40 Yr. Reunion Detention for “Breakfast Club” in Illinois

Shermer High School Vice Principal Richard Vernon told us-- “You go visit John Bender in five years! You’ll see how G** Da**ed funny he is!”. Starting April 11^th at McCormick Place in Chicago we can do just that. Not just five years later, but a full forty...!!!

Judd Nelson (John Bender) along with “Breakfast Club” cast members Emilio Estevez (Andrew Clark), Anthony Michael Hall (Brian Johnson), Ally Sheedy (Allison Reynolds) and Molly Ringwald (Claire Standish) will gather again, not just for a day, but all three days of C2E2.

It’s been 40 years since the John Hughes coming of age dramedy spoke to Gen-Xers across the country. The film has had staying power connecting with those struggling with their station, what is expected by those around them and themselves.

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My youngest son loves this movie and he was born in the 21^st century. Lines from this film get quoted regularly at our house. “Screws fall out all the time, the world is an imperfect place.” “You couldn’t ignore me if you tried.” “Well Brian what are WE having for lunch today?” “It’s sorta social, demented and sad, but social.” ….Now that I’m listing them off, those are all from Bender.

The brain, the athlete, the princess, the basket case and the criminal will check in without Vice Principal Vernon. Paul Gleason passed in 2006, and writer/producer John Hughes -who centered most of his works in Chicago-- passed in 2009. All “Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebies” must be in attendance.