Although some of the film’s thematic elements don’t hold up today, Sixteen Candles is undoubtedly a coming-of-age staple. This teen-centric rom-com wasn’t hugely successful at the box office ...

Since we were already in Northbrook, we decided we also had to check out Glencoe Union Church, at 263 Park Avenue, the one Sam (Molly Ringwald) exits to find her crush Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling) ...

He’s just turning 17, but Tommy Flynn is already a seasoned filmmaker. The premier of his third movie, “Sixteen Candles,” will be held July 24 at Hereford Volunteer Fire Company’s catering ...