John Hughes | What You See Is What You Get | A Docu-Mini

[@LPTV84]

He really made films that you could feel hopeful for in your life.

[@ianmartinezcassmeyer]

Until I watched this, I honestly didn't realize that this man essentially wrote a hughes chunk of the films of my childhood. Marvelous.

[@uncleurda8101]

Haha a "hughes" chunk

[@tobykassulke2385]

Same here

[@DeathBYDesign666]

And Kathleen Kennedy was heavily responsible for the other half I'll bet if you're a goonies or back to the future fan. She was even involved in some John Hughes movies as an EP if I'm not mistaken. Bet I just ruined someone's day with that one. 😂

[@nolancho]

Guy sucks!

[@therealCrazyJake]

@@DeathBYDesign666you didn’t ruin my day, Kathleen just ruined her career.

[@OnizukaSenseSay]

It's so sad to think that we currently don't have anyone even close to the caliber of a John Hughes and may never again.

[@JSwag_Reviews]

I really am not a fan of Hailee Seinfeld or whatever her name is, but edge of seventeen was a nice little attempt.

[@Sam-lm8gi]

Actually, I heard about this new writer. His initials are A.I. Just kidding. You're right. Not even artificial intelligence can replace John Hughes.

[@itsgeegra]

​@@Sam-lm8giI feel like "not even AI" suggests like an AI could produce anything but total drivel at this stage

[@MarketingMovies1337]

Just the scripts have a particular feel and characters are iconic.

[@Sam-lm8gi]

@@itsgeegra No, I definitely think A.I. is crap. And as crap, it may be able to replace crappy writers, but it will never replace soulful artists like John Hughes.

[@jonathanpasch6604]

As a little kid growing up in the Chicago burbs during Hughs' prime, the settings always made his movies seem like a story being told by a family friend. The setting was always it's own character.

[@andysorensen1737]

And even as someone who didn’t truly grow up there but spent a lot of time then and now, it’s so apt. That family friend from the Northern suburbs, the retro Illinois plates, just all sorts of clues and hat tips as if to say “If you know, you know.”

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

Dude it cannot be understated how being a Chicago kid during John’s life made the movies all the more special. I got to see where “Shermer Illinois” was whenever my older brother would drive me around the areas where the movies were made.

[@brianpughsley8680]

How I felt about it too growing up in the Chicago suburbs in the 80s as well.

[@Msbrowneyes114]

Same here!!

[@Guns7469]

Divorce numbers surged in the 1980's. Many of the children of this period experienced this trauma and we were forced to grow up too fast. The art of John Huge's was there for us to provide comfort while our parents were losing thier minds. Thanks John👍

[@IamKnucks]

Parents were losing their minds because they decided to exit loveless marriages? Divorce is a lot better than two people who hate each other staying "together for the kids". Talk about growing up too fast.

[@larrykramer2761]

My parents divorced in 1983 and you are exactly right. I still remember them sitting me and my sister down and explaining it to us. I have some good memories from when I was a little kid, but also plenty of bad ones hearing the yelling and screaming.

[@Guns7469]

@@larrykramer2761 👍

[@blondequijote]

​@IamKnucks it would have have been great if they decided they didn't love each other before they cranked us out and turned us into the goddamn stepchildren.

[@tashvadj4914]

@@RoddyPipersCorneasI’m right here, I can hear you.

[@tylertheguy3160]

His movies had a magic and charm to them that is hard to even describe. He wrote teenagers with empathy and understanding, you never get the feeling he was looking down on them. He could do sentimentality without it coming off as forced and cheesey. Also, as someone who was born 2002 and didn't get to experience the 80's, I feel like his movies are a nice little window into a seemingly simpler, more straightforward era. The man was one of the greats, and there will never be another John Hughes.

[@loganswiss6903]

Thank you for your comment! It makes me feel hopeful for the future! So great of you to appreciate "older movies"! Please tell me you know others like you and/or that you are sharing those treasures🎁💝 Have the best life!!!

