Why Hollywood Won't Cast John Cusack Anymore
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- In 1989, John Cusack cemented his place in pop culture history when he starred in the teen rom-com Say Anything as Lloyd Dobler. It has one of the most iconic scenes in movie history of Cusack holding a boom box above his head to show his love interest Diane Court he hasn’t given up on her.
In the 90s, Cusack starred in more memorable roles in Bullets Over Broadway, Being John Malkovich, Grosse Pointe Blank, and High Fidelity. Whenever a movie needed a lovable loser and comedic romantic lead, John Cusack was the guy.
But lately, Cusack has gone missing from the Hollywood spotlight. So, why won’t Hollywood cast this once iconic actor anymore?
#Hollywood #Cast #Actor
He called Hollywood "a whorehouse" | 0:00
Writing films | 1:02
Politically active | 1:43
Aging out of the rom-com | 2:55
Straight to DVD | 3:59
Critically ignored | 4:40
Things to come | 5:13
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What other actors would you like to learn about next?
You should do a series on great character actors of the past... Strother Martin, etc........... and here is a GREAT idea... how about a couple videos that show the very first movie appearances of actors that became HUGE... like Jeff Goldblum in Death Wish, Tom Cruise in The Outsiders, etc etc...
Looper Toby McGuire
Pretty sure they did that.
Denzel Washington
Courtney Vance
He's a smart dude. He does what he likes, no fucks given.
His movies are awesome he's a genius but he's a bit of petty person. Is the type of guy that if you voted for the wrong president he will never talk to you again until the day he dies.
@@ShinKamaitachi how this guy a Genius
He is horrible racist
But he's right ,Hollywood gone through ,its all about big franchises and super stars ,it's not about making meaningful movies anymore .
Mark Molino it’s funny cause he was a super star as well lol
You are right... I can't remember the last movie made in Hollywood, I cried about...that was a underdog Swedish movie on Amazon prime that year...
Its all about comic heroes... And that's just popcorn cinema.
Nolans Batman is way more meaningful than all Marvel Movies together.
John Wick 1 and 2 were something new, something different but not that meaningful like movies in the 90s or 00s.
@@horaciogonzalez5749 It's not funny. It's moral, honored act and selfless. You say it like being a super star is a bad thing.
U guys are criticising Hollywood 😂😂😂😂
Bcoz u haven't see bollywood movies yet 😂😂😂
it's about being political. he's just another elitist BS entertainer that apparently wants to preach how He's just like the rest of us.
Not only do I love this man for his acting but also because of how he is standing up for himself now. He is amazing.
And my first crush!
@Liz N One of my first crushes also
Wait till you meet him, hes an asshole
John Cusak made some brilliant work and films.He's a great actor.
he is still and always will be one of my favorite actors
Even after flight logs for epsteins plane Lolita express came out showing he went to epsteins island little st James?
The real Simba of the lion king
According to Looper, Hollywood isn't casting anyone any more.
I've seen a few "The Reason Hollywood Wont Cast ______ Anymore" and thinking *who the fuck is this person??*
Yeah they mentioned actors Hollywood won't cast Bruce Lee and he's dead
well said .
thats actually true, they make their own plastic model movie stars and place them into big budget pop corn flicks, its like a factory.
Good one
He saved Con Air. The movie is watchable because of him.
"Identity" and "1408" good flicks.
1408 is really good
So underrated movies
@@feelnothinh4205 also, Runaway Jury, Con Air, The Raven.. and the list can go on...
Hollywood doesn't deserve him, he's just such a fantastic actor ❤ he was brilliant in Being John Malkovich
Cusack is great at idealistic, upbeat, dark humor. Many lead actors dominate the screen. Cusack doesn't need to blot out the scenery because his expressions are intricate and draw the eye. He manages to withstand the hard situations with pluck, and win in the end, by patience and wit. That does not get old. His kind of character would be great in a film about Today's fascist mess because he wouldn't fit in. He is good at drama, comedy, and action. I know he will make more blockbusters, and Hollywood will wear its names on its sleeves as part of its charms.
I loved him in "Identity".
He was and always will be a breath of fresh air in a manufactured Ken-doll like sea of hollywood leading men. He adds substance and meaning to his roles.
Love you fan, thanks for your wonderful support and encouragement towards me I really appreciate it, feel free to drop a message on Skype I will be glad to receive you. John cusack
@@johncusack695 ..jerk off
I love Cusack even more since he gave Hollywood the middle finger. That town is a hot mess and everyone knows it. Furthermore, his political activism is on point and inspiring.
so true, seems to be a really great guy
Looks like Hollywood gave him the finger back...
