Tag: Joan Cusack

‘In & Out’ (1997) Review

By Sara | 03/16/2022 |

In & Out Synopsis: A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards. High school teacher Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) is only a few days away from marrying his long-time girlfriend, Emily (Joan Cusack). When one of his former students wins an Academy Award, he…

‘Nine Months’ (1995) Review

By Sara | 09/29/2021 |

Nine Months Synopsis: When he finds out his longtime girlfriend is pregnant, a commitment-phobe realizes he might have to change his lifestyle for better or much, much worse. Samuel and Rebecca have been together for five years. As far as Samuel is concerned, their relationship is pretty perfect. Lately, however, Rebecca has been wanting more.…

‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ (1997) Review

By Sara | 03/01/2021 |

Grosse Pointe Blank: Martin Blank is a professional assassin. He is sent on a mission to a small Detroit suburb, Grosse Pointe, and, by coincidence, his ten-year high school reunion party is taking place there at the same time.

‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ (2009) Review

By Sara | 01/14/2021 |

Confessions of a Shopaholic Synopsis: Like many New York City gals, Rebecca Bloomwood loves to shop. The trouble is, she shops so much that she is drowning in debt. Based on the book with the same title, Confessions of a Shopaholic introduces us to Becky Bloomwood, a journalist who dreams of working for Alette, a…

‘Sixteen Candles’ (1984) Review

By Sara | 01/26/2020 |

Sixteen Candles Synopsis: A girl’s “sweet” sixteenth birthday becomes anything but special, as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. Being a big fan of John Hughes, it always seemed odd that I had yet to see Sixteen Candles. There’s really no rhyme or reason as to why. It’s just a movie I’ve never sat down…