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Welcome to Look Hughes Talking. We're two Los Angeles based comedians, Tim and Anthony, and we want to talk to you about Hughes...John Hughes! Join the two of us, weekly, as we travel through Hughes' angst filled body of work. We'll cover everything he's written or directed, from classics like Pret…

Tim Stanton & Anthony Armentano


    • Sep 22, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
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    Bonus Episode 2: Best of Hughes - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2015 103:01


    In part 2 of the Best of Hughes we're visited by Stephanie Altholz, Trevor Yasuda, Chris Laxamana, Jasmine Elist, Claire Stanton, Jeff Galante, Tony Czech, Jeanette Maus, Emily Wilson, Abra Moore, Chris Kleckner, Julie Birke, James Bricker, Chris Dugovich, and Christopher Douglas Reed. We pass through Hughes gold including Flubber, Reach the Rock, Drillbit Taylor, and Beethoven. Don't forget to follow your dreams kids. Even if that means becoming a widower. 

    Bonus Episode 1: Best of Hughes - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2015 78:18


    The first half of our Best Of series includes appearances by, Darren Hayes, Andy Williams, Emily Wilson, Drew Droege, Laura Hughes, Drew Talbert, Madeleine Coghlan, plus Tim Stanton and Anthony Armentano, of course. Grab a special crew, your favorite plastic pastry, and roll over and show us what you got. Ladies...don't forget...use that urinal like a man. Thanks for listenting!

    Episode 49.1: What To Expect When You're Expecting A Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2015 8:30


    We've watched the good, we've watched the bad, we've watched them both, and now we have been generating a podcast for a year, and we thought we did pretty good, we hope you thought so too,  so thank you for listening! We'll be back with a little something next week. Tell us how you feel about Kurt Loder. 

    Episode 49: Drillbit Taylor (w/ Christopher Douglas Reed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2015 79:09


    Actor Christopher Douglas Reed is our guest for the final Hughes' movie, Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson, Nate Hartley, Ian Roberts, Troy Gentile, David Koechner, Leslie Mann, Matt Walsh, Lisa Lampanelli, Josh Peck, Danny McBride, Cedric Yarbrough, Stephen Root). The show opens with a short chat about the state of San Diego sports. Later, Anthony uncovers the fact that half the film was shot at local coffee chains, Tim talks about body hair, and Chris wants you to use his MeUndie promo code. A special guest (Darren Hayes) pops in...who could it be? (Darren Hayes)? Adam Baldwin and Chuck Liddell join Hughes alum, Frank Whaley for a cameo bonanza, Bueller gets referenced, and Tim pleasures zombies. John Hughes' favorite slur returns. Enjoy! Last Hughes Movie! We'll be back with the gathering of a lifetime.

    Episode 48: Maid in Manhattan (w/ Chris Dugovich)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2015 82:05


    Maid in Manhattan (Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Stanley Tucci, Tyler Posey, Frances Conroy, Amy Sedaris, Marissa Matrone, Bob Hoskins) is our movie of the week, when we watch the second to last Edmond Dantes film. The guys talk about pepperoni, strange extras, and Tim has some suggestions for J. Lo's hair. Chris and Anthony questionably recreate a missing scene, and we find out that a job in management is practically unattainable. Anthony remembers the one time he attended a high school, film award ceremony. Some call us the state assemblyman of podcasts, some call us, "too young". 

    Episode 47: Vacation 2015 (w/ James Bricker - Tim's Cousin!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2015 47:58


    Tim's 16-year-old cousin, James, stops by for a podcast about the Ed Helms and Christina Applegate led Vacation (Skylar Gisando, Steele Stebbins, Chris Hemsworth, Leslie Mann, Beverly D'Angelo, Chevy Chase, Charlie Day, Ron Livingston, John Francis Daley) continuation. We don't spoil this one for you since it's still in theaters, so SAFE LISTENING AHEAD! We talk about the current state of bullying in high school, Anthony talks about the current state of Linda Cardellini, and Sigmund Freud pops in to give some much needed analysis. Adam Scott Aukerman may have snagged a big fish when U2 visited U Talkin' U2 To Me? last week, but someone equally important to our show visits us from beyond the grave. 

