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Tag: John Hughes

John Hughes III launches Blue Cuckoo Pictures, building on a Chicago legacy
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

John Hughes III launches Blue Cuckoo Pictures, building on a Chicago legacy

By Barbara Roche Jun 18, 2025
The son of legendary Chicago filmmaker John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), John Hughes III has long forged a creative path of his own—one that blend...
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Ferris Bueller’s signature sweater vest hits the auction block
  • CHICAGO MADE

Ferris Bueller’s signature sweater vest hits the auction block

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2025
On June 5, 1985, Ferris Bueller, the most legendary truant in American film history, captivated audiences with his unforgettable day off in John Hughes’ timeless classic ...
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Macaulay Culkin once considered buying the iconic ‘Home Alone’ house
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Macaulay Culkin once considered buying the iconic ‘Home Alone’ house

By Barbara Roche Dec 15, 2024
The iconic red-brick house from the Chicago-made 1990 holiday classic Home Alone is etched into the memories of fans worldwide. But what many might not know is that Macaulay Cu...
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Remembering John Ashton’s Chicago films
  • In memoriam

Remembering John Ashton’s Chicago films

By Barbara Roche Sep 30, 2024
John Ashton, the beloved American actor best known for his memorable roles in iconic films of the 1980s and 1990s, passed away at the age of 76. In a career that spanned more t...
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Chevy Chase hosts screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Chevy Chase hosts screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

By Barbara Roche Nov 21, 2023
An Evening with Chevy Chase and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is scheduled to take place at The Chicago Theatre on November 26. This promises to be an unforgettable n...
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We’re celebrating June 5th — It’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
  • FILM

We’re celebrating June 5th — It’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

By Barbara Roche Jun 2, 2023
On June 5th, I'll give a free Reel Chicago t-shirt to the first dozen people who can spot me in the Ferris Bueller parade. What was happening in the world on June 5, 1986? T...
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off  faux Ferrari just sold for $337,500
  • FILM

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off faux Ferrari just sold for $337,500

By Reel Chicago Jan 1, 2023
One of the replica cars from the 1986 classic John Hughes movie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off just sold for $337,500 at Dallas-based Heritage Auctions. The price is a bargain s...
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles new release with never-before-seen footage
  • FILM

Planes, Trains and Automobiles new release with never-before-seen footage

By Barbara Roche Oct 13, 2022
When you get as old as dirt like I am, you just might have some wild stories to tell, like the time I traveled across country with John Hughes, John Candy and Steve Martin jugg...
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Ferris Bueller spin-off in the works at Paramount
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Ferris Bueller spin-off in the works at Paramount

By Reel Chicago Aug 23, 2022
Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald have teamed up with writer Bill Posley and Paramount to create a spin-off of John Hughes’ Ferris Bueller's ...
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At age 41, Macualey Culkin is having a midlife crisis
  • CELEBRITY

At age 41, Macualey Culkin is having a midlife crisis

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2022
Macaulay Culkin has been part of our pop culture ever since he was 10 years old. We were all hooked back in 1990, the moment we met the precocious Kevin McCallister (Macaul...
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Home Alone home is offered on airbnb and hosted by Buzz
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Home Alone home is offered on airbnb and hosted by Buzz

By Reel Chicago Dec 3, 2021
If you’re lucky and fast enough, you can be left Home Alone by booking a one night stay for you and 3 of your friends, family members, or mischief makers at the home of the g...
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Macaulay Culkin living life to its fullest
  • CELEBRITY

Macaulay Culkin living life to its fullest

By Joia DaVida Nov 12, 2021
Macaulay Culkin is trending, but not for hilarious social media shenanigans, or his latest project, but for his appearance at the Gucci Love Parade in Los Angeles last week. ...
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Home Alone reboot releases on Disney+ in time for the holidays
  • FILM

Home Alone reboot releases on Disney+ in time for the holidays

By Barbara Roche Aug 20, 2021
The reboot of Home Alone is coming exclusively to Disney+ as Home Sweet Home Alone on November 12, just in time for the holiday season. I had the extreme good fortune of wor...
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Anthony Michael Hall & Debbie Gibson to film in Chicago
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Anthony Michael Hall & Debbie Gibson to film in Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2021
Monaco Films is set to begin production on The Class this summer in Chicago. The coming of age high school drama will star Anthony Michael Hall and Broadway actress a...
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Macaulay Culkin supports Trump out of Home Alone 2
  • FILM

Macaulay Culkin supports Trump out of Home Alone 2

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021
Macaulay Culkin speaks out in his supports the removal of Donald Trump's cameo from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Culkin, who starred as Kevin McAllister in the popular 19...
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Tribute to Planes, Trains and Automobiles, set for remake
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Tribute to Planes, Trains and Automobiles, set for remake

By Barbara Roche Aug 18, 2020
As sure as Neal Page did not welcome Del Griffith, I can not say that I welcome a remake of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Consider this my tribute to the memory of the o...
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