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| chet from weird science: Problematic Movies of the 80's Don Hall, 2020-08-15 After Brett Kavanaugh referenced Fast Times at Ridgemont High as a cultural landmark in his sexual assaulting youth and the realization that I am exactly the same age as the SCOTUS justice, it was time to go back and revisit fourteen comedies from the 1980's to see which hold up in the cultural shift of 2020.Includes breakdowns of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Stripes, Revenge of the Nerds, and Weird Science plus ten more you might remember. |
| chet from weird science: Do You Talk Funny? David Nihill, 2016-03-08 Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change. In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be an accomplished comedian called Irish Dave for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible. One part of the plan was at least logical: he was already Irish and already called Dave. In one year, David went from being deathly afraid of public speaking to hosting a business conference, regularly performing stand-up comedy and winning storytelling competitions in front of packed houses. And he did it by learning from some of the best public speakers in the world: stand-up comedians. Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker shows how the key principles of stand-up comedy can be applied to your speaking engagements and presentations to make you funnier, more interesting, and better looking. (Or at least two of the three.) Whether you are preparing for a business presentation, giving a wedding toast, defending your thesis, raising money from investors, or simply want to take on something you're afraid of, this book will take you from sweaty to stage-ready. You'll learn how to: - Craft a story and content that your audience will want to listen to - Find the funniest parts of your material and how to get to them faster - Deal with stage fright - Master the two most important parts of your performance: timing and delivery Ten percent of the author's proceeds from this book will go to Arash Bayatmakou via Help Hope Live until he is fully back on his feet and thereafter to one of the many facing the same challenges after suffering a severe spinal cord injury. |
| chet from weird science: The Scandal of Adaptation Thomas Leitch, 2023-04-21 The essays in this volume seek to expose the scandals of adaptation. Some of them focus on specific adaptations that have been considered scandalous because they portray characters acting in ways that give scandal, because they are thought to betray the values enshrined in the texts they adapt, because their composition or reception raises scandalous possibilities those adapted texts had repressed, or because they challenge their audiences in ways those texts had never thought to do. Others consider more general questions arising from the proposition that all adaptation is a scandalous practice that confronts audiences with provocative questions about bowdlerizing, ethics, censorship, contagion, screenwriting, and history. The collection offers a challenge to the continued marginalization of adaptations and adaptation studies and an invitation to change their position by embracing rather than downplaying their ability to scandalize the institutions they affront. |
| chet from weird science: Finding H20M3 Jameson Grant, 2020-08-19 Finding H2OM3 is a story that follows a young boy into adulthood, not knowing what God has in store for him. As he grows in his faith and his wisdom, he EVENTUALLY realizes exactly what God had planned for him. His journey takes him all over the world, where he encounters many situations and obstacles through his life but never loses hope. His belief that his life is meant for something GREATER is realized when he puts all the pieces of the puzzle of his life together, He realizes everything does happen for a reason and finds out where he fits in our history of time and that god chose him to bring his message to the world we live in today and lead us into the new world of tomorrow. What starts out as a fantasy becomes reality when he discovers how God played such a key role in his life by saving him from death more than 6 times, He proves that life is not random and that we are all connected, he shows proof of the chosen one with facts, history , science, astronomy, religion, the entertainment industry (Hollywood) and music. He is the last piece to the puzzle, the top of the pyramid, the eye. He was sent on a mission from god to UNITE the planet by connecting us all and sharing his life with you and a new perspective of the world we live in. where Jesus died for us, he lives for Jesus by being his humble servant by following his heart and going where god led him with the purest heart and sharpest eyes he observes all humanity and its functions as he travels the world to one day , lead it. A funny, emotional, inspirational ride that you should really take. Entertaining and full of genuine love and authenticity, plus you'll learn a fact or two. Everything in this book is based on fact. HE takes all the facts and POP Culture and makes the BIG PICTURE look clear and make sense by connecting the dots of his journey with god on this earth. So fasten your seatbelt, put your tray table up, your seat in its full upright position, and get ready for take off.... Welcome aboard flight 7723 enjoy your flight. The captain has informed me, We will be arriving to Heaven on time as scheduled. Our flight time will be 33 hours. |
