Though as directed by Milos Forman, the whole movie was well received by critics, it was Jack Nicholson’s flamboyant performance as Randle Patrick McMurphy, a free-spirited, anti-establishment hero, which made the difference.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975): Milos Forman’s Best Picture Oscar, Starring Jack Nicholson in Iconic Oscar Role
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Oscar Directors: Zhao, Chloe–Making of “Hamnet,” Oscar Frontrunner, Produced by Spielberg
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‘Hollywood Is ‘Not Very Good at Preserving the Language of Ambiguity’–Chloe Zhao
Directors: Karlson, Phil (1908-1982)–Typecast as B-Director of Crime and Noir
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Phil Karlson, American director, known for gritty crime films and films noir.
Oscar Actors: Diane Keaton, Best Known for the Award-Winning “Annie Hall,” Dies at 79
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Keaton, who had served as the model for her character in Annie Hall, also emerged as a style icon (for her off-kilter fashion sense) and an immediate influence on other young actresses.
Eagles of the Republic: Tarik Saleh’s Political Satire–What You Need to Know (Cannes Film Fest 2025)
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Reteaming with Fares Fares, who starred the first two movies, Saleh tackles the dirty dealings between shifting political regimes and the film industry.
