Andrew McCarthy Talks New Documentary 'BRATS' On The Legendary Brat Pack | The View

[@emillion4470]

He's kept his hair, his figure and sense of humor. What more could you ask of your childhood idols?

[@KerstEngel1]

Same shy walk 🙂

[@IjRp-b2x]

Is a wig

[@Rheinmeister09]

Have had a crush on him since any one of his 80s movies. Seems like a genuinely decent man and he still has that boyish charm about him.

[@maryhorn8531]

I still quote "The Breakfast Club" and Duckie singing Otis Redding's "Try a little tenderness" is the best!

[@batgurrl]

Even at age 64, The Breakfast Club still entertains and is one of my favorite teen movies of all time

[@LoverofSunflowernBees]

Mine too

[@3l3llala13]

I don't think the film has aged well, but then I didn't like it either when it came out.

[@GG_11_11]

​@@3l3llala13 What parts?

[@Painting866]

Overhyped lame movie.

[@donDiago]

Polanski was not guilty of 'rape-rape', says Whoopi Goldberg 'We're a different kind of society, we see things differently, in Hollywood' actor says in defence of Roman Polanski Hollywood has rallied behind Roman Polanski after his arrest in Switzerland over the weekend for the rape of a 14 year old, with the actor Whoopi Goldberg suggesting that whatever he was guilty of it wasn't "rape-rape". As a speaker on The View chatshow on US television, she said: "I know it wasn't rape-rape. It was something else but I don't believe it was rape-rape. He went to jail and when they let him out he was like, 'You know what, this guy's going to give me a hundred years in jail. I'm not staying.' So that's why he left." Later in the programme, she added: "We're a different kind of society in Hollywood, we see things differently ... would I want my 14-year-old having sex with somebody? Not necessarily, no." This was the response from many female and some male bloggers was swift and furious. On the Jezebel celebrity website , Lindsay wrote: "We learned about Whoopi's strange and fascinating moral universe, which includes the concept of "rape-rape." This is not the first time she has gone into bat for a Pedophile and she is still allowed to work. On The Frisky Amelia McDonnell-Parry wrote: "Whoopi Goldberg, who I never expected to be a rape apologist, coins a term I've never heard before - 'rape-rape'

[@Vejur9000]

It’s crazy how well he’s aged. His voice also sounds the same. Amazing.

[@MistymeQueen]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent Documentary... Turns out, all of us that loved these movies are the "Brats." Thank you, Andrew.

[@renegomez3061]

Blane? His name is blane! That's a major appliance. That's not a name!!! ❤❤❤ love the movie

[@dollsaffold6050]

Pretty in Pink will always be one of my favorite movies

[@deebradford2431]

I just watched it for the trillion time last weekend.

[@donDiago]

Polanski was not guilty of 'rape-rape', says Whoopi Goldberg 'We're a different kind of society, we see things differently, in Hollywood' actor says in defence of Roman Polanski Hollywood has rallied behind Roman Polanski after his arrest in Switzerland over the weekend for the rape of a 14 year old, with the actor Whoopi Goldberg suggesting that whatever he was guilty of it wasn't "rape-rape". As a speaker on The View chatshow on US television, she said: "I know it wasn't rape-rape. It was something else but I don't believe it was rape-rape. He went to jail and when they let him out he was like, 'You know what, this guy's going to give me a hundred years in jail. I'm not staying.' So that's why he left." Later in the programme, she added: "We're a different kind of society in Hollywood, we see things differently ... would I want my 14-year-old having sex with somebody? Not necessarily, no." This was the response from many female and some male bloggers was swift and furious. On the Jezebel celebrity website , Lindsay wrote: "We learned about Whoopi's strange and fascinating moral universe, which includes the concept of "rape-rape." This is not the first time she has gone into bat for a Pedophile and she is still allowed to work. On The Frisky Amelia McDonnell-Parry wrote: "Whoopi Goldberg, who I never expected to be a rape apologist, coins a term I've never heard before - 'rape-rape'

[@iammeallday]

When I discovered my 80s favorites Pretty in Pink, Say Anything, Breakfast Club, etc. I didn't know anything about the name brat pack ...I just loved so much these movies!! They have tried but never been able to duplicate these movies

[@sandrahardison4918]

I love Andrew McCarthy. 😊 The Brat Pack had the cutest actors in the 80s. ❤

[@sharontrujillo]

GAWD!!!! I loved allllllllll of them...Robert Downey Jr. too!!!! 🎉 the music + the times...💝

[@adnerbnomrah9076]

Andrew has aged well.

