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Articles tagged "john cusack" NewsReluctant celebrity John Cusack goes for a career makeoverby Mark Caro [Chicago Tribune (MCT)][12.Dec.07] :. CHICAGO—Joyce Piven remembers John Cusack as a high-schooler playing a charismatic anti-hero in the Piven Theatre Workshop’s adaptation of J.D. Salinger’s short story “Just...  Film ReviewGrace Is Goneby Cynthia Fuchs[7.Dec.07] :. As its title suggests, however, the careful, compelling melodrama Grace Is Gone focuses on what happens when she does not return.  Film ReviewMartian Childby Cynthia Fuchs[2.Nov.07] :. Based on David Gerrold's semi-autobiographical novella, the movie digs its thematic hole early, and never finds a way out.  NewsFive questions for ‘1408’ star John Cusackby Terry Lawson [Detroit Free Press (MCT)][22.Jun.07] :. John Cusack is not big on genre films, and the only bona-fide thriller on his resume is 2003’s “Identity.” But when Cusack was sent the script for “1408,” about a...  Film Review1408by Cynthia Fuchs[22.Jun.07] :. Abjuring the "spook-house bullshit" -- which he believes he knows inside and out, being a purveyor himself, Mike thinks he's seen it all.  Film ReviewThe Ice Harvest (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[23.Nov.05] :. If Charlie appears seem energetic, if not exactly inspired, it's only because he's in constant, circular motion. Must Love Dogs (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.Jul.05] :. This family thing is looking rather grim now, as if it's about to swallow the rest of the movie whole. Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)by Matthew Callan[3.May.04] :. The viewer is left feeling that the Manhattan Project would have been a fantastic topic for a miniseries, but is an awful one for a 120-minute studio flick. Runaway Jury (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[16.Oct.03] :. Besieged by John Grishamish plot twisties, the actors in Runaway Jury do their best to fashion an emotional coherence. Identity (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[9.Sep.03] :. As James Mangold neatly puts it, these characters are running along 'a kind of Möbius strip of hell.'" Identity (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[24.Apr.03] :. Amanda Peet, not incidentally, throws some fine, even sublime, attitude. Max (2002)by Cynthia Fuchs[6.Feb.03] :. Max is less concerned with making Hitler sympathetic, or even very specific, than it is in using him to illustrate a series of ideas. The Road to Wellville (1994)by John G. Nettles[18.Oct.02] :. Contrary to Kellogg's message, self-denial is ultimately the disease, not the cure. Being John Malkovich (1999)by Cynthia FuchsThe new movie Being John Malkovich is about celebrity culture, as it inspires, frustrates and pummels you into such desire. It offers its protagonists and you the chance to imagine being a celebrity, with one small hitch: the only celebrity you can be is John Malkovich. Cradle Will Rock (1999)by John G. NettlesTim Robbins has never been shy about being one of them damn Hollywood liberals -- pro-union, anti-death penalty, solidly Green, married to Susan Sarandon. High Fidelity (2000)by P. Nelson ReinschIn keeping with the spirit of the film itself, I humbly offer the top 5 reasons the new film High Fidelity is worth seeing. Serendipity (2001)by Tracy McLoone'Serendipity' offers absolutely no surprises -- and therefore, no unpleasant ones. |
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