Jack nicholson gave diane keaton a huge chunk of cash for. Beatty stars in the lead role alongside diane keaton as louise bryant and jack nicholson as eugene oneill. Its a perfect combination of a wellwritten and wellpaced story with great casting. How to animate a personality that is barely there 443. In this stopmotion short film, a bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of selfdiscovery. And even though its been 15 years since the movie came out, it continues to be one of my most popular posts, week after week. Diane keaton plays erica barry, a successful playwright and divorced mom of twentysomething marin klein amanda peet who happens to be dating the 60something harry sanborn jack nicholson. But then jack nicholsons harry shows up, and julian lets erica go to pursue their love. I think a lot about how diane keaton s character in somethings gotta give inexplicably chose jack nicholson over keanu reeves. And yet, isnt that the reason this genre continues to. It stars jack nicholson and diane keaton as a successful 60something and 50something, who find love for each other in later life, despite being complete opposites. Somethings gotta give is a 2003 american romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by nancy meyers for columbia pictures and warner bros it stars jack nicholson and diane keaton as a. For those who dont have a soft spot for romantic comedies and regularly watch somethings gotta give, the film centers around keatons. I enjoy this movie so much that i bought the dvd and watch it whenever im in.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Warren beatty starred with diane in the movie reds in 1981. Jack nicholson costars with diane keaton, who was oscarnominated for best actress. Diane keaton, woody allen in the deleted tour of hell scene from the film annie hall, 1977 photo. The picture centers on the life and career of john reed, the journalist and writer who chronicled the russian revolution in his book ten days that shook the world. The protagonists, louise bryant played by diane keaton and jack reed played by warren beatty, insist that they do not believe in the traditional views of monogamy. Nicholson played bobby dupea, an oil rig worker, and black was his waitress girlfriend. Jack nicholson s performance is a wonder of insight. Her 2003 comedy cast keaton as a playwright juggling the attentions of jack nicholson and why not. Nancy meyers responds to diane keaton, keanu reeves reunion. This is a brilliantly funny film but what makes it particularly enjoyable is diane keatons and jack nicholsons acting. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by jack nicholson. An american film masterpiece that is as relevant now as the year it was made.
The pair costarred in the 2003 movie, somethings gotta give, a romantic comedy, where their characters engaged in a passionate kiss. Keanu reeves and amanda peet costar, with frances mcdormand, paul michael glaser, jon favreau, and kadee strickland. Author shea serrano discusses diane keatons role in somethings gotta give in his new book movies and other things. List of diane keatons 26 most iconic movies oprah magazine.
This is her greatest film achievement, she initially somewhat irratatitng, but there are reasons for this as its her character to be so. Now 45, he addresses the rumours about his life since retiring from acting aged and recalls his time. Mar 09, 2020 as diane keaton explains in her memoir, jack nicholson sent her a fat check after somethings gotta give and, honestly, its because hes a pretty good dude. This rare version was aired on selected media and featured the sensational dating scene between old fart jack nicholson.
Jan 23, 2019 beatty delivers an understated performance as journalist john reed, who is married to writer louise bryant keaton. Only a couple of chuckles from jack nicholson here. Diane keaton is superb, jack nicholson never more charming and keanu reeves is the ideal temptation. Their timing, delivery of lines, facial expressions and the way they interact represents for me a masterclass in comedic acting and one that any young actor wanting to improve their comedic skills would benefit from watching. In japan, the poster also included a large picture of keanu reeves, presumably because of his popularity there at the time. It is the main reason we chose the restaurant for the first time in december 2005. If i can get just one person to not watch this movie, then thats not enough. Diane keaton and jack nicholson at the 2004 berlin film festival on feb. The movie opens with marin taking her new friend harry to her mothers hamptons beach house for a weekend getaway not knowing her mom is going to be there. As diane keaton explains in her memoir, jack nicholson sent her a fat check after somethings gotta give and, honestly, its because hes a pretty good dude. Jack nicholson, diane keaton, keanu reeves, frances mcdormand, amanda peet, jon favreau.
