Uncle Buck, 1989. Directed by John Hughes. Starring John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean Louisa Kelly, Amy Madigan, Laurie Metcalf, and Gaby Hoffman. SYNOPSIS: John Candy goes round to Macaulay Culkin’s house and mayhem ensues. There’s something to be said for John Hughes movies from the 1980s, especially if you were of an age to see […]
The 80s Movie Guide For The New Parent
Tom Jolliffe with the 80s movie guide for the new parent… Last December I welcomed my baby daughter into the world. It was a momentous day. My first, and like all new parents who find the weight of responsibility fall into their lap after 9 months of increasing inevitability, I suddenly realised I had absolutely […]
Mike Epps cast as Uncle Buck in ABC’s upcoming sitcom
Mike Epps (Next Friday, The Hangover) has signed on for the lead role of Buck Russell in ABC’s upcoming single camera remake of the classic John Hughes comedy Uncle Buck, which starred John Candy. Much like the film, the series will see Epps as a man-child who learns how to be an adult when he […]
