John Hughes

Andrew McCarthy’s new book tells tale of transition from movie star to travel writer

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

From acting in Pretty in Pink to starring in St. Elmo’s Fire to writing travelogues for National Geographic and The New York Times, Andrew McCarthy’s career has been broad. He’s had highs and lows, and his new book documents that journey.

John Hughes remembered

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Revenge of the ‘Glee!’ nerds

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

John Hughes: The Director Who Captured a Generation

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Howard Deutch On the Life and Work of John Hughes

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The Jock, the Prom Queen, the Nerd

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

In honor of John Hughes, the quintessential 80s director who passed away yesterday, The Takeaway’s John Hockenberry presents a rememberance of life as The Breakfast Club.

Road to clear skies may be tough on Detroit

August 14, 2013Global Politics

President Obama called for the EPA to consider allowing California and other states to impose stricter emissions standards for cars than the federal government. How will the auto industry cope with more stringent environmental requirements?