    Episode 46: Reach the Rock (w/ Julie Birke)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2015 65:02


    The guys dust off the old VCR to welcome comedian and actress, Julie Birke, to the show for a movie they wish never existed, Reach the Rock (William Sadler, Alessandro Nivola, Brooke Langton, Norman Reedus). Time doesn't just stop during Hughes' last 90s venture, it dies. Julie and Anthony talk about Scream. Julie and Anthony talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Julie and Anthony talk about Friends. Tim listens patiently. Tread lightly, because "spoiler alert", we spoil everything. And remember to shed those layers when you go for your inebriated, midnight swims. 

    Episode 45: Vegas Vacation (w/ Chris Kleckner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2015 93:33


    Anthony starts the show off in a drive time fashion to welcome their guest, Chris Kleckner. In honor of this years' Ed Helms and Christina Applegate Vacation reboot, the guys watch the last of the original Griswold adventures, Vegas Vacation (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry, Marisol Nichols, Wallace Shawn, Sid Caesar, Wayne Newton, Jerry Weintraub, Christie Brinkley, Miriam Flynn, Julia Sweeney). Anthony shares a dark fantasy of his, Darren remembers the days he had to slum it at the Mirage, and Chris channels Sid Caesar. Tim Stanton shows up in various forms, plus Anthony and Chris share stories of being underage in Vegas. The guys talk about the delicate art of drinking via straw. A long forgotten Republica song is welcomed with open arms. 

    Episode 44: Just Visiting - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2015 71:34


    As Just Visiting comes to a close, the guys discuss everything from Peter Schilling's Major Tom (Coming Home) to Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? contrinutors, Rockapella. Tim tells us where mints originated, Bowie humor is the best, and Tara Reid is perfectly cast. Darren's livelihood is saved by a deleted recording, and Bill Cosby find his way into the conversation, yet again. Tim asks the question, "What's with Prince and colors?" As the episode comes to a close, one of the guys is sad that he'll miss out on Vegas Vacation. 

    Episode 43: Just Visiting - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2015 73:12


    Darren opens the show with an in-depth analysis of the comic relief in Star Wars, then does an impression of a beloved Princess Bride character. It's safe to say, Tim loves Just Visiting (Jean Reno, Christina Applegate, Christian Clavier, Tara Reid, Malcolm McDowell, George Plimpton, Bridgette Wilson, Matt Ross), the other two, not so much. The French language is butchered, a Tone Loc beef is settled, and one of the hosts is related to a Muppet. Later, Tim Tebow's fire still burns bright, and there's a much needed VeggieTales breakdown. Anthony begins writing the next French disco hit. The show closes with foreskin chat. 

    Episode 42: Home Alone 3 - Part 2 (w/ Abra Moore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2015 63:59


    Tim and Anthony continue their Home Alone 3 conversation with Abra Moore. Tim's in awe of Alex Pruitt's gigantic brain, and Anthony gets distracted by a Chicago Bulls locker. Abra talks about her diary, and Tim shares some of his grandfather's classic entries in his own diary. Boobs escape the boys, and the butt trauma is aplenty. Traps are elevated to a new level, and the topic of horror movies comes up. Anthony remembers a terrifying James Brolin movie from his childhood, and Tim's bedside manner is nonexistent. The trio answers the question: Does height really matter in the dating world? And Anthony relates everything to Friends. Cinefile! Located on Santa Monica Blvd, near the freeway. 

    Episode 41: Home Alone 3 - Part 1 (w/ Abra Moore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2015 61:01


    This week, it's Home Alone 3 (Alex D. Linz, Olek Krupa, Lenny von Dohlen, Haviland Morris, Kevin Kilner, Rya Kihlstedt, David Thornton, Scarlett Johansson, Seth Smith, Neil Flynn), with friend of the show, Abra Moore. Hughes goes John Woo, Sixteen Candles' Haviland Morris returns as a mom, RC Cars reign supreme in the 1990s, and the Pruitt family is obsessed with dat booty. Anthony gets awkward during Robin Williams' Jack, and tells a farfetched story about a recent Uber ride. Abra talks about living on a farm with a duck, and Tim finds a new favorite actor in Darren T. Knaus. The boys' love Cinefile, local video sanctuary, and home to the world's only Chris Elliott section.

    Episode 40: South Park - Asspen (Season 06 - Ep 03)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2015 68:48


    The Hughes adjacent episodes continue, with one for South Park's 80s teen-centric Season 6 episode, Asspen. Darren and Tim return from their hiatus, and immediately shots are fired at one of last week's guests, Emily Wilson. Tim gets a song off his chest, and Darren can't keep his cool at the movie theater. The guys talk about wetting the bed, what not to eat when you go out, and skiing. A special guest appears at Anthony's door, and Joe Cocker dies for the second time! Tim and Darren try out their bad standup. Serious Michael Jackson talk closes out the show. The boys leave you with a song in your hearts. 

