The indie star who came in from the cold Nov 7, 2009
He is one of five children (his siblings include the effervescent actress Joan Cusack) who were raised in Evanston, Illinois, by Nancy, a teacher, and Dick, a writer, actor and socially conscious documentary maker; family friends included Philip and Daniel Berrigan, figureheads of the 1960s anti-war movement. He had this exceptionally big, Irish heart,'' Cusack says of his father, who died in 2003. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Buying for the kitchen on a $100 budget Oct 29, 2009
Actress Joan Cusack is the face for this effort by Cookies for Kids Cancer and Glad Products Co. Glad will match all funds up to $100,000. Go to cookiesforkidscancer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Today in History - Oct. 11 Oct 11, 2009
Actress Joan Cusack is 47. Rock musician Scott Johnson (Gin Blossoms) is 47. (Anchorage Daily News)
Daily TV guide Aug 25, 2009
Acceptance 9 p.m. (LIFE) An overly optimistic mother (Joan Cusack) does everything she can to get her daughter into college. NR (2009). (Boston Globe)
Cusack: Lifetime's 'Acceptance' into college is 'so identifiable' Aug 24, 2009
"It is something that I think goes on in people's minds, that if your child just goes to Harvard, everything will be perfect," says Joan Cusack, who co-stars as Taylor's mother, Nina. "Getting into the right school, or being beautiful or thin, it's all so identifiable," says the two-time Oscar nominee. (USA Today -- Life)
Lifetime’s ‘Acceptance’ teaches the obvious Aug 22, 2009
Joan Cusack (left), Mae Whitman, and Mark Moses in Lifetime's ''Acceptance,'' about the pressures of college admissions ... Joan Cusack, as the most neurotic mother in the bunch, proudly announces to her daughter that she found some information online by Gurgling it ... ACCEPTANCE Starring: Joan Cusack, Mae Whitman, and Mark Moses. (Boston Globe)
In L.A. when Michael Jackson dies Aug 13, 2009
The whole speech lasts about a minute, Darren hands me the disk and I run -- in my slippery sandals out the door of the conference room, up the stairs, back outside through the crowd and to the satellite truck -- its reminiscent of a scene from the iconic 80s movie 'Broadcast News' when Joan Cusack runs into the water fountain trying to get a tape on air. and I think to myself, " It doesn't matter how many years you've been in the business, breaking news is the adrenaline rush that keeps us all... (CNN -- Travel)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' Comic-Con Agenda is Full of "Firsts" Jul 9, 2009
At Al's apartment, Woody discovers that he is a highly valued collectible from a 1950s TV show called Woody's Roundup," and he meets the other prized toys from that show - Jessie the cowgirl (voice of JOAN CUSACK), Bullseye the horse and Stinky Pete the Prospector (voice of KELSEY GRAMMER). Back at the scene of the crime, Buzz Lightyear (voice of TIM ALLEN) and the gang from Andy's room Mr. Potato Head (voice of DON RICKLES), Slinky Dog (voice of JIM VARNEY), Rex (voice of WALLACE SHAWN)... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
REVIEW: 'Sister's Keeper' makes you cry, cry, cry Jul 3, 2009
Cassavetes handles the medical engineering debate well and tosses in Alec Baldwin (as a lawyer) and Joan Cusack (as a judge) for perspective. Breslin doesn't mine her role the way she did "Little Miss Sunshine" (you'd expect more arguing) and Diaz is too one-note to make this a true battle. (Sioux City Journal)
'My Sister's Keeper' a sometimes heavy-handed weeper Jun 27, 2009
" MOVIE REVIEW"My Sister's Keeper" rated PG-13 for mild language, disturbing images. Stars Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Sofia Vassilieva, Joan Cusack. Directed by Nick Cassavetes. Running time: 1 hour, 49 minutes. Grade: C+ At the breaking heart of "My Sister's Keeper" are two sisters: Kate (Sofia Vassilieva) and Anna (Abigail Breslin). Kate has leukemia and is dying. She's only lived to see her teenage years because her parents (Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric)... (Fresno Bee)
My Sisters Keeper more than just a weeper Jun 27, 2009
My Sisters Keeper is filled with lots of smart, lived-in moments a hospital visit by relatives spouting positive-affirmation platitudes is smilingly endured by the family, the judge (Joan Cusack) in Annas case is reminded of the recent loss of her own teen daughter so it makes the films third act Shocking Courtroom Reveal feel like a cheat. Weve gotten to know and care about these characters, and the script doesnt have to resort to these cheap theatrics to keep our... (MSNBC -- Movies)