His "activism" consists mostly of blocking people on Twitter. He's so thin-skinned it's ridiculous. He's just a pussy.
Its true that Hollywood has changed. Now that they have fought him back. And by making sure he doesn't make it they made his film scores under 5% Rotten Tomatoes by paying them film critics to make sure he does not come back.
He should be expecting a visit from the Secret Service.
Cusack is easily one of my favorite actors. He does what he wants.
Screw the awards and screw the critics, Cusack rocks !
It's fake..he is a butt kisser like the rest
Omg thank u🙂
Irish Wench, get me a beer. 🍻
All of John Cusack's films are damn boring!
You're an idiot
John Cusack is an eternal talent. Simply because he chooses his roles carefully certainly doesn't make this actor a hasbeen. His body of work speaks for itself, as well as his honesty in interviews.
He’s one of my favorite actors
John Cusack is a good actor. He killed it in Say Anything.. 👏👏
He is one of the coolest celebrities.
yass
Alain Bruno uhh... Say Anything was 28 yrs ago
I liked him in Tape Heads.
What do you think of his personality?
He’s amazing. He’s incredibly intelligent and I want to see and hear more from him.
Awesome actor - I'll watch anything he makes.
John is VERY talented for sure!!! Love him!!!
He's a great actor and he's goddamn right about everything he said!
No hes not right hes an idiot in lost so much respect for him he runs his mouth too much
Cusack--- one of my top 5 favorite actors.
My respect for him just skyrocketed
John Cusack is my favorite actor. Would love to see him in a big movie again! I saw Brian Wilson's Christmas show a few weeks ago and was thinking of John Cusack on how great he was in Love & Mercy!
I saw John being interviewed at a live event in 2012(with an audience Q&A that I took part in). He said that he was willing to take on more challenging roles and didn't want to be tied solely to his Lloyd Dobler("Say Anything")character. I'd think he had an idea that there could be consequences before he remarked about Hollywood. What I admire about John is that if he makes a statement/opinion, he provides clear examples to back it up. Now that he's starring on "Utopia," hopefully people will admire John's versatility as an actor.
I love John Cusack. He is so handsome and his remarks about Hollywood is on point. ❤️
Won't cast John cusack!? He's been in a dozen movies in the past 4 years. What's this about?
wyatt simeona yeah he my favorite actor in serendipity and say anything
More of his movies have been Direct To Video lately, not mainstream Hollywood movies just like Nicolas Cage. He should focus on quality, non quantity.
2012 he made ton of cash off. Set for life
They mention this in the video. They are straight to video, panned by critics.
John Nosack, another pathetic anti Trump bitch.
he is right right right about the filth that is Hollywood.
kate davenporty But he's far from a saint himself. He grew in an Evanston mansion and several of my friends (male and female) knew him all through school. They had nothing but horrible things to say about him, and I believe them (but won't repeat their claims.) Met him once at a Chicago party - his arrogance was off the charts, and he treated women like sh*t. Best friends with Jeremy Piven, long described as a total jerk / sexual harasser, including a brand new case that emerged yesterday. But everyone - without exception - loved his sister Joan Cusack.
doesn't change the fact of what he said, he started young he was turned out & eventually realized it
He was an asshole in real life: deal with it.
Rotten Tomatoes shouldnt be considered as a film critic...
Take me to the old videos I saw musicals
Meditation music
Tough!
He was amazing in the Beach Boys movie.
Mikey P Love and Mercy was John Cusack’s best acting role since Lloyd Dobler in Say Anything.
Mikey P I totally agree.. rented the movie on a whim back when it came out and I can say for sure that my money wasn't wasted! Excellent character portrayal and an all around interesting and well written biography!
He's multi-talented! And a sound man!
He can be comedic, romantic, psychotic, realistic, and whatever other box he is put in. I enjoyed him since sixteen candles. But better of dead is my fav.
I wish I've seen more of him in bigger movies. He's a pretty good actor in my opinion.
He is awesome! he voice acted Dimitri from Anastasia!..
Andros the warrior High Alpha I still find that his voice didn’t suit dimitri lol even after all these years 😂
Nobody else could have played in 1408
Hell yeah!
New River Cryptids Keanu Reeves
i WANT MY DRINk!!!
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Don't think that's necessarily true, but he was fantastic in it.
Loved all his movies. Great actor
Cell is fucking. Awful. If you want a good Stephen King/Cusack movie, check out 1408 like everybody else is saying here. 1408 was great. You'll never get the time back you spent watching Cell.
