Not kidding... Indeed one of the BEST !! I own a copy of all of these films on DVD. Still watch them and Enjoy them. He died much too young... Well done, Jordan.
So much to say about John Hughes. I'm in the process of re-watching every movie he directed (I still have to see Curly Sue and She's Having a Baby again) and he just got it. He just somehow perfectly captured what being a teenager is. I first saw The Breakfast Club just before I went to college, and I re-watched it a few months ago. It still hit me the same way it did back then. Lake Forest, where he lived and is buried, isn't too far from where I grew up and currently live. I always wanted to meet him, but sadly that never came to be. But I had the honor and privilege of meeting his son, James, at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where they played along with Home Alone. His son looks EXACTLY like his father - it's really eerie. He and his wife, Nancy, were both very philanthropic. Lake Forest needed to reinforce one of its beaches, and she donated a large sum of money to get the project going. It was completed around the time she passed away, and they ended up naming it Hughes Gateway in her honor. The theater at the local community center is also named after both John and Nancy Hughes.
John Hughes was an exceptional screen writer/director. He was responsible for so many iconic 80's movies featuring members of the Brat Pack. "The Breakfast Club," "Sixteen Candles," and "Pretty in Pink" are classics. May he Rest in Peace.
On a cold day ten years ago my then 18 year old daughter and I watched Breakfast Club. After it ended I noted that I watched it in the theatre when it came out. She said "Wow that's amazing because it's still relevant." Timeless Classic along with Ferris
I live near Milwaukee and turned 18 in 1981. Living that close to Chicago and having grown up with his movies makes me want to tour all the locations in which his movies were made. I've seen one or two, but there are countless more I haven't visited. Your videos inspire me to do so. Sadly, I noticed John Hughes' wife passed away shortly after he did and was also very young. I've outlived both he and his wife, and having just turned 60, that is somewhat sobering. I think it's time to stop and take a look around a while.
Thank you Jordan for doing this one. I am a huge John Hughes fan and was heartbroken when he passed away. Maybe one day I too will be able to pay my respects to this man who wrote alot of my favorite movies as well. Job well done!! 😊
I've seen most of the movies you mention and they are all great. It's good to know the background of John Hughes. So sad that he passed away at a relatively young age. Thanks Jordan.
John Hughes….. i will forever hold in such high esteem for the multitude of fabulous movies during my “coming of age “ years. Sixteen candles is my forever favorite……. And i am so grateful for his work that he shared with the world ❤ thank you for this video… Jordan!
He is a true icon, I grew up in the Chicago area and all his movies I loved, but especially The Breakfast Club. I had just been out of high school for like two years when it came out, it so reminded me so much of my high school years. i drove out to his gravesite few years ago, may he rip.
Hi 👋 Jordan! Thank you for this video! I’m a HUGE John Hughes Fan!! Almost every movie you mention in this video are my favorites and movies that I have seen over a million times!! I grew up watching his movies! Rest in Heavenly Peace John Hughes!!
His home at the time of his death is only a few blocks away on E Westminster. I bicycle by these locations during the summer months, along with many of his filming locations along the North Shore. Great memories :)
Merry Christmas, Jordan. The world is not the same without John Hughes. A master of the 80's movie. I've seen them all! I thought it was cool a normal, Midwestern guy made it big! His movies all had that Midwestern flair, but could be anywhere USA. A very fine balancing act. His movies had to appeal to everyone to succeed, and they did. The talent he made good use of is phenomenal! On a more somber note. My little Chihauhua, Loki, went missing Christmas Day. I am sick. He went everywhere with me, like Jah does with you. He's my world at times, even though I have grown children I adore. I have contacted police, all local vets, and FB. I just sit here in agony, wondering. We've covered miles looking. Thanks for trying to cheer me up with your videos! ❤😊❤
I’ve finally had time to watch this video. I’m in my late 30’s but my mom introduced many John Hughes movies to me as a preteen and at his passing it was a hard time for both of us. Thank you for sharing this video with us all.❤❤❤❤
Thank you for making this and good work. I love John Hughes and love his films. Amazing how famous he is considering he himself was rarely out there in the public. Never saw him at all the last ten years of his life. I was always hoping that he would write his autobiography and considering he was a writer I'm always surprised he didn't. He's a fascinating guy and my hope is his sons will write his biography. I had no idea his wife passed away so soon after he did. I remember seeing her at the Oscars when they did their tribute to him.
