Every Rom Com 65: Sixteen Candles
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08/05/23 • 170 min
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This week on Every Rom Com we’re diving deep on the first of the John Hughes teen rom coms, “Sixteen Candles”! We’ll discuss the cultural associations with turning sixteen, as well as the enduring charm of Molly Ringwald, and how Jake Ryan became one of the most memorable and desirable cinematic love interests. We’ll also dig into several ways this movie hasn’t aged well, from sexual harassment and rape culture, to the complex layers of Gedde Watanabe’s portrayal of the foreign exchange student, Long Duk Dong. This is our longest episode yet, but don’t miss this in-depth episode on a high school movie that helped define an entire genre!
0:00-9:39 Introduction - Favorite High School Movies/TV Shows
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9:39-21:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation, by Susannah Gora
https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/john-hughes-in-memory
21:00-26:58 General Opinion
26:58-45:51 Cast & Crew In-Depth
More Information On John Hughes:
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/movies/08appraisal.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/opinion/12ringwald.html?searchResultPosition=1
https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hughes-American-film-director
More Information On Molly Ringwald:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-08-tv-55079-story.html
https://iammollyringwald.com/acting
Gedde Watanabe’s YouTube show, “The Disappointments”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntB93GM4fJQ&list=PLLKvJ_deH9k5gR0xwDSgtY7bu867nt-ja&index=4
Gedde Watanabe on “Sesame Street”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UeMi5r3lp4
More Information On Michael Schoeffling:
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/stars-who-left-hollywood-behind-through-the-years/
45:51-58:55 Opening Of The Film, Samantha And High School Insecurities, Intro To The Family
58:55-1:18:42 Opening Credits High School Montage, Study Hall With Jake Ryan, Locker Room, Cultural Significance Of Turning Sixteen
The First Reference I Could Find To The Phrase “Sweet Sixteen”:
Interesting 1978 Article On “Sweet Sixteen” Parties:
1:18:42-1:26:45 The Bus And...
This week on Every Rom Com we’re diving deep on the first of the John Hughes teen rom coms, “Sixteen Candles”! We’ll discuss the cultural associations with turning sixteen, as well as the enduring charm of Molly Ringwald, and how Jake Ryan became one of the most memorable and desirable cinematic love interests. We’ll also dig into several ways this movie hasn’t aged well, from sexual harassment and rape culture, to the complex layers of Gedde Watanabe’s portrayal of the foreign exchange student, Long Duk Dong. This is our longest episode yet, but don’t miss this in-depth episode on a high school movie that helped define an entire genre!
0:00-9:39 Introduction - Favorite High School Movies/TV Shows
Visit us here: https://www.everyromcom.com/
Help us out here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom
9:39-21:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation, by Susannah Gora
https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/john-hughes-in-memory
21:00-26:58 General Opinion
26:58-45:51 Cast & Crew In-Depth
More Information On John Hughes:
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/movies/08appraisal.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/12/opinion/12ringwald.html?searchResultPosition=1
https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Hughes-American-film-director
More Information On Molly Ringwald:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-05-08-tv-55079-story.html
https://iammollyringwald.com/acting
Gedde Watanabe’s YouTube show, “The Disappointments”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntB93GM4fJQ&list=PLLKvJ_deH9k5gR0xwDSgtY7bu867nt-ja&index=4
Gedde Watanabe on “Sesame Street”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UeMi5r3lp4
More Information On Michael Schoeffling:
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/stars-who-left-hollywood-behind-through-the-years/
45:51-58:55 Opening Of The Film, Samantha And High School Insecurities, Intro To The Family
58:55-1:18:42 Opening Credits High School Montage, Study Hall With Jake Ryan, Locker Room, Cultural Significance Of Turning Sixteen
The First Reference I Could Find To The Phrase “Sweet Sixteen”:
Interesting 1978 Article On “Sweet Sixteen” Parties:
1:18:42-1:26:45 The Bus And...
Previous Episode
Every Rom Com 64: Some Kind of Wonderful
“Some Kind of Wonderful” may be the last of the John Hughes teen rom coms, but it’s first in our hearts! This week Sophia and Jen are joined by Neil, the man behind the popular Twitter account @neilbelieves, to discuss one of our favorites, as we continue our High School Movies series! We’ll look into the troubled development phase of the movie, which temporarily drew in another legendary director; we’ll explore the careers of Mary Stuart Masterson, Eric Stoltz, and Lea Thompson; we’ll discuss the movie’s spectacular “kiss that kills”; and we’ll talk about high school movie tropes from over-the-top detentions to truly horrible bullies! Plus, check out our unexpected, decades-too-late sequel idea!
