Tag Archives: Jack Nicholson

As Good As It Gets - * * * 1/2*

Posted on December 13, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

It is interesting that perhaps some of the best cinematic characters are people we’d never want to know in real life. This is a film about one of them…one of the most abrasive people ever. Yet, when someone else is … Continue reading →

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Blood and Wine - * *

Posted on February 21, 1997 by Madeleine Williams

Blood and Wine is a murky attempt at film noir that has a couple of good twists, but overall it wastes its talent. Jack Nicholson stars as Alex Gates a Miami wine merchant who plots with an old friend, Victor … Continue reading →

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Mars Attacks - * * * 1/2*

Posted on December 13, 1996 by Madeleine Williams

With Mars Attacks, director Tim Burton has created not only an instant cult hit, but a very offbeat black comedy that parodies martian invasion films, disaster films, and many aspects of our popular culture. It begins in the time-honored disaster … Continue reading →

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The Crossing Guard - * 1/2*

Posted on November 17, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Rather bland drama about guilt, remorse and revenge. Six years ago, a drunk driver by the name of John Booth (David Morse) killed the daughter of Freddie (Jack Nicholson) and Mary (Anjelica Huston). In the years that followed while Booth … Continue reading →

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