    Episode 39: A Deadly Adoption (w/ Jeanette Maus and Emily Wilson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2015 100:59


    While Tim and Darren are away, Anthony will play, and he's joined by fresh, new guest, Jeanette Maus and weathered, Bueller veteran, Emily Wilson for the Lifetime movie of a lifetime, A Deadly Adoption (Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell). They talk about bad husbands, shelter living for the fashionable, and the best excuse when someone finds out you're not really pregnant. This crew witnesses the politest sex scene in the history of TV moviedom. Emily teaches us about dirty "thots" and learns about the Crash Test Dummies, Jeanette eats breakfast, and Anthony airs his apartment grievances. We get some personal stories about Kristen Wiig and Tori Spelling, then delve into the at home classics, Evil Bong and the Gingerdead Man. Never forget Charlie, and the Dock is a character! 

    Episode 38: Flubber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2015 95:12


    This week's movie, Flubber (Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, Christopher McDonald, Ted Levine, Clancy Brown, Wil Wheaton, Edie McClurg, Jodi Benson) angers Tim, excites Darren, and makes Anthony feel nostalgic. The guys talk about missing Robin Williams, robot great, Weebo, and what it takes to win a college basketball game. John Hughes gives us yet another movie with two bumbling flunkies. Plus, it's okay to enslave sentient beings created in a lab. Anthony shares a traumatic Halloween experience, and reveals that he's already finished season 3 of Orange Is the New Black. Darren tries to sabotage the show, and the gang alienate alleged listeners Wil Wheaton and Fatboy Slim. Everyone shares the terrible things they'd do to Flubber. 

    Episode 37: 101 Dalmatians (w/ Tony Czech)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2015 76:57


    Tim and Anthony welcome Tony Czech to the show for this week's 101 Dalamatians (Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Hugh Laurie, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Mark Williams) episode. Before they recap the movie, Anthony reads a list of director Stephen Herek's most influential films, including The Mighty Ducks and the unapologetic Mark Wahlberg vehicle, Rock Star. Tony defends NCIS, Anthony has a bone to pick with CSI, and Tim can't wrap his head around the number of dogs in the movie. Two of the guys have their world rocked, when they learn about Clarence Carter and his 1985 hit, "Strokin'". Glenn Close survives a vat molasses, and delivers a number of maniacal laughs. The 90s classic Sega CD is mentioned. 

    Episode 36: Baby's Day Out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2015 76:45


    This week, we watch John Hughes' 1994 box office bomb, Baby's Day Out (Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano, Cynthia Nixon, Fred Thompson, Eddie Bracken, Matthew Glave), a movie Tim has waited this entire show to see, but first he weighs in on Miracle on 34th Street. The show includes an impressive gorilla suit, genital mutilation, and a Baby named Bink. Darren discovers a failed Baby's Day Out video game, and Tim has a grand old time. John Hughes loves Looney Tunes, and Anthony can't stand babies. The show ends with a chat about wealth and charity.    

    Episode 35: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2015 76:20


    Darren and Anthony watch the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street (Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, Richard Attenborough, Mara Wilson, James Remar, Jane Leeves, Jennifer Morrison), but first they shoot out some short feelings about Tomorrowland, and David Cronenberg's Maps to the Stars. The show stumbles into flatulence talk. Darren shares an online run-in with Mara Wilson, and Daryl Hall shares an intimate moment with all of us. Anthony reminisces about the Jurassic Park trilogy, and claims that acting is just a whole lot of one particular bodily function. The movie takes both men by surprise. 

    Episode 34: Home Alone 2 (Lost in New York)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2015 84:35


    Tim and Anthony watch Home Alone 2 (Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, Tim Curry, Ally Sheedy, Devin Ratray, Brenda Fricker, Rob Schneider) and record a proper episode. The guys also talk about The People vs. George Lucas, and the differences between the Pigeon Lady and Old Man Marley. Tim does his best to sabotage the show with his digestive system. Plus, Joe Pesci speaks like a rabid dog. Tim shares a recent movie theater experience, and the show wraps with a spolier free chat about Mad Max: Fury Road, and Anthony can't wait for the Mad Men finale. 

