Weird+Science+Analysis

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 * 1) Just like in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Weird Science is a coming-of-age film that explores the maturity of teenage boys. In this case, Wyatt and Gary both become more mature as they learn from Lisa. They start to prioritize and figure out what they want. They also learn more about each other, just like the teenager in The Breakfast Club do. The two girls that ignored them before are now their girlfriends as they have shown their development and courage through the events of the movie. The same can be said for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, where Neil, who hated Del before, becomes one of his best friends. Most of John Hughes’s movies explore these themes and feature teenagers that are uncomfortable with the world they live in. In Weird Science, this is the exact case and, by drastically changing one part of their lives, the characters are able to change their environment and become more comfortable with their lives. This is similar for all of Hughes’s movies as they all feature characters that make a change in their lives. In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Cameron defies his father for the first time and it makes him much more confidant, similar to Wyatt and Gary’s creation of Lisa.
 * 2) a. In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, when the class is listening to their history teacher talk, the teacher calls attendance, he asks for Bueller and repeats the word, creating the famous “Bueller, Bueller” phrase. This is an iconic Hughes moment.
 * 3) b. Another moment in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is when Cameron is lying in bed and is refusing to go meet Ferris. Ominous music starts playing and when he sings his own name; a choir echoes his voice for comedic effect, establishing part of Cameron's character.
 * 4) c. In The Breakfast Club, a very simple but powerful moment happens when the crew is sitting in a circle and there is a shot of them sitting together. As you see the students, you realize how different they are; yet they are all sitting together which they normally wouldn’t do.
 * 5) d. A less famous scene from The Breakfast Club is when Bender is crawling through the ceiling and begins telling a joke. He is somewhat breaking the fourth wall, as there is no one to talk to. He never finishes the joke as he falls through the ceiling, leaving the audience without closure. This has made this moment so iconic.
 * 6) e. Obviously, one of the most, if not __the__ most, iconic moments from the Breakfast Club is the final scene in which Bender crosses the football field and holds his fist up triumphantly as Simple Mind’s //Don’t You Forget About Me// plays. The combination of the powerful medium shot and the choice of music make this a perfect symbol for the American Teenager of the 1980s.
 * 7) f. In Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, an iconic scene would be the scene where Neil is trying to get another rental car. He is quite frustrated with the whole journey and uses quite a bit of profanity. His harangue has become part of Hughes’ collection of pop culture touchstones.
 * 8) g. In Sixteen Candles, a hilarious scene that would become famous is the scene where Anthony Michael Hall is holding Molly Ringwald's panties up high to the stunned appreciation of his friends. It exemplifies Hughes’ disregard for societal taboos and is part of his cause of standing up for what you believe in.
 * 9) h. In Weird Science, Hughes uses audio and visuals to recreate a famous movie scene but with a small twist. Lisa is standing in the doorway, newly created, with the actor on TV yelling, “She’s alive!” This is one of the more iconic scenes of this lesser known movie as it catalyzes the story and makes for a humorous starting incident.
 * 1) h. In Weird Science, Hughes uses audio and visuals to recreate a famous movie scene but with a small twist. Lisa is standing in the doorway, newly created, with the actor on TV yelling, “She’s alive!” This is one of the more iconic scenes of this lesser known movie as it catalyzes the story and makes for a humorous starting incident.
 * 1) Just like in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Weird Science is a coming-of-age film that explores the maturity of teenage boys. In this case, Wyatt and Gary both become more mature as they learn from Lisa. They start to prioritize and figure out what they want. They also learn more about each other, just like the teenager in The Breakfast Club do. The two girls that ignored them before are now their girlfriends as they have shown their development and courage through the events of the movie. The same can be said for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, where Neil, who hated Del before, becomes one of his best friends. Most of John Hughes’s movies explore these themes and feature teenagers that are uncomfortable with the world they live in. In Weird Science, this is the exact case and, by drastically changing one part of their lives, the characters are able to change their environment and become more comfortable with their lives. This is similar for all of Hughes’s movies as they all feature characters that make a change in their lives. In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Cameron defies his father for the first time and it makes him much more confidant, similar to Wyatt and Gary’s creation of Lisa.
 * 2) a. In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, when the class is listening to their history teacher talk, the teacher calls attendance, he asks for Bueller and repeats the word, creating the famous “Bueller, Bueller” phrase. This is an iconic Hughes moment.
 * 3) b. Another moment in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is when Cameron is lying in bed and is refusing to go meet Ferris. Ominous music starts playing and when he sings his own name; a choir echoes his voice for comedic effect, establishing part of Cameron's character.
 * 4) c. In The Breakfast Club, a very simple but powerful moment happens when the crew is sitting in a circle and there is a shot of them sitting together. As you see the students, you realize how different they are; yet they are all sitting together which they normally wouldn’t do.
 * 5) d. A less famous scene from The Breakfast Club is when Bender is crawling through the ceiling and begins telling a joke. He is somewhat breaking the fourth wall, as there is no one to talk to. He never finishes the joke as he falls through the ceiling, leaving the audience without closure. This has made this moment so iconic.
 * 6) e. Obviously, one of the most, if not __the__ most, iconic moments from the Breakfast Club is the final scene in which Bender crosses the football field and holds his fist up triumphantly as Simple Mind’s //Don’t You Forget About Me// plays. The combination of the powerful medium shot and the choice of music make this a perfect symbol for the American Teenager of the 1980s.
 * 7) f. In Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, an iconic scene would be the scene where Neil is trying to get another rental car. He is quite frustrated with the whole journey and uses quite a bit of profanity. His harangue has become part of Hughes’ collection of pop culture touchstones.
 * 8) g. In Sixteen Candles, a hilarious scene that would become famous is the scene where Anthony Michael Hall is holding Molly Ringwald's panties up high to the stunned appreciation of his friends. It exemplifies Hughes’ disregard for societal taboos and is part of his cause of standing up for what you believe in.
 * 9) h. In Weird Science, Hughes uses audio and visuals to recreate a famous movie scene but with a small twist. Lisa is standing in the doorway, newly created, with the actor on TV yelling, “She’s alive!” This is one of the more iconic scenes of this lesser known movie as it catalyzes the story and makes for a humorous starting incident.
 * 1) h. In Weird Science, Hughes uses audio and visuals to recreate a famous movie scene but with a small twist. Lisa is standing in the doorway, newly created, with the actor on TV yelling, “She’s alive!” This is one of the more iconic scenes of this lesser known movie as it catalyzes the story and makes for a humorous starting incident.