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Tag Archives: John Candy
Nostalgiathon: Follow That Bird
Andy Watches Movies and Cinema Schminema are hosting a Nostalgiathon Blogathon, the idea of which is to examine things from our youth through our now-adult eyes. Since that’s a large part of what I wind up doing here anyway, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 4 Stars, Alaina Reed-Hall, blogathons, Bob McGrath, Caroll Spinney, Chevy Chase, Dave Thomas, Emilio Delgado, Follow That Bird, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson, Joe Flaherty, John Candy, Ken Kwapis, Linda Bove, Martin P. Robinson, movies, reviews, Roscoe Orman, Sally Kellerman, Sandra Bernhard, Sesame Street, Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird, Sonia Manzano, Waylon Jennings
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The Great Outdoors
Back, once again, to the oeuvre of John Hughes comedies. Although Hughes didn’t direct this 1988 film — Howard Deutch did — he wrote the script, and it’s easy to recognize his hand in its creation. Throw in John Candy … Continue reading
Favorite Films: The Blues Brothers
“It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses.” “Hit it.” I have to wonder what the executives at Universal Pictures thought while The Blues Brothers … Continue reading
Favorite Films: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
“Six bucks and my left nut says we’re not going to be landing in Chicago.” We all have our favorite films, and when you have a movie blog, it’s almost obligatory to occasionally push them onto your readers. So, considering … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, 5 Stars, John Candy, John Hughes, movies, Planes Trains and Automobiles, reviews, Steve Martin
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Weekly Weblinks: Masters and Minions
It’s Friday morning once again, and so that means it’s time for the Weekly Weblinks. There’s a good chunk of variety in the blog posts, with some new reviews, some vintage reviews, and some previews. And the news section is … Continue reading →