[@bigtechisbigbrother8690]

Good to see there's still some young people out there with some intelligence and taste. Some of the things the zoomers think are good are enough to make me lose faith in humanity.

[@daltonbarnes3235]

That was probably the longest intro I have ever seen, though at the same time I never thought how much of an impact John Hughes would bring to the world with his incredible films, from Sixteen Candles to Planes, Trains and Automobiles. This is the best way to tell his story. I applaud you Joe.

[@roberttreacy8271]

It’s amazing how much of an impact Hughes has had.

[@charlottecanning9561]

I was fortunate to be a fellow student of his in high school. Although we were only in one class together, he made quite an impression on me. We were never friends, but he was funny, smart, and handsome. I had a serious crush on him, but I was so shy in those days, I just admired him from afar. I was and still am a huge fan of his movies. I was sad to hear of his passing away at only 59, but happy to know how prolific a writer he became and that he had a very full life. It was great to find this "docu-mini" on him.

[@DocNo27]

What a legacy - and what a decade to grow up in.

[@jeremyweems4916]

2 decades. 80's and 90's....Sadly, they don't make movies like that anymore. Nothing with an original story.

[@zerocool5395]

​@jeremyweems4916 We were so lucky to have grown up in such awesome/wonderful times. Movies, music, TV shows, comics from that era were so good. Also we were the last generation that grew up without the internet as kids.

[@jaxsazerac4904]

I watched all these movies with my father while growing up. So all of these movies affect me deeply. From singing Holiday Road while on vacation to quoting these movies with my brother at dinner. John Hughes had such a huge impact on Pop Culture. 🥰

[@DocNo27]

@@jeremyweems4916 "Nothing with an original story." It takes too much work. Look at the volume of movies in the 70's, 80's and to a lesser extend the mid 90's. For every Star Wars or Back to the Future there were dozens of other movies that flopped - but that volume is what allowed the nuggets to surface. Now Hollywood is so lazy they just want to try to reboot something that worked in the past but throw more money at it - well, money is obviously not enough on it's own and many of the blockbusters were lightning in a bottle; not reproducible. How about ten 20 million dollar movies instead of one crappy 200 million dollar movie? One in ten is much better odds for something to surface and lower budgets force creativity. If Lucas would have had all the money in the world to do what he wanted the original Star Wars would have been crap. Aliens looked its way because of the budget. We have crappy CGI dominated movies where anything is supposedly possible and they are empty shells of films past. I'm just glad I still have a significant back catalog of really good movies to continue going through, and ones like Hughes created to re-watch and enjoy again.

[@rlpittsjr]

Well stated. Thanks for this.

[@mathieuduval7544]

This man was a FREAKIN' genius and he gave us way more than what we deserve!!!.... he's a HUGE part of why the 80s and 90s are the greatest decades ever!!!.... no one will ever come close to what he did and thats ok cause we can always go back and watch his work!

[@iconocrat]

This is an outstanding documentary. An informative love-letter to a once-in-a-generation writer/director.

[@hailstorm1986]

He literally put his heart and soul into his movies and it shows.

[@Quakerman14]

I love how Huges and Candy were so close. It seems like 2 incredibly nice people.

[@luisrizo8813]

Candy's death probably sped up his retirement.

[@tylertilwick6852]

The two of them were like the Martin Scorsese/Robert De Niro of 80s comedy films

[@Hollyweeds]

I love how his director's chair has a built-in cupholder and ash tray.

[@_The_Archive_]

Fun Fact: Steve Martin was convinced to join the production of Planes, Trains and Automobiles after favoring two scenes he had read from the script: the seat adjustment-scene in the car, and the F-word tirade at the car rental desk.

[@jm7720]

Can i just say, as a fan of John Hughes work, and the mystique of the man himself, and his journey in this life, I am deeply grateful that you took the time to create this look at his life & career. It was excellent. There were even some things I never knew about him that you revealed. Thank you so much. You made my year.

[@topfacemod]

I laughed, I cried. I learned something new (She's Having A Baby!). I am so touched at the sheer magnitude of Ge X / Millennials (like me), that he had an impact on so thoroughly. I hope the legend status only grows with the changing of generational taste....maybe /maybe not. But aren't we the lucky ones to have lived in a world with John Hughes.