| chet from weird science: What They Know About... Parenting! Cindy Pearlman, 2010-06 It doesn't matter whether someone is a celebrity, a ''civilian,'' or a single mother or father. . . parenting is a topic that brings up common feelings in just about all moms and dads: love, trepidation, angst, tenderness, frustration, wonderment, sadness, delight, and awe. In this book, well-known parents such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Donald Trump, Carnie Wilson, Tea Leoni, Madonna, Jim Carrey, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler, Denis Leary, Wayne W. Dyer, Hugh Jackman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Antonio Banderas, Sarah Jessica Parker, Connie Chung, Maury Povich, and many more share their varied experiences in the world of parenting. Sometimes humorous, often heartbreaking, always thoughtful, and occasionally embarrassing, the accounts presented here are truly entertaining and relatable. This is the perfect book for all parents - no matter whether one's kids are babies, teens, or Baby Boomers. So open up the book anywhere . . . and prepare to laugh, cry, nod your head in agreement, and ache with empathy and joy. |
| chet from weird science: Popular Science , 2005-08 Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better. |
| chet from weird science: Maximum PC , 2006 Maximum PC is the magazine that every computer fanatic, PC gamer or content creator must read. Each and every issue is packed with punishing product reviews, insightful and innovative how-to stories and the illuminating technical articles that enthusiasts crave. |
| chet from weird science: Hiss Me Deadly Bruce Hale, 2007 Chet Gecko is hired by Principal Zero to investigate the disappearance of valuable items from Emerson Hicky Elementary--including Mama Gecko's pearls. |
| chet from weird science: The Handbook of Communication Science and Biology Kory Floyd, René Weber, 2020-05-07 The Handbook of Communication Science and Biology charts the state of the art in the field, describing relevant areas of communication studies where a biological approach has been successfully applied. The book synthesizes theoretical and empirical development in this area thus far and proposes a roadmap for future research. As the biological approach to understanding communication has grown, one challenge has been the separate evolution of research focused on media use and effects and research focused on interpersonal and organizational communication, often with little intellectual conversation between the two areas. The Handbook of Communication Science and Biology is the only book to bridge the gap between media studies and human communication, spurring new work in both areas of focus. With contributions from the field’s foremost scholars around the globe, this unique book serves as a seminal resource for the training of the current and next generation of communication scientists, and will be of particular interest to media and psychology scholars as well. |
| chet from weird science: John Hughes: A Life In Film Kirk Honeycutt, 2015-02-15 I stumbled into this business, I didn't train for it. I yelled Action! on my first two movies before the camera was turned on. - John Hughes John Hughes wrote 46 movies, produced 23, and directed 8. He never went to film school, never spent time studying film and its history, but was unusually adept in three key areas -- writing, directing and producing. Classics like Mr. Mom; Sixteen Candles; The Breakfast Club; European Vacation; Weird Science; Pretty in Pink; Ferris Bueller's Day Off; Planes, Trains, and Automobiles; Uncle Buck; Christmas Vacation; Home Alone; and Beethoven will forever live on in the history of film. Launching the careers of Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and James Spader, and working with greats like John Candy and Chevy Chase, John Hughes's influence can still be felt today. John Hughes: A Life in Film, by Kirk Honeycutt, former chief film critic at The Hollywood Reporter, is the first complete illustrated tribute to the legendary writer and director, and includes fresh interviews with Judd Nelson, Matthew Broderick, Christopher Columbus, Steve Martin, and more. |
| chet from weird science: SPIN , 1999-01 From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks. |
| chet from weird science: Chance Murphy and the Battle of Morganville Josh P. McClary, 2007 Chance Murphy, a 13-year-old living in Morganville, Indiana during the mid 1980s, is full of contradictions. He wants to be a man, but he has the needs of a child; he loves his mentally handicapped sister, but he also resents her and wishes she weren't such an easy target for the other kids; he is witty, but he embarrasses easily, especially when it comes to dealing with his emerging sexual feelings. Though Chance has a big heart, he has a dark side that surfaces in dreams of nuclear obliteration and manifests into paranoia and an enemies list -- at the top of which is his archenemy, Otto Manheim, the neighborhood kid. While the tension between the two creates many comical moments, the conflict escalates and finally reaches a boiling point at the bloody battle of Morganville. |