    Filler with a Side O' Whoops!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2015 12:44


    We tried our best to give you Home Alone 2 this week, but sometimes life doesn't work out the way you want it to. It's okay! Anthony's here to settle the angst. He talks about a recently received email, and issues an apology. Shonda Rhimes and Steve Coogan are mentioned. Plus we just want you to know how much we love and appreciate you. Thanks for listening! 

    Episode 33: Beethoven (w/ Jeff Galante)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2015 94:41


    Jeff Galante is this week's guest when we watch Beethoven (Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Stanley Tucci, Oliver Platt, David Duchovny, Patricia Heaton) a movie that John Hughes was so proud of, he wrote it under the pen name Edmond Dantes. We talk dog destruction, being bullied, invasive thermometers, and omniscient canines. Anthony shares an odd dream, and Tim and Jeff try to break down the thought process of the film's ammunition manufacturers. We suffer a slight microphone mishap in the last ten minutes of the show. We're sorry. But we push through the crap, just like John Hughes did throughout most of the 90s and 2000s.     

    Episode 32: Dennis the Menace or: How I Received Blunt Trauma to the Butthole

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2015 93:04


    This week we mess up the order, and watch Dennis the Menace (Lea Thompson, Walter Matthau, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Plowright, Mason Gamble, Robert Stanton). The guys debate bathing etiquette while babysitting, Darren exposes his backside, and Anthony recently watched The Babadook. Honarable mentions to Gilligan's Island, Leave it to Beaver, and Dobie Gillis. Dave Navarro's hit SPIKE TV show, Ink Master, is mentioned, and the show wraps with a heated E.T. discussion. Are those welcoming aliens at the end of E.T. his parents, botanists, or parent botanists? You decide! Damage to your nether regions is unavoidable. 

    Episode 31: The Phantom Menace (w/ Claire Stanton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2015 118:30


    We forgo the Hughes this week to watch The Phantom Menace with someone that doesn't care about Star Wars as dearly as we do, Claire Stanton. Holy crap, turn up the volume, because Richard makes an appearance. We rundown the movie, Claire thinks there's something fishy about that Palpatine guy, and Watto impressions get a lot of play. Opinions on podracing and E.T. divide the gang, but get overshadowed by prequel disappointment. It's not all bad though! The guys give mad respect to George Lucas, and talk about how optimistic they are about the upcoming, J.J. Abrams helmed trilogy. Claire finds fault with Queen Amidala's disguise, and everyone misses Darth Vader. To close, we go around the table and speak about Star Wars, from the heart.        

    Episode 30: Curly Sue (w/ Jasmine Elist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2015 50:41


    This week, we watch Curly Sue (Jim Belushi, Alisan Porter, Kelly Lynch, John Getz, Fred Thompson, Steve Carell) with the very funny Jasmine Elist. Tim straps on his overalls for a show that  begins with disparaging comments about a 10 year old, ends with disparaging comments about a 10 year old, and is filled with disparaging comments about said 10 year old. Jasmine is mesmerized by one man, a hand, and a crack, plus she tells the guys the secret song she sings to herself at night. A review is read, and the show ends with an odd connection between Alisan Porter and Adam Lambert. Get well soon, Darren Hayes! 

    Episode 29: Dutch (Host Extraordinaire Darren Hayes; Captain Darren "Bully" Hayes; Darren Hayes, Leader of Men)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2015 78:49


    You've been asking for it, and after months of deliberation, we've decided to give it to you. Darren Hayes hosts the show! Our fearless leader takes us through Dutch (Ed O'Neill, Ethan Embry, JoBeth Williams, Christopher McDonald, EG Daily), and develops another crush on the films' star. The guys talk about going to London, visiting a variety of friendly orifices, and Tim's curse when he handles himself. Darren shares some of the "pranks" he developed as a miscreant youth, and everyone stereotypes male flautists. Finally, the guys talk about the future of the show, and what you can look forward to.

    Episode 28: Career Opportunities - Part 2 (w/ Chris Laxamana & Trevor Yasuda)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2015 42:23


    The guys wrap up their Career Opportunities (John Hughes, Jennifer Connelly, Frank Whaley, Dermot Mulroney, John Candy) conversation with Chris Laxamana (host of Carolla Digital's Resume) and acclaimed audio engineer, Trevor Yasuda (Lana Del Rey, The Great Gatsby). Everyone struggles to find something they like about the movie and Chris brings up the unnecessary pressure put on charitable baseball players. Darren and Anthony disagree about the Freudian undertones behind a key scene involving a coin opertated rocking horse. And Despite Darren's hostility towards Anthony, the gang agrees with Trevor; they are all Mr. Hayes' humble Savage Gardeners. Jennifer Connelly continues to be respected. 

