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Seeing the character played by Rob Lowe casually carry his saxophone around his neck, as if he might burst into a soulful melody at any moment, is a bizarre mix of alluring and awkward—much like much of the ’80s! And during the Halloween bash at St. Elmo’s bar, where he dons a yellow tank top decorated with bats, it looks like he’s playing the sax with his chest muscles.
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When Wendy’s mother murmurs the word “cancer,” it strikes a somber note. Meanwhile, when a party guest inquires about where Billy met Wendy, he cheekily whispers “prison.” I had forgotten how amusing a pre-West Wing Rob Lowe could be!
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Emilio Estevez’s character asks the phone operator for an “emergency breakthrough” to connect with Andie MacDowell’s character—what a relic of a phrase I haven’t heard in decades!
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The ’80s were certainly a time of excessive bangles. Demi Moore looks like she’s wearing a collection of Slinkys in every scene.
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If I had to play Marry, Boff, Kill with Andrew McCarthy, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe, who would I pick? As a married lady in my forties, I’d prefer someone I could both marry and have fun with, with the potential for later regrets. In short: Andrew McCarthy for both, and the other two for… let’s say, “keep their old magazine covers hidden under the bed but avoid real relationships”?
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Watching the scene with Demi Moore and Rob Lowe in the Jeep now feels a bit…uncomfortable. Tossing a woman’s keys into your pants and telling her to retrieve them? Yikes.
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I really hope they didn’t leave Georgetown with overwhelming student loan debt!
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Where has Demi Moore’s voice been hiding lately? It was such a defining sound of the ’80s, reminiscent of Ghost, which I might need to revisit.
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Mare Winningham seems to be wearing a mountain of layers in every scene. The costume designer really leaned into that whole cardigan-and-prairie-skirt vibe. Bonus points for the shapewear! Would you want Rob Lowe’s hand to venture up your skirt only to encounter bike-shorts Spanx?
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Andie MacDowell’s look in jeans and a cozy off-white fisherman’s sweater pretty much shaped my wardrobe for the next decade.
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It’s strange that when Emilio Estevez reveals himself as a love-struck stalker, Andie MacDowell’s boyfriend at the ski lodge is oddly welcoming, even snapping a photo of them together.
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During the breakup between Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson, they argue over their vinyl collection: “You can have all the Carly Simon,” he snaps, while she claims Thriller and Mahler’s Ninth. Downloading MP3s just doesn’t carry the same emotional weight.
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The movie’s standout line is, “There’s the brink of insanity, and then there’s the abyss.” Who hasn’t felt that way in the years post-college?
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How could anyone not fall for Andrew McCarthy? When he declares his love for Ally Sheedy, saying, “Oh, I love you, I’ve always loved you,” it’s practically the most romantic moment ever. So why doesn’t she choose him?
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Rob Lowe’s choice not to be involved in his infant daughter’s life is just…terrible.
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Demi Moore’s apartment is a riot of pink. “Very subtle,” remarks Andrew McCarthy. Her neighbor, a flamboyant decorator, enjoys sipping on pastel cocktails. Because that’s how the ’80s depicted gay culture, right?
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Seriously, why would Ally Sheedy even consider Judd Nelson over Andrew McCarthy?
Watching this film in the ’80s made me excited about turning 22 and dreaming of getting into Georgetown. Fast forward to 2015, and my thoughts have shifted to the challenges of being that age. I now find myself hoping my kids make it into Georgetown.
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Summary
Reflecting on ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ in 2015 reveals a mix of nostalgia and discomfort. From Rob Lowe’s sax antics to the complexities of relationships, this film encapsulates the essence of being young and lost in the ’80s. The experiences of the characters resonate in today’s world, reminding us of the challenges youth face, while also reflecting on what it means to grow up and move forward.
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