In the 1980s, a group of young actors gained popularity through a collection of coming-of-age movies that became classics.
These movies have aged like fine wine, immortalizing the group forever as teen idols despite the passing of decades.
Who are these infamous actors, and why do we love them so?
Fans call them the Brat Pack, a group of eight -- five males and three females.
While the world adored the Brats, the group hated the association with the name and each other.
Related: 21 Cult TV Shows We'll Never Get Over
Who Is the Brat Pack?
These days, fans consider the Brat Pack to be a group of popular '80s actors who appeared in most of the movies made at the time.
The men in the group include Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, and Anthony Michael Hall.
And rounding out the group are powerhouse female leads Molly Ringwald,...
These movies have aged like fine wine, immortalizing the group forever as teen idols despite the passing of decades.
Who are these infamous actors, and why do we love them so?
Fans call them the Brat Pack, a group of eight -- five males and three females.
While the world adored the Brats, the group hated the association with the name and each other.
Related: 21 Cult TV Shows We'll Never Get Over
Who Is the Brat Pack?
These days, fans consider the Brat Pack to be a group of popular '80s actors who appeared in most of the movies made at the time.
The men in the group include Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, and Anthony Michael Hall.
And rounding out the group are powerhouse female leads Molly Ringwald,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Actor Andrew McCarthy’s documentary looks at his time in 80s Hollywood and the pitfalls of living underneath a label
If you’ve ever affectionately referred to Andrew McCarthy and his acting cohort as “the Brat Pack”, just know that they hated that label, which was coined in an infamous and arguably dismissive New York Magazine cover story. That’s what his new documentary, Brats, lays out before turning into something else: an opportunity for McCarthy to catch up with the audience and embrace how the term Brat Pack embalmed them in a seismic and precious pop-cultural moment.
Brats is a personal journey, with camera in tow, for the actor who played the gentle but daft heartthrob opposite Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink and the forlorn one in the brattiest ensemble of them all, St Elmo’s Fire. The audience rides shotgun as McCarthy reunites with fellow Brat Packers like Emilio Estevez,...
If you’ve ever affectionately referred to Andrew McCarthy and his acting cohort as “the Brat Pack”, just know that they hated that label, which was coined in an infamous and arguably dismissive New York Magazine cover story. That’s what his new documentary, Brats, lays out before turning into something else: an opportunity for McCarthy to catch up with the audience and embrace how the term Brat Pack embalmed them in a seismic and precious pop-cultural moment.
Brats is a personal journey, with camera in tow, for the actor who played the gentle but daft heartthrob opposite Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink and the forlorn one in the brattiest ensemble of them all, St Elmo’s Fire. The audience rides shotgun as McCarthy reunites with fellow Brat Packers like Emilio Estevez,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Radheyan Simonpillai
- The Guardian - Film News
In a nostalgic gathering in New York City, the Brat Pack reconvened for one night at the Tribeca Film Festival to support Andrew McCarthy. Iconic actors from films like St. Elmo’s Fire, The Breakfast Club, and Sixteen Candles attended the premiere of McCarthy’s new documentary, Brats. The event took place on June 7 at the Okx Theater, marking a significant reunion for these 1980s stars. Among those present were Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, and Howie Deutch, who came out to show their support for McCarthy, 61. The group, known for their remarkable on-screen camaraderie and chemistry, posed together...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In 1985, journalist David Blum applied the title "Brat Pack" to a group of young actors, including several stars of the then-new movie The Breakfast Club.
Since then, speculation has been that the Brat Pack was just a media ploy.
Was it, and how close was the group?
The Basis For the Naming of the Brat Pack
The Brat Pack was named when Journalist David Blum was assigned to interview Emilio Estevez for New York Magazine in 1985.
Emilio invited him out for an evening with Emilio and his friends.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Those friends were Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson, who were hanging out with Emilio at the Hard Rock Cafe on a Thursday evening just ahead of the premiere of St. Elmo's Fire (1985).
Blum then turned his article into a mostly unfavorable review of several Hollywood actors, grouping them as the "Brat Pack," a name...
Since then, speculation has been that the Brat Pack was just a media ploy.
Was it, and how close was the group?
The Basis For the Naming of the Brat Pack
The Brat Pack was named when Journalist David Blum was assigned to interview Emilio Estevez for New York Magazine in 1985.
Emilio invited him out for an evening with Emilio and his friends.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Those friends were Rob Lowe and Judd Nelson, who were hanging out with Emilio at the Hard Rock Cafe on a Thursday evening just ahead of the premiere of St. Elmo's Fire (1985).
Blum then turned his article into a mostly unfavorable review of several Hollywood actors, grouping them as the "Brat Pack," a name...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Many young stars were rising in Hollywood during the 1980s. It was one of the most critical decades in movie production due to its switch from focusing on films directed at adults to tween and teen flicks.
The '80s was an excellent decade for young movie fans. However, some movie stars, including Rob Lowe, had less fun, especially after journalist David Blum labeled them "The Brat Pack" in 1985.
Here's how Rob Lowe went from being a Brat Packer to being a family man and changed how he was perceived in Hollywood.
The Humble Origins of the Lowes
The term "Hollywood Icon" didn't always apply to Rob Lowe.
He was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on March 17, 1964, but spent most of his childhood living in Dayton, Ohio.
Related: The Brat Pack: Dissension in the Ranks
His dad was a lawyer, and his mom was a teacher.
When he was still a baby,...
The '80s was an excellent decade for young movie fans. However, some movie stars, including Rob Lowe, had less fun, especially after journalist David Blum labeled them "The Brat Pack" in 1985.
Here's how Rob Lowe went from being a Brat Packer to being a family man and changed how he was perceived in Hollywood.
The Humble Origins of the Lowes
The term "Hollywood Icon" didn't always apply to Rob Lowe.
He was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on March 17, 1964, but spent most of his childhood living in Dayton, Ohio.
Related: The Brat Pack: Dissension in the Ranks
His dad was a lawyer, and his mom was a teacher.
When he was still a baby,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Some movies and actors stick with you through the decades, leaving you with random moments of nostalgia that can occur at any time.
While the '80s have different levels of fame, perhaps the greatest gift it gave was The Brat Pack, a group of young, up-and-coming actors often seen on film together and occasionally off-screen.
What actors belong to the group varies by who you ask. Some people consider the members to be those listed by reporter David Blum in his now infamous 1985 article in the New York Magazine.
But 1980s Brat Pack fans have their own list of eight core members we grew up watching act together. It started with The Breakfast Club and then St. Elmo's Fire.
Now, they're on some of our favorite movies and series. But regardless of what they do, they're often still associated with belonging to the Brat Pack.
Related: Quit Your Day...
While the '80s have different levels of fame, perhaps the greatest gift it gave was The Brat Pack, a group of young, up-and-coming actors often seen on film together and occasionally off-screen.
What actors belong to the group varies by who you ask. Some people consider the members to be those listed by reporter David Blum in his now infamous 1985 article in the New York Magazine.