[@iriejane3099]

Still good looking as ever ✌️

[@Darcey-t4s]

Rob.lowe too

[@jujubees711]

He's so handsome in person. And taller too. I spotted him a few years ago in Greenwich Village walking with his son. He was wearing a blue and white striped shirt and white slacks. I thought, who is that handsome man? Then I realized it was Andrew McCarthy! They were walking in front of me. It was really sweet seeing them together. Then they turned left on 7th Ave, and I turned right.

[@JoeBuck207]

He should dye his hair.

[@sherrywheaton4945]

Yes he has. Was watching him n Terri Polo in Straight From The Heart (probably for the 20th time). They all look great!!

[@Darcey-t4s]

Andrew and Rob aging well. 🔥

[@andyroo9381]

For those of you who did NOT grow up in the 80's - you missed out!

[@xoxxobob61]

Between the Movies and the Music it truly was a remarkable Decade!

[@donaldvonglitchenberger4108]

oh stop it

[@donaldvonglitchenberger4108]

i grew up in the 80s and the 90d and they sucked.

[@centaur70]

@ andyroo9381 ...... You ain't kidding.. The best for me personally.. Not only these coming of age movies because I guess back then they weren't called that or maybe that term didn't exist... but also lets not forget the music back then also. Some of the best.. So yeah you can say people missed out.. It was good times.. Wish I could rewind the clock... I remember when the Breakfast Club came out the theaters were packed.. I must of watched it a half dozen times when it came out.. Classic..

[@brendaleewinans1806]

@@donaldvonglitchenberger4108sorry it sucked for you but it was totally rad

[@ConnieTerrell]

I love this idea; they were so popular and it's great to reflect on the past and how it affected their lives.

[@dianeleveque5213]

I had such a huge crush on Andrew!

[@lucyschubert2126]

Me too! Still a gorgeous man!

[@LightworkBeacon]

I think you're describing aging as something very beautiful once accepted. Every single one of us is going to experience every generation. Be your best self in the moment. You are always creating the good ole days!❤🏳️‍🌍

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Would be cool to have them all reunite In a new movie.

[@GlamourBella]

Yes i was thinking the same

[@simoneschwarz5076]

Omg yaaasss❤

[@SRTW67]

I love your idea!

[@BonaKim-hd8ec]

The Big Chill 2.0😂

[@TheCountryMouse]

That would be so great! I'm their age, so it brings back the memories 😊

[@mw-vk6rm]

ahhhh my youth

[@Sbannmarie]

This was my generation! 😊

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@Sbannmarie Me too!👼♥🙏🕊

[@jeffmaehre7150]

who cares?

[@TheSkylayne]

Loved him in Mannequin!

[@tonybluestar4954]

I came here to say this!!!!

[@iriejane3099]

Yes !

[@derekdrake6027]

My favorite movie of all time.

[@Marbella125]

@@derekdrake6027 Your no dummy!!!

[@markydavid5620]

Yes❤

[@theskyisblue567]

I loved him in The Joy Luck Club, and Weekend at Bernie's...😂😂😂

[@jujubees711]

Standing O. They thought being a Brat was a bad thing, but it meant everything to us. As kids, being a brat was great. We loved being the rebels back then. I've been waiting for this documentary since I was in my 40s. I'm 60 now too.

[@ccgreene1]

My teen years just flashed before my eyes. I will always love these movies that defined my life!!! And @andrewtmccarthy keeps getting better looking!

[@lefteriskonstantopoulos9615]

Andrew McCarthy the best dude ever. so original so intuitive. what a guy.... Light years ahead of every other actor for the teenagers of those days... a real guru !!!!

[@bewareofzealots]

I read his wonderful book, Brat. Such great reminiscences of a time that meant a lot to me. Andrew and I are contemporaries, and I grew up with his films. I'm glad for his success.

