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An old tradition of mine was to send out a simple questionnaire on Friday mornings to my friends and have them send their responses back to me. I was fairly very subjective when it came to the answers provided to me by my cohorts in crime, as wrong but humerous answers would also garner points. Now, I cannot accept responses from everyone, nor will I grade them if e-mailed to me, but I will present to you this weeks trivia, with answers to come in due time (maybe this weekend, if you are nice).  If you want a real challenge, try not looking these up on the tubes.  It’ s more fun that way.  Feel free to answer in the forums or comments, if you so dare.  There are no prizes, as this is just for entertainment and bragging purposes.

This week’s topic: The (recently) late and great John Hughes

1. John Hughes frequently cast actors and actresses that he worked with in previous movies, in his newer movies.  Out of all the stars that he cast, which actor or actress did he cast the most?

2. What 1996 live action remake of a classic animated tale did Hughes write for and produce?

3. Written and produced by Hughes, what 1990 Christmas Movie is one of the highest grossing live-action comedies in US history?

4. Hughes used a pen name for some of his writing credits.  What famous Count’s name was used by Hughes?

5. What parody magazine turned production company did Hughes get his start in screen writing?

6. How many of the Beethoven movies did Hughes write for?

7. What “moving” movie was considered a large directorial shift from Hughes’ previous high school themed movies?

8. What was the suggested title of the 3rd Jaws movie, concieved as a parody, penned in part by Hughes?

9. What fictional Illinois town does Hughes regularly use in his movies?

10. What Nixon and Ford speech writer and lawyer famously appeared as an instructor in one of Hughes’ movies?  Anyone, anyone?

11. What was the name for the group of actors and actresses that starred in his, and other high school themed movies of the time?

EC. How many movies did John Hughes direct?