Hi Jordan and Katie!!! I can’t express how much of my teenage years John Hughes movies impacted me I was born in 1970. And Pretty in Pink & the Breakfast Club pretty much was my movie life on repeat back then. But come on Uncle Buck, ✈️ + 🚂 + 🚙, & Great outdoors are so iconic & everything 😍😍😍 Such a abrupt & young ending to such a Brilliant man 😢59 is young to me ❤🎉
I loved his movies my 3 favorites are: Some Kind of Wonderful, Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day off! I was sad when I learned that he passed away, he was a treasure! RIP John Hughes.
John Hughes has made some great movies. He was also a music fan. He sometimes would use deep tracks that were not singles. These songs then became popular. Wish You Were Here by Thompson Twins on the Pretty In Pink soundtrack is an example. Enjoyed this video. 😊
I wish John Hughes estate would release some of the treasures he never released you always hear about like the super long uncut version of the breakfast club...
You are so awesome Jordan and you have your pulse on the pop culture of the curated greats! I’ve seen every John Hughes movie and feel so lucky to have grown up in the era that John Hughes gifted us with his movies. I learned some interesting info from your vlog. I didn’t know about a couple of the movies he did but did see them. RIP John Hughes 🙏🏽Stay safe Jordan and looking forward to your content in 2024 🥰
You did a very good job with the story. I went to Glenbrook South high school three years younger than John. I can relate to the movies he made around this area I drive by a lot of the film locations in the summer when I joyride around on my motorcycle
John Hughes was in a class all by himself because he wrote, directed, or produced some of the best movies of the 80s and 90s. My favourites JH movies include The Breakfast Club, Uncle Buck, and the first two Home Alone films.
Merry (one day late) Christmas and Happy New Year, Jordan. I had no idea that John Hughes had been dead so long or died so young. I have never seen a John Hughes film, being about 20 years older than the target audience and not eager to relive high school. I've known many people who watched his films as teenagers and they've talked about how much they meant to them. This is a beautiful cemetery and you gave a touching tribute to Mr. Hughes.
Hughes is my Maiden Name and my dad was John Hughes … I use to tease my daddy where he was stashing all the money from his movies! Lol I watched all his movies and loved them all! And … then there was Howard Hughes … I would call him Uncle Howie! Lol Lots of John Hughes in my family … John Henry Hughes, Jr. was my dad! He passed at the age of 73 and he married his teenage love … my Mother … Louise (her Mom called her Lou) … and she was 89 when she past and both buried in Dexter, MO! I am really happy you made this Vlog on John Hughes …. he was very talented! Happy New Year Jordan and JAH …. Smooches to JAH! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Jordan 😊 Just discovered your channel. I immediately subbed. John Hughes was a talented writer/director. I'm still trying to catch every film of his. As a kid, I've seen Pretty in Pink, Uncle Buck, Home Alone 1&2 in theaters. To this day, as a tradition, I watch Home Alone for Christmas every year. Thanks again Jordan for this tribute.
Hi Jordan Thank you very much for all your hard work and great videos over the year! It is very much appreciated! Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New year.
A big congratulations to you and Katie! 🍾🥂 You two complement each other so well. Love the videos. I make sure to watch and like everyone. In fact, I have gone to a couple of the places you have after I’ve seen your fantastic videos.
The old bulls practice facility is near there. They still have the old banners inside and you can see it. Amazing because of the history inside that gym. Was shown numerous times in "the last dance" documentary.
