Jack Nicholson

‘The Two Jakes’ (1990) brings ‘Chinatown’ into the ’40s and ’90s

“Chinatown” (1974) is one of the most important Seventies neo-noirs, and one of the most straightforward, as it is set during the OG era of

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‘Chinatown’ (1974) links two eras of film noir

Jack Nicholson was too young for the first wave of noir, but luck would have it that he was in his prime for Seventies neo-noir.

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Kubrick’s ‘Shining’ (1980) both simple and complex

“The Shining” (1980) is in a class of movies with “2001” and “Blade Runner” where they’re the most boring thing ever when you’re a kid.

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‘Hoffa’ (1992) chronicles striking rise of union boss

David Mamet is known for writing con movies, and he sticks to that style even in his biographical/historical tales such as “Hoffa” (1992). Mamet’s worldview

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‘The Postman Always Rings Twice’ (1981) launches Mamet’s film writing career

Film being a director’s medium, “House of Games” put David Mamet on the map in 1987. But his big-screen career launched earlier in the decade

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Burton’s ‘Batman’ (1989) serves up luscious-looking Gotham

With “Gotham” returning for its final season next month, I’m looking back at past “Batman” projects from the perspective of someone who enjoyed “The Animated

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