But 1980s Brat Pack fans have their own list of eight core members we grew up watching act together. It started with The Breakfast Club and then St. Elmo's Fire.
Now, they're on some of our favorite movies and series. But regardless of what they do, they're often still associated with belonging to the Brat Pack.
Related: Quit Your Day...
- 6/10/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
2024 TCA Winter Press Tour – ABC Winter TCA Press Tour panels featured in-person Q&As with the stars and executive producers of new and returning series on Saturday, Feb. 10. (Disney/PictureGroup)
Andrew McCarthy The handsome and talented Andrew McCarthy, who made his name in the 1980s with hits like Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo’s Fire, used to reject the nickname “Brat Pack”. He’s now, however, celebrating that era with a new documentary called Brats. While McCarthy’s autobiography, Brat: An ’80s Story, focused on his own experiences, Brats examines the wider effects of the Brat Pack phenomenon on the lives and professions of its participants. The film promises an inside look at this renowned ensemble with interviews with Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, and Jon Cryer. While promoting the film McCarthy shared the emotional journey behind creating the documentary. (Click on the media bar...
Andrew McCarthy The handsome and talented Andrew McCarthy, who made his name in the 1980s with hits like Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo’s Fire, used to reject the nickname “Brat Pack”. He’s now, however, celebrating that era with a new documentary called Brats. While McCarthy’s autobiography, Brat: An ’80s Story, focused on his own experiences, Brats examines the wider effects of the Brat Pack phenomenon on the lives and professions of its participants. The film promises an inside look at this renowned ensemble with interviews with Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, and Jon Cryer. While promoting the film McCarthy shared the emotional journey behind creating the documentary. (Click on the media bar...
- 6/10/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Andrew McCarthy’s upcoming documentary Brats has reunited some of the 1980s’ popular Brat Pack members. The Emmy-winning actor Jon Cryer, who shared that he never considered himself to be a member of the group, does not have pleasant memories of working with one of its members.
Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, and Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink | Credit: Paramount
Cryer and McCarthy shared the screen as rivals Duckie and Blane, respectively, in the 1986 film Pretty in Pink. However, despite initial tensions between the co-stars, they have since reconciled, resolving any past animosity.
Jon Cryer Reflected on His Feud With The Brat Pack Member
Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy shared the screen with Molly Ringwald in the 1986 romantic comedy Pretty in Pink. However, similar to their on-screen characters, the duo also had a hard time getting along off-camera as well, as the Two and a Half Men star recalled during an appearance on The View.
Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, and Jon Cryer in Pretty in Pink | Credit: Paramount
Cryer and McCarthy shared the screen as rivals Duckie and Blane, respectively, in the 1986 film Pretty in Pink. However, despite initial tensions between the co-stars, they have since reconciled, resolving any past animosity.
Jon Cryer Reflected on His Feud With The Brat Pack Member
Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy shared the screen with Molly Ringwald in the 1986 romantic comedy Pretty in Pink. However, similar to their on-screen characters, the duo also had a hard time getting along off-camera as well, as the Two and a Half Men star recalled during an appearance on The View.
- 6/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Jon Cyer Says Andrew McCarthy Was A “d*ck” (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Jon Cryer called out his “Pretty in Pink” costar, Andrew McCarthy, over being obnoxious while filming the 1986 classic rom-com “Pretty in Pink.”
Jon Cryer, 59, starred in “Pretty in Pink” alongside Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy. The Two and a Half Men star recently participated in Andrew McCarthy’s documentary, “Brats,” and opened up about his experience shooting with the 1980s heartthrob.
The documentary focuses on a group of actors dubbed the “Brat Pack” in a 1985 New York Magazine article. “Brat Pack” was a term of endearment used to describe young Hollywood stars in the 1980s who made coming-of-age films.
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The documentary...
Jon Cryer called out his “Pretty in Pink” costar, Andrew McCarthy, over being obnoxious while filming the 1986 classic rom-com “Pretty in Pink.”
Jon Cryer, 59, starred in “Pretty in Pink” alongside Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy. The Two and a Half Men star recently participated in Andrew McCarthy’s documentary, “Brats,” and opened up about his experience shooting with the 1980s heartthrob.
The documentary focuses on a group of actors dubbed the “Brat Pack” in a 1985 New York Magazine article. “Brat Pack” was a term of endearment used to describe young Hollywood stars in the 1980s who made coming-of-age films.
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The documentary...
- 6/9/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Demi Moore suffered from substance addiction during her younger years, but this was kept secret for a while especially when she got into a relationship with Two and a Half Men actor Jon Cryer. He admitted not having any idea about his ex-girlfriend’s situation.
Demi Moore and Jon Cryer in No Small Affair / Columbia Pictures
After rehabilitation, Moore remained sober for 20 years, but she experienced a relapse in 2012 hence going back into treatment again. She also dealt with eating disorders apart from her addiction.
Jon Cryer Wasn’t Aware Of Ex-Girlfriend Demi Moore’s Addiction Struggles
In the new documentary helmed by Andrew McCarthy entitled Brats, actor Jon Cryer shared via People his short-lived romance with Demi Moore.
We dated for a short time while we were working on No Small Affair, but I guess our particular affair was, in fact, pretty small. She was already struggling with a drug problem.
Demi Moore and Jon Cryer in No Small Affair / Columbia Pictures
After rehabilitation, Moore remained sober for 20 years, but she experienced a relapse in 2012 hence going back into treatment again. She also dealt with eating disorders apart from her addiction.
Jon Cryer Wasn’t Aware Of Ex-Girlfriend Demi Moore’s Addiction Struggles
In the new documentary helmed by Andrew McCarthy entitled Brats, actor Jon Cryer shared via People his short-lived romance with Demi Moore.
We dated for a short time while we were working on No Small Affair, but I guess our particular affair was, in fact, pretty small. She was already struggling with a drug problem.
- 6/9/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Last Updated on June 10, 2024
The Brat Pack helped define the 1980s, that disillusioned group who navigated Saturday detentions, unrequited love and eventually adulthood. With a rotating group that featured the likes of Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and so many more, the Brat Pack label served both as a play on the “Rat Pack” and a fitting stamp that laid out their reputation…And some of them hated it…
During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of documentary Brats, director Andrew McCarthy – who starred in 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire and 1987’s Pretty in Pink – said that he originally thought the label was “horrible” but came around to it much later. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently. I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and...
The Brat Pack helped define the 1980s, that disillusioned group who navigated Saturday detentions, unrequited love and eventually adulthood. With a rotating group that featured the likes of Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and so many more, the Brat Pack label served both as a play on the “Rat Pack” and a fitting stamp that laid out their reputation…And some of them hated it…
During the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of documentary Brats, director Andrew McCarthy – who starred in 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire and 1987’s Pretty in Pink – said that he originally thought the label was “horrible” but came around to it much later. “I turned 60 last year, and you start to look at your life a little differently. I looked back at this seminal moment in my past, that I’d been dragging around for so many years, and...
