakland City Hall. In fear of a riot starting banks, businesses, and city hall boarded up windows and doors. UC Oakland evacuated buildings and the courts closed early (Richardson). It was in till night fell upon the
There are certain musicians that come along that shift a culture, attitude, or future musicians. Another musician that went on influence future generations and considered one of the greatest guitar players in the world is Eddie Van Halen. Eddie Van Halen was born in Holland in 1955 and immigrated to Pasadena California. At the age of seven, Eddie was training as a classical pianist, although his love for Rock and Roll was developing. He started working a paper route and used the money to buy a drum
Breakfast Club.” This is a 1985 movie directed by John Hughes. It is about five high school students that have detention on a Saturday for nine hours. The five students are played by, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, and Anthony Michael Hall. These five students are deviant in their own particular ways and have different stereotypes. Eventually the students share personal information about their
legally by standing as the Chancellor and create authoritative orders to create his new world. In the beginning, Adolf Hitler was an unknown figure to the public, but he slowly built his own political ideas as he started doing speeches at the beer hall which was his initial point for his ideas to emerge and advance. Once Hitler thought he had enough people supporting his party, he explicit decision was to take over the Reichstag, but was to find guilty of treason. When Hitler was imprisoned, the
buildings in Rome, is also a representation of ancient Roman architecture. The original history of the Pantheon dates back to the 27th year of the Roman Republic, which was built by Octavian 's deputy, Agri Barba, to commemorate Octavius ' defeat of Anthony and Anlapatra. But the original temple was burned in the fire in AD 80. It was not rebuilt until 125 AD by Emperor Hadrian, who inscribed "M.AGRIPPA.L.F.COS.TERTIUM.FECIT" in the rebuilt portico of the Pantheon. It means "the son of Lucius, the three-time Archon of
though many of the same actors starred in these other films as well. Some may find it hard to believe that Ringwald and Hall were still in high school when they filmed this movie, while the other three “teen” actors were in their 20’s. The movie has five main characters that play five different, but common teenage personalities. “A brain” Brian Ralph Johnson (Anthony Michael Hall), “an athlete” Andy Clark (Emilio Estevez), “a basket case” Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy), “a princess” Clair... .
Coming-of-age films have enjoyed mass popularity since the sixties, beginning with one of the most well-known youth film – The Graduate. The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman, tells the story of a naïve college graduate enticed into an affair with an older married woman only to fall in love with her daughter. Despite the slight comedic angle, The Graduate is actually a story of self-definition, something most young people struggle through from a high school age through college. Similarly, The Breakfast
home purely because of their preference to be in the midst of a community of learning where belief is not merely tolerated, but in fact is celebrated. Notre Dame?s football history has not only been legendary but memorable. From their extraordinary hall of fame coaches to their historic rivalries, not one person can forget the Fighting Irish. During this Irish History, their dynasty could not have been ?Rock?-solid (referring to Knute Rockne who built Notre Dame Stadium) without outstanding coaches
Enhancement means to amplify, increase, and add to; especially to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness (www.merriam-webster.com). Self-enhancement reality television is any program in which someone is given the opportunity to conquer a personal struggle, achieve a goal or something they truly desire. However, there are versions of the self-enhancement shows for every aspect of life like fashion, weight loss, physical appearance, style and grooming, child-rearing
“Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club.” Iconic words from an extremely well-known and highly praised movie. The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink… These are just a few teen movies that were directed and/or produced by the brillant John Hughes. Films such as these helped to change the way that teen movies were filmed, and the culture of teens was portrayed, forever. John Hughes was born on February 18, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan. After growing up near Detroit