Catching Up With My Crushes: John Cusack

by Stephanie Crawford

There's a scene in War Inc., a satire that John Cusack wrote, where his character Brad Hauser mutters "Be still my trembling hands, for how you would tremble if you knew where I would take you next." Not to put too fine a point on it, but I wouldnít be surprised if Cusack has muttered that to himself before embarking on certain films. I wouldn't be surprised because from his early '80s teen comedies to his current spate of films that (mainly) focus on his characters' darker nature, there seems to be a controlled chaos. Within that chaos, there is a theme, which is that John Cusack loves the craft of acting so much that he will eschew trends, Q Scores and critical acclaim if he thinks he can get his hands thoroughly, honestly dirty into a role.

Riske Business: 10 Underrated Horror Movies

by Adam Riske

Last week’s overrated column was an epic backfire (you weren’t here to fish). Yet, it got the most comments ever for a Riske Business. I challenge all of us to break that record with positive feedback about underrated horror movies.