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No one has ever written a jerk better than John Hughes.

It's a long way down the holiday road...

'80s movies are all the rage these days, and Hulu has a great selection available right now.

Stream and let stream.

Check out the first trailer for A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Netflix's look at the origins of National Lampoon from the mind of the director of Wet Hot American Summer.

With Ride Along 2 set to come out this weekend, we’ve taken a peek back and picked out 10 funny Part Twos that actually have something to offer an audience that the original didn’t possess. Did you favorite make the list? Read on and find out!

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is just popping up all over the news this year, with a 25th anniversary currently being celebrated by its fans. After the jump, see how fans in New Jersey chose to honor The Griswolds.

Many would consider Christmas Vacation to be a holiday classic. But does it rank up there with It’s a Wonderful Life? Some may think so, but Chevy Chase isn’t among them. In fact, he doesn’t seem to see the sense in comparing the two films.

If you're having a contest with friends to see how creative you can get with dumping someone, then read on to find out how Juliette Lewis did it during the filming of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It's still better than the Jelly of the Month club.

Jeremiah S. Chechik's Christmas Vacation has become a movie staple of the holiday season in the years since its release in 1989, and it's not hard to see why. As awesome and funny as it is, however, it could have been balanced by some nice dramatic sentimentality in the form of a heart-to-heart moment between Clark and his son, Rusty. And it's all Johnny Galecki's fault that they weren't.

For the seasoned holiday celebrator, there are many vital Christmas lessons that will eventually be learned over the years. Like not to wait until Christmas Eve to do your shopping, remember to keep the tree watered and if you have a cat, put the shiniest and most delicate ornaments out of paw's reach, if possible. Also avoid tinsel. If you have a cat, you know why. As it happens, movies are also chock full of learning lessons, especially Christmas movies...

The last Christmas Vacation-themed Old Navy commercial put Audrey and Ellen in the background. In fact, their appearance was so brief, I wasn't even sure it was actually Juliette Lewis and Beverly D'Angelo playing them. Well, there's no mistaking the two Christmas Vacation stars in the latest commercial. Once again, Clark, Audrey and Ellen Griswold are helping Old Navy peddle their threads. And this time around, they have Johnny Mathis to provide some music.

Tis the season to be merry! ("That's my name!"). The holiday commercials have begun to air and among them, an Old Navy commercial that waxes nostalgic the Griswold way. No, not by accidentally locking itself in an attic and watching old videos. But rather, by featuring none other than Clark Griswold himself as he once again attempts to light up his house while surrounded by his family.

It’s almost that time of year again! As December approaches, ABC Family is prepared to bring back their annual 25 Days of Christmas countdown and as usual, it’s full of family fun and holiday cheer.

Yesterday we lost John Hughes and the world will never be the same again. John Hughes was more than just another Hollywood filmmaker, he was the voice of an entire generation. John Hughes mattered