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Description I read that John Cusack was terribly upset when he saw the final version of Better Off Dead. He felt that the director had mislead him and that he was made to look like an idiot. Apparently he has disassociated himself from the film ever sense. This piece was created for the Crazy for Cult show opening this week at Gallery 1988 in LA, California.
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Comments: 57

yruhauntingme [2012-10-25 04:46:24 +0000 UTC]

TWO DOLLARS!

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NoxNoctisEstNostri [2012-09-22 04:12:35 +0000 UTC]

Its sad that he doesnt associate himself with this movie. If i was forced to choose my favorite John Cusack movie this would probably be it. oh well, the art work is still very impressive. I feel like my 80s obsession has been fulfilled for the day.

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smurffy5276 [2012-07-21 03:04:44 +0000 UTC]

Hes a really serious seeming guy but I think it makes him really cute..Probably cuz im such a dork brain

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edshu33 [2012-01-02 03:23:14 +0000 UTC]

You should have included his attractive French girlfriend.

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JohnnyFarhawk [2011-09-19 17:16:22 +0000 UTC]

the guy doing the howard cosell impersonation has a restaurant in maple leaf. you probably know this, but just in case...
i will be quoting this movie well into senility.
nice piece.

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koolasvegan1 [2010-02-06 06:17:54 +0000 UTC]

"$2.00... I want my $2.00!" LOL! I love Better Off Dead. Too bad Cusack (my fave actor btw) want's nothing to do with it. I have a request... can you do one for the movie Sixteen Candles which also stars Cusack and his sister Joan?

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fazzygrl [2009-11-19 19:22:59 +0000 UTC]

Sad that he didn't like it! It's super hilarious! And no, he doesn't look like an idiot. He's just a young teen. That's how a lot of young guys act, I'm sure.
And he's super adorable in it!! Silly man.

Wonderful tribute, my friend!

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fazzygrl [2009-11-19 19:22:57 +0000 UTC]

Sad that he didn't like it! It's super hilarious! And no, he doesn't look like an idiot. He's just a young teen. That's how a lot of young guys act, I'm sure.
And he's super adorable in it!! Silly man.

Wonderful tribute, my friend!

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Artytoons [2009-10-14 23:08:37 +0000 UTC]

For my 2 dollahs worth...

Great movie and great drawing!

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hardrocker37 [2009-02-10 20:35:01 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome. I loved that movie so much, as corny 80's as it was xD. There's actually a guy I know that looks a LOT like John in that movie.

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wyldflower [2008-11-19 15:16:52 +0000 UTC]

Sorry your mom blew up Ricky.

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yruhauntingme In reply to wyldflower [2012-10-25 04:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Love that!

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toorobot [2008-07-16 04:07:29 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome. I love John Cusack.

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koolasvegan1 [2008-04-15 03:57:30 +0000 UTC]

And yes I remember this movie... "Better Off Dead". All I can say is...
"$2.00, I want my $2.00!"
lol! Hee, hee, hee!

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JAY1CAT [2008-04-09 04:30:17 +0000 UTC]

OMG...Better Off Dead is my all time fave John Cusak flick! Awesome tribute!!!!

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blizzardbeff [2008-03-07 01:18:09 +0000 UTC]

to think it is by far my most loved john cusack movie ever.

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jahwatson [2008-01-16 08:00:34 +0000 UTC]

so funny and rad.

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crimsonnightmares [2007-10-09 02:53:41 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE IT!! This is one of my favorite Cusack movies, and I searched John Cusack... and this was the first thing I found. What a great day. Heh. ^_^ Lovely, lovely job. I really like it. *fave*

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LornaDoone [2007-09-23 01:38:39 +0000 UTC]

i looove this movie. it makes me sad to think that john cusack was unhappy with it

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StuartR [2007-08-08 02:43:39 +0000 UTC]

Great piece, has quite a sinister feel to it

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jt8376 [2007-08-02 04:02:08 +0000 UTC]

Nice work as always, 'jasinski. Kinda made me think of Christopher Guest's "Waiting for Guffman". Favorites.