I think John Hughes attributed to a lot of Gen X's adolescence. I believe that I have seen about 90% of them fully. Both of my kids really enjoy them now. I need to get a list, then check the ones I haven't seen yet and give them a whirl. Thanks for letting us see where he's buried and giving your insights.
John Candy was only paid $414 for his role in Home Alone and he was always bitter about it. He held a grunge against Chris Columbus until the bitter end. That story just came out about a week ago. Pretty crazy
I guess we both read the same article… Jeff Daniels was only paid $50,000 for his role in Dumb and Dumber whereas Jim was paid $10,000,000 even though they had equal and lead roles, John Candy movies are timeless, he’d be glad folks are still watching them
I've seen most of your videos and I've enjoyed them all, but this one I believe to be your best! Very well done, thank you for putting all the work this must have taken into this! Happy New Year!
Keep up the great work Jordan! John H was definitely one of the defining writers/directors of the 80’s. If you ask anyone that grew up in that decade (age 10-17) his movies will be ingrained into their memories.
Have a Happy New Year!
Same to you Good Sir 🎉
Merry Christmas and happy New year
I liked sixteen candles and Ferris Bueller's Off and Planes Trains and Automobiles
Merry Christmas to you Katie and Jah and Happy New Year to you guys
Happy New Year!
John Hughes imagination and talent were such a wonderful gift to us all. Sorry we lost him so young.
Thank you for honoring this great artist, the amount of joy his life's work continues to bring to millions of people is immeasurable!
RIP John Hughes
Not kidding... Indeed one of the BEST !! I own a copy of all of these films on DVD. Still watch them and Enjoy them. He died much too young... Well done, Jordan.
John Hughes was a genius! So many great comedy films from the 80's! He is one of my favorite Directors.
The king of 80s films, breakfast club is my favorite
John Hugh's movies were my life as a teen. A great story teller. And you are a great story teller Jordan
So much to say about John Hughes. I'm in the process of re-watching every movie he directed (I still have to see Curly Sue and She's Having a Baby again) and he just got it. He just somehow perfectly captured what being a teenager is. I first saw The Breakfast Club just before I went to college, and I re-watched it a few months ago. It still hit me the same way it did back then. Lake Forest, where he lived and is buried, isn't too far from where I grew up and currently live. I always wanted to meet him, but sadly that never came to be. But I had the honor and privilege of meeting his son, James, at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where they played along with Home Alone. His son looks EXACTLY like his father - it's really eerie. He and his wife, Nancy, were both very philanthropic. Lake Forest needed to reinforce one of its beaches, and she donated a large sum of money to get the project going. It was completed around the time she passed away, and they ended up naming it Hughes Gateway in her honor. The theater at the local community center is also named after both John and Nancy Hughes.
After watching Christmas vacation again this year I remarked to my husband that we need more writers like John Hughes. He made such great movies.
John Hughes was an exceptional screen writer/director. He was responsible for so many iconic 80's movies featuring members of the Brat Pack. "The Breakfast Club," "Sixteen Candles," and "Pretty in Pink" are classics. May he Rest in Peace.
On a cold day ten years ago my then 18 year old daughter and I watched Breakfast Club. After it ended I noted that I watched it in the theatre when it came out. She said "Wow that's amazing because it's still relevant." Timeless Classic along with Ferris
I live near Milwaukee and turned 18 in 1981. Living that close to Chicago and having grown up with his movies makes me want to tour all the locations in which his movies were made. I've seen one or two, but there are countless more I haven't visited. Your videos inspire me to do so.
Sadly, I noticed John Hughes' wife passed away shortly after he did and was also very young. I've outlived both he and his wife, and having just turned 60, that is somewhat sobering.
I think it's time to stop and take a look around a while.