- 6/8/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Actor Jon Cryer, known for starring in the popular sitcom Two and a Half Men, has recently opened up about his association with the 80s ensemble of young stars known as The Brat Pack. The subject of Andrew McCarthy’s latest documentary, The Brat Pack comprised young stars of the era such as Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, and Demi Moore, known for their frequent presence on the big screen.
Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men
While Cryer was also considered to be part of the group, and even makes an appearance in the upcoming documentary, Brats, the actor has recently shared that he did not perceive himself as cool enough to be classified as a core member.
The Two and a Half Men Star on His Association With The Brat Pack
While starring in the 1984 romantic comedy, No Small Affair, actor Jon Cryer and Demi Moore briefly dated,...
Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men
While Cryer was also considered to be part of the group, and even makes an appearance in the upcoming documentary, Brats, the actor has recently shared that he did not perceive himself as cool enough to be classified as a core member.
The Two and a Half Men Star on His Association With The Brat Pack
While starring in the 1984 romantic comedy, No Small Affair, actor Jon Cryer and Demi Moore briefly dated,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Brat Pack were icons to those who grew up in the 1980s.
The young stars' were in all the coming-of-age movies that shaped us.
One might think they had it all, but the "Brat Pack" label was not ideal for them.
Brat Pack Inception
It was June 10, 1985.
St. Elmo's Fire, featuring stars like Rob Lowe, was set to premiere just fifteen days later.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
John Hughes' The Breakfast Club had premiered a few months prior, on February 10.
June 10 changed the world as we knew it.
It was the day David Blum published this article in New York Magazine, branding several young stars with the "Brat Pack" label.
The initial article mentioned stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe of St. Elmo's Fire, the three men with whom Blum spent a night on the town before writing the article.
The young stars' were in all the coming-of-age movies that shaped us.
One might think they had it all, but the "Brat Pack" label was not ideal for them.
Brat Pack Inception
It was June 10, 1985.
St. Elmo's Fire, featuring stars like Rob Lowe, was set to premiere just fifteen days later.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
John Hughes' The Breakfast Club had premiered a few months prior, on February 10.
June 10 changed the world as we knew it.
It was the day David Blum published this article in New York Magazine, branding several young stars with the "Brat Pack" label.
The initial article mentioned stars Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe of St. Elmo's Fire, the three men with whom Blum spent a night on the town before writing the article.
- 6/8/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Hulu’s recent Bon Jovi Documentary has reignited an interest in the music of the 80s and 90s. Now, Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s new Brat Pack documentary promises to delve into the movies of the 80s and a group of actors known as The Brat Pack.
Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack – YouTube Who Coined The Phrase ‘The Brat Pack’?
Before the phrase “The Brat Pack,” actors such as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez were actors. However, after that monicker, their lives changed. This happened in 1985 when New York Magazine writer David Blum decided to make a play on the “Rat Pack.” This trio consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., a group considered the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although this was a clever label, it wound up haunting many actors in this group. That is because their livelihood as actors was negatively affected by this label.
Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack – YouTube Who Coined The Phrase ‘The Brat Pack’?
Before the phrase “The Brat Pack,” actors such as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez were actors. However, after that monicker, their lives changed. This happened in 1985 when New York Magazine writer David Blum decided to make a play on the “Rat Pack.” This trio consisted of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., a group considered the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Although this was a clever label, it wound up haunting many actors in this group. That is because their livelihood as actors was negatively affected by this label.
- 6/8/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Andrew McCarthy’s documentary Brats, based on his book Brats: An ’80s Story, offers an intimate exploration of the Brat Pack — a group of young actors who became cultural icons in the 1980s. Through candid interviews and nostalgic reflections, McCarthy delves into the nostalgia of the “Brat Pack” label, coined by journalist David Blum in a 1985 New York magazine article. This term, intended as a playful nod to the Rat Pack of the 1950s and ’60s, had lasting effects on the careers and personal lives of its members.
McCarthy reunites with his past co-stars including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton, many of whom he had not seen in more than 30 years. This reunion aims to answer a central question: What did it mean to be part of the Brat Pack? The documentary’s real-time narration by McCarthy adds a sense of immediacy,...
McCarthy reunites with his past co-stars including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton, many of whom he had not seen in more than 30 years. This reunion aims to answer a central question: What did it mean to be part of the Brat Pack? The documentary’s real-time narration by McCarthy adds a sense of immediacy,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
What are we to make of the fact that Andrew McCarthy’s first effort as a documentary filmmaker is a bitter excoriation of the Brat Pack tag that defined him — and is also ostentatiously named after it?
It would be just ducky to be able to report that “Brats” is the inside deep-dive we might wish it to be. But really, it’s a lightly-indulgent passion project that leaves us wanting so much more.
McCarthy begins by noting frankly that “we were who you wanted to hang with, who you envied, who you wanted to party with.” The “we,” of course, also refers to Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, as well as Pack-adjacent stars like James Spader, Lea Thompson and Jon Cryer. The cool kids of ’80s movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” they were...
It would be just ducky to be able to report that “Brats” is the inside deep-dive we might wish it to be. But really, it’s a lightly-indulgent passion project that leaves us wanting so much more.
McCarthy begins by noting frankly that “we were who you wanted to hang with, who you envied, who you wanted to party with.” The “we,” of course, also refers to Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, as well as Pack-adjacent stars like James Spader, Lea Thompson and Jon Cryer. The cool kids of ’80s movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “St. Elmo’s Fire,” they were...
- 6/8/2024
- by Elizabeth Weitzman
- The Wrap
The Brat Pack is a group of actors given that nickname in the 1980s.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
- 6/7/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
The 1980s was the age of the Brat Pack.
Before the phrase was even coined in 1985, many of the young actors later named Brat Pack members starred in unforgettable films.
In preparation for the release of the 2024 documentary Brats, we're looking at that explosion of Brat Pack movies and what made them so special.
Defining the Brat Pack and Their Films
Before we can delve into what made the Brat Pack films great, we must define them.
There are varying opinions about which movies are actual Brat Pack films.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Most people seem to agree that to be considered a Brat Pack film, a movie had to come out between 1983 and 1990 and include at least two Brat Pack actors.
The only problem is that everyone's list of Brat Pack actors seems different.
Journalist David Blum coined the phrase "Brat Pack" in his 1985 article,...
Before the phrase was even coined in 1985, many of the young actors later named Brat Pack members starred in unforgettable films.
In preparation for the release of the 2024 documentary Brats, we're looking at that explosion of Brat Pack movies and what made them so special.
Defining the Brat Pack and Their Films
Before we can delve into what made the Brat Pack films great, we must define them.
There are varying opinions about which movies are actual Brat Pack films.
Related: The Controversial Origins of the Brat Pack
Most people seem to agree that to be considered a Brat Pack film, a movie had to come out between 1983 and 1990 and include at least two Brat Pack actors.