| chet from weird science: Cat & Mouse James Patterson, 2003-02-01 In this New York Times bestseller, two killers-one operating in America, one in Europe-believe Alex Cross is the only worthy opponent in the deadly game each has planned. Gary Soneji, a dying prison escapee, is looking for revenge on Cross, while another insane killer is pursued by Thomas Augustine Pierce-a brilliant and relentless detective who may even be better than Cross. As the bodies pile up, and Cross is nearly murdered in his own home, the game of cat and mouse leads to one final trap. . . The body count is high, the tension the highest, and the two killers on the loose are watching every move their pursuers make. Who is the cat, and who is the mouse? What and where is the final trap? And who survives? |
| chet from weird science: The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman, 2013-10-21 Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure out which flaws best fit their characters? Which negative traits will create personality clashes and conflict while making success difficult? Nothing adds complexity like character flaws. Inside The Negative Trait Thesaurus you’ll find: * A vast collection of flaws to explore when building a character’s personality. Each entry includes possible causes, attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and related emotions * Real examples from literature, film, or television to show how each flaw can create life challenges and relational friction * Advice on building layered and memorable characters from the ground up * An in-depth look at backstory, emotional wounds, and how pain twists a character’s view of himself and his world, influencing behavior and decision making * A flaw-centric exploration of character arc, relationships, motivation, and basic needs * Tips on how to best show a character’s flaws to readers while avoiding common pitfalls * Downloadable tools to aid writers in character creation The Negative Trait Thesaurus sheds light on your character’s dark side. Written in list format and fully indexed, this brainstorming resource is perfect for creating deep, flawed characters readers will relate to. |
| chet from weird science: Wally Wood Wallace Wood, 2012 Strange Worlds of Science Fiction is the most extensive collection to-date, of sci-fi comics by Hall of Fame creator Wallace Wood.--P. [4] of cover. |
| chet from weird science: Lowland Rider Chet Williamson, 2012 Jesse Gordon, driven to a shocking murder by the killing of his wife and infant daughter, condemns himself to life underground in the New York City subway system. Abandoning the light of day, he finds an evil as old as time, and a redemption which must be bought by a price far greater than death... |
| chet from weird science: Hello, Universe Erin Entrada Kelly, 2017-03-14 Winner of the Newbery Medal “A charming, intriguingly plotted novel.”—Washington Post Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining points of view—two boys and two girls—the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani (hero). “Readers will be instantly engrossed in this relatable neighborhood adventure and its eclectic cast of misfits.”—Booklist In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and she loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister, Gen, is always following her around. And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just stop being so different so he can concentrate on basketball. They aren’t friends, at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms. The acclaimed and award-winning author of Blackbird Fly and The Land of Forgotten Girls writes with an authentic, humorous, and irresistible tween voice that will appeal to fans of Thanhha Lai and Rita Williams-Garcia. “Readers across the board will flock to this book that has something for nearly everyone—humor, bullying, self-acceptance, cross-generational relationships, and a smartly fateful ending.”—School Library Journal |
| chet from weird science: To Fetch A Thief Spencer Quinn, 2011-09-29 Chet has smelled a lot of unusual things in his years as trusted companion and partner to P.I. Bernie Little, but nothing has prepared him for the exotic scents he encounters when an old-fashioned traveling circus comes to town. Bernie scores tickets to this less-than-greatest-show-on-earth because his son Charlie is crazy about elephants. The only problem is that Peanut, the headlining pachyderm of this partiuclar one-ring circus, has gone missing--along with her trainer, Uri DeLeath. Stranger still, no one saw them leave. How does an elephant vanish without a trace into the dark desert night? Some very dangerous people would prefer that Chet and Bernie disappear for good and will go to any lengths to make that happen. Across the border in Mexcio and separated from Bernie, Chet must use all his natural strength and doggy smarts to try and save himself--not to mention Bernie and a decidedly uncooperative Peanut, too. |
| chet from weird science: Adventures in VHS Noel Mellor, 2016-03-09 Adventures in VHS is a semi autobiographical journey through 60 of the films spawned by the dawn of home video. Featuring contributions from Lloyd Kaufman, Brian Yuzna, Jim Wynorski and many more, its a must read for cult movie fans who lived through the golden age of home video... as well as those who wish they had. |