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Spwrinkle [2007-07-30 23:15:40 +0000 UTC]

You. Are. Awesome

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rerighthand [2007-07-26 20:19:09 +0000 UTC]

Do have any idea of the street value of this mountain?!?!?

Great piece!!!

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melocopter [2007-07-26 03:29:01 +0000 UTC]

nice dude

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lunatis [2007-07-19 17:16:26 +0000 UTC]

This is an awesome piece of yours, I think it's really funny, I love the characters. I would love if you came back more to your original concepts where your art spoke for itself however (Fish and me, no one has to know, etc...).

Thank you for keeping us updated on what you do!

J.M. Desrosiers

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jasinski In reply to lunatis [2007-07-20 08:12:19 +0000 UTC]

this piece is for a group show- the themes based on cult movies.

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Argocat8 [2007-07-19 12:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Awwww I loved Better Off Dead. My boyfriend and I are always saying "I want my twoooo dawwwllars". Yes, we are that sad.

Love the painting. You'd have to be a fan to appreciate the characteers

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13shadesofblack [2007-07-19 06:46:10 +0000 UTC]

Such a shame. It's gotta be one of Cusacks best films. I like the part when Charles is laughing maniacally at Stalins joke. Great piece!

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talianna [2007-07-19 05:43:11 +0000 UTC]

great characters and i love the sky!

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lythron [2007-07-19 01:21:44 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful piece for a great movie. I surprised he has disowned this movie.

For years all I heard at parties were people screaming "2 dollars!"

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nosyd [2007-07-18 14:10:33 +0000 UTC]

Interesting... I wonder how he feels about One Crazy Summer then, haha. Well I love em both, and this painting.

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voodoo-prophet [2007-07-18 13:15:18 +0000 UTC]

I must confess it's one of my favorite Cusack movies behind High Fidelity.

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JoseHerb [2007-07-18 13:01:31 +0000 UTC]

And I think that is one of his best films. Amazing job with the likeness of the characters.

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theboyracer99 [2007-07-18 12:04:18 +0000 UTC]

really awesome...

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SOGOIAN [2007-07-18 09:39:13 +0000 UTC]

awesome!
The character wuth the glasses is great just great!!!

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Jankanpo [2007-07-18 05:27:01 +0000 UTC]

I really like the colors and textures.

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fakesocks [2007-07-18 04:07:47 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE THAT MOVIEEEEEE RAWRRRR

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LizKun [2007-07-18 03:49:26 +0000 UTC]

XD I love this movie! Interesting piece of trivia too, did not know that...

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littlebeegraphics [2007-07-18 03:12:51 +0000 UTC]

FUCK dude I love that movie!

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Ausila [2007-07-18 02:16:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad that you don't use a digital 'medium'. You're color choices in the gray are sublime, particularly in the gray of the aardvark character's suit.

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wislingsailsmen [2007-07-18 01:48:27 +0000 UTC]

i want my 2 dollars as well and thats amazing

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Electroblood [2007-07-18 00:09:57 +0000 UTC]

this is great. I loved that movie. It's sad that he felt it made him look like an idiot. it's one of the best 80s high school movies ever. as for your piece of art - brilliant.

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voot [2007-07-18 00:07:49 +0000 UTC]

All I can say is...brilliant.

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ajd [2007-07-17 21:49:18 +0000 UTC]

almost genius use of highlights. quite brilliant.

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geowulf [2007-07-17 21:24:30 +0000 UTC]

That movie is one of my favorites!!!!

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geowulf [2007-07-17 21:24:20 +0000 UTC]

That movie is one of my favorites!!!!

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violetlove [2007-07-17 19:49:06 +0000 UTC]

a beautiful tribute to, what is in my opinion is a classic movie.

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shucupa [2007-07-17 19:27:19 +0000 UTC]

great..

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ElHefe [2007-07-17 19:10:24 +0000 UTC]

I would have to say better off dead is one of my top favorite movies. Beautiful work here!!!! Makes me want to go home and watch it.

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dumboink [2007-07-17 17:47:47 +0000 UTC]

love the movie...

love this piece...

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