    Episode 27: Career Opportunities - Part 1 (w/ Chris Laxamana and Trevor Yasuda)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2015 46:24


    The guys sit down to watch extended Target commercial, Career Opportunities (Jennifer Connelly, Frank Whaley, John Candy, Dermot Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney) with sound guru Trevor Yasuda and host of Carolla Digital's Resume, Chris Laxamana. Right off the bat (puns!) Chris and Trevor explain the wonders of their high stakes fantasy baseball league to Darren. Chris, Anthony and Trevor talk about some of their early jobs, and Part 1 ends with an odd combination of foodstuffs. Jennifer Connelly is treated like a lady.  

    Episode 26: Home Alone - Part 2 (w/ Stephanie Altholz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2015 88:32


    John Hughes' holiday classic Home Alone (Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern,) is this week's subject, when the guys are joined by Stephanie Altholz. Anthony and Stephanie are pitted against each other in a half-assed Chicago-Off. Darren shares a traumatic childhood experience involving a toliet and his sister, Anthony can't get out of the hallway, and Tim regales a charming story about an aquaintance shitting the bed. Everyone heaps praise on Catherine O'hara and John Candy for their performances, and Darren reads an article about the abuse suffered by the Wet Bandits. 

    National Lampoon's Look Hughes Taking A Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2015 7:48


    We're closed for business! After 20 something weeks in a row we decided to rest up for the long haul. But don't worry, we'll be back next week with Home Alone Part 2. Thanks again for listening, folks. We love and appreciate you. Here's some Debarge.  

    Episode 25: Home Alone - Part 1 (Plus Oscar Chat!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2015 67:22


    Christmas continues, when the guys sit down to talk about Home Alone before they watch it. Darren asks the question, "Macaulay Culkin: Good Actor or Adorable Kid?" Anthony sporadically updates everyone on the Oscar winners from last week, and joins Tim in criticising John Hughes' imagination when it comes to naming his characters. Darren tells a story about sleep walking, and the boys give out a few awards of their own. Some winners may surprise you. 

    Episode 24: Christmas Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2015 90:58


    Anthony helms the show today, and the shit goes down (quite literally). Road rage and Final Destination become topics brought on by the film's opening scene. The guys unanimously choose fake Christmas trees over real ones, and Tim does his best to diffuse breast talk. The guys watch and address Randy Quaid's Rupert Murdoch video. Darren takes issue with the pronunciation of "Julia Louis-Dreyfus." Plus, Johnny Galecki and Juliette Lewis don't cut it as Griswold's, in Tim's mind.  

    Episode 23: Uncle Buck (w/ Madeleine Coghlan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2015 85:06


    The Look Hughes Talking gang invites Madeleine Coghlan over to watch Uncle Buck. Anthony talks about his angsty teenage years, and Maddy tells how she avoided hers by playing Neopets. Macaulay Culkin steals the show, and John Hughes continues to hate women. Tim brings up answering machines, and everyone shares their embarrassing outgoing messages. An age-old question is answered, "Can you get intimate with a donut?" 

    Episode 22: The Great Outdoors (w/ Drew Talbert)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2015 84:58


    Comedian, Drew Talbert, is this week's guest when the guys watch The Great Outdoors (John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Annette Bening). Right off the bat, everybody picks apart the child actors. Drew and Anthony share stories about unwanted animals invading their homes. Later, Darren becomes acquainted with Grizzly actor, Bart the Bear, and the Americans teach him about some of their country's greatest folk heroes. The gang, once again, highlights John Hughes' father issues. 

    Episode 21: She's Having A Baby (w/ Laura Hughes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2015 64:58


    Comedian and self-proclaimed professional idiot, Laura Hughes, drops in to tell us if she's related to our hero, John Hughes. Darren and Laura share their engagement stories, and everyone analyzes Kevin Bacon's penis by googling movie stills from the 1998 classic, Wild Things. The gang agrees that She's Having a Baby is all over the place, then Darren has a visceral reaction to an intimate scene between Bacon and Alec Baldwin. Tim poses an important question, "are French girls real?"    

