| Description |
1 online resource |
| 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 |
| Summary |
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, author James L. Neibaur highlights each of Nicholson's most important works, explaining why his performances are essential viewing. 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 wonderful source of information for fans of this iconic star |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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Includes filmography |
| Notes |
Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Nicholson, Jack -- Criticism and interpretation
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| SUBJECT |
Nicholson, Jack fast |
| Subject |
PERFORMING ARTS -- Reference.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2016024154 |
| ISBN |
9781442269897 |
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1442269898 |
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