John Cusack

Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex

What a week! A subtle, profound film that's likely to get an Oscar nod, a deep chat with Mr. Madonna -- and more.
By Andrew O'Hehir Dec 6, 2007

  • You know it's high-end Americana when Spielberg praises it

    On CNN, Steven Spielberg and Jon Cusack rave about the inauguration.
    By Gabriel Winant January 20, 2009

  • Moliere and Sesame Street go to Iraq

    John Cusack talks about his new film "War, Inc.," a nightmarish satire about waging an outsourced war in the Middle East. Wait, isn't that happening?
    By Andrew O'Hehir May 23, 2008

  • "Martian Child"

    This movie about a sci-fi writer who adopts an odd kid works hard to fight sentimentality. But does it work hard enough?
    By Stephanie Zacharek November 2, 2007

  • "1408"

    In this quirky horror chiller, John Cusack plays a ghost-guide writer who checks into a seriously creepy hotel room.
    By Stephanie Zacharek June 22, 2007

  • What's hot (and not) at Tribeca

    "Speed Racer" zooms, David Mamet knows kung fu, a Fellini rediscovery and much more at New York's downsized (but still glitzy) spring fest.
    By Andrew O'Hehir April 24, 2008

  • Beyond the Multiplex

    The controversial "Hounddog" hits the screen ... with an echoing thud. Plus: Inside the mind of the man who murdered a Beatle. And Cusack on war.
    By Andrew O'Hehir January 24, 2007

  • Dreamboat smackdown

    Say Anything, or Sixteen Candles?
    By Lynn Harris February 15, 2006

  • Bad santas

    John Cusack and Harold Ramis talk about making movies without selling your soul -- or dressing up -- and their very dark holiday comedy.
    By Heather Havrilesky November 22, 2005

  • "Must Love Dogs"

    Even Diane Lane and John Cusack can't save this droopy romantic comedy about dating after divorce.
    By Stephanie Zacharek July 29, 2005

  • "Runaway Jury"

    Here's a real mystery: How can John Cusack, Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman, acting in a John Grisham thriller, be so dull?
    By Charles Taylor October 17, 2003

  • The Fix

    Alec Baldwin rants, Sean Penn smokes, Nicole Kidman holds hands, and Rush Limbaugh makes things up! Plus: Could Meg Ryan be in love?
    By Karen Croft April 10, 2003

  • Was Hitler human?

    John Cusack talks about his new movie, "Max," which is sparking a firestorm even before its opening.
    By David Talbot September 9, 2002

  • Celebrity sex advice

    Poehler: Never say "nice buns"; Seinfeld fights terror with potty mouth; John Cusack reborn as high roller; Eminem posse rocks bar mitzvah.
    By Amy Reiter October 11, 2001

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001
    By Joyce Millman October 3, 2001

  • Broken wing

    Aaron Sorkin tells all about the drug struggle; Lara Flynn Boyle soaks friends. Plus: Mariah's wounds called accidental, and Jolie wants a baby.
    By Amy Reiter August 2, 2001

  • Britney's family selling Baby!

    The Spears home, dogs included, reported up for sale; John Cusack's $20,000 dice game. Plus: Jackson family feud escalating?
    By Amy Reiter July 26, 2001

  • "America's Sweethearts"

    We want to see Julia Roberts and John Cusack together, but this mostly terrible romantic comedy forgets the part where the leads fall in love.
    By Charles Taylor July 20, 2001

  • Second sniffer

    John Cusack is named as the mystery armpit smeller, exonerating George Clooney by a nose; James Brolin reveals his wounded-bird strategy for loving Babs. Plus: Dick Van Dyke steps down and Pee-wee returns.
    By Amy Reiter October 26, 2000

  • "High Fidelity"

    Deleted scenes reveal the shocking fact that "Let's Get It On" didn't make the Top Five All-Time Great Songs.
    By Andrew O'Hehir October 6, 2000

  • "Being John Malkovich"

    Spike Jonze's feature debut tells us what it's like to be inside a famous actor's brain -- and what it's like to be a marionette.
    By Suzy Hansen July 13, 2000

  • I have seen the future: It's Tenacious D

    If watching these two short, fat, weird guys perform doesn't make you happier than you've been in years, you're withered and dead within.
    By Cintra Wilson April 27, 2000

  • Celebrity free-fall-for-all

    Swing from tall buildings, risk life and appendage ... some people will do anything for attention. Plus: This is Whitney Houston on something, for sure.
    By Amy Reiter March 31, 2000

  • About a writer

    Nick Hornby talks about soccer, writing and a highly faithful adaptation of "High Fidelity."
    By Steffan Chirazi March 31, 2000

  • High Fidelity

    Love, rock 'n' roll, lists and record-store geeks come together swimmingly in the romantic filmed version of the Nick Hornby novel.
    By Stephanie Zacharek March 31, 2000
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