| chet from weird science: Thirsty M. T. Anderson, 2010-03-02 Entertaining, disturbing, memorable, and sophisticated, this mortality tale will continue to haunt after the last pages are turned. – School Library Journal All Chris really wants is to be a normal kid, to hang out with his friends, avoid his parents, and get a date with Rebecca Schwartz. Unfortunately, Chris appears to be turning into a vampire. So while his hometown performs an ancient ritual that keeps Tch’muchgar, the Vampire Lord, locked in another world, Chris desperately tries to save himself from his own vampiric fate. He needs help, but whom can he trust? A savagely funny tale of terror, teen angst, suspense, and satire from National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson. |
| chet from weird science: Flipped Wendelin Van Draanen, 2003-05-13 A classic he-said-she-said romantic comedy! This updated anniversary edition offers story-behind-the-story revelations from author Wendelin Van Draanen. The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. Juli says: “My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss.” He says: “It’s been six years of strategic avoidance and social discomfort.” But in the eighth grade everything gets turned upside down: just as Bryce is thinking that there’s maybe more to Juli than meets the eye, she’s thinking that he’s not quite all he seemed. This is a classic romantic comedy of errors told in alternating chapters by two fresh, funny voices. The updated anniversary edition contains 32 pages of extra backmatter: essays from Wendelin Van Draanen on her sources of inspiration, on the making of the movie of Flipped, on why she’ll never write a sequel, and a selection of the amazing fan mail she’s received. Awards and accolades for Flipped: SLJ Top 100 Children’s Novels of all time IRA-CBC Children’s Choice IRA Teacher’s Choice Honor winner, Judy Lopez Memorial Award/WNBA Winner of the California Young Reader Medal “We flipped over this fantastic book, its gutsy girl Juli and its wise, wonderful ending.” — The Chicago Tribune “Van Draanen has another winner in this eighth-grade ‘he-said, she-said’ romance. A fast, funny, egg-cellent winner.” — SLJ, Starred review “With a charismatic leading lady kids will flip over, a compelling dynamic between the two narrators and a resonant ending, this novel is a great deal larger than the sum of its parts.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred review |
| chet from weird science: Heart of Barkness Spencer Quinn, 2019-07-02 THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Spencer Quinn's Heart of Barkness is the latest in the New York Times bestselling series that the Los Angeles Times called “nothing short of masterful... Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction” (Boston Globe) and P.I. Bernie encounter heartache and much worse in the world of country music. They’re both music lovers, so when Lotty Pilgrim, a country singer from long ago, turns up at a local bar, they drive out to catch her act. Bernie’s surprised to see someone who was once so big performing in such a dive, and drops a C-note the Little Detective Agency can’t afford to part with into the tip jar. The C-note is stolen right from under their noses – even from under Chet’s, the nose that misses nothing – and before the night is over, it’s stolen again. Soon they’re working the most puzzling case of their career, a case that takes them back in time in search of old border-town secrets, and into present-day danger where powerful people want those secrets to stay hidden. Chet and Bernie find themselves sucked into a real-life murder ballad where there is no one to trust but each other. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
| chet from weird science: Punk USA Kevin Prested, 2014-11-29 Through hundreds of exclusive and original interviews, Punk USA documents an empire that was built overnight as Lookout sold millions of records and rode the wave of the second coming of punk rock until it all came crashing down. In 1987, Lawrence Livermore founded independent punk label Lookout Records to release records by his band The Lookouts. Forming a partnership with David Hayes, the label released some of the most influential recordings from California’s East Bay punk scene, including a then-teenaged Green Day. Originally operating out of a bedroom, Lookout created The East Bay Punk sound,” with bands such as Crimpshrine, Operation Ivy, The Mr. T Experience, and many more. The label helped to pave the way for future punk upstarts and as Lookout grew, young punk entrepreneurs used the label as a blueprint to try their hand at record pressing. As punk broke nationally in the mid 90s the label went from indie outfit to having more money than it knew how to manage. |
| chet from weird science: The Ultimate Sales Machine Chet Holmes, 2007-06-21 NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED The bestselling business playbook for turbocharging any organization, updated for modern audiences with new and never-before-seen material Every single day 3,076 businesses shut their doors. But what if you could create the finest, most profitable and best-run version of your business without wasting precious dollars on a thousand different strategies? When The Ultimate Sales Machine first published in 2007, legendary sales expert Chet Holmes gave us the key to do just that. All you need is to focus on twelve key areas of improvement—and practice them over and over with pigheaded discipline. Now, a decade later, Chet’s daughter Amanda Holmes breathes new life into her father’s classic advice. With updated language to match our ever-changing times and over 50 new pages of content, The Ultimate Sales Machine will help any