Comments on: Dear Mr. Vernon…

By: Tim C

Tim C — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:27:58 +0000

Another great post. I appreciate that you mentioned the importance of John Hughes during the 80′s…he had an amazingly prolific film career, sometimes releasing two directed films in a year. Breakfast Club holds up very well, I agree…these kinds of films can seem groundbreaking when you’re 17 but when you look at it 20 years later you cringe but not this one. I also have a personal like for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, it really has a very serious story about loss running through it that people miss (John Candy’s character’s dead wife which explains why he is always traveling). And, I have to say, Uncle Buck is absolutely one of my favs as well…the interrogation by McCauley Culkin of John Candy is hilarious. Thanks for a great analysis!

By: Bryan P

Bryan P — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:17:53 +0000

Great stuff David. such an emotional movie for me. i think i was desperate for this type of experience in high school- acceptance…vulnerability…friendships built on honest openness. i think that’s why i loved it so much…it makes me laugh (a lot) but also, in a weird way, it gave me hope that these types of friendships were possible…if not in high school, then at least at some point in my life.

kudos on this one

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:23:03 +0000

Very well written, Dave. And, not that it means a whole lot, but I teared up a little on the “They trust him. With those few words she’s given him a great gift. Acceptance and inclusion,” line. Might have been the LOTR music playing the in the background that gave it that little extra push.

Nevertheless, nice, bro.

By: David

David — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:59:23 +0000

Thanks Josh! I’m really enjoying doing this. Share the link with your friends and family!

By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:31:59 +0000

Another excellent blog David. You’re really good at this!