Episode 8: The 1980's "Brat Pack" & How Their Hollywood Careers Were Derailed By This Label
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In today's show, we take a look at the actors and actresses that were part of the 1980's "brat pack," and how the words of one journalist impacted their Hollywood movie careers!
One of the most recognized members of the brat pack, Andrew McCarthy, recently released a documentary called "Brats." Without spoiling the show, Andrew, at the age of 59 continues to be haunted by this label and feels it had a very negative impact on his movie career. He finally decides to reach out to his co-stars and other members of the brat pack to make sense of it all. It's a very interesting show and a very interesting look at the kids of the 80's that made amazing movies like "Breakfast Club," "St. Elmos Fire," "About Last Night," "Pretty In Pink," "Sixteen Candles," and so on.
What do you think? Do you think the journalist that created the phrase "brat pack" was careless with his words? Is Andrew McCarthy taking it in the wrong context? We would love to know your thoughts
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