Breakfast Club call my nameDecember 17, 2020 – 01:21 am
By Karen Leigh Hopkins as told to Michelle Fiordaliso For an aspiring actress from Sandusky, Ohio (population 25, ), auditioning for and getting cast in the role of a fresh-out-of-college gym teacher in John Hughes’s The Breakfast Club was the big break I’d been hoping for. My character — who was at school for a Saturday practice — originally began as a swim instructor but evolved into a gym teacher because I actually taught aerobics professionally…
Breakfast Club book seriesMay 16, 2018 – 06:58 am
The Breakfast Club is one of my all-time favorite movies. It has everything you could possibly ask for: a quirky band of misfits, youthful rebellion, love that crosses social groups, and a great feel-good ending. For anyone who has ever felt like an outcast, or, conversely, anyone who has ever felt stuck in the social role they think they’re supposed to enjoy, The Breakfast Club reminds you it’s okay to be a little different. It’s okay to hang out…
Funny Breakfast Club InterviewsNovember 27, 2017 – 04:55 am
Nowadays anyone can shove a microphone into an artist’s face and ask questions. It takes integrity, finesse and wit to conduct a real interview. DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God have that formula down pat. With only a couple of years under their belt, The Breakfast Club has grown into one of the most recognizable morning FM shows throughout the country. Need proof? They are already syndicated in several secondary markets throughout the…
Bender Breakfast Club costumeAugust 18, 2017 – 03:14 pm
Molly Ringwald was the queen of 80s teen movies – the leader of the (brat) pack in my book. She got her start acting on The Facts of Life in the late 70s and early 80s and went on to become John Hughes’ muse, starring in such hits as “Sixteen Candles, ” “The Breakfast Club, ” and “Pretty in Pink.” The ultimate 80s teen icon – why not dress up as one of her movie characters this Halloween? In “The Breakfast Club, “ she played Claire Standish, a change…
Last line of Breakfast ClubJuly 19, 2017 – 02:32 pm
Writer-director John Hughes was never shy about demonstrating just how insensitive parents can be to their children. In The Breakfast Club, he waits all of three minutes to do just that. “Get in there and use the time to your advantage, ” Brian Johnson’s mother barks in the opening moments of a movie that has become for many the encapsulation of the teenage experience. When Brian (Anthony Michael Hall)—the “brain, ” the most gifted and troubled of…
Lil Mama Breakfast ClubJune 11, 2017 – 01:28 pm
When Lil Mama broke onto the scene in 2007, with her breakout hit Lip Gloss,her future looked bright. But, growing up in the public eye isn t always easy and the young celebrity has had a hard time with the transition from a teen rapper to a young adult. The rapper visited New York City s Power 105 Breakfast Club morning show Wednesday morning (July 20) to talk about new music, but ended up in the hot seat and at the mercy of host Charlamagne…
Kingdom Hearts Breakfast ClubMarch 25, 2017 – 10:39 am
The brain, athlete, basketcase, princess, and criminal will return to the big screen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Breakfast Club on March 27 and March 31. John Hughes changed lives in his sentimental and honest films that were written from the heart. He was able to reach so many teens and adults because this films were influenced by his own personal experiences. The Breakfast Club helped define a generation and its evergreen influence…
Soho Breakfast Club menuMarch 31, 2016 – 12:52 pm
Their all day breakfast and brunch menu is filled with all the classics and necessities. If you are not sure where to start, try their French Toasts, recommended by a friend of ours. After a quick glance through the menu, we hurriedly ordered our favorites that we already knew by heart – Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale – and for a first, Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs. Our hot cuppa Cappuccino and Earl Grey came within the next 15 minutes while…
Bender Breakfast Club memeJanuary 30, 2011 – 11:30 am
Forget film history, it s nearly impossible to imagine what the culture of the 80s and 90s would have looked like without the work of John Hughes. The writer-director-producer, who tragically passed away earlier today, is responsible for some of the most memorable characters in cinematic teenage lore, not to mention some very disgruntled heroes as well. In his honor, I ve compiled a list of my five personal favorite characters written by the late…
