The indie star who came in from the cold Nov 7, 2009
Since then he has gone from playing a commitment-phobic assassin in Grosse Pointe Blank, to the cheating music nut in High Fidelity, to the weaselly puppeteer in Being John Malkovich, to the romantic lead in mainstream films like Serendipity ... Or, in his case, you need to star in multiplex-clogging fluff such as Must Love Dogs or Serendipity to get the chance to make, say, Being John Malkovich. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 18, 2009
Serendipity 8 p.m. (WE). A man and woman let fate determine their relationship. (Boston Globe)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 8, 2009
Serendipity 8 p.m., 10 p.m. (OXY). A man and woman let fate determine their relationship. (Boston Globe)
Romantic comedies bias our ideals of a soul mate Mar 2, 2009
In one study, the researchers showed 100 students the John Cusack movie "Serendipity" while another 100 watched a less-syrupy flick. The "Serendipity" viewers were much more likely to say they believed in fate and predestined love than the others. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The reel thing Feb 8, 2009
To test the premise, 100 students were shown the John Cusack romcom Serendipity while another 100 watched a David Lynch flick. In a questionnaire afterwards, the Serendipity viewers were much more likely to say they believed in fate and predestined love than the others. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)