OneColdMonkey Thanks good post. I remember the movie, could not recall the name.
Cell was awful, but I think it may be less Cusack's fault and more the way they absolutely butchered the book.
Sorry for being a disagreer... I loved the movie Cell.
Porch Fyre are you sure you're not thinking about THE Cell, the old Jennifer Lopez movie from 2000? That was pretty good.
Dragon Pink Cusack produced it, so he had to have some idea what was going on. :-P
I met him at Fan Expo Dallas last year. He was fine in person, not rude or anything, but also seemed a little out of it. I still say he has some good stuff in him, but it's really up to him on whether or not he wants to be a huge star again. I mean hey, his career lasted longer than many other Brat Pack members.
Watching him in his 80’s roles and then Grosse Point Blank and High Fidelity, it amazes me how he can make subtly scary characters sympathetic and even somewhat likeable. He’s a wonderful actor and i love how he’s gone his own path.
Psychopath
I don't believe he's not being "hired." I think he's branched out & does a LOT of things. He's super wealthy and can do whatever he wants. He has a lot of interests, and has other talents. He's still an actor, too, though. I'm sure he'd be hired in a flash if he were interested in appearing in something.
Honeycombe88
If you don't go along with the DEGENERATE LIBTARD AGENDA in Hollywood OFTEN they find themselves on the outside looking in, however in his case... he's been in some great movies and has always been likeable with Fan's, to date... I don't recall any PR disasters..... seems like one of the few !!!! Good GUY'S..... Also has been working since a young age, which would probably put him in position to be able to invest in particular MOVIES that suited him, another word's... he doesn't really have to take what they give him and his ass kissing days are OVER
Hopefully... this is Hollywood that were talking about LOL......
He may wealthy, but actors typically want to keep a good name for themselves by appearing in quality films. Cusack...err, hasn't exactly been doing that. It's true, he's being hired, but, for what? Schlock. If he were so incredibly wealthy, he wouldn't have to do shitty movies to stay afloat- even he said he doesn't like most of his movies. Just saying. I like him, so I don't know why his career went the way it did.
Honeycombe88
That’s another way of saying he washed out.
J.A. Capaldi
So much bullshit in one small post...
That church scene in Chi-Raq where he gave an intense sermon was really something to behold.
Buenomars God that movie was awful.
I enjoy John's films, a film does not have to Please the critic to please the public. Critics have been given too much power as to what films are shown in theaters so the public never sees some movies we would enjoy seeing in theaters, Sometimes it has to do with popularity more than what may Please the public. Many movies that make it into theaters seem to be aimed at adolescent audiences or the less intelligent. I would enjoy actually watching a movie in a theater but very few target an audience that has graduated college. I enjoy a good actor/actress of any age, good writing, directing and a whole team but often it seems whoever is making less intelligent films. The population is aging so it would make sense to keep us in the theater crowd. My man friend and I have found movies to be a less reliable date night. John is a hero protecting young actors/actresses as well as freedom of the press. I look forward to his next film and the younger performers that will work within a more creative and professional industry.
By popularity,I refer to the critic's popularity and the political actions that give one film or performer preference over another. 😊 Thank you.
Barbara Olson ....well said. Much respect for your opinion.
Critics are there just for the reason you mentioned- to help weed out the films aimed at the "less intelligent." However, there is a time and a place for any film. They're not necessarily aimed at unintelligent people, but at people who just want some mindless fun to relax their brain. Being a college graduate does not necessarily make one intelligent, to be honest. Just my two cents.
I'm impressed about his passion for free speech. Funny, though, that his love of Obama changed when Obama started messing with the Constitution. He realized that our Constitutional rights were in danger and regretted voting for Obama. He should just write because High Fidelity and Grosse Point Blank were brilliant. We desperately need original movies. Too many are boring remakes.
Lisa Cunningham
Have you ever noticed how people who have no case make shit up?
Oh brother!! 🤐
Lisa, sad that he's had to waste that talent.
Lol get your backwards politics out of here.
He's a progressive and a Bernie supporter and neoliberal shit bags hate him for it
Never knew he co-wrote High Fidelity. That's far and away the vest breakup film in existence. Hats off to Mr. Cusak, who despite being an actor forever, and like the video says, being in a bunch of iconic films, he still manages to be underrated.
He was never a handsome leading role model but he was an incredible actor compelling actor!!
I find him quite handsome as well.
Turquoise Sunsets I agree with her. I find him very attractive.
