as good as it gets

Notebook Reviews: AS GOOD AS IT GETS

James L. Brooks – 1997. This really is As Good as It Gets. This is a first rate comedy from writer-director James L. Brooks. As Good As It Gets has wit, heart and excellent performances from a great cast – Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, [...]

July 28, 2024

The Great Jack Nicholson

The great Jack Nicholson turned 84 years old on 2021. Nicholson’s Hollywood career has been anything but conventional. As an actor he has played the game his own way, choosing a selection of roles, which on paper appear to be oddball decisions [...]

April 22, 2021

What If This Is AS GOOD AS IT GETS?

Every so often, Movies In Focus rewatches 1997’s As Good as It Gets. James L. Brooks‘ hit comedy scored Best Actor and Best Actress Academy Awards for Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt respectively. They’re both great in the film, as [...]

November 8, 2020