[@santacruz7455]

Andrew is so charming and has the most warm and sweet smile..

[@LoverofSunflowernBees]

Andrew I just want you to know I knew nothing about this brat pack till now. So I’ve never known they called you all this, until you made this documentary and I have to share I loved The Breakfast club. I was born in 1970. You all mean a lot to me.

[@TheRedWineGal]

WOW!!!! I was born in 1978 and always knew about "The Brat Pack." I'm just curious how you are 8 years older than me and did NOT know about them. Did you not see the movies? Had you not known the term? 🤔

[@raindrops21_9]

I remember first seeing Andrew and Rob in Class (also starring in a smaller role, the brilliant John Cusack), I loved that film. Seeing Andrew here, and knowing the 'pack' have reconnected makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Rob and Andrew have both aged _so_ well. Can't wait to see the documentary.

[@lynettec66]

I loved Andrew and James Spader. They were my two 80s crushes as a young teen!

[@sherryhillman9197]

Pretty in Pink, one of my favorite movies.

[@barbaraobach]

This puts people in the mood,to see Pretty in Pink and St Elmo's Fire again.

[@ninajohnson8389]

He is gorgeous 😍

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Idiotic..Men are HANDSOME, NOT gorgeous...WTF is WRONG with you?

[@dfa3366]

I would die for a reunion movie for St. Elmo's Fire.

[@JoeBuck207]

The fat shaming scene I'm sure would go over well now.

[@psilva2462]

They're talking about a sequel now

[@colettebrennan1840]

Absolutely gourgous ❤ Even Whoppie likes him ❤

[@dannyburleigh1]

I just heard the song Pretty in Pink by The Psychodelic Furs today!=What a trip!

[@MrS98VAC]

Larry in Weekend At Bernie's!!

[@alaricabercrombie2692]

Ahhh, I love that movie. I mean, yeah, the idea of walking around with a dead body all weekend long without it decomposing (with no signs of rigor mortis setting in), is a colossal, extreme stretch, lol. But, hey...it was still a funny movie. 😊

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Loved all of their movies!!!! The whole gang were great in those movies!!! Andrew looks great!!! I watched it on Hulu it was fantastic!!!! ❤❤❤❤.....

[@mariajaniegoulet7653]

Andrew McCarthy is my favorite actor 🤩👏🏼🤗♥️

[@iriejane3099]

Omg 🥰 loved the brat pack 🥰✌️ all close to my age.

[@kingcobrarules8117]

I didn't hear Trump once in this segment and it was refreshing.

[@luisguillen7005]

“You Know Who”

[@TheBrownIsland]

Because that's not WHO this episode is about. I never hear his name mentioned in any segment when they're talking about Movies, Hollywood and Whoopi's career.

[@kendallandrews8691]

Who do you think funded the documentary?

[@Hope-ri6ix]

Wish I could see it but it's on Hulu and I don't have Hulu...darn it.

[@ColtonHayes-gy2vt]

It's Trash & Overrated!

[@Hope-ri6ix]

@@ColtonHayes-gy2vt Oh please...I'm sure it's not. I loved that time and those movies.

[@nfs294]

I considered the brat pack as the actors from the movie St Elmo's Fire. I was in college at the time and we watched that movie over and over again.

[@dmac8247]

Grew up in the 80s. Never thought “Brat Pack” was derogatory or a negative slant against those actors. Thought it was a term of endearment. Good time to be alive.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Same! I just thought it was a play on them being younger than the Rat Pack. I had no idea they spun out over that.

[@KrisBryant99]

​@debbiedoodiedandi its when YOU'RE in their shoes it feels differently because that is what you're FORCED to become unconsciously and that's why Andrew did that documentary. It's so he can undo any wrongdoing that the Brat Pack had on himself and others because he wasn't the only one who hated the term or the group. Hence why someone did that article. It was to probably save everyone but Andrew and the others might very took it the wrong way being so young.

[@JUSTCHILLIN862]

Just watched brats , spoiler alert all it is , is Andrew feeling sorry for himself because of an article and how it's affected him all these years later , when all the other stars have moved on , SELF INDULGENCE on an epic scale 💯😱

[@Berrymerry928]

This was such a fun uplifting segment. Smiled the whole way through. Hope they can do more of these kinds of stories.

