Blane McDonough, one of the preppy boys and Steff's best friend, starts talking to Andie and eventually asks her out. The Psychedelic Furs actually re-recorded the track for the movie soundtrack, and the new version features saxophones more prominently. The only stand-up comic to ever sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row went on to star in 'Casual Sex' and 'The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.'. The soundtrack did well, independently of the movie, 23. Much more plausible, because Duckie and Andie are best friends. During the next test screening, the audience "went crazy" for the revised ending, Deutch says:"They were satisfied, fulfilled and delighted. Oh, and Duckie is in love with Andie. Duckies famous dance moves came courtesy of the "Footloose" choreographer. [17][18] Hughes aimed "to protect Duckie's character" in the new ending by having another girl at the prom show interest in him, played by Kristy Swanson in her first theatrical film role and credited as "Duckette". 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A 2015 skit on The Late Late Show had Cryer and James Corden doing dueling Duckies, each with his own take on his famous Pretty in Pink dance. Its an art form. 8. "[26] Pauline Kael of The New Yorker wrote that Ringwald "carries the movie, though she has nothing particularly interesting to do or say," and called the film "slight and vapid, with the consistency of watery Jello. [11], Originally, the film portrayed Andie and Duckie ending up together. Curiously, there's one important Pretty in Pink song that didn't make it onto the soundtrack. In 2006 she won the reality competition 'Skating with Celebrities' and the next year married her ice partner Lloyd Eisler. ', Now: Potts' latest television series 'GCB,' was cancelled after one season in 2012. [22], As of November 2022, Rotten Tomatoes reported that 73% of 56 surveyed critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 6.3/10. The veteran actor had been a screen presence since the '50s and was famous for off-beat and cult films such as 'Repo Man' and 'Paris, Texas. This is just speculation, but it's worth considering: Hughes wrote Pretty in Pink initially as a story about two friends realizing they're in love. It's a good listen, even if you've never seen Pretty in Pink, and has served as many a young movie-goer's primer to the new wave hits of the '80s. The soundtrack was released on vinyl by A&M Records in 1986. A modest hit in both the U.S. and the U.K., the song "Pretty in Pink" came out in 1980. It goes against every underdog-love-prevails rule and the whole movie had built towardAndie and Duckie ending up together. PRETTY IN PINK, Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, 1986, Paramount / Courtesy: Everett Collection, PRETTY IN PINK, Molly Ringwald, 1986, Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection, PRETTY IN PINK, Andrew McCarthy, 1986, Paramount / Courtesy: Everett Collection, PRETTY IN PINK, Jon Cryer, Molly Ringwald, 1986, Paramount / Courtesy: Everett Collection. As weird as it might be to think of Pretty in Pink ending to the tune of any other song, the finale track was going to be a different selection from the OMD catalog, "Goddess of Love.". tunefind. Ringwald had a say in all sorts of major elements of the film, including the music, says Gora. More friends than frenemies in real life, the two also worked together last year when McCarthy directed several episodes of "The Blacklist," Spaders hit primetime show on NBC. "If You Leave" wasnt the only 80s hit recorded specifically for the movie, either, 20. The film featured Molly Ringwald as Andie, a high school student whose style belies her working-class roots. Fans Cant Believe How Old The Parents Are In 'Father Of The Bride', Florence Pugh & Zach Braff Reflect On Their Relationship After Their Breakup, Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Shows Off Ultrasound Of Their First Baby, Zach Braff Sent Ex-Girlfriend Florence Pugh A Surprise Birthday Message, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. While they didn't have a definitive answer either, they admitted that they thought the idea of Andy's dad being dead was " taking it pretty far. The role of Andie was written for Ringwald but almost went to someone else. Deutch chalks it up to just breaking the norm. The pictures look awesome, and Ringwald shared her thoughts on what she imagined happened to the characters after the end of the movie. 