The only problem is that everyone's list of Brat Pack actors seems different.
Journalist David Blum coined the phrase "Brat Pack" in his 1985 article,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
In an anticipated gathering, Andrew McCarthy reunites with iconic stars from the 80s Brat Pack in a new Hulu documentary titled Brats. This heartfelt documentary, directed by McCarthy himself, brings together notable figures like Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, and Demi Moore to reflect on their time as part of the Brat Pack phenomenon. The Filmmaking Perspective The documentary provides an intimate look into the cultural impact of classic films such as The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo’s Fire. McCarthy, whose film credits include these seminal works, dives deep into what it meant to be a part of this exclusive group.
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Many things made the 1980s a unique decade, including big hair, brightly colored outfits, and MTV music videos.
The movies of the '80s were especially iconic. This decade gave us The Goonies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, and many more greats.
It was also the period when the Brat Pack was taking Hollywood by storm.
The Era of Teen Movie Cast Repetition
On February 15, 1985, the John Hughes classic coming-of-age teen flick The Breakfast Club, about five teens stuck in Saturday detention, premiered.
A few months later, St. Elmo's Fire was released.
It was another hit movie about the ups and downs of relationships and love featuring stars like Andrew McCarthy.
Related: 11 Characters Who Have the Worst Luck in Love
Other teen movies, such as Sixteen Candles (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986), also premiered around that same time.
As a young kid in the '80s, I vividly recall...
The movies of the '80s were especially iconic. This decade gave us The Goonies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, and many more greats.
It was also the period when the Brat Pack was taking Hollywood by storm.
The Era of Teen Movie Cast Repetition
On February 15, 1985, the John Hughes classic coming-of-age teen flick The Breakfast Club, about five teens stuck in Saturday detention, premiered.
A few months later, St. Elmo's Fire was released.
It was another hit movie about the ups and downs of relationships and love featuring stars like Andrew McCarthy.
Related: 11 Characters Who Have the Worst Luck in Love
Other teen movies, such as Sixteen Candles (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986), also premiered around that same time.
As a young kid in the '80s, I vividly recall...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
Hulu has to be pretty pleased with its list of new releases for June 2024. That’s because it’s about to be the summer of The Bear once again.
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Oi there, listen up! Amazon Prime Video’s list of new releases for June 2024 includes another season of its biggest, bloodiest hit.
The Boys season 4 premieres its first three episodes on Thursday, June 13. Based on the trailers, The Boys is really leaning into the political side of its social satire with a presidential election underway and Homelander on trial for the small matter of killing a guy last season. The season will continue to air on Thursdays, culminating with the finale on July 18.
Amazon is really leaning into its sports offerings this month as well. Fans will get to watch the New York Yankees, the WNBA, and the Nwsl several times throughout June. That’s in addition to a couple of sports docs: Power of the Dream on June 18 and Federer: Twelve Final Days on June 20.
But if you’re looking for something even more explosive than Homelander and Roger Federer,...
The Boys season 4 premieres its first three episodes on Thursday, June 13. Based on the trailers, The Boys is really leaning into the political side of its social satire with a presidential election underway and Homelander on trial for the small matter of killing a guy last season. The season will continue to air on Thursdays, culminating with the finale on July 18.
Amazon is really leaning into its sports offerings this month as well. Fans will get to watch the New York Yankees, the WNBA, and the Nwsl several times throughout June. That’s in addition to a couple of sports docs: Power of the Dream on June 18 and Federer: Twelve Final Days on June 20.
But if you’re looking for something even more explosive than Homelander and Roger Federer,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In the upcoming Hulu documentary Brats, Andrew McCarthy takes a nostalgic journey, reuniting with his ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ costars Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, and many other icons from the ’80s. Over 40 years after taking Hollywood by storm, Andrew McCarthy reunites with fellow ‘80s legends including Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson, and Timothy Hutton in Brats. The documentary presents an intimate look into their careers and bonds shaped during that unforgettable era. A Peek Into the Reunion The trailer for Brats, airing June 13 on Hulu, offers glimpses of candid interviews. For instance,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Sunny Hostin is beloved on The View for her take on the hot topics that grip the nation and for her facial expressions as she tells it like it is.
In this heated political season, it is easy to get upset when someone says one thing but then changes their mind and returns to a previous viewpoint.
The ladies discussed Nikki Haley and her changing views on who she will vote for in the presidential election, causing fans to comment on Sunny Hostin’s reactions.
Nikki dropped out of the presidential race in March, and now she has revealed her voting plans, which the ladies on The View discussed livelily.
Sunny Hostin’s reactions have once again caused fans to comment about them, as they did recently over her words about Gypsy-Rose Blanchard.
The View shared a video of the exchange on their social media page on X (formerly Twitter...
In this heated political season, it is easy to get upset when someone says one thing but then changes their mind and returns to a previous viewpoint.
The ladies discussed Nikki Haley and her changing views on who she will vote for in the presidential election, causing fans to comment on Sunny Hostin’s reactions.
Nikki dropped out of the presidential race in March, and now she has revealed her voting plans, which the ladies on The View discussed livelily.
Sunny Hostin’s reactions have once again caused fans to comment about them, as they did recently over her words about Gypsy-Rose Blanchard.
The View shared a video of the exchange on their social media page on X (formerly Twitter...
- 5/23/2024
- by Pamela Roy
- Monsters and Critics
Andrew McCarthy has written and directed Brats, and his documentary about The Brat Pack arrives in June. Here’s the first trailer.
Tearing up the 1980s, both on and off cinema screens, was a bunch of young performers who earned themselves the collective name of The Brat Pack.
The group was made up of the likes of Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Bob Cryer and Andrew McCarthy, and they sprung to prominence particularly in 1985 and 1986. That’s when that group made up the cast for two hit movies, namely St Elmo’s Fire (pictured) and Pretty In Pink.
Other films followed, and the tabloid interest was intense, leading writer David Blum to give them the Brat Pack name. Andrew McCarthy reflected on all of this in a memoir he penned called Brats, released in 2021. Now, Deadline reports that the story is being turned by McCarthy into a documentary.
Tearing up the 1980s, both on and off cinema screens, was a bunch of young performers who earned themselves the collective name of The Brat Pack.
The group was made up of the likes of Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Bob Cryer and Andrew McCarthy, and they sprung to prominence particularly in 1985 and 1986. That’s when that group made up the cast for two hit movies, namely St Elmo’s Fire (pictured) and Pretty In Pink.
Other films followed, and the tabloid interest was intense, leading writer David Blum to give them the Brat Pack name. Andrew McCarthy reflected on all of this in a memoir he penned called Brats, released in 2021. Now, Deadline reports that the story is being turned by McCarthy into a documentary.
- 5/23/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
When Hollywood dubbed actors like Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Demi Moore, and Rob Lowe as members of The Brat Pack, the label triggered an unwanted chain reaction throughout the group. The name came with a specific air, and several Brat Pack members saw the brand as a curse. In Andrew McCarthy’s Brats trailer, the teen comedy icon turned filmmaker explores the ramifications of becoming the poster child for Hollywood’s disaffected youth during the 1980s.