[@jameslacey5474]

I live in Chicago and during the 80's would go out to the local nightclubs on the weekend with a friend of mine, while at the Limelight (a nightclub converted from an old gothic church) my friend pointed out John Hughes to me, who was standing by himself enjoying the music, so we didn't bother him. A few years later I got into the film business doing special effects make-up and the first major film I worked on was 'Home Alone 2'. I will always appreciate John Hughes' films and what they meant to me, especially having worked on one myself and the memories that I have from that production. I had the opportunity to talk to Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard and the director Chris Columbus, but because he never came to set I never did see Mr. Hughes again. However, the following year I went to a special preview screening of a yet to be disclosed film with my brother, the movie turned out to be 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and at the end of the movie as the lights came up, sitting in front of us was Chris Columbus the director. I briefly talk to him, mentioning that I worked on 'Home Alone 2' and he asked me what I thought of his new film and I told him that I really enjoyed it, which I did. Good times.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I grew-up in sub-suburban Chicago during the 80’s & John’s movies set the tone for the decade. I wish we could have John AND the 80’s back right-now. ☮️

[@thetruth1862]

No other movie maker has made my childhood and great memories so fulfilling as this man has.

[@TheElder36]

These are by far the best mini docs I've seen. I can feel the love & passion as I'm watching them. This is one of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@Leastpaly]

John Hughes has always been one of my absoloute favourite directors and writers and this just made me fall in love with him and his movies all over again!! My dad and I can qoute almost every film of his backwards and forwards. (My dad always reminds me of John Candy so Uncle Buck is one of my huge soft spots) His characters feel like close friends like no other and it warms my heart

[@loganswiss6903]

Your comment warmed my heart! John Hughes was a 2nd father to me, and the relation with yours is a beautiful thing! Next time you have a chance, hug your dad longer than usual, for I have lost mine in 1994, same as John Candy... and my dad was "Candy-like" too... "our" movie was Planes, Trains and Automobiles... if only I had more time with my folks to show them more Hughes movies *sigh* From one Hughes' progeny to another, have the best life! 😌

[@WhatAboutZoidberg]

I grew up as a kid with the Home Alone Movies, I watched his Brat Pack movies in High School and intertwined all his John Candy movies inbetween... His movies are my life. An absolutely incredible series of films and he gave us the best of John Candy, which is a treat in and of itself.

[@Tomcio1234]

Dear Sir, never stop making your videos. You and your voice are just moving me so much. Thank you. Sincerely, thank you so much.

[@thetimturnershow2883]

Beautiful. John Hughes was a true genuine filmmaker and storyteller. Had I kept my ambition to break out into acting and had John Hughes still been alive, I would’ve loved to be a part of one of his productions. Merely for the camaraderie that would (hopefully)form between all of the actors.

[@loganswiss6903]

Not just because it would mean a still alive John Hughes, I too would’ve loved to see you in movies of his, being part of that "Hughes family"... and those of us smart enough to see his movies with open eyes & hearts, are already part of that family! You clearly are a person with excellent taste, and who knows, the acting part(s) in your life might yet be coming... I wish you the best life! Signed: an only child, and now orphan, but with millions of siblings, thanks to my other dad, John Hughes! 😌

[@thetimturnershow2883]

@@loganswiss6903 that’s a very nice sentiment. Thank you and please enjoy the rest of your day.

[@loganswiss6903]

@@thetimturnershow2883 Thank you, I absolutely will 😌especially knowing that there's like-minded, good-hearted people out there, which is comforting! Be well, always!

[@OisCreg]

Joe, this is top tier work. Beautifully portrayed and deeply inspiring.

[@weegeemike]

Great video. Love John Hughes. He's definitely one of my favorite directors. Awesome to see that he was friends with John Candy. I love them both, a true once in a lifetime actor/director relationship, and they created wonderful stories together.

