Sixteen Candles (1984)

John Hughes, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall. Let me say that again, John Hughes, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall. The 1980s were dominated with coming of age movies, but Sixteen Candles was different. It borrowed some of the raunch of Porky's, the angst of Fast Times At Ridgemont High, and the comedy of National Lampoon's Vacation. Even surrounded by a decade of teen comedic romps, Sixteen Candles managed to stand out. It did something unique. It's story wasn't just about the jock or the nerd, it was first and foremost about a young woman. Sam's journey through life, longing, and love is what made this movie an instant classic. Today on Buzzn The Tower, we'll deep dive into the movie that started it all, Sixteen Candles. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the Farmer Ted to my borrowed underwear, Max Sanders. And with that...