John Cusack - Salon.com http://dir.salon.com/topics/john_cusack/?source=rss&aim=john_cusack en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST "2012": The end of the world as we know it By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2009/11/12/2012/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2009/11/12/2012/index.html?source=rss Roland Emmerich's extravagant apocalyptic epic is totally, certifiably nuts You know it's high-end Americana when Spielberg praises it By Gabriel Winant Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/cinematic_inauguration/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/01/20/cinematic_inauguration/index.html?source=rss On CNN, Steven Spielberg and Jon Cusack rave about the inauguration. Moliere and Sesame Street go to Iraq By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/05/23/cusack/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/05/23/cusack/index.html?source=rss 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? Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/btm/2007/12/06/ritchie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/btm/2007/12/06/ritchie/index.html?source=rss What a week! A subtle, profound film that's likely to get an Oscar nod, a deep chat with Mr. Madonna -- and more. "Martian Child" By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/11/02/martian_child/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/11/02/martian_child/index.html?source=rss This movie about a sci-fi writer who adopts an odd kid works hard to fight sentimentality. But does it work hard enough? What's hot (and not) at Tribeca By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/04/24/tribeca/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/btm/feature/2008/04/24/tribeca/index.html?source=rss "Speed Racer" zooms, David Mamet knows kung fu, a Fellini rediscovery and much more at New York's downsized (but still glitzy) spring fest. "1408" By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/06/22/1408/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/06/22/1408/index.html?source=rss In this quirky horror chiller, John Cusack plays a ghost-guide writer who checks into a seriously creepy hotel room. Beyond the Multiplex By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/01/24/sundance_4/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/01/24/sundance_4/index.html?source=rss 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. Dreamboat smackdown By Lynn Harris Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/02/15/dobler/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/02/15/dobler/index.html?source=rss Say Anything, or Sixteen Candles? Bad santas By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2005/11/22/cusack_ramis/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2005/11/22/cusack_ramis/index.html?source=rss John Cusack and Harold Ramis talk about making movies without selling your soul -- or dressing up -- and their very dark holiday comedy. "Must Love Dogs" By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2005/07/29/dogs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2005/07/29/dogs/index.html?source=rss Even Diane Lane and John Cusack can't save this droopy romantic comedy about dating after divorce. "Runaway Jury" By Charles Taylor Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2003/10/17/runaway/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2003/10/17/runaway/index.html?source=rss Here's a real mystery: How can John Cusack, Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman, acting in a John Grisham thriller, be so dull? The Fix By Karen Croft Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/04/10/fix_thu/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2003/04/10/fix_thu/index.html?source=rss Alec Baldwin rants, Sean Penn smokes, Nicole Kidman holds hands, and Rush Limbaugh makes things up! Plus: Could Meg Ryan be in love? Was Hitler human? By David Talbot Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/int/2002/09/09/cusack/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/int/2002/09/09/cusack/index.html?source=rss John Cusack talks about his new movie, "Max," which is sparking a firestorm even before its opening. Celebrity sex advice By Amy Reiter Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/10/11/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/10/11/npthurs/index.html?source=rss Poehler: Never say "nice buns"; Seinfeld fights terror with potty mouth; John Cusack reborn as high roller; Eminem posse rocks bar mitzvah. Blue Glow By Joyce Millman Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2001/10/03/glow/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/glow/2001/10/03/glow/index.html?source=rss Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001 Broken wing By Amy Reiter Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/08/02/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/08/02/npthurs/index.html?source=rss Aaron Sorkin tells all about the drug struggle; Lara Flynn Boyle soaks friends. Plus: Mariah's wounds called accidental, and Jolie wants a baby. Britney's family selling Baby! By Amy Reiter Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/07/26/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/07/26/npthurs/index.html?source=rss The Spears home, dogs included, reported up for sale; John Cusack's $20,000 dice game. Plus: Jackson family feud escalating? "America's Sweethearts" By Charles Taylor Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2001/07/20/americas_sweethearts/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2001/07/20/americas_sweethearts/index.html?source=rss 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. Second sniffer By Amy Reiter Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/10/26/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/10/26/npthurs/index.html?source=rss 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. "High Fidelity" By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/10/06/high_fidelity/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/10/06/high_fidelity/index.html?source=rss Deleted scenes reveal the shocking fact that "Let's Get It On" didn't make the Top Five All-Time Great Songs. "Being John Malkovich" By Suzy Hansen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/07/13/being_john_malkovich/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/dvd/review/2000/07/13/being_john_malkovich/index.html?source=rss 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. I have seen the future: It's Tenacious D By Cintra Wilson Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/col/cintra/2000/04/27/jackblack/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/cintra/2000/04/27/jackblack/index.html?source=rss 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. Celebrity free-fall-for-all By Amy Reiter Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/03/31/npfri/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/03/31/npfri/index.html?source=rss Swing from tall buildings, risk life and appendage ... some people will do anything for attention. Plus: This is Whitney Houston on something, for sure. About a writer By Steffan Chirazi Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/people/feature/2000/03/31/hornby/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/feature/2000/03/31/hornby/index.html?source=rss Nick Hornby talks about soccer, writing and a highly faithful adaptation of "High Fidelity."