[@alexcarratu5554]

This man was a directing powerhouse. His talents and contribution to and impact on cinema won't be forgotten. RIP, Mr Hughes (1950-2009). Thank you for your cinematic kindness.

[@adaadjoh]

Greatest screenwriter of all time. His dialogue, characters, humor, and heart are unmatched.

[@goregrindisthebestgenre]

Some Kind of Wonderful is a very underrated film of his.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

What a talent; what a gift this man shared with the world. When I think about (or watch) Uncle Buck, The Breakfast Club, Home Alone, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and others ... I think to myself, to be able to inject smart comedy movies with the sweetest, most touching, amazingly uplifting and truth-filled *heart* .... that is something that will always impress me, and that I'll always be grateful for and appreciate. You cannot underestimate John's legacy, nor the legion of admirers who hold his films in such high esteem and with such deep and thriving affection. Thank you for this tribute.

[@SpectacularDisaster]

Joe my man, you have outdone yourself with this video.

[@aliensoup2420]

It always amazed me how he was able to get beneath the skin of his characters to reveal a unique soul that was relatable by anyone. He genuinely understood people. I'm surprised "She's Having a Baby" did not do well, I enjoyed it. Maybe it was too mature for his broader audience of teens and young adults that hadn't yet faced the trials and temptations of a married adult. I was nearing 30 before I became familiar with his movies. I think Ferris Bueller was the first one I had seen.

[@crashburn3292]

How lucky I was that I got to experience John Hughes movies and 80's music while I was a teenager in the 80s.

[@ww21943]

I hope the Hughes family shows you some appreciating. You’ve done so much to honor him and his films.

[@a.b.coating]

Planes trains and autombiles will forever be one of my favorite movies.

[@andreaschneider6202]

Thank you for your comment🙏 It is, and always will be, one of my favorite ones as well.

[@pineapplesand556ers]

Excellent job. 28:11 just breezed by.

[@sjeanmacleod]

This retrospective made the lump in my throat grow quite large. This man's work was my childhood. So many of his films have meant such a great deal to me. The world really needed and continues to benefit from the work he left behind. I can't think of a writer/director I more closely related with how he was presenting people from all different threads of experience and what ever social box buzzword you could place them with. The this, the that and everything in between, John understood people and reflected back onto the screen to the audience, those very character archetypes he paid tribute so well through his craft. Very grateful for his output.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

Bravo to your video here of a man who was a pure genius with writing scripts for movies. There just is no one even close to JOHN HUGHES today and he is sorely missed more than ever now. RIP JH as I hope you and JOHN CANDY are having a blast today!

[@Phaota]

Fantastic Mini-Docu. Superb editing and script. It must have been quite time consuming searching out the right scenes for the project. You definitely made me see things in the films that I never noticed before, especially in detailing John's character and life. Also never knew about some of those later films being from his scripts, especially "101 Dalmatians".

[@bugradio]

Wow, another great Mini Doc! Big thanks!!

[@jumbee9]

Hats off to you for making an amazing tribute to this man. I'm now going to re-watch the ones I've seen and check out the ones I missed.

[@ryanheather4309]

I can say there are only a few KZbin channels that I automatically hit "Thumbs Up" before I even watch the video. 👍🎩

[@vamseemk]

John Hughes’ lasting influence on coming-of-age movies is undeniable. He crafted the blueprint for teenage dramas by focusing on universal aspects of adolescence, such as identity, rebellion, social pressure, and the emotional highs and lows of growing up. His films like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Sixteen Candles captured the struggles of teenagers with authenticity, humor, and depth, making them relatable across generations. Hughes’ characters were layered, with vulnerabilities and unique personalities, allowing audiences to see themselves reflected in their experiences. His portrayal of teen angst, peer dynamics, and the quest for self-acceptance set the standard for how youth stories would be told in films to come. This influence is evident in more recent films like Easy A, Mean Girls, and Lady Bird, which follow a similar formula of blending humor with heartfelt explorations of teenage life. Directors and writers continue to draw from his approach, making Hughes’ impact on the genre both timeless and foundational.

