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Watching Rob Lowe saunter around with his saxophone hanging from his neck—no case in sight—was a mix of alluring and awkward. It’s like he’s ready to serenade us at any moment, capturing the essence of the ’80s! And let’s not forget that Halloween party at St. Elmo’s bar, where he rocks a yellow tank top with bats. Is he playing the sax with his pecs?
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When Wendy’s mom quietly mentions “cancer,” it’s a stark contrast to the hilarity that ensues when a guest asks where Billy met Wendy, and he mutters “prison.” Rob Lowe’s comedic timing in those early days is truly a gem!
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Emilio Estevez’s plea to the operator for an “emergency breakthrough” while trying to connect with Andie MacDowell is a phrase I hadn’t heard in ages—definitely a blast from the past!
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The ’80s fashion is something else! Demi Moore seems to be wrapped in an endless supply of bangles, like a walking Slinky.
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If I had to play a game of Marry, Boff, Kill with Andrew McCarthy, Judd Nelson, and Rob Lowe, my fortysomething self would pick McCarthy for both marrying and boffing (killing can wait for when he forgets to switch the laundry). The other two? Maybe just keep their posters tucked away for nostalgia but avoid in real life.
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Fast forward 30 years, and that Jeep scene with Demi Moore and Rob Lowe feels a bit… questionable. Tossing a woman’s keys down your pants? Yikes.
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I hope these characters didn’t graduate from Georgetown buried in student loans.
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Where has Demi Moore’s voice been hiding? It was practically the soundtrack of the ’80s. I might need to revisit Ghost now!
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Mare Winningham seems to be in a perpetual layering competition, sporting enough cardigans and prairie skirts to make anyone sweat. How would I feel if Rob Lowe’s hand ventured up my skirt to find bike-shorts Spanx?
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Andie MacDowell in jeans and an off-white fisherman’s sweater pretty much defined my wardrobe for the next decade.
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It’s odd how Emilio Estevez’s character, when revealed as a stalker, is welcomed with open arms by Andie MacDowell’s boyfriend at the ski cabin—complete with a photo op!
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When Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson break up, their vinyl collection becomes the battleground. “Don’t take the Pretenders,” he says, while she claims Thriller and Mahler’s Ninth. In today’s world, downloading MP3s feels far less dramatic.
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One of the best lines in the film: “There’s the brink of insanity, and then there’s the abyss.” Who hasn’t pondered that post-college?
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Seriously, how could anyone not fall for Andrew McCarthy? His heartfelt confession to Ally Sheedy—“Oh, I love you, I’ve always loved you”—is everything romantic. Why wouldn’t she choose him?
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Rob Lowe’s decision to step away from his infant daughter’s life? That’s just… heartbreaking.
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Demi Moore’s apartment is an explosion of pink! Andrew McCarthy’s quip about it being “very subtle” hits the mark. And let’s not forget her flamboyant neighbor, the quintessential ’80s gay decorator sipping on pastel drinks.
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Why on earth would Ally Sheedy even consider Judd Nelson over Andrew McCarthy?
This film brings back memories of my youthful aspirations: I couldn’t wait to turn 22 and hoped to get into Georgetown. Now, reflecting in 2015, I realize how challenging being 22 can be. All I want is for my kids to have that opportunity.
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Summary
Reflecting on ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ in 2015 reveals a mixture of nostalgia and modern realizations about relationships, societal expectations, and the trials of early adulthood.