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Director John Hughes Dies at 59

Director/writer John Hughes never won an Oscar. In fact, he never came close – he was never nominated for an Oscar. Or, a Golden Globe for that matter. Or much of anything. The only award I could find on the Internet Movie Database was the ShoWest Producer of the Year award in 1991. But, throw out some quotes like “Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?” or “No more yanky my wanky” and most people between the ages of 50 and 30 can tell you what movies those quotes came from and chances are they will spew out more quotes from John Hughes movies. … Continue reading →

Celebrity Marriage Woes

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After Mariah and Ashley’s big, fairytale weddings, there are more celebrities divorcing. It seems to be a never-ending cycle! Ally Sheedy Actress Ally Sheedy, who was a member of the Brat Pack in the Eighties, has separated from her husband, actor David Lansbury. If his last name sounds familiar, it is because he is the nephew of veteran actress Angela Lansbury. Ally and David married on October 10, 1992. Their daughter Rebecca was born two years later. While the couple has confirmed the split, it seems to be amicable. Ally’s parents divorced when she was young and she spent half … Continue reading →

Emilio Estevez in Love

If you were alive during the 80s (and even if you weren’t) you may remember Emilio Estevez best as wrestler Andy Clark in The Breakfast Club. He was the typical jock in a movie that served as a high school microcosm of teenage angst. Emilio was officially a member of what was dubbed the Brat Pack, a group of young actors noted for starring together in movies that would forever define a decade. However, being a member of the Brat Pack did not come without some backlash. In the days before Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan ruled Hollywood nightlife, the … Continue reading →