This Isn't A Keeper Jun 26, 2009
Even the judge who finally decides the case (Joan Cusack) is saddled with a tear-jerking back-story. Baldwin is, in fact, the only principal actor who doesn't cry -- although he does suffer a medical crisis. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
‘My Sister’s Keeper’ alters the novel, but not the need for hankies Jun 26, 2009
The judge in the case (Joan Cusack) is mourning a daughter dead in an accident, and Anna s lawyer (Alec Baldwin) keeps a service dog around for reasons that become clear late in the film. And there s the children s mother, Sara (Cameron Diaz), a monster of maternal denial so steely she could have been played by Joan Crawford in her fire-breathing prime. (Boston Globe)
'My Sister's Keeper' Jun 26, 2009
They find themselves in front of a judge (Joan Cusack) who understands the sting of loss. Like gentle ocean waves, "My Sister's Keeper" moves back and forth in time, from Kate's diagnosis to her remission and relapse and first love. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New Line Records Releases Soundtrack for "My Sister's Keeper" Jun 20, 2009
Directed by Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook), My Sisters Keeper stars Cameron Diaz, Academy Award nominee Abigail Breslin, Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Sofia Vassilieva and two-time Academy Award nominee Joan Cusack. The screenplay is by Jeremy Leven (The Notebook) and Nick Cassavetes, based on the novel by Jodi Picoult. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lifetime Television Signs Agreement Providing Top-Rated Women's Network to New In-Car Entertainment Service, AT&T CruiseCast(SM) Jun 3, 2009
Lifetime Television also boasts a diverse slate of original movies, including Acceptance, starring Joan Cusack; Sorority Wars, featuring Courtney Thorne-Smith; and Georgia O'Keeffe, with Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons. AT&T CruiseCast service utilizes breakthrough technology that helps to overcome line-of-sight obstacles such as overpasses, buildings, trees or tunnels to deliver television programming to cars, non-commercial trucks and SUVs. (PR Newswire)
Foxx, Diaz, Renner will have you weeping Mar 25, 2009
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Sofia Vassilieva, Joan Cusack, Jason PatricDirector: Nick Cassavetes Story: A 13-year-old girl (Breslin) brings a lawsuit against her parents (Diaz, Patric) when she learns that she was conceived to be a bone marrow donor for her sister (Vassilieva), who has leukemia. Baldwin plays the lawyer that takes Breslins case. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Hey, big spender Feb 27, 2009
Director P.J. Hogan Stars Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack, Kristin Scott Thomas Rated PG. Out March 12. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Film review: 'Shopaholic' is funny and light Feb 26, 2009
Starring Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas, Leslie Bibb and Julie Hagerty. Rated PG.. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
'Shopaholic' sticks to froth Feb 22, 2009
Confessions of a Shopaholic'Starring: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Krysten Ritter Directed by: P.J. HoganRated: PGSee it at: Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 UA Broadway Faire, Regal Manchester Stadium 16, Sierra Vista Cinemas 16Grade: C. Although "Confessions of a Shopaholic" isn't an awful movie, it's extremely superficial and shallow. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Cast, costumes spice up film Feb 20, 2009
Though Fisher's character is the main focus of the film, she gets a lot of help from fantastic co-stars, including Joan Cusack and John Goodman as Rebecca's coupon-cutting parents. Confessions of a Shopaholic is a fun, feel-good film featuring a laugh-filled script and hilarious performances by a team of talented actors. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Confessions of a Shopaholic Feb 17, 2009
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Review: 'Shopaholic' Half In The Bag Feb 15, 2009
Meanwhile, a bill collector keeps harassing Rebecca, calling not only her cell phone but also her roommate and her office, and we see snippets of Goodman and Joan Cusack on the sidelines, playing Rebecca's parents. They live a simple, unglamorous life, and visits with them make Rebecca uncomfortable. (KERO 23, CA)
