Ex-U.S. attorney speaks out for 'In Justice' Jun 24, 2008
As a Navy lawyer, David Iglesias handled a case at Guantanamo Bay that sparked the movie A Few Good Men, famous in pop-culture lexicon for the line Jack Nicholson snarls: You can't handle the truth. CHIP SOMODEVILLA / Getty Images In March 2007, former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias testified on Capitol Hill about his firing. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ledger's Deadly Role as the Joker Jun 17, 2008
After all, he's portrayed more than a handful of them on screen during his illustrious acting career: Jack Torrance in The Shining; Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Men; and, of course, the maniacal Joker in Tim Burton's 1989 film, Batman. So, when Ledger accepted the role of the Joker in Christopher Nolan's latest Batman film, The Dark Knight, Nicholson reportedly forewarned the Australian actor about the affect the role would have on him. (Suite101.com)
Why we should not sell the electric utility Jun 11, 2008
reality wrote on Jun 10, 2008 9:56 AM:" What no comment papercut? As Jack Nickolson said in the movie A Few Good Men - you can't handle the truth! ". Add Your Comments. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rumour Has It (2005) May 31, 2008
A supposed sequel to The Graduate, it is continuing evidence of the sad decline of director Rob Reiner, who peaked with When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men. Even the usually good Kevin Costner is awful, looking as if he has woken up from a bender and discovered he is in the film from hell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
CRUISE CONTROL: Tom Cruise's new website May 29, 2008
Additionally, fans of the actor Tom Cruise around the world will find many site exclusives including; A message from Tom, Tom Cruise News and updates, a definitive Tom Cruise biography, a comprehensive Tom Cruise filmography complete with movie trailer videos from 28 Tom Cruise films including; Taps, Outsiders, Risky Business, All The Right Moves, Legend, Top Gun, The Color of Money, Cocktail, Rain Man, Born on the 4th of July, Days of Thunder, Far and Away, A Few Good Men, The Firm, Interview... (USA Today -- Tech)
Police Department Looking For A Few Good Men And Women May 28, 2008
What do you think is to blame for the soaring prices at the pump. Upload your favorite videos and pictures. (KWTX.com, TX)
Talking ShopMartha Wainwright on her new album - and sibling rivalry May 13, 2008
The lead single Bleeding All Over You reveals the highly personal nature of Wainwright's writing, which she admits is an "homage to a few good men and women that I've loved". The 31-year-old comes from a musical family, including her older brother Rufus and father Loudon. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ordinary superheroes May 7, 2008
Fact is, with the last generation of action stars edging toward retirement age (or having blown past it years ago), Hollywood could use a few good men. Or, for that matter, a few freshly-scrubbed almost-adolescents. (Winnipeg Sun)
Rob Lowe Charged With Sexual Abuse Apr 22, 2008
I've worked with Rob twice for three years on 'The West Wing' and for another six months when he starred in the [London] West End revival of 'A Few Good Men. . (Newsmax)
Ten most memorable movie quotes Apr 16, 2008
", and "A Few Good Men", "Truth. You can't stand the truth. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Waterford Estates Apr 12, 2008
Presently playing at Conroe s historic Crighton Theatre is the Crighton Players newest production A Few Good Men written by AARON SORKIN and directed by TRAVIS BRYANT. Wow. If I was allowed to describe this performance in only one word, that word would be powerful. (Conroe Courier, TX)
REVEALED: Opening pages of Oliver Stone's 'W' script... Apr 9, 2008
poem A FEW GOOD MEN MY LITTLE BOY WOULD WATCH THE TV SHOW ALL THE WAY TO THE END JUST TO SEE THE AD FOR"A FEW GOOD MEN IN OUR TOWN WE HAD A PARADE TO HONOR THE TROOPS WITH A BAND AND A SQUAD OF A FEW GOOD MEN MY LITTLE BOY WOULD STAND TALL AND SALUTE AS THEY CAME BY WITH A LITTLE TEAR IN HIS EYE. HE WOULD SAY,"MOM,SOME DAY CAN I BE ONE OF THOSE MEN THE KIDS WOULD COME TO OUR HOUSE TO PLAY AND WOULD ALWAYS PLAY US AGAINST THEM WITH "A FEW GOOD MEN". THAT SAD DAY IN SEPTEMBER, I DO REMEMBER. MY... (The Drudge Report)