[@DavidHughes-v6i]

I watched the doco, it was well put together how he reunited with the 80s actors.......I had to go find one my favourite films Andrew was in, Catholic Boys, great flick.....

[@mimim8532]

He’s still a babe!❤

[@EmsLionheart]

That smile still makes me weak in the knees. I can count the crushes I’ve had in my lifetime on one hand, and Mr McCarthy is definitely one of them. Corey Haim was another. 🙏 😔 👼 But, this guy, he felt so genuine in the roles he played. And again, my lawd, that smile. 😍

[@stephaniebaker4024]

So happy is doing well now. So many great movies from my childhood. Also still love the Original Mannequin movie.

[@hunterjr666]

Roll out Demi please

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Loved Andrew McCarthy in Stephen King's "Kingdom Hospital" too!😊❤

[@johnlewis195]

I snuck in the Theaters when Breakfast Club Came out in 1984...I was 11...$0 years ago...Wow

[@alaricabercrombie2692]

It came out in 1985. I think February to be exact.

[@robynhurley5119]

I was 18

[@Rebel_AF]

A huge influencer for his time. He's so elegant. Love that he took this project on. (Also, the blonde lady's hairstyle is really pretty today)

[@ermertieplug]

You know what movie he was in with Molly Ringwold which was an underrated sleeper? Fresh Horses. Not your typical 80s movie. They both did excellent acting and it was a good storyline. Showed a different side to them as actors.

[@Berrymerry928]

I LOVE Sara’s hair worn like that, very natural! ❤

[@francine4651]

He's still cute 😍

[@mercywilliams2698]

When I was in my first weeks at Cal Arts in 1982..I had a new friend in theater school. He kept talking about his best friend who was going to auditions. And the guy ended up getting a role! Opposite Jacqueline Bisset. The whole thing kind of immediate and how fortunate I thought. Andrew McCarthy.

[@bratsixx1881]

I so enjoyed this episode! I recorded this episode because of Brats and Sydney too!LOVES 💜🌹👑thanks for this FUN show 😀 😘 💋🥂🍾🌟🎶p.s. BRATS are Good

[@amystallings4606]

From my memory, starting with Timothy Hutton in "Ordinary People," then expanding to include the John Hughes movies and St. Elm's Fire, this was the first time mainstream Hollywood took seriously the state of mental health of young adults. The actors were main characters honestly telling stories dealing with death, parental abandonment, depression, loneliness, peer pressure, etc. Before it seems that role belonged to the supporting characters, the oddballs, the loners or it was covered in Indie films.

[@kanita0958]

Omg I love the 80s ❤❤

[@evicencio31863]

Whoppi and Andrew brought 1985 movies like "St.Elmo's Fire",and "The Color Purple".

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Whoppi is a NARCISSISTIC CLOWN, who CAN'T act

[@dannyburleigh1]

The Brat Pack Actors were GREAT and fun but hey that John Hughes was a Genius!!

[@marialeach8960]

I used to have such a mad, mad crush on Andrew back in the day. 🙂 Too bad John Cryer lost all his hair.

[@gregruddock5662]

Highly recommend Andrew as Dr. Hook in Kingdom Hospital. It’s an uneven but compelling Stephen King miniseries that Andrew really shines in.

[@unpopularsoul]

Watching Andrew makes me want to watch Weekend at Bernie’s. He was so good in that film

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Still cute.❤

[@mackenzie98]

That last story is awesome.

[@KarenMcgregor-rm4cz]

I admire andrew as an actor and writer! I read his two Memoirs already!

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

They bonded. Reunions are alwz special when that happens...Same age...this is my era. ❤😊

[@cobrakaier238]

Antony Michael Hall was definitely in the Brat Pack, no doubt about it but somehow they don't even mention him.

[@natalilo85331]

He looks good!

[@ellenherman9543]

Omg hes amazing!

[@hpfme]

I can hear Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark from the movie “pretty in pink”

[@SDMItch]

I really enjoyed the documentary. I was born in 91 so this really wasn’t my era. But those involved in the Brat Pack and their movies will always be a significant part of America pop culture.

[@Stogdad1]

He looks great -- wow!

