Word is out that director, screenwriter, and Michigan-native John Hughes passed away yesterday while on a visit to New York City.
For many teachers, we imagine his films helped to define and shape their own school experiences. Certainly, many of his films touched those of us here at Teacher's Brunch HQ.
Who didn't want to be Ferris Bueller? Smart, popular, nice, with devoted friends and family and a pretty-fancy-for-its-time computer? Ferris was an Id tempered with boyish innocence and good humor, bucking the system without breaking the system. You might not trust him with your car, but you would trust him with your life.
As kids we rooted for him. As teachers we admonish him, while silently rooting for him.
In a world full of regrets, Ferris said "The question isn't 'what are we going to do,' the question is 'what aren't we going to do?'"
A rather nice legacy to leave behind.
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