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‘How the hell did I do that?’ ‘Pretty in Pink’ director Howard Deutch on fighting to cast Molly Ringwald, the most painful scene, and his favorite needle-drop

Gold Derby [Unofficial] February 9, 2026
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As the John Hughes-written '80s classic turns 40, the filmmaker shares little-known behind-the-scenes stories. "Even the shrink I was seeing at the time said, 'Don't do it.'"

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