Bad Fiscal Lesson Feb 14, 2009
Even her penny-pinching parents (John Goodman and Joan Cusack, utterly wasted in the film) clip out the first story and feel inspired to buy something. But, honestly, Rebecca would rather be shopping. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Confessions Of A Shopaholic': Funny Girl, By Kurt Loder Feb 14, 2009
We can forgive the awkwardly tacked-on presence of Rebecca's parents (John Goodman and Joan Cusack) and the strained running gag about her purported proficiency in speaking Finnish, because just when your eyeballs start rolling up in your head, Rebecca's killer heels will suddenly betray her on a slippery office floor, or she'll triumphantly crack a last-resort credit card out of a block of ice in the fridge, or set her shopaholics therapy group swooning with a dreamy-eyed evocation of "the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Isla Fisher buys into comedy for "Shopaholic" Feb 14, 2009
In early reviews, she earned high praise for her performance alongside an experienced supporting cast, including John Goodman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Joan Cusack. Share. (Reuters)
Borat helps Isla Fisher buy into comedy Feb 14, 2009
In early reviews, she earned high praise for her performance alongside an experienced supporting cast, including John Goodman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Joan Cusack. Pressure was onFisher said she felt a lot of pressure adapting the character of Rebecca Bloomwood, created by British novelist Sophie Kinsella, for movie audiences and playing the lead in a big Hollywood production. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Chic chick picture for our times Feb 13, 2009
Becca grew up the only child of a couple of swap-meet misers (Joan Cusack and John Goodman, fun). She's compensating now by dressing to the nines and running up credit card bills and dodging bill collectors and lying to one and all about it. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Shopaholic' Feb 13, 2009
Watching Joan Cusack and John Goodman play Rebecca's parents, I had a nagging suspicion that Cusack was a little on the young side for this. Turns out she's 46 (a decade younger than Goodman) and Fisher just turned 33, so you do the math. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Isla Fisher shines in dressed-up screwball comedy ''Confessions of a Shopaholic' Feb 13, 2009
Ridiculously, Joan Cusack has been cast as her mother in "Confessions of a Shopaholic" (they're a dozen years apart) ... Starring: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, and Kristin Scott Thomas. (Boston Globe)
"Confessions of a Shopaholic" Feb 13, 2009
The growing attraction between Bloomwood and her boss is as illogical as it is dispassionate, and supporting appearances by John Goodman, Joan Cusack and Fred Armisen are short and wasted. At one point, Fisher manages to milk some laughs out of a slapstick dance number in which Rebecca hits Brandon with a fan, but the vast majority of the film's jokes fall flat. (Salon)
'Confessions of a Shopaholic' a bargain basement item Feb 13, 2009
Stars Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, John Goodman, Joan Cusack ... The most embarrassing moments come from Joan Cusack and John Goodman, who play Rebecca's parents. (Fresno Bee)
Happy Days for a Hollywood survivor Feb 13, 2009
Paul Williams starred in Georgia Rule, which was directed by Garry Marshall, who directed Runaway Bride, which starred Joan Cusack, who was a cast member for one season of Saturday Night Live, which Drew Barrymore famously hosted way back in 1982, when she was still a preteen. Michael Cera to Paul Williams. (Globe and Mail)
Whats the return policy on Shopaholic? Feb 12, 2009
Starring: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, John Goodman, Joan CusackDirector: P.J. HoganRun time: 1 hour, 40minutesMPAA rating: PG. Raised by an endlessly practical, bargain-loving mom (Joan Cusack), our heroine Rebecca (Isla Fisher) is a mercantile magpie, constantly flitting from one new shiny object to the next and putting it on her credit card. (MSNBC -- Movies)
7 movies that glamorize business travel Feb 7, 2009
Pay attention to Joan Cusack in the tiny but extraordinary role of the office assistant who keeps her frequent-flying boss on track and on schedule. There are also wonderful supporting performances by Jeremy Piven, Dan Ackroyd and Hank Azaria. (MSNBC -- Travel)