4,912, This story has been shared 2,724 times. Station 19 's mysterious Elena Herrera ( Patricia de Leon) made a sudden reappearance in Andy's life at the very end of season three, understandably rocking Andy to her core. Jack breaks down, revealing that he is still bitter and depressed about his wife having left him. 11:30 a.m. Later it's ironically shown to be Steph's house, where she attends the party. When she meets rich Boy Blaine, she thinks she's found true love. While Cryer gets much of the improv credit, however, he says that Spader made some great contributions. Stream It Or Skip It: 'MILF Manor' On TLC, Where Women In Their 40s and 50s Date Hot Young Guys With An Icky Twist, What Time Is Miss Universe on Tonight? Toy Story' s protagonist, Woody, belonged to Andy's father first (indeed, Andy's mom calls Woody "an old family toy"). You savor that. TV Shows; Movies; Games; Trending Music; News; Pretty in Pink Soundtrack. ", Kenin played Jenna, Andie's gym buddy, but Kenin didn't live to see the film's release. Not that Andie should have to choose between anyone she should be able to pick her friend and her boyfriend, but thats a whole other essay. Theres more to life for Andie. According to a 1986 PEOPLE article, Zappa was Ringwald's boyfriend at the time, and they were introduced by his sister, Moon Unit. But heres where Andie really went wrong: she should have let Steff woo her. "If You Leave," the love ballad that closes out Pretty in Pink, was written specifically for the film. The singer, now 30, was just 23 when she dismissed rumours of a romance with the then-16-year . Duckie then sees a girl smiling at him, signaling him to come over and dance with her. Well, the rest of the movie is great its just the last few scenes I have a bone to pick with. I remember James Spader coming in and smoking a cigarette and he was just obnoxious, but he was completely in character because hes actually a lovely character. February 2021 marks Pretty in Pink 's 35th anniversary, so to celebrate, here are 14 interesting facts about to the venerated teen movie, available to stream on Stan in Australia. In the "Pretty In Pink" extrasof the just-released"John Hughes 5-Movie Collection" (out on Blu-ray now)Ringwald, in a behind-the-scenes 2006interview,agrees with the new course, suggesting her screen chemistrymight have been less strictly-BFF if Robert Downey Jr. had played the Duckie part. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's "If You Leave" became an international hit and charted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1986. Now: Dice Clay's last big screen role was playing himself on an arc of 'Entourage' and has a role in Woody Allen's upcoming film 'Blue Jasmine.' "I was tickled pink," he says. I love you. And then we kiss in front of car headlights., Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. "Film Reviews: Pretty In Pink". Steff thinks Andie's the kind of girl you bang behind closed doors, but he'd never take her out in public. The Rave-Ups, who appear in the film performing "Positively Lost Me" and "Shut-Up" from their Town and Country album, do not have any songs on the soundtrack album. "[27] Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune gave the film one-and-a-half stars out of four, faulting a "tired script" and Cryer's "one-note performance," though he found Ringwald "absolutely beguiling. Whoops!). Even 35 years later, people still askhim about the changed course of history. [33] Also noteworthy is the inclusion of Echo & the Bunnymen's "Bring On the Dancing Horses", which, according to the liner notes of the CD release of the band's compilation album Songs to Learn & Sing, was recorded specifically for the film. Its not just about looks, its also about style and about how Duckie, bless his heart, is annoying. 1,985, This story has been shared 1,058 times. Steff tries to persuade Blane to avoid Andie; shes below his social station, after all. 'The Kardashians' Season 2 Finale Reveals How North West's Iconic "Stop" Sign Moment Happened, Kim Kardashian Says She Travels "With a Cup in the Backseat of the Car" for "Pee Anxiety" on 'The Kardashians', Every Pete Davidson Moment in 'The Kardashians,' From Showering With Kim to Remembering How She Rejected Him, Where Was HBOs 'The Last of Us' Filmed? They'd spend the movie together in a motel room, talking about life and living, Breakfast Club-style. Hes just, like, a wimpy loser. And they said, Honey, you read the script. When Andy's mom then mistakenly takes the trash bag as a bag of donations, complete panic sets in for the toys. ", I had the Duckie shoes for the longest time and then in the mid-90s, I lent them to Planet Hollywood, which decided that I wasnt lending them, I was giving them despite documents to the contrary, Cryer told EW. Fuuuuuck that! 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. ', Now: Between 2006 and 2010, Stanton played polygamist leader Roman Grant on 'Big Love.' Theres a reason that the film had a different closing anthem, 17. Theres a Zappa family connection as well, 12. Jon Cryer and James Corden re-create 'Pretty in Pink' dance. 