modern reader transform their organization into a high-performing, moneymaking force. With practical tools, real-life examples, and proven strategies, this book will show you how to: • Teach your team to work smarter, not harder • Get more bang from your marketing for less • Perfect every sales interaction by working on sales, not just in sales • Land your dream clients This revised edition expands on these proven concepts, with checklists to get faster ROIs, Core Story Frameworks to get your company to number one in your marketplace, and a bonus, never-before-revealed chapter from Chet, “How to Live a Rich and Full Life,” that will put you in the best possible mindset to own your career. For every CEO, manager, and business owner who wants to take their organization to the next level, The Ultimate Sales Machine will put you and your company on the path to success—and help you stay there! |
| chet from weird science: The Midnight Show Ken Knight, 2008-02-12 REMEMBER.... When staying up past midnight was done for a good reason? When ninjas and cyborgs were both heroes and villains? When vigilantes and secret agents made the plot thicken? When gratuitous nudity and violence ruled your TV time? When there was no such thing as political correctness??!! Take a trip back to the late nights of yesteryear as Author Ken Knight reviews the late night Guy-Flicks of the 1980s' Cable TV and Video entertainment,with a vengeance! Complete with un-cut commentary, celebrity interviews,and rare photos as well as twobrand new short-storiesany fan of the 1980's guy-flicks are sure to enjoy..... Welcome to THE MIDNIGHT SHOW |
| chet from weird science: Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2017 Harris M. Lentz III, 2018-05-03 The entertainment world lost many notable talents in 2017, including iconic character actor Harry Dean Stanton, comedians Jerry Lewis and Dick Gregory, country singer Glen Campbell, playwright Sam Shepard and actor-singer Jim Nabors. Obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers, animals and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2017 are included. Date, place and cause of death are provided for each, along with a career recap and a photograph. Filmographies are given for film and television performers. |
| chet from weird science: A Fistful of Collars Spencer Quinn, 2013-07-02 Private investigator Bernie and his canine partner Chet are picked to keep an eye on the notorious bad boy actor Thad Perry when people who may know a secret about the star start turning up dead. |
| chet from weird science: The Laughing Dead Cynthia J. Miller, A. Bowdoin Van Riper, 2016-05-20 Hybrid films that straddle more than one genre are not unusual. But when seemingly incongruous genres are mashed together, such as horror and comedy, filmmakers often have to tread carefully to produce a cohesive, satisfying work. Though they date as far back as James Whale’s Bride of Frankenstein (1935), horror-comedies have only recently become popular attractions for movie goers. In The Laughing Dead: The Horror-Comedy Film from Bride of Frankenstein to Zombieland, editors Cynthia J. Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper have compiled essays on the comic undead that look at the subgenre from a variety of perspectives. Spanning virtually the entire sound era, this collection considers everything from classics like The Canterville Ghost to modern cult favorites like Shaun of the Dead. Other films discussed include Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, House on Haunted Hill, ParaNorman, Scream, Vampire’s Kiss, and Zombieland. Contributors in this volume consider a wide array of comedic monster films—from heartwarming (The Book of Life) to pitch dark (The Fearless Vampire Killers) and even grotesque (Frankenhooker). The Laughing Dead will be of interest to scholars and fans of both horror and comedy films, as well as those interested in film history and, of course, the proliferation of the undead in popular culture. |
| chet from weird science: Bullies and Mean Girls in Popular Culture Patrice A. Oppliger, 2013-10-03 The numerous anti-bullying programs in schools across the United States have done little to reduce the number of reported bullying instances. One reason for this is that little attention has been paid to the role of the media and popular culture in adolescents' bullying and mean-girl behavior. This book addresses media role models in television, film, picture books, and the Internet in the realm of bullying and relational aggression. It highlights portrayals with unproductive strategies that lead to poor resolutions or no resolution at all. Young viewers may learn ineffective, even dangerous, ways of handling aggressive situations. Victims may feel discouraged when they are unable to handle the situation as easily as in media portrayals. They may also feel their experiences are trivialized by comic portrayals. Entertainment programming, aimed particularly at adolescents, often portray adults as incompetent or uncaring and include mean-spirited teasing. In addition, overuse of the term bully and defining all bad behavior as bullying may dilute the term and trivialize the problem. |
| chet from weird science: Samaritan: Veritas #1 Matt Hawkins, 2017-05-24 A woman with a vendetta decides she's going to take down the largest military contractor in the world and has the means and a plan that just might work. How do you bankrupt one of the richest, most technologically advanced and successful companies in the world? You steal all their research and give it away to everyone. Can she survive long enough to pull it off with the entire U.S. government trying to kill her? |
