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August 23, 2024 30 mins

John Hughes, a trailblazer in 1980s teen cinema, created iconic films like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, known for their humorous and insightful takes on adolescence. However, his work has faced recent criticism for problematic humor and lack of diversity. In this episode, Mick and Kerri explore Hughes' early films, examining their influence on Generation X and assessing whether they still resonate today.

 

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