10. "[29] Paul Attanasio of The Washington Post wrote that "for the most part, Pretty in Pink works from a standard formularich boy, poor girland does little to tweak or reinvent it. Not Another Teen Movie sent up teensploitation flicks from both the '80s and '90s and its faux-romantic finale features Ringwald herself, referencing Pretty in Pink directly and trying to talk some sense into lovesick teens. No cause of death was ever publicly released, and The New York Times obituary simply states that "the cause of death was not immediately known.". The original ending was un-romantic for a wholly unrelated reason to boot, 19. Its not realistic! Pretty in Pink was the top-grossing film for the week of March 12, 1986. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. The Duckie shoes should be mine!, RELATED: Don't you forget about 'The Breakfast Club': 22 times pop culture paid tribute to the '80s classic, 16. But thats not the song the movie ended up making famous, 15. Its one of those cult films that was a success from the get-go, 2. The two fight before teachers intervene. He also played a supporting role in the biopic 'Lincoln. Ringwald, meanwhile, revisited her Hughesian days in a very different way, 29. 734, This story has been shared 681 times. It was Molly, really, who got me the part because I heard this afterward she said to John, Thats the kind of guy I would fall in love with, not some square-jawed, hunky guy, said McCarthy in the "Pretty In Pink: Everythings Duckie" DVD edition. The joke would be on Steff: Steffs a loser, a total narcissistic moron who only thinks about himself. Its not a tale that Id really like to talk about it just wasnt a big deal, I guess., Spader could relate. Andie goes to Iona, upset about what happened, and asks for Iona's old prom dress. Now: Swanson plays recurring character Marlowe on 'Psych.' Ryan Reynolds, Simu Liu, Catherine OHara to Receive Honorary Canadian Screen Awards, Mike Judge Explains Why Beavis and Butt-Head Wont Drop F-Bombs in New Series and Reveals Secret Message Put in Original Show, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Head Writer Jessica Gao Is Finding the Funny in Marvel, Universal Studios Introduces The Weeknd Maze to Halloween Horror Nights, Carole Cook, Lucille Ball Protg and 'Sixteen Candles' Actress, Dies at 98, Jon Cryer-Mike O'Malley Comedy Scores NBC Series Order, Edward R. 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Duckie lip-syncing to Otis Redding's 1967 hit "Try a Little Tenderness" is probably one of the film's more famous scenes, but for whatever reason, it's never appeared on any version of the film's soundtrack. A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy. Then: We were all pulling for Duckie to end up with Andie. P!nk (pronounced Pink) was born Alecia Beth Moore on September 8, 1979, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Now: When McCarthy is not acting ('Lipstick Jungle,' 'White Collar') or directing ('Gossip Girl,' 'Orange is the New Black') he is an award-winning travel writer. "Left of Center" was remixed by Arthur Baker. The first track, "If You Leave", by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, was written in 1985 specifically for the film. About 4 months before Pretty in Pink came out, I received in the mail full-size posters, buttons, stickers, 8x10 publicity stills of the cast and scenes from the film, and a cool 'zine type magazine . When I landed, I called [my agent] and said, Youve got to get me out of this movie! Follow Decider on Facebook and Twitter to join the conversation, and sign up for our email newsletters to be the first to know about streaming movies and TV news! ', Then: You surely remember James Spader's Steff, an obnoxious rich kid who has it in for Andie. After another argument with Duckie, Andie and Blane walk out of the club. Furthermore, I know there are some people who think that Andie and Duckie should have ended up together. They reconcile and walk into the ballroom hand in hand. [35], This article is about the film. In school, Duckie and Andie, along with their friends, are harassed and bullied by the arrogant "richie" kids, specifically Benny Hanson and her boyfriend, Steff McKee, who finds Andie attractive and secretly resents having been rejected by her. So, 1989 - 24= 1965. Spader played Steff, boyfriend to stuck-up Benny (Kate Vernon). 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', Now: Vernon was recurring character Ellen Tigh on 'Battlestar Galactica.' mayo 29, 2022 . Selena Gomez looked mortified as she denied dating Brooklyn Beckham in a resurfaced clip from 2015.. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. According to Steff and the other uppity jerks at school, theyre Romeo and Juliet. "Something about that . In the Brat Pack classic 'Pretty in Pink' a girl from the wrong side of the tracks (Molly Ringwald) has to chose between the rich but good-hearted Blane (Andrew McCarthy) or her geeky long-time buddy Duckie (Jon Cryer). Cute, right? The foxy blonde making eyes with Duckie at the end of the film? Like, he wanted to know exactly when the [school] bell was going to ring so he could point up. Mom. Top Filming Locations, 'The Last of Us' Opening Scene Is Terrifying Thanks to John Hannah, 'The Last of Us' Series Premiere Recap: Spawn of the Dead, When Do New Episodes of 'The Last of Us' Come Out? " Cooley even jokingly mentioned that Andy's dad . Sort. Now how could I love Pretty In Pink so much and not love the ending? They have one child. And you thought your high school was cliquey? Use your head, girl! Im sorry. Just as her best friend Duckie works up the courage to confess his feelings for her, a wealthy and popular classmate named Blaine takes interest in Andi. "It's always fun playing the bad guy," he admits. The story goes that test screen audiences hated Andie and Duckie (Cryer) getting together so much that they booed. But Ringwalds boyfriend was also on set. The film was directed by Howard Deutch, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, and written by John Hughes, who also served as co-executive producer. ', Then: Andrew Dice Clay was the bouncer who knew all sorts of interesting ways to smoke a cigarette. Hughes and Deutch created an environment where the actors felt free to improvise, and this led to some of the greatest lines in the film, says Gora. RELATED: Double Duckie! Andy said in one episode that Opie's "maw" died when Opie was "the least little speck of a baby". In the new version, heattendsthe prom solo, looking heartbroken. Time for a little break with an installment in the sewing scene series, where we look at stitching scenes in popular movies. IMDb's Most Anticipated New TV Series of 2023. The film was named after a song by the Psychedelic Furs, and the film's soundtrack, which has been acclaimed as "among the most brilliant in modern cinema",[5][6] features a re-recorded version of the song. "I lose sleep over other movies that were not successful.". Andrew McCarthy and Molly Ringwald in "Pretty in Pink." Paramount Pictures. And we got to the ending, and they started to boo," says Deutch, who insists there were actualboos. It was directed by Howard Deutch, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, and written by John Hughes, who also served as co-executive producer. Allegedly Huston was offered the part of Andie's cool girl mentor but opted not to take it. The original ending was axed after a poor test screening. I get this scene is high school romantic, but it's not long term romantic. 634, This story has been shared 605 times. "[28] Patrick Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times called the film "delightful," adding that "what makes Pretty in Pink such a satisfying, big-hearted film isn't its creaky story line or its somewhat unconvincing conclusion, but the way it lets us watch kids through their own eyes, exploring feelings instead of making caricatures of them. Duckie OKs Andie's departure to follow Blane for the movie-ending smooch. Like a big kid, but at the same time, a grown man." It was this storytelling, and Vance's costume design, that helped the film become a classic to return to time and time again. I cut up two dresses to make the prom dress, just like she does in the film. Songs and music featured in Pretty in Pink Soundtrack. This is not the case with Pretty in Pink, which made $40 million on a comparatively teensy $9 million budget. I mean, I think about Pretty in Pink often even when its not one of the stars birthdays, but I suppose its necessary to have a reason to write about it. Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 425 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 3 - Published: Oct 22, 2016 - Complete. [19] Hughes didn't consider the song a good fit for the newly re-shot Andie/Blane ending and asked the band to write something else. Vernon, by the way, is the daughter of actor John Vernon, who played the dean in Animal House, which was also written by Hughes. Andie and her best friend Duckie are pretty much tortured by Steff, Blane's best friend, and their obnoxious preppy crew. It looks like a rodent on my head, McCarthy told Gora. Recap: Big News for Jill and Andy Plus, Watch Series Finale Promo. 