Comments by Katherine MacPhail Most recent public comments by Katherine MacPhail https://nowcomment.com/users/43071 The description of Steinfeld's character is very interesting and goes along with the type of characters that Hughes created/worked with. They have similar qualities. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136755?scroll_to=1320370 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136755?scroll_to=1320370 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:17:36 -0500 The director and writer of The Edge of Seventeen quotes Hughes as a direct influence. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136755?scroll_to=1320368 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136755?scroll_to=1320368 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:15:58 -0500 This comparison has been mentioned in other articles related to Hughes. The other articles didn't point out that the type of films that Hughes made were also targeted for adults, but it is sensible with their level of seriousness. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136755?scroll_to=1320363 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136755?scroll_to=1320363 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:12:31 -0500 Good quote! https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317896 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317896 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:47:30 -0500 Instead of playing very popular songs from that era that likely would have been considered "overplayed" or may not have aged well, Hughes went for music that wasn't well known. In fact, he went for music that he would make well known through his films. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317895 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317895 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:47:20 -0500 While Hughes may not be quoted in day to day life, a good percentage of people could still recognize where these quotes come from. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317894 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317894 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:46:03 -0500 Cameron is actually a very important character in terms of the audience relating to characters and the stories in Hughes' films. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317893 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317893 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:45:15 -0500 This section shows that his films are still readily available today and haven't been ignored or shelved. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317892 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317892 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:43:06 -0500 This sentence gives a good idea of the themes of his movies and even the message he tried to put across. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317891 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317891 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:42:03 -0500 I like how this version of his impact is explained. The "truths" of what Hughes depicted in his films never goes away and even may stay the same over time. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317890 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136512?scroll_to=1317890 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:40:58 -0500 Spider-Man Homecoming even went so far to recreate an iconic photo from The Breakfast Club as one of their promotional photos. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136511?scroll_to=1317887 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136511?scroll_to=1317887 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:26:29 -0500 John Hughes still has an impact today, even on very successful films made by very successful companies. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136511?scroll_to=1317885 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136511?scroll_to=1317885 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:25:18 -0500 The Breakfast Club being included in the National Film Registry shows that it has a lasting impact and has "cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance." https://nowcomment.com/documents/135732?scroll_to=1310091 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135732?scroll_to=1310091 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:54:28 -0600 Actresses and directors talking about Hughes and his impact. https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306561 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306561 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:37:41 -0600 He was specifically aiming for teens to watch the movie and they were his target audience. https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306559 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306559 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:36:49 -0600 This is very impactful and likely lead the way for more filmmakers and writers to do this. https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306555 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306555 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:35:32 -0600 I believe this is an important theme that a lot of teenagers can relate to when watching films which may have made a big impact. https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306553 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306553 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:34:37 -0600 Basing the adults off of ones he had met when he was younger gives them a more personable feel rather than fabricating them for the sake of a plot. https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306551 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306551 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:33:57 -0600 This is a strong reason for Hughes' films never becoming "outdated" or forgotten about. https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306538 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134417?scroll_to=1306538 His films can continue to be used as modern inspiration because although they were made in one generation, other generations can relate to them and not get lost from references they may not understand. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:19:23 -0600 Breaking up large paragraphs with a simple line that advances the article helps keep the readers engaged. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1295178 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1295178 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:22:27 -0600 The author uses humor between facts to keep the readers engaged. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1295125 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1295125 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:11:43 -0600 Out of this article, this seems to be one of the stronger solutions. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122094?scroll_to=1190298 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122094?scroll_to=1190298 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:59:23 -0600 This could also be used to deepen the example of the chemical issue with cell phone addiction. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122087?scroll_to=1190285 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122087?scroll_to=1190285 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:49:06 -0600 I think sharing the benefits of these technology would be very helpful for looking at the opposing view. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122270?scroll_to=1190278 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122270?scroll_to=1190278 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:48:12 -0600 This could be used as an opposing view or a plus to mass advertisement. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122271?scroll_to=1190263 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122271?scroll_to=1190263 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:45:31 -0600 This could probably be used as an example to define the problem. https://nowcomment.com/documents/122098?scroll_to=1190239 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122098?scroll_to=1190239 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:42:24 -0600 A good solution https://nowcomment.com/documents/122098?scroll_to=1190232 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122098?scroll_to=1190232 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:41:19 -0600 Defines the problem (companies like Facebook are denying using audio for advertisements when a lot of people think that they are) https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189371 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189371 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:12:58 -0600 Opposing view (being listened to in order to determine our advertisements isn't that bad and if not is good) https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189324 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189324 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:04:52 -0600 Defines the problem https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189278 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189278 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:57:42 -0600 Defines the problem https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189275 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122393?scroll_to=1189275 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:43:07 -0600 Other point of view (trusting in the other companies) https://nowcomment.com/documents/122107?scroll_to=1189263 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122107?scroll_to=1189263 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:55:55 -0600 Defines the problem https://nowcomment.com/documents/122107?scroll_to=1189258 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122107?scroll_to=1189258 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:54:48 -0600 Defines the problem https://nowcomment.com/documents/122100?scroll_to=1189251 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122100?scroll_to=1189251 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:52:25 -0600 Defines the problem https://nowcomment.com/documents/122100?scroll_to=1189248 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122100?scroll_to=1189248 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:51:11 -0600 Defines the problem https://nowcomment.com/documents/122100?scroll_to=1189247 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122100?scroll_to=1189247 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:50:56 -0600 I am glad that the authors included this section in order to help back up this claim, but I still think that this step is really not necessary or efficient for a reason why or how student drop out rates can be lessened. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1148697 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1148697 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:07:58 -0600 I actually was buying into this point, but I really do not think that the addition of this sentence was necessary. It only brings out the author's bias and makes it seem like this section is really only to spite people like Paul Campos. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1148682 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1148682 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:03:35 -0600 Compared to previous articles https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1148672 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1148672 This is interesting because previous articles have said opposing things to this stance on free tuition. In this section, I can agree that maybe successful people maybe should pay back some of the loans once they enter the workforce, but I do not like the statement that "we are all in this together." Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:01:16 -0600 If possible, I think that this could be a helpful strategy. In order to keep enrollment high, it may be necessary since people feel as if college isn't as valuable as it used to be. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129524 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129524 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:32:45 -0500 Although I wasn't entirely sure of this in the first place, I never thought that student loans could drag on until one's retirement. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129522 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129522 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:31:26 -0500 In addition to student debt being a scary thing in general, it is even scarier to think that student loans and debts can set you back so far in life that you aren't able to purchase a home or car. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129520 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129520 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:29:37 -0500 It is very odd and scary to think that over half of all college students had to borrow money in order to complete college. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129519 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129519 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:27:56 -0500 These reasons all seem very valid, but I think the fact that colleges are awarding more financial aid is the most applicable. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129488 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129488 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:15:32 -0500 This is particularly applicable and scary because I will be attending college in Connecticut! https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129487 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129487 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:11:19 -0500 Majors & Debt https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129472 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129472 Even if the program wouldn't criticize a certain major or curriculum, I feel as if it could lead students away from majoring in certain subjects (like gender studies, as previously mentioned). Seeing how much debt you would be in and the potential lack of jobs in a certain field may be disheartening. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:07:36 -0500 It is astounding that there is a total of $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. Clearly there is an issue and there needs to be a resolution. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129471 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129471 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:04:28 -0500 I think this act would be a good idea, especially to help map out paths for students who aren't entirely sure of what path college will lead them to. Knowing what debt you would be in and how to get out of it with your future job seems like a smart plan. https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129388 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116073?scroll_to=1129388 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:24:44 -0500