| chet from weird science: John Hughes FAQ Thomas A. Christie, 2019-04-01 Looking for a comprehensive chronicle of the films of legendary director, screenwriter, and producer John Hughes? You’re holding it in your hands. Covering the entirety of Hughes's career, from his earliest features through to his mainstream box-office successes, John Hughes FAQ explores the key factors that contributed to his legendary status in the world of cinema. While Hughes has become especially well known for the eight films that he directed between 1984 and 1991—including Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)—he made a considerably greater contribution to cinema through the dozens of high-profile screenplays that he developed for production throughout the '80s and '90s. John Hughes FAQ investigates many different aspects of Hughes's prolific career in film—discussing his distinctive flair for creating entertaining and engaging characters, his enthusiasm for new technology and eventful road trips, and his insightful social commentary on class and culture. Considering the entire sweep of Hughes's work behind the camera, John Hughes FAQ focuses not only on the popular classics of his filmography but also on many of his movies that have achieved a certain cultural prominence over the passing years. |
| chet from weird science: This Black Hole: Anacostia Diaries Continued Francwa Sims, 2017-03-31 This Black Hole: The Anacostia Diaries Continues still offers Francwa Sims, of the Anacostia Diaries, his searing unfiltered bias and fresh analysis of the everyday realities of life in the Nation's Capital, as an analysis of the political contradictions of American society. He describes his struggles with homelessness, unemployment, and racism in Washington, D.C. |
| chet from weird science: Mystery of Mysteries Lucyle T Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science Michael Ruse, Michael Ruse, 2009-06-01 With the recent Sokal hoax--the publication of a prominent physicist's pseudo-article in a leading journal of cultural studies--the status of science moved sharply from debate to dispute. Is science objective, a disinterested reflection of reality, as Karl Popper and his followers believed? Or is it subjective, a social construction, as Thomas Kuhn and his students maintained? Into the fray comes Mystery of Mysteries, an enlightening inquiry into the nature of science, using evolutionary theory as a case study. Michael Ruse begins with such colorful luminaries as Erasmus Darwin (grandfather of Charles) and Julian Huxley (brother of novelist Aldous and grandson of T. H. Huxley, Darwin's bulldog ) and ends with the work of the English game theorist Geoffrey Parker--a microevolutionist who made his mark studying the mating strategies of dung flies--and the American paleontologist Jack Sepkoski, whose computer-generated models reconstruct mass extinctions and other macro events in life's history. Along the way Ruse considers two great popularizers of evolution, Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould, as well as two leaders in the field of evolutionary studies, Richard Lewontin and Edward O. Wilson, paying close attention to these figures' cultural commitments: Gould's transplanted Germanic idealism, Dawkins's male-dominated Oxbridge circle, Lewontin's Jewish background, and Wilson's southern childhood. Ruse explicates the role of metaphor and metavalues in evolutionary thought and draws significant conclusions about the cultural impregnation of science. Identifying strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the science wars, he demonstrates that a resolution of the objective and subjective debate is nonetheless possible. |
| chet from weird science: Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures Dr. Roger L. Gordon, 2018-09-07 Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures Volume II By: Dr. Roger L. Gordon Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures: Volume II continues author Dr. Roger L. Gordon’s Supporting Actors series by expanding his database of talented supporting actors and actresses. A compilation of biographies of supporting actors and actresses that spans from the advent of sound through present day, learn the history and accomplishments of many of your favorite stars! |
| chet from weird science: The Party Bible Connor Pritchard, Dominic Russo, 2010-07-18 Hallefrickinlujah, it’s here--your ultimate party-planning guide. Forget the stuffy dinner conversations. And the plates of cheese. And the wine (unless it’s boxed, or bottled three-buck Chuck). It’s time to tap into a powder keg of debauchery. Brought to you by Connor and Dominic, founders of The 5th Year and scholars in the art of the party, this book serves up dozens of out-of-the-box ideas, along with advice on throwing a successful shindig and plenty of suggestions on how to take the shenanigans to the next level. You’ll find ridiculously fun ways to get your drink on, like . . . Tour de Franzia: Spandex-clad partiers chant, ?Go, go, go? as their wine-mouthed friends race through boxes of the classy stuff. Brownbag Surprise: Guests have to MacGyver their own costumes out of whatever’s inside the brownbag they’re given. Fake Wake: It’s like a real Irish wake--except even the stiff’s drunk. Donkey Punch Dinner Party: Where placing your Cleveland Steamer Meatballs between a bowl of Dirty Sanchez Seven-Layer Dip and a tray of Dutch Oven Biscuits isn’t out of place. So ditch the popped-collar polos and wayfarers and move on from the played-out ’80s theme. It’s time to try something new. And as entertaining as it is instructive, this book is destined to become your gospel whenever you’re looking for a good time. The party’s on. |