In partnership with Neon and Network Entertainment, ABC News Studios will bring Brats to Hulu in the United States on June 13. A Disney+ premiere will occur in select territories later this summer, following its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
According to the documentary’s official press release:
Brats “looks at the iconic films of the 1980s that shaped a generation and the narrative that took hold when their young...
In partnership with Neon and Network Entertainment, ABC News Studios will bring Brats to Hulu in the United States on June 13. A Disney+ premiere will occur in select territories later this summer, following its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
According to the documentary’s official press release:
Brats “looks at the iconic films of the 1980s that shaped a generation and the narrative that took hold when their young...
- 5/22/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Nearly 40 years ago, New York Magazine published a magazine cover centered on a group of young Hollywood stars that would change the social conversation in the industry for years to come, but not as much as it would go on to change the lives of the selected members of “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.” In the first trailer for Hulu‘s Brats, one of the group’s core members,...
Nearly 40 years ago, New York Magazine published a magazine cover centered on a group of young Hollywood stars that would change the social conversation in the industry for years to come, but not as much as it would go on to change the lives of the selected members of “Hollywood’s Brat Pack.” In the first trailer for Hulu‘s Brats, one of the group’s core members,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Andrew McCarthy has unveiled the trailer for Brats, his upcoming feature-length documentary about the Brat Pack — the famed ’80s crew of actors who appeared in a slew of popular films together.
Produced by ABC News Studios, Brats was written and directed by McCarthy. The doc will track the Brat Pack’s origins, history, and impact from the early ’80s to today, and detail the experiences of actors and filmmakers working on The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and more.
In addition to McCarthy, several Brat Pack members will appear in the documentary, including Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Timothy Hutton, and Lea Thompson. Also set to appear are the principal writers, directors, and production staff from the era.
“The Brat Pack has cast a long shadow over my life and career,” McCarthy said in a statement. “After all these years, I was curious to see...
Produced by ABC News Studios, Brats was written and directed by McCarthy. The doc will track the Brat Pack’s origins, history, and impact from the early ’80s to today, and detail the experiences of actors and filmmakers working on The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, and more.
In addition to McCarthy, several Brat Pack members will appear in the documentary, including Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Timothy Hutton, and Lea Thompson. Also set to appear are the principal writers, directors, and production staff from the era.
“The Brat Pack has cast a long shadow over my life and career,” McCarthy said in a statement. “After all these years, I was curious to see...
- 5/22/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Film News
Where were you when the Brat Pack took over Hollywood?
Core 1980s Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy revisits his iconic teen past alongside his fellow “It” actors for documentary “Brats,” which McCarthy writes and directs. Reclaiming the term first coined in David Blum’s 1985 New York Magazine cover story, “Brats” unpacks the teen films — and their stars — of the ’80s that shaped a generation.
McCarthy’s former co-stars Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, Timothy Hutton, and Jon Cryer are among those featured in the documentary. McCarthy says he had not previously seen most of his past colleagues for more than 30 years.
Notably, Molly Ringwald is not part of the doc, despite her discussions on the role of the Brat Pack in cinematic history. The actress previously cited that she was typecast because of the moniker, telling The Guardian that “darker roles” weren’t available to...
Core 1980s Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy revisits his iconic teen past alongside his fellow “It” actors for documentary “Brats,” which McCarthy writes and directs. Reclaiming the term first coined in David Blum’s 1985 New York Magazine cover story, “Brats” unpacks the teen films — and their stars — of the ’80s that shaped a generation.
McCarthy’s former co-stars Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, Timothy Hutton, and Jon Cryer are among those featured in the documentary. McCarthy says he had not previously seen most of his past colleagues for more than 30 years.
Notably, Molly Ringwald is not part of the doc, despite her discussions on the role of the Brat Pack in cinematic history. The actress previously cited that she was typecast because of the moniker, telling The Guardian that “darker roles” weren’t available to...
- 5/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Oh, f–k” was Andrew McCarthy’s reaction upon seeing the June 1985 New York magazine cover that would forever label him, Demi Moore and other peers as “Hollywood’s Brat Pack,” he shares in a first trailer for Hulu’s upcoming Brats documentary.
Hulu also announced a Thursday, June 14 release date for the feature-length docu.
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McCarthy, who wrote, directed and hosts the documentary film, said...
Hulu also announced a Thursday, June 14 release date for the feature-length docu.
More from TVLineElisabeth Moss and Yumna Marwan Take Us Inside The Veil's Episode 5 Imogen/Adilah ThrowdownTVLine Items: Time Bandits Sets Premiere, Grammys Date and MoreClipped Review: Hulu's Tawdry Tale of Basketball Scandal Shoots and Misses
McCarthy, who wrote, directed and hosts the documentary film, said...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
We know the drill: When Hollywood actresses hit a certain age, they’re pushed off the industry conveyor belt. Some find a few roles, or perhaps a gig as a brand ambassador, spokesperson, or fitness guru. That’s the world of Elisabeth Sparkle, as played by Demi Moore, in Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror industry satire “The Substance.” However, this film represents the best role in the 61-year-old Moore’s career.
In the mid-1990s, Moore was a star after “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Ghost,” “A Few Good Men,” “Indecent Proposal,” “Disclosure.” She hit her financial peak with the 1996 “Striptease” — $12 million, which inspired snarky asides of “Gimme Moore” — but the reviews were bad and the box office not much better. Her career shifted into smaller movies and smaller roles (including a standout turn in 2011’s “Margin Call”), many of which didn’t deserve her presence and, well, sparkle.
This year Moore had...
In the mid-1990s, Moore was a star after “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Ghost,” “A Few Good Men,” “Indecent Proposal,” “Disclosure.” She hit her financial peak with the 1996 “Striptease” — $12 million, which inspired snarky asides of “Gimme Moore” — but the reviews were bad and the box office not much better. Her career shifted into smaller movies and smaller roles (including a standout turn in 2011’s “Margin Call”), many of which didn’t deserve her presence and, well, sparkle.
This year Moore had...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
In 1990, Demi Moore had her breakthrough role as Molly Jensen in the romantic fantasy thriller Ghost. In addition to receiving five nominations at the 63rd Academy Awards, it was the highest-grossing film of 1990.
Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore deliver unforgettable performances in ‘Ghost’, captured here in one of the film’s pivotal scenes (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Praised for her performance and nominated for a Golden Globe, Demi was 26 years old when filming for Ghost began shooting in July 1989.
She was born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico, and turned 27 on November 11, 1989.
Patrick Swayze was born on August 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas, and was 36 years old when filming started. He turned 37 on August 18, 1989. Paramount Pictures theatrically released the movie on July 13, 1990.
Iconic Film Moments
She took a few pot-throwing lessons to prepare for the pottery wheel scene, recognized as one of the most iconic moments of ’90s cinema.