Yes, he is a handsome man. But we all have our own tastes
Excuse you. He is a very very handsome man! Young and old. He's VERY attractive.
WTF! He IS handsome!
He was amazing in "American Beauty".
ElEternoPoetaLuis , he was not in American Beauty
That's right it was Jon Cryer not John Cusack who starred in American Pie.
Nope, not him either...Kevin Spacey
American pie...none of these guys
That's right. I was thinking of American Psycho.
He's been in at least two films with Nic Cage, "The Frozen Ground" and "Con Air." Both films deserve a watch, in my opinion.
I loved him in Must Love Dogs. Even when the film sucks his performance is always believable.
" Never Grow Old " coming out in March 2019.....He is doing Very Well for Sure ! I like most of his films
His movies 1408 (horror as hell) and Hot tub time machine(funny as hell) are my favorites!
An actor of substance. He'll never be a has-been. I hope to see him in more challenging action films. I'm a fan forever.
Sometimes I feel like I’m living in a weird parallel universe, and in most of the other universes John Cusack is a top A-Lister. He seems like he just needs one key opportunity to make a huge comeback and remind everyone of how good he is. It’s unjust that after entering “John Cusack” into the CZcams search bar, this video is one of the top results.
How dare you! Serendipity and Adult World rule!! :)
Is it because you look like him?:))
So he tells the truth about Hollywood and now devotes his intellect and energy towards truly progressive political change. Cusack is worthy of one's respect as opposed to criticism for no longer appearing in films. He obviously no longer gives a shit about the mad ways of Tinsel Town but is dedicated to making the world a better place.
He has been honest about his life path experiences
I love John he's a great actor. But he's right about Hollywood . You go John.❤😁😘♥
One of my favorite actors! A real actor.
never tire of him in hot tube time machine
I LOVE JOHN CUSACK...HE'S WONDERFUL. Great actor. I've seen all his movies..I loved him as a teenager, and he got even better.
He's always been a exceptional actor. When the time is right and when it's on his terms now, luckily, he'll be back to whatever movies he wants to. He's totally right about Hollywood...but that's not the only place to make movies anymore. He'll shine no matter what he does next...
He has been my favorite actor since my dad showed me Grosse Pointe Blank back in 2008.
I grew up watching his movies, he'll always be Lane Meyer to me.
Great video! THANKS!
John Cusack is probably one of the only artists I'd like to meet before I die...God bless you are amazing in so many ways !!
Love you fan, thanks for your wonderful support and encouragement towards me I really appreciate it, feel free to drop a message on Skype I will be glad to receive you. John cusack
Hollywood movies are mostly rehashed garbage, though I did like him in The Grifters. That was a rare good Hollywood movie. Indies are so much less formulaic and refreshingly different. I like that he is following his heart, cos that is the only true path.
He has 4 movies in production, 2 due out this year and 2 more next year (all four as an actor)
John cusak is brilliant actor shame they don't cast him more.
Thanks for sharing ...love this man.
He is a great actor. He should do a HBO show as a pet project that he can star in. I'd watch it.
But '1408' was awesome!!!
Exactly
Hello John, saw your video today, happy to see and hear how your doing in your life. I am a friend of yours from many years ago , remember my grandmother s house near U of A , historical area in downtown Tucson. You were a U of A student . I was with my two son's , and worked part time in Tucson Mall . Danced at Bumsteer steak and bar night club . Yes, many years ago. All is well with me . I remember how much we spoke . Glad your core values are intact. Such a blessing stand firm , courageous in your industry. Your a GREAT actor, I really enjoyed your film of Serendipty! One of my favorite you stared in. Best wishes on your career. God bless you. Peace and Joy Susan P. USA Az. 😁♥️🙏🦋🌵
To me John Cusack always looked like a mix between Nick Cage, Keanu Reeves with a little sprinkle of young Jackie Chan. The guy is amazing.
He should do something on TV, like Fargo or Better Call Saul.
I agree ..
I love him and agree as well
What happened to 'Better Call Saul," anyway?
He's still a good actor and should be in a high quality Cable TV show rather than a 3rd rate VOD Movie. Quality, not quantity.
Chicken Lover In fact he was asked to be Heisenberg in Breaking Bad
Do you guys at looper ever read IMDB before you post?
I Really like that John Cusack has made it clear that he knows whats going on and won't just go along with it, but I really like the movies he has been producing and/or directing, NAMELY the terrifying movies he has starred in "1408" and Stephen King's "Cell". Both of these movies are 2 of my recent choices to my movie library. GO JOHN CUSACK.