| chet from weird science: Summary of Wes Moss's What the Happiest Retirees Know Everest Media,, 2022-04-30T22:59:00Z Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Margaritas, Ron and Rita, are a perfect example of how to live life on your terms. They love their family, and they want to celebrate that by inviting them all to their favorite resort in Sandy Springs for a weekend extravaganza. #2 The 10 habits of the Happiest Retirees on the Block are having $500,000 or more in savings, a mortgage that is paid off, multiple streams of income, being curious and adventurous, loving your kids but seeing them regularly, and your kids being independent. #3 The 10 habits of the happiest retirees are: they are healthy, they have good home habits, they are connected, they believe, they give, and they do good. #4 The habits of the Happiest Retirees are not just going to help you retire happier, but they are also going to help you retire sooner. The vast majority of the HROBs I met were able to retire early and happy. |
| chet from weird science: John Hughes: A Life in Film Kirk Honeycutt, 2015-03-25 John Hughes: A Life in Film is the first complete illustrated tribute to the legendary mind ehind Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and The Breakfast Club. |
| chet from weird science: The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film R. G. Young, 2000 Thirty-five years in the making, and destined to be the last word in fanta-film references! This incredible 1,017-page resource provides vital credits on over 9,000 films (1896-1999) of horror, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, heavy melodrama, and film noir. Comprehensive cast lists include: directors, writers, cinematographers, and composers. Also includes plot synopses, critiques, re-title/translation information, running times, photographs, and several cross-referenced indexes (by artist, year, song, etc.). Paperback. |
| chet from weird science: The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie James King, 2019-03-19 For fans of The Movies That Made Us, a behind-the-scenes look at what went into making the favorite blockbuster films of the 1980s. A trip back to the era of troubled teens and awesome soundtracks; of Reagan, rap, and Ridgemont High; of MTV, VHS, and “Axel F”; of outsiders, lost boys, and dead poets; of Bill and Ted, Brooke Shields, and the Brat Pack; of three Porky’s flicks, two Coreys, and one summer when “Baby” refused to be put in a corner. The Ultimate History of the ’80s Teen Movie goes behind the scenes of a genre where cult hits mingled with studio blockbusters, where giants like Spielberg and Coppola rubbed shoulders with baby-faced first-timers, and where future superstars Sean, Demi, and Tom all got their big break. Music, comedy, and politics all play a part in the surprisingly complex history of the ’80s teen movie. And while the films might have been aimed primarily at adolescents, the best tackle universal issues and remain relevant to all ages. From a late ’70s Hollywood influx to an early ’90s indie scene that gave youth cinema a timely reboot, film expert James King highlights the personal struggles, the social changes, and the boardroom shake-ups that produced an iconic time in movie history. “Admirably opting for analysis over nostalgia and gossip, King examines the origin, production, and cultural afterlife of seemingly every youth-centric 1980s movie you've ever heard of and more . . . An excellent adventure through a distinct and genre-spanning era in cinema history. For casual movie fans and industry-minded cinephiles alike.” —Library Journal |
| chet from weird science: Strange Beauty George Johnson, 2010-09-29 With a New Afterword Our knowledge of fundamental physics contains not one fruitful idea that does not carry the name of Murray Gell-Mann.--Richard Feynman Acclaimed science writer George Johnson brings his formidable reporting skills to the first biography of Nobel Prize-winner Murray Gell-Mann, the brilliant, irascible man who revolutionized modern particle physics with his models of the quark and the Eightfold Way. Born into a Jewish immigrant family on New York's East 14th Street, Gell-Mann's prodigious talent was evident from an early age--he entered Yale at 15, completed his Ph.D. at 21, and was soon identifying the structures of the world's smallest components and illuminating the elegant symmetries of the universe. Beautifully balanced in its portrayal of an extraordinary and difficult man, interpreting the concepts of advanced physics with scrupulous clarity and simplicity, Strange Beauty is a tour-de-force of both science writing and biography. |
Weird Science (1985) - Bill Paxton as Chet - IMDb
Chet: [opens a pantry door, his grandparents are in there, frozen] Hi Nanny, hi Grampy. Chet : [ closes door and turns to everyone else ] I'm not a moron, you know. I... Chet : [ suddenly …
Chet Turns Into A Talking Mutant Blob | Weird Science ...
Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) & Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) discover that Lisa (Kelly LeBrock) has turned Chet (Bill Paxton) into a talking mutant blob. Weird Science (1985): With the help of...
Weird Science (film) - Wikipedia
Lisa has the boys escort the girls home while she talks to Chet alone. Gary and Wyatt proclaim their feelings, and both girls reciprocate. Returning to the house, the boys discover Chet, now …
Chet Donnelly - Villains Wiki
Chester "Chet" Donnelly is the main antagonist of the 1985 sci-fi comedy film Weird Science and its TV series of the same name. Chet is Wyatt's cruel older brother and a military school cadet. …
Chet quotes ... Movie Quotes Database
View Quote Chet. My name is Chet! And I didn't think it was a whale's dick, honey.
Weird Science's Chet Is Bill Paxton's Most Underrated Performance
Mar 27, 2022 · Weird Science's Chet is the stereotype of the bullying older sibling cranked up to 11 and delights in tormenting his brother. Paxton has a long line of credits - often in sci-fi …
What’s your favorite quote from Weird Science? : r/80s - Reddit
Wyatt, your kitchen is blue...But Gary breaking character is gold. Glad they left it in. I don't know how you got through a scene with Chet making that movie without laughing.
The Most Memorable Quotes From 'Weird Science' - Ranker
Jul 17, 2024 · Chet: I'm gonna tell Mom and Dad everything. I'm even considering makin' up some sh*t! Love this quote? The best quotes from Weird Science make you realize how great the …
Weird Science - "The Best of Chet Compilation" (4K Video) 1985
Here it is, "The Best of Chet" from the 1985 John Hughes comedy, WEIRD SCIENCE. Played by Bill Paxon, Chet goes down as one of the biggest 80s movie d-bags o...
Chet - Movie Monster Wiki | Fandom
Chet is a minor antagonist and comic relief in the 1985 film, Weird Science. Teen misfits Gary and Wyatt design their ideal woman on a computer, and a freak electrical accident brings her to life …
Weird Science (1985) - Bill Paxton as Chet - IMDb
Chet: [opens a pantry door, his grandparents are in there, frozen] Hi Nanny, hi Grampy. Chet : [ closes door and turns to everyone else ] I'm not a moron, you know. I... Chet : [ suddenly …
Chet Turns Into A Talking Mutant Blob | Weird Science ...
Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) & Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) discover that Lisa (Kelly LeBrock) has turned Chet (Bill Paxton) into a talking mutant blob. Weird Science (1985): With the help of...
Weird Science (film) - Wikipedia
Lisa has the boys escort the girls home while she talks to Chet alone. Gary and Wyatt proclaim their feelings, and both girls reciprocate. Returning to the house, the boys discover Chet, now …
Chet Donnelly - Villains Wiki
Chester "Chet" Donnelly is the main antagonist of the 1985 sci-fi comedy film Weird Science and its TV series of the same name. Chet is Wyatt's cruel older brother and a military school cadet. …
Chet quotes ... Movie Quotes Database
View Quote Chet. My name is Chet! And I didn't think it was a whale's dick, honey.
Weird Science's Chet Is Bill Paxton's Most Underrated Performance
Mar 27, 2022 · Weird Science's Chet is the stereotype of the bullying older sibling cranked up to 11 and delights in tormenting his brother. Paxton has a long line of credits - often in sci-fi …
What’s your favorite quote from Weird Science? : r/80s - Reddit
Wyatt, your kitchen is blue...But Gary breaking character is gold. Glad they left it in. I don't know how you got through a scene with Chet making that movie without laughing.
The Most Memorable Quotes From 'Weird Science' - Ranker
Jul 17, 2024 · Chet: I'm gonna tell Mom and Dad everything. I'm even considering makin' up some sh*t! Love this quote? The best quotes from Weird Science make you realize how great the …
Weird Science - "The Best of Chet Compilation" (4K Video) 1985
Here it is, "The Best of Chet" from the 1985 John Hughes comedy, WEIRD SCIENCE. Played by Bill Paxon, Chet goes down as one of the biggest 80s movie d-bags o...
Chet - Movie Monster Wiki | Fandom
Chet is a minor antagonist and comic relief in the 1985 film, Weird Science. Teen misfits Gary and Wyatt design their ideal woman on a computer, and a freak electrical accident brings her to life …