What was it Ferris Bueller said, something about life moving pretty fast; if you don't slow down and take a look you could miss it
Two Chicago Goats- MJ and JH
Wow! What a life he lived. I'm glad he switched careers. What a good writer, story teller he was. Thanks Jorden.
Thank you Jordan for doing this one. I am a huge John Hughes fan and was heartbroken when he passed away. Maybe one day I too will be able to pay my respects to this man who wrote alot of my favorite movies as well. Job well done!! 😊
Awe. He died so young. 😔 I love all of his movies.
You have such a loving way that comes through your video. One can feel it. Thanks for that. I feel fuller for watching.
Oh I love John Hughes’ movies. They are the best !!! Such talent and awesomeness !! ❤❤
I love John Hughes movies!He was a real talent movies are full of magic and iconic characters ! He gave us so many great memories! ❤
Been watching Jordan’s channel for a long time and can’t believe it hasn’t taken off. Top notch content
I named my daughter Claire after Molly Ringwald’s character in The Breakfast Club. ♥️
You do a great job story telling at these gravestones. Thank you
I've seen most of the movies you mention and they are all great. It's good to know the background of John Hughes. So sad that he passed away at a relatively young age. Thanks Jordan.
He was a great artist. I loved the movies he created. Thank you Jordan for giving us that great story on him☺️
Happy New Years. John Hughes movies were my childhood growing up. Thanks John for all those wonderful memories. RIP 😢❤ Thank you Jordan
John Hughes….. i will forever hold in such high esteem for the multitude of fabulous movies during my “coming of age “ years. Sixteen candles is my forever favorite……. And i am so grateful for his work that he shared with the world ❤ thank you for this video… Jordan!
He is a true icon, I grew up in the Chicago area and all his movies I loved, but especially The Breakfast Club. I had just been out of high school for like two years when it came out, it so reminded me so much of my high school years. i drove out to his gravesite few years ago, may he rip.
He is a legend.
Thank you.
Hi 👋 Jordan! Thank you for this video! I’m a HUGE John Hughes Fan!! Almost every movie you mention in this video are my favorites and movies that I have seen over a million times!! I grew up watching his movies! Rest in Heavenly Peace John Hughes!!
I was a teenager in the 80’s. Thank you so much 😊
Sixteen Candles was a great one too.🎥
His home at the time of his death is only a few blocks away on E Westminster. I bicycle by these locations during the summer months, along with many of his filming locations along the North Shore. Great memories :)
Merry Christmas, Jordan. The world is not the same without John Hughes. A master of the 80's movie. I've seen them all! I thought it was cool a normal, Midwestern guy made it big! His movies all had that Midwestern flair, but could be anywhere USA. A very fine balancing act. His movies had to appeal to everyone to succeed, and they did. The talent he made good use of is phenomenal!
On a more somber note. My little Chihauhua, Loki, went missing Christmas Day. I am sick. He went everywhere with me, like Jah does with you. He's my world at times, even though I have grown children I adore. I have contacted police, all local vets, and FB. I just sit here in agony, wondering. We've covered miles looking.
Thanks for trying to cheer me up with your videos! ❤😊❤
May john Hughes rest in peace we won't forgot about you . I hope everyone has a happy new year.
I’ve finally had time to watch this video. I’m in my late 30’s but my mom introduced many John Hughes movies to me as a preteen and at his passing it was a hard time for both of us. Thank you for sharing this video with us all.❤❤❤❤
Thank you for making this and good work. I love John Hughes and love his films. Amazing how famous he is considering he himself was rarely out there in the public. Never saw him at all the last ten years of his life. I was always hoping that he would write his autobiography and considering he was a writer I'm always surprised he didn't. He's a fascinating guy and my hope is his sons will write his biography. I had no idea his wife passed away so soon after he did. I remember seeing her at the Oscars when they did their tribute to him.
Excellent vlog! Thank you! I just watched John Hughes, “Miracle on 34th Street “ and loved it! John Hughes was brilliant!
