John Candy
- Birthdate: October 31, 1950
- Death: March 4, 1994
- Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Known For: Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Spaceballs
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Netflix ’80s Comedy Classic Gives Iconic Actor His Funniest Role
The late John Candy gave film audiences some of the most memorable comedic characters throughout the 1980s and 90s. Before …
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The Steven Spielberg Epic Being Lost To Time
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has given audiences worldwide films that have become timeless classics. His talents as a director …
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Spaceballs 2 Is Finally Happening And Mel Brooks Is In
What the world needs right now is a little laughter and, thanks to Mel Brooks, that sweet, sweet elixir is …
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The Best John Candy Role Is In 1980s Goofball Mystery Comedy
John Candy seemed to really be hitting his stride in the late 1980s. He secured a solid co-starring role with …
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The John Candy Slapstick Crime Comedy No One Today Even Remembers
John Candy is probably just as remembered for his ability as a comedic character actor as he is for his …
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The Cursed Comedy That Can’t Get Made
Hollywood lore is ripe with “cursed” films. From the mysterious deaths that plagued the cast members of Poltergeist to the …
The 1980s Family Comedy Younger Generations Need To See
The 1980s and 90s screen gems penned by the late John Hughes are entries in cinematic immortality. Decades after their …
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1990s Comedy Horror Box Office Bomb Gains Cult Following
To say that Nothing but Trouble was a box office disappointment would have been the understatement of 1991. The Dan …
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The Wrenching John Candy Scene That Made Steve Martin Weep, But Never Made It On Screen
The John Hughes movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and John Candy is generally considered one of the …
Little Shop Of Horrors Remake Gets Iconic ’80s Director
Roger Corman’s Little Shop of Horrors has gone down in history as one of the greatest low-budget horror comedies of …
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The John Candy Classic Comedy Leaving Netflix For Good
You might consider yourself an expert on ‘80s culture, but what if there was a huge gap in your education …
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The John Candy Classic On Netflix That Is Perfect For A Family Movie Night
Hey there, comedy fans and family movie nuts! If you’re in the mood for a hearty dose of laughs and …
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An Underrated John Candy Movie Is Trending
John Candy’s Uncle Buck is in the top ten most streamed movies on Paramount+.
John Candy’s Best Film Is Climbing Streaming Charts
One of the most beautiful things about the advent and rise of streaming services is we get a new insight into what …
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Drew Barrymore And Adam Sandler Want To Remake The Best Holiday Movie
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler want to remake the best Thanksgiving movie ever — 1987’s Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Sandler …
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The Best Thanksgiving Movie Ever Is Now Streaming
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is currently streaming on Paramount+.
A Forgotten Tom Hanks Film Is Shining Again On Streaming
The Tom Hanks film Volunteers is on the top ten list of Hulu’s most streamed movies.
Ryan Reynolds Making A Movie About A Comedy Icon
Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks are developing a documentary about John Candy.
A Ridiculous John Candy Movie Is Dancing Up The Streaming Charts
Buckle up before you watch this one!
Dan Aykroyd Has A Surprising Sequel In The Works, But There’s A Problem
Dan Aykroyd is facing one major obstacle to getting his sequel made.
Celebrate Thanksgiving With John Candy Then Watch His Other Must-See Movies
This was a tricky list, but it starts in the right place: with John Candy as the kind of Thanksgiving.
