The 59-year old director died in Manhattan of a heart attack. He brought us such iconic eighties films as Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink. IMDB, Wikipedia, Slashfilm, TMZ, Variety. Above, a montage of scenes from his films, created by a fan to the tune of the Who's "Baba O'Riley." (via Bonnie Burton)
Filmmaker John Hughes has died.
A new taxonomy of the "Dad Thriller" movie genre
A recent edition of Max Read's newsletter presented what he called "notes toward a theory of the Dad Thriller" — an aesthetic discussion of a unique filmic subgenre that, though common, has not been sufficiently defined by critics. Enter: the Dad Thriller. You know the type of shit, that Dads just love: The Dad Thriller… READ THE REST
Actual San Francisco bus driver's fantastic tweeted review of the Shang-Chi bus scene
Mc "Mack" Allen is a bus driver for San Francisco's Muni public transit system. Watching Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which takes place in San Francisco, Allen was compelled to Tweet his take on the action-packed battle on a public bus racing through the city streets. Bus operator Allen is now deservedly… READ THE REST
Watch: Honest Trailers does "Hackers"
"Watch a film where everyone dresses like a Spice Girl fucked a RadioShack." The folks at Honest Trailers have fun skewering the hilariously dated Hackers (1995), starring Angelina Jolie in one her first filmic appearances. READ THE REST
Snag this wireless charger for under $50 this Cyber Monday
A few messes here and there is no big deal, but too much clutter at home or in your workspace can make you anxious, adding unnecessary stress to your already-buzzing mind. But with all the gadgets you have to charge every single day, it's not hard to cover every tabletop with multiple cables, chargers, and… READ THE REST
A grab-and-go modern survival kit with a Cyber Monday special price
With the increase in wildfires, hurricanes, and a world-wide pandemic hitting us this past year, it's safe to say that having an accessible and smart survival kit has become necessary. The GetxGo® emergency kit is packed with over 40 smartly organized and modernized essentials. The GO kit has everything you need to support your on-the-go… READ THE REST
20 deals on toothbrushes and dental care gadgets, on sale this Cyber Monday
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There's nothing more important to your overall well-being than the health of your teeth. Not only does daily dental maintenance keep your chompers healthy for years to come, but you'll also… READ THE REST