[@busterschannel4794]

We need another John Hughes so much. Most movies today are just garbage remakes and sequels with no originality. There are some that do work though. Even kids today can relate with John Hughes movies he sure knew how to craft stories and characters truly one of a kind.

[@palaruni4]

So nice to finally see you dedicate a vid to this guy. Love your channel and the insight you provide.

[@AuthorCertifiedGoof]

I didn’t get to develop a love for John Hughes movies until the 90s because I was too young for his teen comedies when they were first released, but his first movie to fully hit me and to become my absolute favorite was Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. I remember I was driving somewhere near my home when I heard on the radio John Candy had died. I was devastated and just happened to be passing a video rental place. I swung into the parking lot and went in to see if I could find a great John Candy movie. In the previously viewed for sale section I found a VHS copy of PT&A and bought it right away. I was 18 years old and I discovered my first John Hughes directed movie, which instantly became an all-time favorite. Over the years, I became a John Hughes fan even though I’d already loved a couple of the things he’d written such as Uncle Buck and The Great Outdoors, movies that had already made me love John Candy! Last November, I finally got to see Planes, Trains, & Automobiles in the theater thanks to an anniversary Fathom Event! And you’d better believe I bought the 4K Blu-ray even though I’d previously bought the VHS, the DVD and the Blu-ray releases. What can I say, I really love that movie!!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Hughs is The most underrated director in American history. His movies have touched more lives than most other directors could only dream of . He was ignored at the Oscar’s , but his movies will live on forever as will his legacy.

[@billmalec]

Such great movies! I had just an overwhelming, happy smile for the first 3 minutes.

[@100domathon]

this year i just re-watched the 1996 101 dalmatians movie. i bought it on vhs 📼 at a goodwill store and i had not seen it since 1996 in the movie theaters when I was 4. loved re-watching it. on youtube there are some interviews of john hughes from 1996 on the making of the movie

[@emmyali920]

John Hughes has written/directed every single one of my favorite movies of all time. I truly cannot imagine my lifetime without his movies. What an absolute legend.

[@hattorihanzo2275]

Outstanding work. I love the neverending Hughes appreciation here. On a realed Hughes note I read the Sincerely, John Hughes blog post from time to time. Hughes truly appreciated his fans.

[@jarjarbinks3360]

Fantastic piece.

[@visualonestudio]

John Hughes was a writing machine. His movies were part of my childhood, especially with Home Alone. I begged my parents to take me to the video store right when they opened because I had to be the first to rent it. As I got older I fell in love with Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller, Weird Science and my favorite, Planes, Trains & Automobiles. I still watch each of these movies every year, like clockwork. I feel what truly made him special is his ability to connect with his teenage self. I tried and forget everything about being a teenager, it was a terrible time. But he knew how to write about teenage angst, in a style that was very familiar. He could balance crassness with sincerity and wholesomeness, and showed how teenagers were thinking, feeling people just trying to make sense out of life.

[@Empress_Theresa]

Boy, oh boy! All these movies brings me incredible amount of nostalgia. Classic Disney animation and Hughes movies pretty much defined my childhood.

[@AndyJay1985]

I watched Summer Rental this past week. Then, the og Vacation was recommended next on my streaming service. I then went down the John Hughes rabbit hole and am still working through it. All from just watching a non Hughes film. ❤

[@heli88]

A lovely tribute! Thank you for letting me learn a little more about an iconic filmmaker.

[@bullstag47]

May we be lucky enough to see another era like the 80s and 90s and may we be lucky enough to have men like John Candy and John Hughes around again.

[@Merylstreep1949]

You are truly doing the lord's work

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

Will probably never have such a prolific writer like this again in movies. John Hughes was one of a kind

[@pilotstyle123]

John Hughes brought so much joy into my life. In my book he was a great man who spoke basic truths about love and human relationships and lifted our hearts through it. You made a beautiful tribute to the man. Thank you for that.,

[@eddieblancher7557]

I seen some of his movies and I still watch them every year.

