The Essential Jack Nicholson
Abstract
For ten years Jack Nicholson toiled in low-budget films and guest spots in such television shows as Dr. Kildare and The Andy Griffith Show before his breakout performance in Easy Rider. Despite “retiring” in 2010, Nicholson remains one of the most revered actors of the last half century. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards—the most of any male actor—Nicholson has received three Oscars and countless other honors.
The Essential Jack Nicholson looks at the key films in the career of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. After a brief profile of the actor, James L. Neibaur highlights each of Nicholson’s most important works, explaining why his performances are essential viewing. In addition to Easy Rider, the films discussed include Five Easy Pieces, The Last Detail, Chinatown, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Shining, Reds, Terms of Endearment, Prizzi’s Honor, Ironweed, Batman, A Few Good Men, As Good as It Gets, About Schmidt, and The Departed.
Neibaur also provides details about each film’s production, critical reaction, commercial reception, major nominations, and awards. A filmography of all of Nicholson’s movie roles (and select television performances) is also included. The Essential Jack Nicholson is a valuable source of information for fans of this iconic star and his films.
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- i–xviii Preface i–xviii
- 8–11 Ch03. THE RAVEN 8–11
- 12–15 Ch04. THE TERROR 12–15
- 16–19 Ch05. THE SHOOTING 16–19
- 24–27 Ch07. HEAD 24–27
- 28–33 Ch08. EASY RIDER 28–33
- 51–57 Ch12. CHINATOWN 51–57
- 67–70 Ch14. GOIN’ SOUTH 67–70
- 71–78 Ch15. THE SHINING 71–78
- 79–84 Ch16. REDS 79–84
- 102–106 Ch20. IRONWEED 102–106
- 107–112 Ch21. BATMAN 107–112
- 113–119 Ch22. A FEW GOOD MEN 113–119
- 120–123 Ch23. HOFFA 120–123
- 124–129 Ch24. THE CROSSING GUARD 124–129
- 130–136 Ch25. AS GOOD AS IT GETS 130–136
- 137–140 Ch26. THE PLEDGE 137–140
- 141–146 Ch27. ABOUT SCHMIDT 141–146
- 147–150 Ch28. ANGER MANAGEMENT 147–150
- 156–162 Ch30. THE DEPARTED 156–162
- 163–166 Ch31. THE BUCKET LIST 163–166
- 167–170 Ch32. HOW DO YOU KNOW 167–170
- 171–172 AFTERWORD 171–172
- 173–180 NOTES 173–180
- 181–186 BIBLIOGRAPHY 181–186
- 187–192 INDEX 187–192
- 193–194 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 193–194