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Jack Nicholson Archives: 05/2026

Jack Nicholson - One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest - 1975

The 1977 Steven Spielberg blockbuster smash that Jack Nicholson turned down

A bold move.

Tom Taylor
May 31, 2026
Michael Douglas - Actor - 2019

“It did cross my mind”: the 1974 movie masterpiece Michael Douglas almost forced himself into

He made the right choice.

Liam Gaughan
May 30, 2026
Robin Williams - 2000 - Actor

The 1989 movie that gaslit Robin Williams out of a role: “They said I didn’t reply soon enough”

Underhanded tactics.

Scott Campbell
May 29, 2026
Jack Nicholson - Five Easy Pieces - 1970

“He is so out there”: the 2003 performance Jack Nicholson called “the most interesting I’ve ever seen”

The Academy agreed, sort of.

Scott Campbell
May 27, 2026
Hunter S. Thompson - Author - Journalist

Firearms and animal organs: The hideous prank Hunter S Thompson played on Jack Nicholson

It takes a lot to have a hellraiser cowering in fear.

Scott Campbell
May 23, 2026
The 10 greatest fictional presidents in Hollywood history

The 10 greatest fictional presidents in Hollywood history

An office with great cinematic potential.

Liam Gaughan
May 20, 2026
Jack Nicholson - Terms of Endearment - 1983

The iconic horror movie Jack Nicholson begged to be cast in: “You’re not going to consider me?”

No dice.

Scott Campbell
May 19, 2026
10 blatant paycheque performances that were genuinely great

10 blatant paycheque performances that were genuinely great

Sometimes, financially-motivated decisions can end up being creatively fruitful.

Liam Gaughan
May 19, 2026
Karen Gillan

“He’s absolutely incredible”: the greatest performance in cinema history, according to Karen Gillan

One of the scariest characters ever.

Liam Gaughan
May 17, 2026
10 movie scenes from 2006 that you’d never get away with today

10 movie scenes from 2006 that you’d never get away with today

A different time.

Liam Gaughan
May 16, 2026
Jack Nicholson - Five Easy Pieces - 1970

The 1971 movie that got Jack Nicholson into a “stand-up, knockdown fight” with the censors

He was not impressed.

Aimee Ferrier
May 12, 2026
Jack Nicholson - Five Easy Pieces - 1970

“It’s a wonder I’m alive”: the 1976 Jack Nicholson movie where everyone was “stoned out of our minds”

High times.

Scott Campbell
May 3, 2026
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