    Episode 20: Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Part 2 (w/ Drew Droege)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2015 64:16


    Actor and comedian, Drew Droege, watches Planes, Trains & Automobiles (John Candy, Steve Martin) with us, then shares a personal story about Lyman Ward (Ferris Bueller's Day Off). The gang talks about their worst experiences flying, and terrible children. Invasive fists become a hot topic, and we hope you kids are listening to this on your damn iPads!

    Episode 19: Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Part 1 (w/ Darren Hayes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2015 51:18


    Darren Hayes is back, but this time he's staying for good. So, shoot the man a little congratulatory tweet. This week, the guys give a preamble to the John Hughes' masterpiece, Plans, Trains & Automobiles (John Candy, Steve Martin), then share their own horrible travelling experiences. Madonna and Eminem become topics of discussion, and IMDb reviews of the film are read.   

    Episode 18: Some Kind of Wonderful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2015 102:11


    Tim introduces a very special German episode of Look Hughes Talking, then the guys rundown the cast (Lea Thompson, Eric Stoltz) and crew of Some Kind of Wonderful. Candace Cameron Bure and Elias Koteas recieve special attention, and the film is recast with Billy Dee Williams and Alfonso Ribeiro. Anthony shares a traumatic experience involving a library, and the hosts argue over the appropriate time to drink milk. Other topics include Watts' (Mary Stuart Masterson) obession with drumming, and how the film's ending differs from other contemporary teen movies. 

    Episode 17: Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Part 2 (w/ Emily Wilson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2015 102:46


    The hilarious Emily Wilson joins Look Hughes Talking for an in-depth look at Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Jennifer Grey's nose job and subsequent disappearance are discussed. Then, the gang talks sibling popularity and heckling at sports games. A variety of songs are sung, including hits by Save Ferris, Rooney, and The Beatles. Later, Tim and Anthony admire John Hughes' direction of the film, and Emily criticises Jeanie's choice of venereal disease when fending off attackers. 

    Episode 16: Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2014 89:18


    Ferris Bueller's Day Off is the subject of this week's show, and the host's discuss how John Hughes encouraged the actors to improvise during many of the film's key scenes. Praise is thrown at Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, and Edie McClurg. Then, the guys tiptoe around Jeffrey Jones' (Mr. Rooney) recent troubles. The Crash Test Dummies' classic, Keep A Lid On Things, is played, and the show wraps with a chat about Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight.

    For Christ's Sake: A Christmas Spectacular! - Part 2 (w/ Darren Hayes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2014 58:04


    The boys circle around the fireplace to bring you one more Christmas episode before Santa's big day. Talk includes gift giving etiquette, believing in Santa Claus and their best Christmas memories. Holiday themed productions discussed are, Rankin and Bass' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey, Jack Frost, Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, Elf, Saved by the Bell's Home for Christmas, Home Improvement, the Office (UK series) and the Star Wars Holiday Special. Before the show ends, Anthony unintentionally brings down the mood, then pays homage to the greatest Christmas character of all time, 90s Canadian sensation, Snow. 

    For Christ's Sake: A Christmas Spectacular! - Part 1 (w/ Darren Hayes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2014 59:22


    In honor of John Hughes' love for the Christmas season, the Look Hughes Talking gang share their favorite Christmas movies and traditions. Darren Hayes returns to challenge both hosts to a holiday themed game, where the loser is forced to spread a little Christmas cheer. Hayes talks about his favorite seasonal song, proving that he might not quite understand the true meaning of Christmas. Plus, Tim and Anthony hate on a holiday classic. Movies discussed this week include Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street, Gremlins, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Die Hard, It's a Wonderful Life, Elf, Jingle All the Way, Love Actually, and A Christmas Story. 

    Episode 15: Pretty In Pink - Part 2 (w/ Darren Hayes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2014 103:38


    Savage Garden's, Darren Hayes, returns to recap John Hughes' Pretty In Pink. Topics include Harry Dean Stanton's soulless approach to life, James Spader's reign over Hollywood, and Andrew McCarthy's facial structure. Anthony uses Jon Cryer's performance of Duckie as an extension of himself, and Tim finds it hard to connect with the characters. Finally, the show wraps with two of the guys changing their opinion of the film.  

