EP #199: John Hughes, Ranked
John Hughes gave us the dream of teen freedom, family bonding, and life lessons wrapped in pop hits. But in 2025, do his movies still hold up—or are they time capsules better left sealed? Jason and guest Kristin Battestella (Women InSession; I Think, Therefore I Review) rank five Hughes classics, from road-trip chaos to suburban rebellion, deciding which deserves the Vault…and which buckle under the weight of modern eyes.
- National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
- Sixteen Candles (1984)
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
- She’s Having a Baby (1988)
- Career Opportunities (1991)
Bonus conversations dive into The Great Outdoors, Home Alone, and Some Kind of Wonderful.
Credits Host: Jason Guest: Kristin Battestella (Women InSession; I Think, Therefore I Review) Produced by: Binge Movies Franchisees: Heather, Dan, Jason, Matt, Pete Support: patreon.com/bingemovies
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