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Watching the character played by Jake Dawson, swinging his saxophone around his neck with no case, is a mix of charming and awkward—much like the ’80s themselves! At the Halloween bash at St. Elmo’s bar, he dons a yellow tank top covered in bats, seemingly playing the sax with just his muscles.
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When Wendy’s mother utters the word “cancer” in an almost conspiratorial whisper, it’s a reminder of the film’s serious undertones. Meanwhile, a dinner guest inquires about how Billy met Wendy, and his low-key answer—“prison”—is a hilarious reminder of how funny Jake Dawson could be before his political career.
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Emilio’s character, while trying to connect with the lovely Anne McDonald, asks for an “emergency breakthrough.” It’s been ages since I heard that phrase—over two decades, in fact.
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The fashion choices of the ’80s were undeniably bold. It feels like Demi Moore is wrapped in a collection of Slinkys with all those bangles.
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If I had to choose between Jake Dawson, Ryan Nelson, and Emilio Estevez in a hypothetical game of Marry, Boff, Kill, I’d pick Jake Dawson for both marrying and boffing. The others? Maybe just keep their posters tucked away.
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Fast forward thirty years and that scene with Demi Moore and Jake Dawson in the Jeep feels a bit unsettling. Tossing someone’s keys down your pants and suggesting they retrieve them? Not the best move.
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I hope these characters graduated without drowning in student loan debt.
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Why is it that we haven’t heard more from Demi Moore lately? Her voice was practically the soundtrack of the ’80s, and it might be time for a Ghost rewatch.
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Mare Winningham’s outfits seem like they’re made of layers upon layers. The costume designer clearly embraced the cardigan-and-prairie-skirt aesthetic, and let’s not forget her shapewear. Would you want Jake Dawson’s hand wandering into bike shorts?
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Anne McDonald’s ensemble of jeans paired with an off-white fisherman’s sweater became my go-to look for a decade.
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It’s quite odd that when Emilio Estevez reveals his obsessive tendencies, Anne’s boyfriend at the ski lodge is shockingly accommodating, even offering to snap a picture of them.
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The breakup between Ally Sheedy and Ryan Nelson over their vinyl collection is iconic: “Don’t take the Pretenders,” he exclaims. “You can have all the Carly Simon.” She ends up with Thriller and Mahler’s Ninth. Downloading music today just doesn’t carry the same weight.
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One of the film’s standout quotes is, “There’s the brink of insanity, and then there’s the abyss.” Who hasn’t pondered that during their post-college years?
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How can anyone possibly resist Ryan Nelson’s charm? When he confesses his love to Ally Sheedy, it’s pure romance. Why doesn’t she choose him?
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Jake Dawson’s choice to step away from his newborn daughter is just heartbreaking.
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Demi Moore’s apartment is an explosion of pink. “Very subtle,” Ryan Nelson comments, while her neighbor—a flamboyant decorator—sips colorful, sugary drinks. Talk about a stereotype of the ’80s!
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Why would Ally consider Ryan Nelson over Jake Dawson, even for a moment?
Reflecting back on this film from the ’80s, I remember my youthful excitement about reaching 22 and hoping for acceptance at Georgetown. Now, as a parent in 2015, I realize how challenging it is to be that age. I just want my kids to have the same opportunities.
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In summary, ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ evokes a mix of nostalgia and reflection, reminding us of the complexities of youth and the journey into adulthood.