![]() I take back every confusing statement I made about this movie - Police Academy is a classic. We were, for the very first time, exposed to the unforgettably zany antic that is a man getting covertly blown at a podium while giving a speech. We were taught that Steve Guttenberg was, at one time, the most charismatic leading man in comedy. Through Police Academy we were introduced to the insane vocal abilities of Michael Winslow. Regardless of what I have to say, it was a big enough hit to warrant almost 42 sequels. It's such an original, raunchy smash I'm forced to question just how meaningful its place in the world of film is. Police Academy could be so inspired we forget it inspired much of what came after. It's Animal House meets Revenge of the Nerds meets Midnight Run meets so many movies that came before. It isn't the funniest 80s movie, even though it clearly wants to be, but it's nearly every 80s comedy trope blended together to make a silly flick so unimportant you can't help but appreciate it. ![]() ![]() Police Academy has stupid down to a science. ![]() Synopsis: A group of decent but underachieving scrubs join the police academy, much to the dismay of their domineering superiors. We're offered a positive take away regardless of perspective. It's something we can all find an aspect within to relate to, but it isn't melancholy, disturbing, or visceral. That being said, Ferris Bueller's Day Off isn't anything but a fun escape. As with the other John Hughes films, this hits on very real life issues for adolescents: Feeling like the neglected sibling, being the less cool friend, the inability to balance an academic and social life, and of course having an asshole parent who prioritizes money and work above having any sort of bond with his children. Ferris, as a character, remains someone for teen boys to idolize. It's funny, touching, and an exciting fantasy to this day. He's been mentioned a lot throughout this list, but Ferris Bueller is arguably the finest example of how impactful a film he can make. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a timeless teen's dream from the mind of John Hughes. Synopsis: Ferris Bueller, the coolest guy in school, is determined to enjoy his day of hooky while the fed-up principal does everything in his power to stop it.ĭecades later, Ferris Bueller is still the pinnacle of cool. It's amazing to think the film began with a melodramatic made-for-tv movie that they decided to rewrite as a comedy. The Zucker brothers and Jim Abrahams began the new trend in satire - hammering audiences with as many jokes and puns as possible throughout an otherwise straight narrative. Prior to Airplane!, we knew the joke-ridden, zany satire of Mel Brooks, but never before had we seen dramatic actors spewing whacky lines so straightly. Of course, their film debut was with Kentucky Fried Movie, a John Landis-directed series of sketches, which didn't leave nearly the mark Airplane! did. 3 Jewish kids from Miluakee, locally known for writing and creating uniquely funny sketches, were given their shot and they pioneered a new style of comedy. It goes without saying, but David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams broke ground when they wrote and directed Airplane! in 1980. ![]() Synopsis: A man, traumatized by his past piloting experience, must ensure a plane safely lands after all the pilots fall ill. If you take Sixteen Candles with a grain of salt and understand it was a very different time, you're in for a fun ride. You know what they say, though - one man's lighthearted fun is another man's trauma. Furthermore, this is John Hughes' writing we're talking about - Nothing wasn't written out of hate or maliciousness. I recommend not reading a history book if you're offended by what took place decades ago. People seem to be forgetting 2 facts: This was the early 80s, when racial cracks were fair game, and you simply can't "cancel" a John Hughes classic. It's a pretty tame movie, save for the moderately racist Long Duk Dong, and slightly rapey behavior of Anthony Michael Hall's character. Many seemed to be shocked by (or fabricating shock about) the racy material and jokes. Sixteen Candles has been resurfacing in discussion in recent years, and not out of respect. Synopsis: A girl's family forget about her sixteenth birthday, which turns out to be far more eventful than she could have anticipated. ![]()
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