[@SayonaraMedeiros-n3d]

I miss so much Molly and Judd aren´t in the documentary :(

[@theman2017inc]

They had their reasons They were wrong and misguided They missed out

[@Cutay7BOOTAY]

He looks great and his personality matches

[@danaterrell3099]

I love him! I've always had a big crush on him. dana t.

[@StephenDedalus74]

At 1:42 it is interesting that they say the journalist was trying to be rude or mean by naming them "the Brat pack" because in Art history the Impressionnism movement took the name from a critic who originally intended to make fun of the painters (we know now were geniuses !) after he saw "Impression, soleil levant" by Claude Monet, with this mockery comment with a pun : "Oh, impression, hmmm ? I guess that's why I'm impressed" :)

[@the_glitter_is]

Ooooeee he is still ever the cutie patootie 💕

[@ermertieplug]

But wasn't there alot of actors in these movies? James Spader? Robert Downey Junior? Anthony Michael Hall? Jamie Gertz? You could make a bigger list. Anyone else who was missed?

[@BradSD25]

Huge fan. His performance in WAB was just timeless!

[@christinamellow9824]

THEY ALL AGED WELL.😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@malenateves]

He is still as handsome as he was in PP. We are old! Lol 😍

[@kinas9093]

Judd Nelson❤❤❤❤❤❤ still love him!

[@paradiselover7580]

Good job Andrew. 😊

[@cliftonbowers6376]

Yes that we are 60 plus hun..love ya Andrew...Demi too ...😮 🐶

[@KarenMcgregor-rm4cz]

I watched the doc the day it came out i enjoyed it! To what the actors look like now!😊

[@stevefowler2112]

I always liked Andrew's screen presence, glad to see him looking good at 60. Regarding St. Elmo's Fire, they really nailed a good chunk of the George Town Liberal arts majors of the mid 80's. I was an Engineering Major at Georgia Tech at the time but my H.S. sweetheart was at George Town for Pre Law and I would make the 10 hour drive up to DC any chance I had and the clubs and the coeds and the male students could have been taken right out of the movie.

[@puladavid]

20 years and Whoopie still reads the telepromter like its the first day she's ever seen one. Is it just me?

[@Anneem1]

Oh Andrew, if only you’d seen it from the outside…the Brat Pack was a good thing. I’m glad doing this gave you another perspective.

[@sometimesiwander7146]

He is such a great storyteller & he did a great job w/the documentary. I did miss hearing from Molly & Judd tho. They should make a St Elmo’s Fire 2 and I want Whoopi to make another Sister Act bc they are some of my favorite feel good shows. Long live the Brat Pack!

[@TheCountryMouse]

Always had such gorgeous eyes😊

[@judymyers9867]

Pretty and pink still my favorite movie

[@TheBrownIsland]

He looks Good! 👍🏽

[@ritaturner9906]

After watching the documentary, I don’t feel the writer was trying to be mean. He thought he was funny. And if you saw them carrying on at that restaurant as a group, like young people do, you probably would call them brats. But it didn’t make people dislike them. And I think they all had lucrative careers. Andrew brings up that it was insinuated that the actors didn’t pay their dues, but in documentary they admit they were all young and just beginning.

[@ramonacharles9540]

Andrew McCarthy did a fabulous job on this documentary kudos to him.❤ my only disappointment was Molly Ringwald and Judd Hirsch did not participate 😢

[@rbb152]

One of my favorite moments is at the very end. I won't blow it for anyone, but please watch to the very end - it's the perfect ending.

[@adrienneturner2258]

I thought Robert Downey Jr and James Spader were part of the brat pack too

[@barbaraobach]

They should be on this.

[@Historian212]

Fun fact: Spader and McCarthy are Boomers. Spader was born in 1960, McCarthy in ‘62. Those movies were made for teens, but most of the stars were not Gen Xers. 😂😂😂

[@alaricabercrombie2692]

@@Historian212 Wow, interesting 😀

[@barbaraobach]

@@Historian212 But they're close to Generation X no ? GenX- 1965-1979 Molly Ringwald ,Ally Sheedy are ,etc, whoever came up with the terminology should recalculate , how are you going to put someone born in the 1940's ,with someone born in the early 1960's .