Jack Nicholson

The Dark Knight.

source: brainyummies (WordPress)

Although Aaron Eckhart gives a superb performance as the best-envisioned Two-Face ever, it’s hard to watch The Dark Knight and think of it as anything but the Heath Ledger Show. Not many people can blow Jack Nicholson (my favorite actor) out of the water, but Heath does it ten times over. The...

Published Mon, Aug 31

Top 10 Comic Book Adaptations

source: altanzitarron (WordPress)

8. Batman (1989) 7. The Crow (1989) 5. Iron Man (2008) 2.Oldboy (2003) 1. The Dark Knight (2008) Note: In the interests of covering a wider scope I’ve limited myself to only 1 film per franchise but honerable mentions go to Batman Begins, Batman Returns, Spider-man and Superman 2.

Published Mon, Aug 10

NYT Styles Profiles Annie Leibovitz's Financial Problems And Enablers

source: gawker.com

You know the Times' Styles section was eventually going to pitch in on the fiscal trials and tribulations of Annie Leibovitz. They delivered, filing a quote-happy roundup on the matter, starring Tina Brown and Graydon Carter, defending their friend.

Published Sat, Aug 1

The Dark Knight Review

source: themovieguysays (WordPress)

I have to say, I was really skeptical before I saw this movie.  How could they redo a classic? I was very skeptical about anyone but Jack Nicholson playing the Joker… anyone can play Batman… but who can seriously do better than Jack? I have to say, Heath Ledger MADE the movie.

Published Wed, Jul 15

The Most You Ever Lost on a Coin Toss: The Sense in Senseless Violence

source: npinopunintended (WordPress)

—Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight Harvey Dent is, at heart, a moral character. The Dark Knight really tries to hammer that point home: Dent is the “white knight,” the “best of us,” and “heroic,” before The Joker gets involved. As the D.A. of Gotham, he stands up to the forces of crime and corruption.

Published Sun, Jun 28

Philadelphia Daily News Tattle Column

source: California Chronicle

 CA Jack Nicholson may return to the screen for his pal James L. Brooks ("Terms of Endearment," "As Good as It Gets") in Brooks' softball-based rom-com starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson. Director Catherine Hardwicke ("Twilight," ...

Published Fri, Jun 5

Last Chance Harvey: More like no way, thanks

source: Daily Mail - UK

 UK By Chris Tookey Middle-aged love stories usually struggle at the box office - even absorbing ones, such as Frankie And Johnny, which starred Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer, Something's Gotta Give, in which Jack Nicholson wooed Diane Keaton, ...

Published Thu, Jun 4

Michael Caine enjoys character acting, in Batman, Dark Knight...

source: Melbourne Herald Sun

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Published Wed, Jun 3