To celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Breakfast Club," last night the Film Society of Lincoln Center brought together the film's actors to participate in a panel discussion after a screening of the movie. That wasn't all they were commemorating, though: John Hughes' death last year made the event especially bittersweet.

What could have been a mournful memorial instead became a hilarious and engaging evening. Kevin Smith, noted director and Southwest Airlines enemy, was ecstatic at getting the opportunity to host the panel;...