Totally awesome 👍 grew up watching John Hughes movies , excelsior!
Thanks for sharing 👍👍 some of my best childhood memories were created because of his movies me and my sister still absolutely love Uncle Buck lol
Hi Jordan and Katie!!! I can’t express how much of my teenage years John Hughes movies impacted me I was born in 1970. And Pretty in Pink & the Breakfast Club pretty much was my movie life on repeat back then. But come on Uncle Buck, ✈️ + 🚂 + 🚙, & Great outdoors are so iconic & everything 😍😍😍 Such a abrupt & young ending to such a Brilliant man 😢59 is young to me ❤🎉
Love his movies! Thanks for the video.
Love John Hughes. He wrote what was in my heart as a teen
23🐐...REST EASY MR. HUGHES
Planes trains and automobiles is so funny!
I loved all of his movies.
I loved his movies my 3 favorites are: Some Kind of Wonderful, Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day off! I was sad when I learned that he passed away, he was a treasure! RIP John Hughes.
John Hughes has made some great movies. He was also a music fan. He sometimes would use deep tracks that were not singles. These songs then became popular. Wish You Were Here by Thompson Twins on the Pretty In Pink soundtrack is an example.
Enjoyed this video. 😊
I wish John Hughes estate would release some of the treasures he never released you always hear about like the super long uncut version of the breakfast club...
You are so awesome Jordan and you have your pulse on the pop culture of the curated greats! I’ve seen every John Hughes movie and feel so lucky to have grown up in the era that John Hughes gifted us with his movies. I learned some interesting info from your vlog. I didn’t know about a couple of the movies he did but did see them. RIP John Hughes 🙏🏽Stay safe Jordan and looking forward to your content in 2024 🥰
Tons of great movies but nothing can top "Planes, Trains" and "The Breakfast Club"
Love John Hughes movies
Like 80 movies plane train automobile is my favorite thanks Jordan
You did a very good job with the story. I went to Glenbrook South high school three years younger than John. I can relate to the movies he made around this area I drive by a lot of the film locations in the summer when I joyride around on my motorcycle
John Hughes was in a class all by himself because he wrote, directed, or produced some of the best movies of the 80s and 90s. My favourites JH movies include The Breakfast Club, Uncle Buck, and the first two Home Alone films.
Well, I never knew of Mr. Hughes until this video, but I really liked his movies. Thanks, Jordan! Say hello to Jah for me.😊
You are in my neck of the woods! Iam about 2 hrs from Chicago! Great video! Love John Huges❤
Sorely missed is an understatement… thanks Jordan!
Thanks for the memories John.😢🙏
Wow, I wondered what happened to all those great movies . Thanks for the info , Jordan. He really is missed. 🦁
Such a great vlog Jordan! I am a major John Hughes movie fan. Thanks again and Happy New Year Jordan, Katie and Jah. ~Love&Light♥️Carli
I loved all of his movies🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Merry (one day late) Christmas and Happy New Year, Jordan. I had no idea that John Hughes had been dead so long or died so young. I have never seen a John Hughes film, being about 20 years older than the target audience and not eager to relive high school. I've known many people who watched his films as teenagers and they've talked about how much they meant to them. This is a beautiful cemetery and you gave a touching tribute to Mr. Hughes.
whenever i hear the words John Hughes i think, original content creator, visionary, master, genius, a one off. much missed one off.
John and his wife both died young. What a talent.
Welcome to my childhood home turf! Happy New Year!
Hughes is my Maiden Name and my dad was John Hughes … I use to tease my daddy where he was stashing all the money from his movies! Lol I watched all his movies and loved them all!
And … then there was Howard Hughes … I would call him Uncle Howie! Lol
Lots of John Hughes in my family … John Henry Hughes, Jr. was my dad! He passed at the age of 73 and he married his teenage love … my Mother … Louise (her Mom called her Lou) … and she was 89 when she past and both buried in Dexter, MO!