Starring diane keaton, jack nicholson, keanu reeves, amanda. Available on demand and on hollywood suite go all month. The american poster for this film featured large pictures of jack nicholson and diane keaton. When aging womanizer harry sanborn jack nicholson and his young girlfriend, marin amanda peet, arrive at her familys beach house in the hamptons, they find that her mother, dramatist erica barry diane keaton, also plans to stay for the weekend. Jack nicholson got the girl in the 2003 romcom somethings gotta give, but audiences never got a chance to see how far he went to woo diane keaton s character when the film played in theaters.
Somethings gotta give movie jack nicholson interview liveabout. He does it with passivity as if he were taking part in an expressionless game of doubledare with life. The exclusive trailer of 2003 super hit movie somethings gotta give. Buckingham palace releases private film of the queen as a. Nicholson and black were nominated for academy awards for their performances. What could make diane keaton forget her lines in a movie. Brooks and nancy meyers charlie rose my week with marilyn diane keaton. May 25, 2019 actor jack nicholson talks about his role in the movie somethings gotta give, costarring diane keaton. Why jack nicholson gave diane keaton money after they starred. After starring alongside jack nicholson in the horror classic, the young actor disappeared. Diane keaton made jack nicholson think she loved him. Le grand colbert sunday 14th dec 2008 le grand colbert is famed as it was used in the film somethings gotta give starring jack nicholson, diane keaton and keanu reeves. Since his breakthrough performance in easy rider 1969, jack nicholson has been at the top of every acting list of the best actors in film. Feb 11, 2020 diane keaton and keanu reeves reunited 17 years after somethings gotta give to present at the 2020 oscars.
The holiday it could happen to you sleepless in seattle somethings gotta give. Why, i wondered as an adult, did diane keatons character have to end up with the macho, emotionally stunted music exec played by jack nicholson instead of the hot, sensitive, genuinelyinaweofhertalents heart doctor played by keanu reeves. Jack nicholson discusses working on comedies, working with diane keaton, and why he chose to do the romantic comedy, somethings gotta give. Jack nicholson, helen hunt, greg kinnear and diane keaton directed by. Somethings gotta give 2003 a swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age. Nov 20, 2012 diane keaton plays erica barry, a successful playwright and divorced mom of twentysomething marin klein amanda peet who happens to be dating the 60something harry sanborn jack nicholson. Who would not want to live like this her films truly transfer you in a world that is fun, real and beautiful. If jack sees a girl he would fancy sleeping with, and the girl is willing, why not. Oct 02, 2012 diane keaton reveals her romances with warren beatty, jack nicholson and al pacino failed because she didnt have managerial skills. Actor jack nicholson talks about his role in the movie somethings gotta give, co starring diane keaton. Diane keatons acting was so good in somethings gotta give that jack nicholson honestly believed she professed her love for him in one scene. Jack nicholson also stars as eugene oneill, marking keatons first.
Diane keaton is so good at her job, jack nicholson thought. Somethings gotta give jack nicholson diane keaton keanu. Apr 26, 2018 diane keaton and jack nicholson may both have a lifetime achievement award from the american film institute, but keaton can still outact nicholson. Again and again, in the movie, we watch him court danger. One, is that it ended just as it should have, with diane keaton s playwright and jack nicholson s reformedplayboy record executive getting. Diane keaton is so good at her job, jack nicholson thought she. Reds is a 1981 american epic historical drama film cowritten, produced, and directed by warren beatty. Living legend jack nicholson celebrates his 83rd birthday april 22. We pay homage with some of his best movie lines from his iconic career. Diane keaton reveals her romances with warren beatty, jack. The oscarwinning annie hall is arguably her best movie, but shes also. Somethings gotta give is a 2003 american romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by nancy meyers.