[@HairyHands]

fantastic retrospective on an amazing talent

[@BMoney8600]

My family has lived in Chicago for over 100 years. Heck, when they first came to America they spent a year in New York and basically said “Screw this.” And went to Chicago. We are still here and all of John Hughes’ movies have a place in all of our hearts. You can say what you want about Chicago but John Hughes was truly a genius with his inclusion of the city and his storytelling. He is truly a legend and his films will always be treasured for generations to come.

[@ErikDeNiroDUB]

Lovely documentary - Hats off to you

[@tashvadj4914]

All hail the mighty John Hughes. Thank you for my teens, your films are a major element. Life indeed moves pretty fast. ❤

[@RerunTheWizard]

Quality content as usual.

[@seanmurray8439]

Thank you Joe...Hughes made an indelible mark on my life, my sense of humour, the type of movies I love and the challenges of finding yourself in the world. A legacy of work that defined a huge part of the 80s'90's with its golden age of movie theatres,, video rental and prided collections of beloved movies.

[@craiggoodman7]

What a voice of generations to come. We can only see, hear and feel the love! ❤

[@danielbloomquist9810]

Yes. All of the yes belongs to this examination of the cinematic voice that spoke to the experiences of a generation. I had no idea what "cool" looked like when I was 6 in 1990. But once I saw him, I just knew it would resemble Jon Bender.

[@HollyTexasProud]

Bravo!!!! Awesome documentary!! 👌

[@MikuFan420SixtyNine]

Great Docu-Mini. And a good way to introduce John Hughes to people who probably only know one or two of his films. Hats off to you, Joe.

[@carloscanziani1644]

What a man he was, brought joy, sadness, happiness to all of us, alas, he told us what life can be at youth. May God rest is soul with is good friend John.

[@NASkeywest]

Much like the paintings in museums that John loved so Much….his movies have become works of art that will live on forever and be loved by billions.

[@r1cam]

Beautiful documentary of a great director. Thanks for sharing!

[@kennethd4958]

Amazing docu-mini about an awesome filmmaker. His movies were my childhood.

[@Calculon1712]

I do feel the death of John Candy really hurt him and why he became distant in the 90s you could tell they had a very special friendship and just think of the projects they could've done more together

[@SmoothCriminal12]

My favorite John Hughes film tidbit is that he had originally cast a very young John Cusack as Bender in The Breakfast Club. But he ultimately dropped him during preproduction in favor of Judd Nelson due to him being more physical intimidating than Cusack.

[@fuguestatetoo6789]

John Hughes is just one of the people who raised me.

[@tomadams8914]

thanks, well worth the wait, intro is gold

[@NASkeywest]

Very Interesting what John said about writing dialogue and scripts. Rather than over think dialogue or plot, he just lets it flow out quickly and finishes it. Then, he goes back through if he likes it and does many rewrites to hone it in.

[@InspireCreate43]

Thank you very much for making this vid. John Hughes has been my favorite filmmaker since I was a teen. The man is such a mystery but I always hope someone(s) would one day make a documentary about him. Either way, rare vids like this always brighten my day. Thanks again.🤝✌️

[@filmpositive6601]

You really tapped into why we love Hughes's films so much. I love all your videos and docu-mini's, but this one may be my new favorite. Great job, as always, Joe!

[@chadm2781]

Great homage to one of the most prolific icons of my generation. Long live John Hughs

[@jeffkadlec8264]

I knew a lot of John Hughes films. But holy crap, I had NO IDEA of all of these. Absolutely incredible

[@trinaq]

Thanks for making a half hour long video on one of my favourite filmmakers. I can't wait to drop everything to watch it. While several aspects of Hughes' works are rather dated now, namely the casual homophobia, racism and sexism, his stories and characters are timeless, and still resonate to contemporary audiences.

[@cicolasnage5684]

Don’t be a sissy Mary.

[@aliensoup2420]

So he made us look at the realities of human nature - the Horror!!

[@elgroucho7563]

All my kids are acquainted with Mr Hughes and his complete collection of work. They thank me more than you would expect for doing this. Thank you Mr Hughes and all involved!