Shaurya: Movie Review Apr 8, 2008
But a few good men from Bollywood still confuse it to adapting English films to an Indian context ... Choosing an army backdrop, Shaurya entails a court martial trail evidently inspired from the Tom Cruise - Jack Nicholson starrer 'A Few Good Men. (Economic Times)
Masand's Verdict: Shaurya Apr 5, 2008
is a cliche-ridden shoddy remake of A Few Good Men. " /> | You are here: ? Font Size Masand's Verdict: Shaurya / Published on Sat, Apr 05, 2008 at 01:08, Updated at Sat, Apr 05, 2008 in section Tags: , , | BOTCHED UP VERSION: Shaurya is a cliche-ridden shoddy remake of A Few Good Men. People who read this also read: Director Samar Khan is ready with his new film Shaurya. Featured Blog 00004000 Featured Slideshows Ads by Google Cast: Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha LambaDirection: Samar KhanI... (CNN-IBN)
Taking Up Obama's Gauntlet Apr 4, 2008
As Jack Nicholsons Col. Jessep yelled at Tom Cruises Lt. Kaffee in A Few Good Men: You want the truth ... As Jack Nicholsons Col. Jessep yelled at Tom Cruises Lt. Kaffee in A Few Good Men: You want the truth. (Townhall.com)
Rahul Bose, Minissha Lamba, Kay Kay Menon, Seema Biswas Apr 4, 2008
Those whove been a fan of the Tom-Cruise-Demi Moore- Jack Nicholson starrer A Few Good Men will face crashing disappointment on seeing Shaurya ... Not only has director Samar Khan taken characters and plot inspirations from the film, hes turned starrer A Few Good Mens basic premise of the armys secret Code Red into a communal issue here. (Sify)
Hillary or nobody? Mar 27, 2008
It's one of my favorite movie formulas, driving the dynamics in such classics as "A Few Good Men," "The Big Easy" and "Guys and Dolls": Charming, glib guy spars and quarrels with no-nonsense, driven girl, until they team up in the last reel. He spices up her life, and she stiffens his spine. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
The Saturday Inside Scoop Mar 9, 2008
"It'll be left to the Huskies, then, to try to throw a little intrigue into today's proceedings, a game those in Pullman hope will serve as a happy farewell to one of the school's most pivotal groups of seniors. 3rd Look At The PacNBCSports.comNEW YORK - Of course you need talented guard play come March someone has to organize the pre-game lay-up line. In the next week you'll hear no shortage of prognosticators and, by default, amateur-gnosticators hammer the importance of guard play in... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Miscarriages of Justice Mar 8, 2008
Gen. David Brahms, a military defense lawyer who served as technical consultant to the movie "A Few Good Men." ... Gen. David Brahms, a military defense lawyer who served as technical consultant to the movie "A Few Good Men.". (Townhall.com)
Torture flicks give ‘R’s a bad name Mar 6, 2008
Do movies like Hostel and Sawdeserve the same designation as A Few Good Men. the MPAA does not publish an official list of all the exact words, actions, and exposed body parts used to determine a movie's rating. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Jack Nicholson Backs 'Sexy' Hillary Clinton Mar 6, 2008
Nicholson enlisted director pal Rob Reiner to edit scenes from his most famous movies, including Batman, The Shining and A Few Good Men, to show the actor spelling out his support for the Democrat ... In another, his character from A Few Good Men says, "There's nothing sexier than saluting a woman.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Nicholson rides to Clinton's rescue Mar 5, 2008
The video, dubbed Jack and Hill, uses extracts from films including The Shining, Chinatown and A Few Good Men to argue the case for the former first lady ... "Hubba hubba hubba, money, money, money, who do you trust?" asks Nicholson in the guise of the Joker at the start of the compilation, which also features Jack Torrance from the Shining observing "Things could be better, Lloyd, things could be a whole lot better." Colonel Nathan Jessup from A Few Good Men also lends his support, informing... (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Nicholson's Clinton video a hit Mar 5, 2008
