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Reference Type New York Times newspaper
Title Film: John Hughes 'Pretty in Pink"
Author(s)Janet Maslin
Publication Date 28-02-1986
Page Number 55
Comments Interesting to explore John Hughes' impact on the American Film tradition. This article gave me some good historical contemporary perspectives as to the 1980's Teen Flick phenomenon.

Primarily it is a review of "Pretty In Pink" but it does delve into wider (American) film industry issues.

It is useful as a source of comparision to Australian films of a similar nature.
Synopsis Maslin praises Hughes' un-canny ability to depict and relate to teenage behaviour. She finds Hughes style to emanate a MTV aesthetic and notes his heavy reliance on light hearted humour.

According to Maslin, "Pretty In Pink" is a funny film about acting out against conformities.'
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