The essential Jack Nicholson / James L. Neibaur.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neibaur, James L., 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nicholson, Jack--Criticism and interpretation.

Nicholson, Jack.

Criticism and interpretation.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

xvii, 193 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]

Summary:

For several 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. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction

Prologue: Jack Nicholson's early life

Cry baby killer

The little shop of horrors

The raven

The terror

The shooting

Ride the whirlwind

Head

Easy rider

Five easy pieces

Carnal knowledge

The last detail

Chinatown

One flew over the cuckoo's nest

Goin' south

The shining

Reds

Terms of endearment

Prizzi's honor

The witches of Eastwick

Ironweed

Batman

A few good men

Hoffa

The crossing guard

As good as it gets

The pledge

About Schmidt

Anger management

Something's gotta give

The departed

The bucket list

How do you know

Afterword.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes filmography.

Other Format:

Online version: Neibaur, James L., 1958- author. Essential Jack Nicholson.

ISBN:

9781442269880

144226988X

OCLC:

967716633