FTM 644: GROSSE POINTE BLANK

Patrick and Mark Ahn are handsome devils. Popcorn!

24 Hours of Movies: Hollywood Pictures

 by Patrick Bromley

The studio that ruled the '90s!

24 Hours of Movies: First Love

by Patrick Bromley

You never forget your first.

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.

24 Hours of Movies: School Days!

by Patrick Bromley

Let's go back to school. All day and all night.

Netflix This Movie! Vol. 116

When I say "Netflix," you say "This Movie!"

7 Movies in Which an Adult Child Confronts an Estranged Parent

by Doug Schultz

Whilst watching Inside Llewyn Davis  (a truly excellent film, so brace yourself for this NITPICK), I was struck (STRUCK!) by how often films depict scenes in which a child confronts his or her estranged parent. Whether it be visiting a mother with dementia in a nursing home, or confronting a dickhead father who used to molest you, these movie kids JUST WANT A LITTLE CLOSURE (and maybe a hug? Let's not get greedy). Disclaimer: this list is by no means complete -- can you think of more?