Some Kind of Wonderful | S2E23

About this episode

The episode explores the 1987 film Some Kind of Wonderful, discussing its themes, music, and cultural context.

Today we’re heading back to 1987 for Some Kind of Wonderful - John Hughes’ gender-flipped spin on the Pretty in Pink formula. It’s got unrequited love, drum solos, diamond earrings, and that classic Hughes mix of angst and heart. We’ll dig into the movie, the music, and the era when every teen in America was just trying to figure out who they really belonged with. I'm joined by returning guest, Steve Smith from The Men of Action Podcast(The Cheeky Basterds) & Dropping a Bruce . Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.com Follow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fm Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcast Join the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromadepodcast Want to offer a tip in support of the show: https://retromade.captivate.fm/support

People in this episode

Host: Retromade

Guest: Steve Smith

Topics covered

• 1980s film
• John Hughes
• teen romance
• music
• unrequited love

Keywords

• Some Kind of Wonderful
• John Hughes
• 1987
• teen films
• angst

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Men of Action Podcast, Dropping a Bruce

Books & works: Some Kind of Wonderful, Pretty in Pink

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