The video, which features excerpts from Batman, The Shining, Chinatown and A Few Good Men, ends with Nicholson saying he "approved this message". It has since spawned a parody endorsing Mrs Clinton's rival Barack Obama. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Online videos can be the big ticket to Hollywood Mar 5, 2008
One such discovery is Brandon Hardesty, who made Kimmel's couch thanks to home-grown videos in which he takes classic movie scenes cue "You can't handle the truth!" from A Few Good Men and plays every part. Another Web comedian whose work has caught Hollywood's eye is Jon Lajoie, a Canadian singer and actor who has self-produced quirky music videos that have scored several million YouTube hits. (USA Today -- Tech)
McCain says he'd be ready for a crisis Mar 4, 2008
The ad also features clips from, among other flicks, "Batman" "Chinatown, and "A Few Good Men. "FOON RHEE ? Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. more stories like this Email Email Print Print Single page Single page Reprints Reprints Share Share Comment Comment Share on Digg Share on Facebook Save this article powered by Del.icio.us Your Name Your e-mail address (for return address purposes) E-mail address of recipients (separate multiple addresses with commas) Name and both e-mail fields are... (Boston Globe)
Pamlico Playhouse holds auditions for new production Mar 4, 2008
The Pamlico Playhouse Inc. is looking for a few good men and women. The local community theater group is currently holding auditions for its upcoming production of Overtones, which will be staged at the historic Turnage Theater in late May. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Jack Nicholson, in variety of roles, endorses Clinton Mar 4, 2008
" She will also end the Iraq war and restore America's credibility abroad, the video says after Nicholson, as angry Col. Nathan Jessep in "A Few Good Men," shouts, "Maybe we as officers have a responsibility to this country to see that the men and women charged with its security are trained professionals. " Kid Rock pleads not guilty in Waffle House fight ATLANTA - Kid Rock has pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery from a fight at a Waffle House in Atlanta. Robert James Ritchie, better known... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Infotainment Mar 3, 2008
He was The Joker in Batman, but Jack Nicholson says he wasnt fooling around when he said in A Few Good Men that there was nothing sexier than saluting a woman. Nicholson, who is backing Sen. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Power couple a draw on both sides of border Mar 3, 2008
The video is a montage of clips from Nicholson's most famous roles, including Batman, The Shining, and A Few Good Men, with quotes intended to promote Clinton's candidacy. "There's nothing on this earth sexier, believe me gentlemen, than a woman that you have to salute in the morning," Nicholson says in the video's last clip from A Few Good Men. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Nicholson Films Make Case for Clinton Mar 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He was The Joker in Batman, but Jack Nicholson says he wasn't fooling around when he said in "A Few Good Men" that there was nothing sexier than saluting a woman ... She will also end the Iraq war and restore America's credibility abroad, the video says after Nicholson, as angry Col. Nathan Jessep in "A Few Good Men," shouts, "Maybe we as officers have a responsibility to this country to see that the men and women charged with its security are trained professionals.". (Washington Times)
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Ambeau last appeared with ACT in "A Few Good Men," winning the ACT Chester Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Drama. As Oscar in a comedic turnabout he will be on stage 85 of the 90 pages in the "Odd Couple" script. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Hometown behind soldier facing trial Feb 17, 2008
