a-ha • Take On Me // Jennifer Connelly • Career Opportunities

#JenniferConnelly • #CareerOpportunities • #aha • #TakeOnMe • #80s • #80sMusic • #80sMovies • #80sMusicHits • #1985 ••• “Take On Me“ is a song by Norwegian synth-pop band A-ha. The original version was produced by Tony Mansfield and remixed by John Ratcliff. The 1985 version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group’s debut studio album, Hunting High and Low (1985). The song combines synth-pop with a varied instrumentation, including acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums. “Career Opportunities“ is a 1991 American romantic comedy film starring Frank Whaley in his first lead role and co-starring Jennifer Connelly. It was written and co-produced by John Hughes and directed by Bryan Gordon. In the film, Whaley plays Jim Dodge, a persuasive but irresponsible kid who lands a job as an overnight janitor at a local Target store. One evening after hours, he finds himself alone with the affluent but mistreated Josie McClellan (Connelly). Hughes chose Bryan Gordon to