0:00-13:06 Introduction. Introducing Neil from @neilbelieves on Twitter!
Guest Introduction:
Neil is passionately drawn to John Hughes films and 80’s cinema in general. He’s also an amateur photographer with a love for food, adventure, and witty banter! You can find Neil on Twitter @Neilbelieves and also on Instagram at @Neilwbphotography!
Find Neil here:
Twitter @Neilbelieves
Instagram @Neilwbphotography
Support Every Rom Com Here:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyromcom
13:06-26:00 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
Sources For Interesting Facts:
https://ew.com/movies/2019/02/11/john-hughes-some-kind-of-wonderful-oral-history/
https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/some-kind-of-wonderful-howard-deutch/
https://www.laweekly.com/the-l-a-of-john-hughes-some-kind-of-wonderful-30-years-later/
Books:
You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact On A Generation, by Susannah Gora
John Hughes: A Life In Film by Kirk Honeycutt
26:00-31:34 General Opinion
31:34-45:54 Cast & Crew In-Depth
More On Lea Thompson:
https://www.hollywood.com/general/lea-thompson-thanks-mikhail-baryshnikov-for-acting-career-59561786
45:54-55:03 Opening Sequence, Keith’s Family Life
55:03-1:11:50 Intro to Watts, Hardy And Amanda, Neil’s High School Life, Class In High School
1:11:50-1:21:49 Keith Tells Watts About Amanda, Having A Crush On A Friend, Hardy At The Gas Station
1:21:49-1:30:39 Detention, Keith And Watts Talk, Locker Room
1:30:39-1:44:47 Keith Asks Out Amanda, Family Dinner, Aftermath Of Keith Asking Amanda Out, Club Scene
1:44:47-1:52:57 The Kiss That Kills
1:52:57 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:52:57-1:59:42 Getting Ready Montage, Keith’s Dad Confronts Him
1:59:42-2:24:33 The Date, Hardy’s Party, End Of The Film, The Soundtrack
Match The Songs With The SKOW Scenes:
https://www.somekindofwonderful.org/soundtrack.html
2:24:33-2:34:19 Double Feature Recommendations
Next Episode
Every Rom Com 66: To All The Boys I've Loved Before
1 RecommendationsThis week Every Rom Com is leaving John Hughes (mostly) behind to enter the world of the Netflix teen rom com, with the popular 2018 streaming hit, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before”! We’ll discuss the film’s Asian-American representation, talk about the trend of YA novel adaptations, explore the fake-dating trope, and rate Peter Kavinsky as a rom com love interest! Cybil and Jen are joined this week by Ryan Pak, from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!
0:00-11:21 Introducing Ryan Pak from the Soundtrack Your Life podcast!
GUEST BIO:
Ryan has a degree in Film Studies, and he’s a musician. So, Soundtrack Your Life is the perfect intersection of his two main passions. Plus, he’s an avid music fan—hunting down rare songs from his favorite bands has familiarized him with many obscure soundtracks over the years. It's been so gratifying for him to hear fellow film and music enthusiasts share their stories of why they love soundtracks!
Where To Find Ryan’s Work:
Website: https://www.soundtrackyourlife.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundtrackcast
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/soundtrack_your
11:21-20:01 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/
20:01-26:35 General Opinion
26:35-35:38 Cast & Crew In-Depth
More Info On Jenny Han:
http://www.koreatimesus.com/hollywood-come-calling-for-jenny-hans-ya-books/
More Info On Lana Condor:
For more information on Israel Broussard, who plays Josh, check out Every Rom Com Episode 22 on Happy Death Day: https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/78fc04f6/every-rom-com-22-happy-death-day
35:38-47:12 Movies Made From YA Novels, Opening Of The Movie, Introduction To Lara Jean’s Family
47:12-1:01:07 Lara Jean’s Letters, Lara Jean At High School, On The Ethics Of Dating More Than One Sibling
1:01:07-1:10:00 The Letters Are Sent, At the Cafe With Peter
1:10:00-1:19:08 Peter And Lara Jean Fake Date
More Info On Yakult:
https://mashable.com/article/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-yakult#Fpqb5jXpROqZ
1:19:08-1:30:47 High School Party, How Does Peter Kavinsky Rate As A Rom Com Love Interest?
1:30:47-1:54:21 The Fake Dating Trope, November, Asian-American Representation In “To All The Boys” And Beyond
Some Criticisms of To All The Boys:
https://planamag.com/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-has-creepy-racial-things-going-on/
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