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The best known version is by Grand Funk Railroad from 1974 which reached number 3 on the same chart. Watch the video for Some Kind of Wonderful from The Drifters's The Very Best of The Drifters for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This feature presents a successful young generation of actors and actresses and it is highly nostalgic and entertaining to watch it again thirty and something years after its release. Watch the video for Some Kind of Wonderful from Grand Funk Railroad's Capitol Collectors Series for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. I found the book to be just okay but for someone that has actually read the series they might like it a lot more than I did. He was born on September 30, 1961 in Whittier, California, to Evelyn Vawter, a violinist and schoolteacher, and Jack Stoltz, an elementary school teacher. Ten years previously they married but Zach disappeared a few days later. Some kind of wonderful - Grand Funk Railroad [Verse 1] D I don't need a whole lots of money. D I got everything that a man could want. Eric Cameron Stoltz is a theater-trained actor and producer who has starred in both independent and studio films. Written by I haven’t read the Cupcake Lovers series, if that affected how I felt about the book, I’m not really sure. [3][4], Martha Coolidge was signed to direct Some Kind of Wonderful. Five high school students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought. Unfortunately, the girl's old boyfriend, who is from the rich section of town, is unable to let go of her, and plans to get back at Keith. It aired on March 26, 2020. I don't need a big fine car. His father´s ambition is that Keith goes to college but it not his priority since he loves Arts. [2] Hughes was always unhappy with this version, which led to a falling out with Pink's director, Howard Deutch. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Oooh, when my baby kisses me, My heart becomes filled with desire. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun, emphasis is on "field trips" - until he's fired unless all his students pass the test. View production, box office, & company info. Use the HTML below. [12][13][15][16], 1987 American romantic drama film by Howard Deutch, "12 Wonderful Facts About Some Kind of Wonderful", "Molly Ringwald's Revealing Interview on John Hughes, Not Being Lindsay Lohan, and More", "A Fired Woman Film Director—New Questions, Issue Continues", "Cinema: Teen Turmoil Some Kind Of Wonderful", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Some_Kind_of_Wonderful_(film)&oldid=1009117060, Films produced by John Hughes (filmmaker), Films with screenplays by John Hughes (filmmaker), Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 February 2021, at 20:20. Ultimately, Thompson ended up marrying Deutch as well. Amused, Keith tells Hardy he is "over," after which Amanda slaps Hardy's face. Some Kind of Wonderful is a novella that goes with Cupcake Lovers series by Beth Ciotta. More Details → Starry Night Coloring Book- When I hold her in my arms, You know she sets my soul on fire. Don't you know that she's... she's some kind of wonderful. The film is set against the strict social hierarchy of an American public high school in suburban Los Angeles. In addition to Masterson, Coolidge cast Eric Stoltz as Keith and Craig Sheffer as Hardy. "Some Kind of Wonderful" is another gem from the wonderful 80´s. "Some Kind of Wonderful," which Hughes wrote and produced, and which Howard Deutch directed, is a movie like that. I don't need a big fine car. So if you’re after something a little different than just a bar service (think product launch, market stall, high tea, ice cream parlour, or anything you can dream up), then Olive would love to help! Learn to play guitar by chord / tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. [6], At this point, Pretty in Pink was released and became a big hit. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "Alguém Muito Especial" ("Someone Very Special"). He enlists the help of his butch best friend and fellow misfit, unaware that she secretly pines for him. Meanwhile, Hardy plots trouble for Keith by inviting him and Amanda to a party after their date. But it is not about whether the hero will get the girl. Was this review helpful to you? She's also yoga-liciously flexible. A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. John Hughes hasn't. Amanda suddenly realizes that Keith and Watts have feelings for one another and realizes that, instead of her earlier selfishness, she wants to do the "right" thing. More on Genius "Some Kind of Wonderful" Track Info. [6] Deutch offered Thompson the role of Amanda, but she initially turned him down; after the Thompson-starring Howard the Duck flopped at the box office, Thompson accepted the second offer to take the role. [8], The film was shot in Los Angeles in the summer of 1986. (1987). Some of it was good, such as his… Filled with the wildest teen nightmares. “There was the first draft that was … When Amanda breaks up with Hardy outside their school, Keith seizes the opportunity to ask her out. The definitive guide to Some Kind of Wonderful and complete fan resource for the film. She returns the earrings that Keith gave to her and urges him to go after Watts. [7] Deutch wanted to cast Michael J. Hughes took this refusal personally and this led to the end of Hughes and Ringwald's working relationship. It is one of several successful teen dramas written by John Hughes in the 1980s. These things don't fly too … With Watts' help, Keith sets about trying to plan the perfect date to prove he is worthy of Amanda. Howard Deutch's 1987 film Some Kind of Wonderful is a nice coming of age teen romance drama, and made for a nice watch this Friday afternoon. While the Pretty in Pink soundtrack assembled new wave artists with substantial cult followings, Some Kind of Wonderful digs deeper in the import section; names like Blue Room , Lick the Tins , and the Apartments are probably unfamiliar to the most hardcore of new wave enthusiasts. It is one of several successful teen dramas written by John Hughes in the 1980s. You are Keith catches up to Watts and they kiss, whereupon Keith confesses to Watts that he had no idea how she really felt about him. [13] Richard Schickel of Time criticized the film for being unrealistic. Some Kind of Wonderful (2,003) 7.1 1 h 34 min 1987 X-Ray NR. Title: Hughes wanted Molly Ringwald to play the female lead role of Watts, but she declined in order to pursue more adult roles. When Keith goes out with Amanda, the girl of his dreams, Amanda's ex-boyfriend plans to get back at Keith. I Would Walk 500 Miles and I Would Walk 500 More... Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #4.8. A girl's "sweet" sixteenth birthday becomes anything but special, as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. Meanwhile Watts discovers her true feelings for Keith. He treats Amanda as his "property" and is seen fooling around with another girl. I got everything that a man could want, and I got more th Keith, realizing that he is in love with his best friend, bids Amanda goodbye with a kiss on the cheek. I found Masterson to be more relatable, and a better actress than Molly Ringwald (whom John Hughes initially wanted in the role of Watts). Some Kind Of Wonderful Chords by Joss Stone. His best friend is the tomboy Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson) and the girl of his dreams is the popular Amanda (Lea Thompson). Check out some of our favorite child stars from movies and television. Keith is oblivious to Watts' attraction to him. G I-i don't have to run around. Consider the Some Kind of Wonderful soundtrack as its even hipper sequel. 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