Amazing 'Grace'

Let the Oscar race begin and my nominee for Best Actor is John Cusack in ‘Grace is Gone.’ I caught the premier of this incredibly moving flick at the London Film Festival and believe me when I say it will take something phenomenal to knock it off the post of one of my top films of the year, not to mention best performances of the year. JC plays a father on a road trip with his two young daughters (amazing performances from two first-time actresses). Beautifully written and directed, you will need a box o’ Kleenex at the end. I agree with some early reviews that this is hands-down Cusack’s best performance.

He and the writer/director were on hand to introduce the film and then answer some Q&As after. Alas, I did not get to meet and greet him personally, but I was able to snap some photos while they were on stage. I do have to admit that John was not the friendliest of sorts as he exited the theatre. People at the ends of rows nearest to him were trying to shake his hand, snap a photo, say congrats, and Cusack seemed to have a bit of a ‘tude, unfortunately. One of my favorite celeb gossip sites, LaineyGossip, had this to say about Cusack in London. She might be a bit on the money here, much as I am loathe to admit.