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Pretty in Pink tells the story of Andi, a teen from the poor side of town who has to balance school, her job, and taking care of her alcoholic father. The cars don't have glass because the reflections of the bright studio lights were too distracting.) The script was allegedly great. Right off the bat, we learned that he was a Cornell graduate who talked a big game and apparently . Cameron had just got home very a tough day at the local hardware store he worked for. Duckie got his close-up during the expertly choreographed dance scene and so did his signature pointy-toed white shoes. However, they begin to argue because Jack has been lying about going to a full-time job. This story has been shared 7,761 times. [13] John Hughes wrote a new five-page ending where Andie and Blane get together instead. Photo: Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection, 1. High school senior Andie Walsh lives with her underemployed working-class father, Jack, in a Chicago suburb. The film features Dweezil Zappa in a bit role his first ever in a feature film. 1. Like what you see? Tired of mom jeans? Very nice and not at all like the character he plays, added Ringwald. Some of the movies most memorable moments were improvised. The book was written before the last scene was changed, so it has the original ending in which Andie ends up with Duckie instead of Blane. "There were all kinds of obstacles to overcome makingthat work.". "The Current Cinema". In fact, this ending was the one that test audiences originally saw, and when they objected that Andie had picked the wrong guy, the original ending was scrapped and the one we all know today was filmed instead. Published on May 12, 2021 08:00 AM. Only making this more complicated is Blanes best friend, Steff McKee, played by a smarmy, yet gorgeous, James Spader. "[30], The main cast of Pretty in Pink was featured in an October 15, 2010 issue of Entertainment Weekly that featured reunions with the casts of landmark films and television shows.[31]. The girls were like, 'Forget the politics. We want her to get the cute boy.'". Cryer came up with Duckies comedic reaction to the tampon machine in the girls bathroom: We dont have a candy machine in the boys room! He also improvised what may well be the most beloved and oft-quoted line from the entire movie the one Duckie utters exasperatedly upon learning his romantic rivals name: Blane? 2 Answers. However, after Hall turned down the role, Ringwald told Gora she felt Duckie should have been played by somebody like Robert Downey, Jr. because he was different, and he was quirky, but it was completely imaginable that we would end up together.. Potts had been known for her role as Janine in 'Ghostbusters' and in 1986 she also began her run as Amy Jo Shively on 'Designing Women. "I respect him . The featured band in "Pretty In Pink" also got a shoutout in "Sixteen Candles.". All Rights Reserved. Ringwald had a crush on McCarthy during filming. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet? An excellent movie. It is unknown what happened to her husband, who is never even seen or mentioned. Margot Robbie looked pretty in pink at tonight's Golden Globes. People have loved this John Hughes classic for 30 years, but we're willing to bet that even superfans might not know everything there is to Pretty in Pink. Spader and McCarthy may have played popular and privileged richies onscreen but off-screen, they had a greater affinity for zoids, Hughes term for outcasts not part of the in crowd. Falling for Duckie, as we see in the original ending, on the other hand? The change "obviously has not hurt the movie over time," he says. So let's celebrate the film's big 3-0 with that most hallowed of pop culture offerings: a listicle. She goes to Sunnyside Daycare, where she is the daughter of the receptionist.Even though Bonnie has an active imagination when playing with her toys (similar to Andy), she is shy and withdrawn when . For the song of the same name by The Psychedelic Furs, see. If you need a fresh dose of inspiration, we suggest browsing some spring fashion trends for 2023. She's listed in the credits as "Duckette. The cop from the first movie lied about everything so he could keep his job and the mom was deemed . Siskel, Gene (February 28, 1986). Thats a major appliance, thats not a name!. Nik Kershaw's "Wouldn't It Be Good" appears on the soundtrack in a version by former Three Dog Night vocalist Danny Hutton's band, Danny Hutton Hitters. Mrs. Davis (also known as Andy's Mom and Ms. Davis) is a minor character in the DisneyPixar Toy Story films series. 7,761, This story has been shared 4,912 times. On the one hand, yes, that does seem pretty conclusive. 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