Tag Archives: James L. Brooks

10 Great Jack Nicholson roles

April 23, 2019 flawintheiris

The King of Hollywood. That's what the papers call him. His 82nd birthday yesterday prompted this recollection and celebration of the New Jersey-born actor's stellar career. Though living in semi-retirement since How Do You Know in 2010, his rep as a 12-time Oscar nominee and three-time winner still stands. I've been a fan of his… Read More

The Edge of Seventeen review — Teen movie of the year

November 23, 2016 flawintheiris

Written and Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig | 104 min | Netflix Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) is a junior in high school and she's struggling. Her father died four years ago, leaving her neurotic mother (Kyra Sedgwick) raising two teenagers alone. Nadine's brother, Darian (Blake Jenner), was always the golden boy, the popular one free of… Read More

Top 10 Movies of 1987

August 26, 2013 flawintheiris

Three years ago this week I started this blog, and I'm still getting a lot of pleasure out of contributing to it. For me, the conversation after seeing a film, being part of a community of film enthusiasts, is as essential as taking in the movie itself. This space allows me to collect my thoughts… Read More

10 Great Jack Nicholson Roles

September 26, 2012 flawintheiris

Jack Nicholson has had an enviable career. He's been an A-List actor and leading man for so long he's practicality carved out of stone on Mount Rushmore. His leering mug for years was a staple of the front row at the Oscar telecast — though, interestingly, not recently. Maybe he's in semi-retirement, having gone way… Read More