John Cusack's Defense of Julian Assaunge shows that he is a real good guy- A Mensch
Looper, it's time to do a video titled "why looper keeps making bullshit videos."
cus u keep watching them ;)
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One of my favorite actors!!!
I discovered this actor since 2012, the movie, not the year. Even though I didn't know he's done two voice roles like in Anastasia and in Igor, the animated movie I did see.
I loved him in Pushing Tin, and especially Identities
Identity is one of my all time favorite movies! .....When I was going up the stairs, I met a man that wasn't there...
Pushing Tin is a great title, shows how good it is.
I must have watched Pushing Tin & GPB on VHS 10,000x in college
Cusack is necessary, he's doing great work as an activist etc.
Anyone should see War, INC. and Love and Mercy.
Larry williams
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John Cusack, was and is the most interesting actor, ever. Makes one wonder, doesn't it? We've always had freedom of speech. Now it seems, those who say ANYTHING about HOLLYWOOD, gets snubbed!! I've never seen one movie that I didn't LIKE -- in whatever movie he played in. I believe they're is something WIERD, going on! Call it an over-acting way of thinking -- but, it's just a gut feeling. So far in my life, that gut feeling has never let me down. Good or bad.
J S .. How old are u?? Your JUST now realizing that kind of shit?? Or are u just really really dumb?.. Why do u think people like JFK, and MLK were assassinated? smh
Maybe that gut feeling is just gas..
"now" they get snubbed lol ur power of observation is incredible
Its unfair how underrated Cusack is. People must forget The Grifters, Con Air, Love & Mercy, Being John Malkovich, Say Anything...
You mentioned some good ones....my personal favorites are 'Bullets Over Broadway', 'Gross Point Blank', 'Identity', 'Runaway Jury', 'Fat Man And Little Boy', 'Road To Wellville', and especially his role in, 'The Paperboy'...
He is a truly great. If he says Hollywood went to hell, I bet he is right.
Now i like hime more...
*Him
John is good guy. He's always been humble and down to earth
Daniel Schneider who told u this?
I ALWAYS viewed this MAN as an the big brother thats stands up for those who may can't.......very calm and stern.
My fav Cusack film. The Sure Thing :- No questions asked, no strings attached, no guilt involved ..... a sure thing.
He was criticising Hollywood waayyy before. I remember him bringing up the ageism women experience in Hollywood such a long time ago. Only now are some celebrities speaking up against it but its like easier to jump on that bandwagon, with the whole Weinstein thing etc. He had guts to stand up to that stuff, while most actors couldn't care less.
say anything and gross pointe blank are easily in my top 15 favorite movies
Adore him. The Frozen Ground freaked me out as I rollerbladed in the exact same roller-skating rink shown in the movie in Anchorage. Scary that its a true story, but he creeped me out in it bad so just wow, a guy I adore acts so well I was scared of him and disgusted. Identity, and 1408 have to be other favorites besides High Fidelity of course.
What a hero. Knew there was a reason why I liked him. Please God, Mother Earth, protect and nurture him.
John Cusack is my favorite actor. I will never say he's the best but he is my favorite :)
Same... Along with kevin Bacon
I was miserable because I listened to pop music
The most recent movie I watched with him was being John Malcovich and his acting made the movie go by so quick, such a great actor who pours into his characters.
Glad that John is standing up for his craft. It was nice that he brought his craft to Michigan with Grosse Point Blank, great movie.
Cusack's career would have been re energized if he would have starred in Hot Tub Time Machine 2. Just saying...
Porch Fyre yes
Porch Fyre doubt it. HTTM 2 sucked!!
Indeed. Just saying, if he was in it, there's a chance the script might have been better/different.
Hot tub time machine 1 was a let down.
Very appropriate since he got his start in 80'S comedies so it was a fond tribute but like the saying goes '' you can't go back home once you've seen pareee!! you figure it out !!
I guess you could say he's been
Cusacked.
This was bad. You should feel bad.
I saw it coming
GET OUT!
............................. I think the crickets just killed themselves.
"Thanks for the pen" -lol
'Serendipity' is still one of my faves:)
I'll forget I saw this and just continue to watch his older movies when they come up.
"High Fidelity" is ranked well below where it should be in film history, it's a top 100 movie of all time. Makes me wonder if he wasn't pissing people off in the industry back then for it to be not constantly claimed as the great movie it is.
"1408" is a great horror flick, I avoided it for a bit because I knew the bulk of it is just him solo acting in it, I was very wrong. Never dismiss a Cusack movie, they may not all be great, but not many are bad either.