I am really happy you made this Vlog on John Hughes …. he was very talented!
Happy New Year Jordan and JAH …. Smooches to JAH! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Jordan 😊 Just discovered your channel. I immediately subbed. John Hughes was a talented writer/director. I'm still trying to catch every film of his. As a kid, I've seen Pretty in Pink, Uncle Buck, Home Alone 1&2 in theaters. To this day, as a tradition, I watch Home Alone for Christmas every year. Thanks again Jordan for this tribute.
Great video, and you had to love John Hughes movies!!!!
Wow! Didnt know he was responsible for so many wonderful cinematic memories!!!! RIP......🙏
You do a really good job on these.
Hope you and Katie had a great Christmas , it's pretty cold up here in MONTANA. THANK you for this one Frank from montana......
Jordan, Hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year. I watch all your videos and love them.
I love Dutch! Favorite Thanksgiving Day movie!
John Hughes was the 1980's and early 1990's!!! The man was a genius!!!
Hi Jordan
Thank you very much for all your hard work and great videos over the year! It is very much appreciated!
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New year.
A big congratulations to you and Katie! 🍾🥂
You two complement each other so well. Love the videos. I make sure to watch and like everyone.
In fact, I have gone to a couple of the places you have after I’ve seen your fantastic videos.
Thank you for your videos, i always look forward to them. You’re an awesome person
My grandpa is in Baby's Day Out. He is one of the veterans singing to the baby. He is standing behind the couch in stripped pj's and robe
The old bulls practice facility is near there. They still have the old banners inside and you can see it. Amazing because of the history inside that gym. Was shown numerous times in "the last dance" documentary.
I need to check that out!!! What an era!
@@DazewithJordantheLion if you're in the area, I would not mind showing you where it is and saying hello!
I think John Hughes attributed to a lot of Gen X's adolescence. I believe that I have seen about 90% of them fully. Both of my kids really enjoy them now. I need to get a list, then check the ones I haven't seen yet and give them a whirl. Thanks for letting us see where he's buried and giving your insights.
Such a genius to make all those hits!
I lived in Lake Forest for many years. My grandparents are buried in this cemetery.
I saw all of the movies that were directed by John Hughes with The Breakfast being watched at least 12 times, and Home Alone every year at Christmas
I’d still like to see the three hour uncut version of Planes,Trains, and Automobiles! I heard it’s out there!
Hey Jordan, really enjoyed this one. Thank you and hope you have a wonderful new year
John Candy was only paid $414 for his role in Home Alone and he was always bitter about it. He held a grunge against Chris Columbus until the bitter end. That story just came out about a week ago. Pretty crazy
That’s so sad
That is very sad
I guess we both read the same article… Jeff Daniels was only paid $50,000 for his role in Dumb and Dumber whereas Jim was paid $10,000,000 even though they had equal and lead roles, John Candy movies are timeless, he’d be glad folks are still watching them
How was that possible? It’s John Candy ‼️
I've seen most of your videos and I've enjoyed them all, but this one I believe to be your best! Very well done, thank you for putting all the work this must have taken into this! Happy New Year!
Great info , I didn't know all those facts about Hughes
The Breakfast Club! Great movie!!!
loved this!
Happy New Year Jordan! Thanks for the awesome videos
I enjoyed John Hughes' movies. 🎉
Merry Christmas and many blessings for the New Year 🎊
John Hughes was a genius 😊❤
Loved everything he did. We lost a great one here.
He was like the John Ford director of the 1980's❤
Keep up the great work Jordan! John H was definitely one of the defining writers/directors of the 80’s. If you ask anyone that grew up in that decade (age 10-17) his movies will be ingrained into their memories.
Great video Jordan, loved it😊
What a legacy
Great video, great man
Great video! I really liked a movie he wrote which was released in 1998 called Reach the Rock. I can't find it anywhere. 😥
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Jordan