Andrew McCarthy and the Brat Pack are back, but no, they’re not returning to the coming of age movies that made them famous in the 1980s.
“Brats” is the new documentary directed by McCarthy that delves into the actors who were known as the “Brat Pack.” McCarthy interviews Brat Pack members such as Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez, along with other actors associated with the Brat Pack like Jon Cryer.
“Brats” will debut on Hulu on June 13. In this episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz discuss the two 1985 films that featured three Brat Pack actors and contributed to the group’s name – “The Breakfast Club” and “St. Elmo’s Fire.”
They also explore the films of John Hughes, who directed many movies from that era starring Brat Pack actors. The iconic Hughes films, including “Sixteen Candles,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink,” and “Some Kind of Wonderful,” provided a platform for young actors to showcase their talent.
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Streamed & Screened is a podcast focusing on movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a veteran entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa, and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin.
