Molly Ringwald Recalls Taking Her Finals on the Set of 1986’s “Pretty in Pink” (Exclusive)

The classic teen romantic comedy-drama — starring Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy and Jon Cryer — was released 40 years ago ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Pretty in Pink’: THR’s 1986 Review

On Feb. 28, 1986, Paramount released the Molly Ringwald-starrer in theaters. By Duane Byrge On Feb. 28, 1986, Paramount unveiled John Hughes’ high school feature Pretty in Pink in theaters, where it ...
The Hoya

‘Pretty in Pink’ Highlights Best of ’80s Style, Captures Authentic Teen Experience

From “The Breakfast Club” to “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” John Hughes ruled the ’80s with his iconic teen movies. No screenwriter before or since has been able to capture the teenage experience on film ...
Salon

The women of “Pretty in Pink” deserved better

Cinematic exposition is a tricky thing. When we watch movies, we’re being plunked into a story already in progress. And unless you’re watching some outré arthouse film allowed to play by its own rules ...