According to Wendy Leigh...
Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore deliver unforgettable performances in ‘Ghost’, captured here in one of the film’s pivotal scenes (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Praised for her performance and nominated for a Golden Globe, Demi was 26 years old when filming for Ghost began shooting in July 1989.
She was born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico, and turned 27 on November 11, 1989.
Patrick Swayze was born on August 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas, and was 36 years old when filming started. He turned 37 on August 18, 1989. Paramount Pictures theatrically released the movie on July 13, 1990.
Iconic Film Moments
She took a few pot-throwing lessons to prepare for the pottery wheel scene, recognized as one of the most iconic moments of ’90s cinema.
According to Wendy Leigh...
- 5/13/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
The year 1990 was a pretty decent time for a trip to the movies, especially if you’re a self confessed gore-hound, like yours truly. There’s nothing better than sitting down in a packed movie theater, or even at home with the pet cat or a similarly cherished human, to watch some carnage on the screen. Tom Savini’s Night of the Living Dead was a fun remake of the 1968 classic, while we also got the likes of It, Tremors, Child’s Play 2, Gremlins 2, Predator 2 (there’s a theme forming here…) Killer Crocodile 2. Ok, maybe not that last one. Also, if you’re a fan of Stephen King adaptations, the year also brought the ankle smashing Misery with Cathy Bates in full on psycho mode, plus the outlandishly bad, in a good way, Frankenhooker, replete with all of its soft-core pornography and grisly images. Which brings us...
- 4/22/2024
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) Honorary Chairs Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and Anastasia Soare, and Co-Chairs NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Kris Levine, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Richard J Stephenson, Steve Tisch and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder will welcome guests to the 25th edition of An Unforgettable Evening.
The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf). Wcrf was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow.
This year’s gala will recognize trailblazing actress Demi Moore with the Courage Award for her unwavering support and dedication to raising awareness for breast cancer. Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg,...
The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf). Wcrf was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow.
This year’s gala will recognize trailblazing actress Demi Moore with the Courage Award for her unwavering support and dedication to raising awareness for breast cancer. Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg,...
- 3/25/2024
- Look to the Stars
Katharine McPhee and David Foster‘s son Rennie, who just turned three, has officially made his stage debut!
The longtime couple is currently touring the east coast on their An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee show and their son Rennie made a special appearance during the Washington, D.C. show on Sunday (February 25).
Rennie went on stage and played at his personal drum set while Daniel Emmet sang “St. Elmo’s Fire” from the movie of the same name.
Katharine shared the video clip on her TikTok page and wrote, “My 3 year old playing drums on stage for the first time. Proud mom!!”
Head inside to watch the video clip…
Last week, Kat and David took their son to Disney World in Orlando to celebrate his birthday and she shared a video recap from the day.
@katharinefoster proud mom!!
The longtime couple is currently touring the east coast on their An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee show and their son Rennie made a special appearance during the Washington, D.C. show on Sunday (February 25).
Rennie went on stage and played at his personal drum set while Daniel Emmet sang “St. Elmo’s Fire” from the movie of the same name.
Katharine shared the video clip on her TikTok page and wrote, “My 3 year old playing drums on stage for the first time. Proud mom!!”
Head inside to watch the video clip…
Last week, Kat and David took their son to Disney World in Orlando to celebrate his birthday and she shared a video recap from the day.
@katharinefoster proud mom!!
- 2/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
According to Andrew McCarthy, he could tell there was a difference in how he was treated once he was labelled as part of the iconic Brat Pack group of actors in the 1980s. The “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Pretty in Pink” star broke down the change during a panel at the Television Critics Association’s 2024 winter tour.
McCarthy is currently behind “Brats,” ABC News Studios’ upcoming documentary about the group. The film follows McCarthy as he reunites with former members of the group and reflects on how David Blum’s 1985 New York magazine feature, which popularized the nickname, forever changed their careers.
“Ally [Sheedy] talks about this in the movie. She goes, ‘I remember going into rooms and I was suddenly perceived differently.’ Before it was like, ‘Here are the young guys,'” McCarthy said Saturday, mimicking the enthusiasm he used to experience from Hollywood producers and executives.
He then dropped...
McCarthy is currently behind “Brats,” ABC News Studios’ upcoming documentary about the group. The film follows McCarthy as he reunites with former members of the group and reflects on how David Blum’s 1985 New York magazine feature, which popularized the nickname, forever changed their careers.
“Ally [Sheedy] talks about this in the movie. She goes, ‘I remember going into rooms and I was suddenly perceived differently.’ Before it was like, ‘Here are the young guys,'” McCarthy said Saturday, mimicking the enthusiasm he used to experience from Hollywood producers and executives.
He then dropped...
- 2/11/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
A 1985 New York Magazine article that first termed the phrase Brat Pack rocked the world of Andrew McCarthy and his co-stars of St. Elmo’s Fire — so much that each of the actors went years, even decades, without talking to each other. As McCarthy says, “actors want to be free of that baggage.”
Not anymore. McCarthy is now behind an ABC News documentary called Brats that addresses how that one phrase captured the zeitgeist and forever altered the careers of then 20-something actors like Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Mare Winningham and Molly Ringwald. Even then, it was not entirely clear who was a member of the Brat Pack.
“We took such offense early on,” McCarthy said Saturday at the Television Critics Tour. “It...
Not anymore. McCarthy is now behind an ABC News documentary called Brats that addresses how that one phrase captured the zeitgeist and forever altered the careers of then 20-something actors like Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Mare Winningham and Molly Ringwald. Even then, it was not entirely clear who was a member of the Brat Pack.
“We took such offense early on,” McCarthy said Saturday at the Television Critics Tour. “It...
- 2/10/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew McCarthy is getting back together with his fellow Brat Pack alums Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Jon Cryer, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and more for the feature documentary Brats, a revealing look at the cultural phenomenon they became in the 1980s and how that has impacted their lives ever since.
Brats, from ABC News Studios, Neon, and Network Entertainment, is set to premiere on Hulu later this year. McCarthy, author of the 2021 memoir Brat: An ‘80s Story, writes and directs the documentary, which is now in post-production. He co-starred with fellow Brat Packers in some of the biggest hits of the mid- ‘80s including St. Elmo’s Fire (1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), and Less Than Zero (1987).
From left: ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’s Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Mare Winningham, Judd Nelson,
Ally Sheedy and Andrew McCarthy
“McCarthy crisscrosses the country to meet up with some of the stars of those beloved films,...
Brats, from ABC News Studios, Neon, and Network Entertainment, is set to premiere on Hulu later this year. McCarthy, author of the 2021 memoir Brat: An ‘80s Story, writes and directs the documentary, which is now in post-production. He co-starred with fellow Brat Packers in some of the biggest hits of the mid- ‘80s including St. Elmo’s Fire (1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), and Less Than Zero (1987).