Diane keaton reveals her romances with warren beatty, jack nicholson and al pacino failed because she didnt have managerial skills. Diane keaton has never been married, but shes had plenty of highprofile romances and she clearly lingers in the minds of her men on june 9, when she received the american film institute. His latest romance is young petite sophisticate marin amanda peet, who takes him to her mothers beach house in the hamptons for a weekend fling. The hypocrisy of these people is simply breathtaking. Diane keaton and jack nicholson may both have a lifetime achievement award from the american film institute, but keaton can still outact nicholson. Diane keaton and jack nicholson may both have lifetime achievement awards from the american film institute, but keaton can still outact. Jack nicholson also stars as eugene oneill, marking keatons first collaboration with him. Jack nicholson plays harry sanborn, a rich and successful 63yearold. Nancy meyers specifically wrote the film with jack nicholson and diane keaton in mind for the lead roles. Its been nearly 10 years since i first featured diane keaton s classic beach house from somethings gotta give. During an interview about the film, black noted that nicholsons character in the film was very subdued, and was very different from nicholsons reallife personality. The movie opens with marin taking her new friend harry to her mothers hamptons beach house for a weekend getaway not knowing her mom is going to be.
Somethings gotta give movie jack nicholson interview. She told a quick story about how diane keaton was so dazzling as erica barry that jack nicholson thought shed really fallen in love with him. Diane received her most recent oscar nomination for the film. In spite of the dozens of times i have watched this movie. When i was young, i had always thought the nicholson and keaton pairing was romantic.
Jack nicholson thought diane keaton really loved him. Though the film is far too long at 195 minutes, know that its worth powering throughbut dont anticipate much humor. Why jack nicholson gave diane keaton money after they. Nonetheless, because i said so is, for lack of a better word, cute. Why, i wondered as an adult, did diane keaton s character have to end up with the macho, emotionally stunted music exec played by jack nicholson instead of the hot, sensitive, genuinelyinaweofhertalents heart doctor played by keanu reeves. Diane keaton and jack nicholson make the viewer fall in love with them. After six months of shooting, filming on the movie wrapped with keaton and nicholson saying. Eugene oneill jack nicholson and louise bryant diane keaton have a nice chat about politics. He is revered as one of the finest screen actors of all time. With jack nicholson, diane keaton, keanu reeves, amanda peet. Jack nicholson serenades diane keaton in deleted scene from. Feb 10, 2020 diane keaton and keanu reeves adorably reunited on the 2020 oscars.
Beatty delivers an understated performance as journalist john reed, who is married to writer louise bryant keaton. Keaton s first major hit since 1996 came in 2003s somethings gotta give, directed by nancy meyers and costarring jack nicholson. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The biggest suprise revisiting the film now actress diane keaton. Jack nicholson serenades diane keaton in deleted scene. Nicholson and keaton, aged 65 and 56 respectively, were seen as bold casting choices for leads in a romantic comedy. Jack nicholson also stars as eugene oneill, marking keaton s first collaboration with him. Alpe dhuez international comedy film festival 2004. The beachfront home from somethings gotta give just. Nancy meyers made sure we also fell in love with the house. Aug 20, 2011 a swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age.
Thats the price paid by the newest resident of 576 meadow lane in southampton, new york better known as the beach house where jack nicholson fell for diane keaton in 2003s somethings. The beautiful filming locations of somethings gotta give. Somethings gotta give 2003 trailer jack nicholson diane keaton. But a getaway with his girlfriend goes awry when her mother drops in unannounced. A swinger on the cusp of being a senior citizen with a taste for young women falls in love with an accomplished woman closer to his age. Diane keaton s acting was so good in somethings gotta give that jack nicholson honestly believed she professed her love for him in one scene. The full list of movies diane keaton has starred in includes the godfather. Diane keaton, american film actress and director who achieved fame in quirky comic roles prior to gaining respect as a dramatic actress. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Jack nicholson, diane keaton, keanu reeves, frances mcdormand, amanda peet, jon favreau, nancy meyers, bruce a. His persona is quirky, playful, and always interesting. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and harrys sexist ways.
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