RE-RELEASE: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) with Noah Smith
It’s summer 2026, and most moviegoers are talking about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey or imagining what to expect when the new Spider-Man movie and Avengers movie debut, or they’re debating whether or not to see Olivia Wilde’s The Invite. But this summer, 40 years ago, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off arrived and although it wasn’t an immediate hit, it’s become a classic, must-watch comedy thanks to its catchy dialogue, iconic characters, poppy tunes, awesome Ferrari, and wretched villain Dean of Students Ed Rooney. This conversation with Noah Smith about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off originally appeared on Season 1 of the show.