From left: ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’s Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Emilio Estevez, Mare Winningham, Judd Nelson,
Ally Sheedy and Andrew McCarthy
“McCarthy crisscrosses the country to meet up with some of the stars of those beloved films,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck has been working on movie and TV costumes for more than 45 years, and now she is being fitted for a lifetime honor.
The Costume Designers Guild said today that she will receive its 2024 Career Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual whose career in costume design has left an indelible mark on film and television.
Jamison-Tanchuck already had been working in TV and film costuming for more than a decade when she made her costume designer feature debut with the 1989 Civil War epic Glory — for which Denzel Washington won his first Oscar — and has amassed more than three dozen credits since. She is in the awards-season hunt this year for The Color Purple and also worked on such recent pics as One Night in Miami, They Cloned Tyrone and Emancipation. Along the way, she worked on such pics as Barely Lethal, This Christmas, Big Momma’s House, Courage Under Fire,...
The Costume Designers Guild said today that she will receive its 2024 Career Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual whose career in costume design has left an indelible mark on film and television.
Jamison-Tanchuck already had been working in TV and film costuming for more than a decade when she made her costume designer feature debut with the 1989 Civil War epic Glory — for which Denzel Washington won his first Oscar — and has amassed more than three dozen credits since. She is in the awards-season hunt this year for The Color Purple and also worked on such recent pics as One Night in Miami, They Cloned Tyrone and Emancipation. Along the way, she worked on such pics as Barely Lethal, This Christmas, Big Momma’s House, Courage Under Fire,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Back in the soap opera glory days of the 1980s, I remember well Demi Moore‘s short stint on the popular “General Hospital.” With her distinctive gravelly voice, movie star beauty and strong personality, it was obvious that the small screen couldn’t contain her, and that she would go on to bigger things.
Demi Gene Guynes was born on November 11 in 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico. Following a difficult childhood, she left school her junior year and did some modeling before meeting and marrying musician Freddy Moore, with whom she co-wrote three songs. She had a couple of small film roles before landing the “General Hospital” gig in 1983. Then a series of popular films beginning with “Blame It On Rio” in 1984 led to an impressive string of blockbuster films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, making her one of the biggest stars of the era.
Moore’s star was on the...
Demi Gene Guynes was born on November 11 in 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico. Following a difficult childhood, she left school her junior year and did some modeling before meeting and marrying musician Freddy Moore, with whom she co-wrote three songs. She had a couple of small film roles before landing the “General Hospital” gig in 1983. Then a series of popular films beginning with “Blame It On Rio” in 1984 led to an impressive string of blockbuster films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, making her one of the biggest stars of the era.
Moore’s star was on the...
- 11/3/2023
- by Susan Pennington, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
When Mark Harmon decided to leave NCIS after nearly two decades of work as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, fans were certain it was the end of the series. Harmon had become the show in many ways, and fans couldn’t see a path through the departure of the show’s guiding light. It worked out, though. Harmon walked away to look for other projects and spend time with his family, and NCIS continued. It might be surprising to learn that Harmon was one of many actors considered for the part of Gibbs when NCIS was in development. The casting team even discussed casting Harrison Ford of Star Wars and Indiana Jones fame in the role. A meeting probably never took place about the part, though.
‘Star Wars’ star Harrison Ford was thought to be “perfect” for the part of Gibbs on ‘NCIS’
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, NCIS executive producer Charles Floyd Johnson...
‘Star Wars’ star Harrison Ford was thought to be “perfect” for the part of Gibbs on ‘NCIS’
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, NCIS executive producer Charles Floyd Johnson...
- 10/18/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
90 Day Fiancé is continuing to reap rewards for TLC.
One of the franchise’s key spinoffs – there are now well over 20 – 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days hit a season high with its 11th episode of season 6.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network saw episode St. Elmo’s Fire, which featured Amanda and Razvan visiting Dracula’s cast and Cleo confronting Christian, hit a 1.23 L3 rating on Sunday, August 13 among adults aged 25-54.
The female-skewing broadcaster claimed that the show was the number one cable program of the night with Adults 25-54 and Women 18-49/18-34.
The series follow couples who have an existing relationship online, but haven’t met in person. Viewers see their journey as they travel to the other’s foreign country for the first time in an attempt to establish an in-person relationship and start the K-1 visa process. The spinoff premiered in 2017.
Later in the evening,...
One of the franchise’s key spinoffs – there are now well over 20 – 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days hit a season high with its 11th episode of season 6.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network saw episode St. Elmo’s Fire, which featured Amanda and Razvan visiting Dracula’s cast and Cleo confronting Christian, hit a 1.23 L3 rating on Sunday, August 13 among adults aged 25-54.
The female-skewing broadcaster claimed that the show was the number one cable program of the night with Adults 25-54 and Women 18-49/18-34.
The series follow couples who have an existing relationship online, but haven’t met in person. Viewers see their journey as they travel to the other’s foreign country for the first time in an attempt to establish an in-person relationship and start the K-1 visa process. The spinoff premiered in 2017.
Later in the evening,...
- 8/19/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
American actress Ally Sheedy has undoubtedly carved a path for herself in the entertainment industry. After her debut in the 1983 film Bad Boys, her career was on an upward trajectory. The star went on to amass quite an impressive filmography. Some other movies that solidified her stance as a force to be reckoned with include The Breakfast Club (1985), WarGames (1983), Short Circuit (1986), and St. Elmo’s Fire (1985). With a handful of award nominations and as well some notable wins, Sheedy is no doubt a credit to the industry. With that in mind, here are some interesting facts...
- 8/12/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
In the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy attained stardom by virtue of being part of the Brat Pack, starring in films like Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo’s Fire with other Brat Packers like Molly Ringwald, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Demi Moore. In the 1990s, McCarthy went on the record as denying he was ever part of the Brat Pack. But, in recent years, he’s had a change of heart. Two years ago, he published a memoir called Brat: An ’80s Story, and he’s currently working on a documentary based on the book. Speaking at a Steel City Con panel, McCarthy talked about why he eventually decided to embrace his Brat Pack membership. (Click on the media bar below to hear Andrew McCarthy) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Andrew_McCarthy_brat_Pack_.mp3
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- 6/13/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
It’s a new month, and Hulu subscribers are getting a slew of new movies and TV shows to enjoy.
June 1 is jam-packed with more than 30 titles that have landed on the streamer, including the seventh and final season of Ava DuVernay’s “Queen Sugar,” the Jack Nicholson-led film “Hoffa,” Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” and the entire “Twilight” franchise.
Mixing in a little of the old with new come goodies from 2023, like “Flamin’ Hot,” which tells the story of Mexican migrant Richard Montanez who came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working as a janitor at Frito Lay. The film lands on Hulu June 9.
Ending June with a bang will the be second season of “The Bear,” (June 22), Season 20 of “The Bachelorette” (June 27) and the sixth and final season of “Grown-ish.”
Here’s everything you can expect to hit Hulu this June.
