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In his book "Techno Rebels," which chronicles the birth of techno, late author Dan Sicko wrote that Detroit "was a far cry from the teenage Utopias portrayed in 1980's films like Pretty in Pink and John Hughes' Ferris Bueller's Day Off ." There were no neon discos or youth halls - instead, the youth of the Motor City would congregate in shopping ... (more)
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New TOP Concerts series gets up close and personal at ZACH Theatre
The ever-innovative ZACH Theatre has announced a new addition: TOP Concerts , which have been added for the 2013-2014 season.TOP Concerts brings a new and exciting musical series featuring top Broadway, film and television stars up close and personal in the intimate Topfer Theatre.
'Awkward's' Nolan Funk: 'It crosses the line'
If you've grown attached to the teen comedy "Awkward." -- airing Tuesdays on MTV -- you'll be glad to see a charming new face looking back at you this season.
"When I am speaking to students, I like to show them a still from the Oliver Stone movie Wall Street in which the masterful financier Gordon Gekko is talking on his cell phone, a Motorola DynaTac 8000X.
Iconic Teen Movie has Highland Park Roots
A host of movies have been filmed in Highland Park , most notably John Hughes' "Home Alone," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Sixteen Candles," but the Tom Cruise classic "Risky Business" is perhaps the most memorable for the community.
Jazziz Nightlife celebrates Molly Ringwald
We all remember the enchanting films with the happy endings that were classic situations of teens of the 80a 2s.
Benson Lee Goes 'Seoul Searching'
Filmmaker Benson Lee believes that on the quest for success in America, comparatively speaking.
Molly Ringwald rediscovers her jazz roots
The redheaded actress who describes herself as "your former teen-age crush" in her Twitter bio will always live in her generation's memories for portraying the angst of high school life as an everyday girl, teen princess and outsider in her iconic 1980s films "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club," and "Pretty In Pink" with writer-director John ... (more)