Sixteen Candles (1984)

The next in the Brat Pack series is Sixteen Candles, which I didn't enjoy as much as the other films, but I still liked it. This film takes place over the course of two days: Samantha Baker's (Molly Ringwald) birthday and her older sister's wedding, which follows the day after. Samantha has always dreamed of her 16th birthday as the best day of her life, yet when it does arrive, no one remembers. Samantha has a big crush on popular Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling), who's currently dating Caroline Mulford (Haviland Morris). Farmer Ted (Anthony Michael Hall), who's not really a farmer but some people call him that, is the freshman geek who likes Samantha and tries very hard to win her (or at least, get her panties). It's a happy story with many funny moments, though I didn't think Long Duk Dong (Gedde Watanabe) was necessary. I thought he was annoying and offensive to the Asian race. Ugh, whatever. It's a great fun film; a definite must-watch for fans of the Brat Pack and teen films.

Samantha and Jake (I don't think this scene was in the film)

Ginny (Blanche Baker) has overdosed on muscle relaxers (she has her period).

Ginny gives Sam unhelpful advice

Ginny on her wedding day

Sam at the dance

Samantha and her friend (I totally forgot who she was), the only one who knew it was her birthday

After the wedding (doesn't Molly Ringwald look gorgeous?)

Jake and Caroline

Samantha's friend and Samantha

Samantha's friend and Samantha

Jake and Samantha's eyes meet

At the dance

The freshman geeks (John Cusack at the left!), led by Farmer Ted

Ted tries to hit on Samantha without success

Jake inquires about Samantha

The morning after the big party (haha where did Ted get his braces from?)

Happy Birthday Samantha

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Pictures from here, here, and here.