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June 1 is jam-packed with more than 30 titles that have landed on the streamer, including the seventh and final season of Ava DuVernay’s “Queen Sugar,” the Jack Nicholson-led film “Hoffa,” Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” and the entire “Twilight” franchise.
Mixing in a little of the old with new come goodies from 2023, like “Flamin’ Hot,” which tells the story of Mexican migrant Richard Montanez who came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working as a janitor at Frito Lay. The film lands on Hulu June 9.
Ending June with a bang will the be second season of “The Bear,” (June 22), Season 20 of “The Bachelorette” (June 27) and the sixth and final season of “Grown-ish.”
Here’s everything you can expect to hit Hulu this June.
Also Read:
The Best Free Movie Streaming Sites,...
- 6/3/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
It’s summer time on Hulu and that can only mean one thing. With its list of new releases for June 2023, Hulu is bringing back last summer’s unexpected hit.
FX’s The Bear season 2 premieres all episodes on June 22. If you’re not already captivated by this intense culinary story about the little Italian beef shop that could, definitely catch up now. This time around, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and friends will attempt a major foodie rebrand. The only other Hulu series of note this month is the docuseries The Age of Influence. Premiering on June 5, this doc will examine the dark side of influencer culture.
Just like its corporate partner Disney+, Hulu will premiere Eva Longoria’s directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot, in June 9. The movie tells the true story of Frito-Lay janitor Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who created an iconic snack that forever changed the food industry. Also...
FX’s The Bear season 2 premieres all episodes on June 22. If you’re not already captivated by this intense culinary story about the little Italian beef shop that could, definitely catch up now. This time around, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and friends will attempt a major foodie rebrand. The only other Hulu series of note this month is the docuseries The Age of Influence. Premiering on June 5, this doc will examine the dark side of influencer culture.
Just like its corporate partner Disney+, Hulu will premiere Eva Longoria’s directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot, in June 9. The movie tells the true story of Frito-Lay janitor Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who created an iconic snack that forever changed the food industry. Also...
- 6/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Chicago – Sharing his travels was the aim of actor Andrew McCarthy, and he was able to do with this son, as chronicled in his new book “Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain.” Photographer Joe Arce crossed his path and took Exclusive Portraits for HollywoodChicago.com.
When Andrew McCarthy’s eldest son began to take his first steps into adulthood, the father found himself wishing time would slow down. Looking to create a more meaningful connection with Sam before he fled the nest, as well as recreate his own life-altering journey decades before, McCarthy decided the two of them should set out on a trek like few others … the 500 miles across Spain’s Camino de Santiago. “Walking with Sam” captures this intimate, candid and hopeful expedition as the father and son duo travel across the country and towards one another.
Andrew McCarthy of ‘Walking...
When Andrew McCarthy’s eldest son began to take his first steps into adulthood, the father found himself wishing time would slow down. Looking to create a more meaningful connection with Sam before he fled the nest, as well as recreate his own life-altering journey decades before, McCarthy decided the two of them should set out on a trek like few others … the 500 miles across Spain’s Camino de Santiago. “Walking with Sam” captures this intimate, candid and hopeful expedition as the father and son duo travel across the country and towards one another.
Andrew McCarthy of ‘Walking...
- 5/30/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
After almost 40 years, a mini-reunion took place this week for two of St. Elmo’s Fire cast members, Demi Moore and Andrew McCarthy.
McCarthy shared a present-day selfie of the two 60-year-olds and a throwback shot of them in St. Elmo’s Fire.
“So great to see (for the first time in years and years) my St. Elmo’s Fire co-star, the wondrous Demi Moore, and catch up for my Brat Pack documentary,” he wrote in his caption.
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St. Elmo’s Fire is about a group of friends who have just graduated from college and are transitioning from their college life into the real world. Moore and McCarthy shared the screen with actors Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Mare Winningham, Martin Balsam and Andi MacDowell.
While Moore is busy with being a new grandmother, the Pretty In Pink actor is in the process of making his new documentary, Brat Pack,...
McCarthy shared a present-day selfie of the two 60-year-olds and a throwback shot of them in St. Elmo’s Fire.
“So great to see (for the first time in years and years) my St. Elmo’s Fire co-star, the wondrous Demi Moore, and catch up for my Brat Pack documentary,” he wrote in his caption.
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St. Elmo’s Fire is about a group of friends who have just graduated from college and are transitioning from their college life into the real world. Moore and McCarthy shared the screen with actors Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Mare Winningham, Martin Balsam and Andi MacDowell.
While Moore is busy with being a new grandmother, the Pretty In Pink actor is in the process of making his new documentary, Brat Pack,...
- 5/28/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
Season 2 of last summer’s hit breakout series “The Bear” is set to premiere on Hulu on Thursday, June 22. After a tumultuous return to his family’s hole-in-the-wall Chicago restaurant, chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and his staff transform the greasy sandwich joint into a first-class dining experience after he discovers the slush fund his brother left behind. Despite having the extra money to make his dreams a reality, the future proves to be both a personal and professional challenge for Carmy and the crew.
Watch the trailer for Season 2 of “The Bear”:
Beginning on June 14, the new series continuation of the beloved film “The Full Monty” arrives on Hulu. It’s 25 years later and the men and women of Sheffield, England, are in reboot mode, navigating life and family. The original 1997 movie focused on a group of down-on-their-luck, blue-collar men who put on a strip show to make ends meet.
Watch the trailer for Season 2 of “The Bear”:
Beginning on June 14, the new series continuation of the beloved film “The Full Monty” arrives on Hulu. It’s 25 years later and the men and women of Sheffield, England, are in reboot mode, navigating life and family. The original 1997 movie focused on a group of down-on-their-luck, blue-collar men who put on a strip show to make ends meet.
- 5/24/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
In preparation for his documentary about the so-called “Brat Pack,” the group of famous young actors he was grouped together with in the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy held a mini-reunion with fellow brat packer Demi Moore, a co-star on their 1985 film “St. Elmo’s Fire.”
“So great to see (for the first time in years and years) my St. Elmo’s Fire co-star, the wondrous Demi Moore, and catch up for my Brat Pack documentary,” McCarthy, 60, said in a post to his Instagram account on Sunday.
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The documentary is based on McCarthy’s 2021 memoir “Brat, an 80s Story,” which focuses on his career in the 1980s and the peak of his fame as an actor. That period coincided with several other young actors who often appeared in one another’s movies, the most often cited being Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall,...
“So great to see (for the first time in years and years) my St. Elmo’s Fire co-star, the wondrous Demi Moore, and catch up for my Brat Pack documentary,” McCarthy, 60, said in a post to his Instagram account on Sunday.
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A post shared by Andrew McCarthy (@andrewtmccarthy)
The documentary is based on McCarthy’s 2021 memoir “Brat, an 80s Story,” which focuses on his career in the 1980s and the peak of his fame as an actor. That period coincided with several other young actors who often appeared in one another’s movies, the most often cited being Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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