    Episode 14: Pretty In Pink - Part 1 (w/ Darren Hayes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2014 76:27


    Darren Hayes returns for his second appearance on Look Hughes Talking. Before they do a rundown of the Brat Pack, the gang starts the show by talking about the Jacksons and Crispin Glover. Anthony gets obsessed with Leonardo DiCaprio's Pussy Posse, and a new, prestigious group of Hollywood starlets is born. Tim does a rendition of Echo and the Bunnymen's Bring On the Dancing Horses. The show closes with two of the guys looking forward to Pretty in Pink, and the other, dreading it.       

    Episode 13: Weird Science - Part 2 (w/ Andy Williams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2014 109:07


    Andy Williams (Every Time I Die) is back for a Weird Science recap episode, that involves the guys gushing over both Kelly LeBrock and Bill Paxton. Anthony subconsciously connects with a lead character and becomes overly critical of him. Then, Everyone agrees that Ilan Mitchell-Smith does justice to women's underwear. Robert Downey Jr. takes a step toward stardom, and Look Hughes Talking finds a die-hard Mr. Mom fan. 

    Episode 12: Weird Science - Part 1 (w/ Andy Williams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2014 75:40


    Andy Williams, of Every Time I Die, stops by to talk John Hughes' Weird Science and the world of professional wrestling. The guys start the show by documenting the history of ABC's TGIF lineup, including Dinosaurs and a special Boy Meets World/Sabrina, The Teenage Witch crossover episode. Later, Andy reveals meeting both Anthony Michael Hall and Eric Roberts during the same night. The show ends with a complete recasting of classic Hughes' films with wrestlers, and musicians.   

    Episode 11: European Vacation - Part 2 (w/ Darren Hayes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2014 99:04


    Darren Hayes, of Savage Garden, drops by the show to talk Chevy Chase and John Hughes' European Vacation. Hayes reveals the secret behind his hit single I Want You, and the group compares Dana Hill to Sean Astin. Tim continues his feud with the film's director, Amy Heckerling, then begins a new feud with Anthony. Is the show's harmonious status in jeoparday? Will it return next week? (Yes. Yes it will.) Everyone gushes over Beverly D'Angelo, and the show closes with a cavalcade of American Presidents. 

    Episode 10: European Vacation - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2014 69:05


    European Vacation is the topic of discussion and Tim leads off with some tough info on the new Audrey Griswold, Dana Hill. Anthony admits to loving The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and Sega Genesis and Sonic the Hedgehog create a rift between both hosts. The film's director, Amy Heckerling, rubs Tim the wrong way, and a rivalry is born out of his animosity towards her. A heroic story about Emmy Winner Jaime Pressly is regaled. And the show closes with some William Zabka chat.  

    Episode 9: The Breakfast Club - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2014 103:11


    The Breakfast Club is the subject of this week's recap and the hosts discuss the gang's eating habits, which leads to a rundown of breakfast cereals. Tim finds it hard to like Molly Ringwald's character, for a second time, and Emilio Estevez' performance is questioned. Ally Sheedy's work in Short Circuit is mentioned, and Johnny 5 makes an appearance. The show closes with one of the most awkward make out sessions in the history of cinema. 

    Episode 8: The Breakfast Club - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2014 71:22


    Before the guys sit down to watch The Breakfast Club, they cover everything from Charlie Sheen's most recent off-screen issue to the Adrian Peterson scandal. A comedy legend stops by to read this week's review, and both hosts talk about the conflict between Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson, on set. An argument over the use of the term "pizza pie" breaks out, and the hosts decide which commercials deserve TV series adaptations. While discussing high school cliques, Anthony discovers that he's just average.  

    Episode 7: Sixteen Candles - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2014 99:10


    Tim and Anthony finally watch one of John Hughes' classic teen films, Sixteen Candles. They discuss unlikable love interests, and sexually aggressive, male leads. Anthony describes a recent drug trip involving a mountain lion in Orange County, and Tim expresses a desire to hang out with teenage Anthony Michael Hall. Before the show wraps up, the guys successfully offend a deceased Australian icon, and oily bohunks everywhere. 

    Episode 6: Sixteen Candles - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2014 66:46


    The show opens with a disagreement over the pronunciation of Michael Schoeffling's last name. Tim declares Jackie Burch the greatest casting director of all time, with credits like Commando and Die Hard. Anthony shows a need to brush up on his improv skills and the hosts struggle to get on the same page. They eventually setup Sixteen Candles, go on tangents involving The Unauthorized Saved By The Bell Story and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, then exit with a song. 

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