[@michaelk8860]

This is one of the best retrospectives you've done. So many of these movies hold so much meaning to me, and I've lost track of how many times I've seen them. Some I was even lucky enough to see when they had second runs in theaters. From the stories to the dialogue to the soundtracks, his movies left an indelible impression on my life, and it is not an overstatement to say that they even affected the trajectory of my life and all of my relationships. Sharing the appreciation with others has always fostered wonderful friendships, strengthened others, and instilled a sense of community. I will be forever grateful for all the wonder he shared with us, and all the laughter, insight, and even tears his art brought to me.

[@DiRF]

No mention of Only the Lonely? It's a shame how badly that movie has been completely forgotten. John Candy, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Quinn, and the great Maureen O'Hara coming out of retirement. Possibly Candy's most endearingly romantic role.

[@Joe4Schrute1]

I thought exactly the same thing.

[@BishopWalters12]

Good movie but John was only a producer on that movie It was written and directed by Chris Columbus.

[@singularmusing970]

I saw that film a couple of years. Never knew it existed. Glad I found out about it.

[@100domathon]

maybe the creator of this video has not seen that one. if not he should watch only the lonely, great movie

[@mattbalas8828]

I just checked. Chris Columbus wrote and directed that movie. Hughes was probably a producer of it, though.

[@renatom6250]

I am a film director from Brazil and I have always had admiration for the great directors in the history of cinema, however, on the one hand, the indifference of great authors to the great questions of human individuality has always bothered me and, on the other hand, it has always attracted me the directors who knew how to sensitively frame the nuances of the human psyche, both from an individual point of view and from a collective point of view. After decades, I came to the conclusion that a cinema and an art that manage to penetrate these layers of humanity are part of a superior art and so I started to apply it in my cinematography and, at the same time, I started to have as the greatest example of an author in the history of cinema, that fantastic and sensitive human being that was John Hughes. He is today, for me, one of the greatest references in the art of cinema and I am very grateful for the incredible work you did to honor him and immortalize the qualities of this Master. Thank you very mutch for this work

[@holiday197]

Some day, I hope we get a John Hughes box set of many of John Hughes’ extended cuts of his movie. We have most of The Breakfast Club and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. But I’d love to see a box set with Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Uncle Buck, Sixteen Candles, Pretty In Pink (including the original ending), Home Alones 1 and 2, Some Kind Of Wonderful and Weird Science. Maybe even She’s Having A Baby and The Great Outdoors as well. Plus the missing additional deleted scenes for The Breakfast Club and Planes, Trains and Automobiles could be added in with the current extended cut. I would pay good money to have it!

[@youtubeletmeintoyoutube4580]

Wow it’s starts with over 2 straight minutes of examples and no explanation. Bold strategy

[@ChilliCheezdog]

A unique genius. The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller (thank you spellchecker), and so much more. Damn. I'm a guy living in England. How in the hell did John Hughes connect with me so deeply?!? John Hughes connected with the whole damn world. He knew what WE needed to hear and to see. John Bender - Judd Nelson ✊

[@gamestation2690]

I live in Northbrook, which is the town John Hughes grew up in. It's also what the fictional town of Shermer was based on, as Northbrook's original name until 1923 was "Shermerville."

[@jddes]

Wow, not just a regular minidoc, but also a very emotional video. John Hughes was one of my coming-of-age artists and I didn't even know it, I've just been so influenced by his movies. This video is an amazing love letter to his work

[@blbatled1]

What a legendary body of work! Imagine if we never had these gems in our lives...

[@shazam2128]

Nice job on the documentary Joe, this is one of your best ones yet! John Hughes is one of my two favorite directors of all-time! My favorite film of his and John Candy is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!

[@larrykramer2761]

One of my all time favorite writer/directors. His films were so relatable which is what made them so great.

[@FosterWolf]

Really well made! John Hughes has always been both a great inspiration and a great mystery for me. Loved all of the archived footage.

[@michaelaurban4120]

This is soooooooooo sooooooooo good, thank you so much! I don’t realize how much John Hughes shaped my own life until I saw this 🥹🥹🥹🥹 . . . his loss is certainly felt!