Quintessential Jack
The Art of Jack Nicholson on Screen
Published on 29. December 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
295 pages
978-1-4766-7094-2 (ISBN)
Description
After several years of small roles and experimental screenwriting during his early career, Jack Nicholson got his big break in 1969 with Easy Rider. The next year Five Easy Pieces made him a star. Since then the 12-time Academy Award nominee has won Best Actor twice (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and As Good as It Gets).
This critical study examines each of Nicholson's film roles, as well as his screenwriting and directorial efforts. Fascinating personal insights are provided through interviews with stars such as Mews Small, James Hong, Millie Perkins, Michael Margotta, Shirley Knight, Joe Turkel, Ed Nelson, Hazel Court, the Monkees, several Apollo astronauts, Hell's Angel Sonny Barger, Peter Fonda, Bruce Dern, and many more.
This critical study examines each of Nicholson's film roles, as well as his screenwriting and directorial efforts. Fascinating personal insights are provided through interviews with stars such as Mews Small, James Hong, Millie Perkins, Michael Margotta, Shirley Knight, Joe Turkel, Ed Nelson, Hazel Court, the Monkees, several Apollo astronauts, Hell's Angel Sonny Barger, Peter Fonda, Bruce Dern, and many more.
Reviews / Votes
"glorious...a meticulous and elaborate analysis of Jack Nicholson's film art"-Film International.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
49 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
484 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-7094-2 (9781476670942)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Scott Edwards is an advertising creative director and copywriter, and a winner of ADDY, Telly and EFFIE awards. He lives in Canton, Ohio.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
?1.?The Actor as Auteur
?2.?Heroes and Villains
?3.?Men on a Mission
?4.?Pieces of Schmidt
?5.?A More Perfect Union
?6.?The School of Roger
?7.?As Cuckoo as It Gets
?8.?Hippies and Hogs and Horses
?9.?From Ballbusters to Heart Attacks
10.?The Developing Delinquent
11.?Writers on the Storm
12.?Rom-Com Wonder
13.?Misfits and Misanthropes
14.?The Dicks Versus the Hoods
15.?Head Trips
16.?The Occasional Filmmaker
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
?1.?The Actor as Auteur
?2.?Heroes and Villains
?3.?Men on a Mission
?4.?Pieces of Schmidt
?5.?A More Perfect Union
?6.?The School of Roger
?7.?As Cuckoo as It Gets
?8.?Hippies and Hogs and Horses
?9.?From Ballbusters to Heart Attacks
10.?The Developing Delinquent
11.?Writers on the Storm
12.?Rom-Com Wonder
13.?Misfits and Misanthropes
14.?The Dicks Versus the Hoods
15.?Head Trips
16.?The Occasional Filmmaker
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index