It's unimaginable, like in that movie with Jack Nicholson, 'A Few Good Men. What are you supposed to do. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Trio set for Broadway's 'Boeing' Feb 15, 2008
"Boeing-Boeing" will be the first full production on the Rialto for Tony-winner Baranski ("The Real Thing," "Rumors") since the short-lived "Nick and Nora" in 1991, and the first for Whitford ("The West Wing") since "A Few Good Men" in 1989. Rylance, the former a.d. of Shakespeare's Globe who is reprising the role he played in London, will make his Rialto debut in the show. (Variety)
Sorkin TV play gets unplugged Feb 8, 2008
The first legit outing for Sorkin ("The West Wing") since "A Few Good Men" in 1989, "Farnsworth" was based on the real-life conflict between Philo T. Farnsworth, the man credited with inventing television, and RCA head David Sarnoff. Jimmi Simpson (as Farnsworth) and Hank Azaria (as Sarnoff) lead the 19-person cast in a staging helmed by Des McAnuff ("Jersey Boys"). (Variety)
'I do this because I love it' Feb 3, 2008
It's an odd thing to sit in front of Nicholson; his face is like one of those Oscar-night obituary screens - as he talks you see his greatest scenes pass quickly across it: a hint of the Cuckoo's Nest mania of Randle P McMurphy, a wild eye from The Shining's Johnny, the stone stare of Colonel 'A Few Good Men' Jessep, a sudden Joker and the small bitternesses of Schmidt ... Director Rob Reiner, who also coaxed from Nicholson his greatest ever piece of scene stealing at the close of A Few Good Men... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Heather Dinich Feb 1, 2008
Oklahoma's Cale Gundy has found a few good men and a few good meals on the recruiting trail. Some players just have different priorities -- uniform color, stadium size, bowl rings, TV appearances -- you name it, coaches have heard it all. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Jack of all trades Jan 29, 2008
Reiner previously directed Nicholson on the Oscar-nominated "A Few Good Men," and has huge respect for his star. "[Jack] approaches things as an artist," he revealed. (CNN -- International)
PirateFest Q&A provides fun for all Jan 27, 2008
Among the favorite movies listed were "Top Gun" (Matt Capps), "Gladiator" (Jason Bay), "8 Seconds" (Paul Maholm) and "A Few Good Men" (pitching coach Jeff Andrews). The funniest player on the team. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Sutherland is released from jail Jan 22, 2008
The Canadian actor, who rose to fame in films including the 1987 teenage vampire film The Lost Boys, also starred in Flatliners, with ex-fiancee Julia Roberts, and legal drama A Few Good Men. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
AFI's '100 Years' focusing on genres Jan 18, 2008
Films on the ballot for consideration include "Pinocchio" and "Shrek" for animation; "King Kong" (1933) and "The Lord of the Rings" for fantasy; "The War of the Worlds" (1953) and "The Matrix" for sci-fi; "Scarface" (1932) and "The Departed" for gangster pic; "The Searchers" and "Unforgiven" for Western; "The Pride of the Yankees" and "Seabiscuit" for sports movie; "It Happened One Night" and "My Best Friend's Wedding" for romantic comedy; "Witness for the Prosecution" and "A Few Good Men" for... (Variety)
The American Film Institute to Award Top Honors Ten Times With Newest Celebration in AFI's 100 Years... Series Jan 18, 2008
This year, the jury will be asked to choose up to 10 movies per genre from a comprehensive list, including entries such as: Animated: PINOCCHIO (1941) and SHREK (2001); Fantasy: KING KONG (1933) and THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2001); Sci-Fi: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) and THE MATRIX (1999); Gangster: SCARFACE (1932) and THE DEPARTED (2006); Westerns: THE SEARCHERS (1956) and UNFORGIVEN (1992); Sports: THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (1942) and SEABISCUIT (2003); Romantic Comedy: IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cancer comedy "Bucket List" rules movie box office Jan 14, 2008
5 million bow of 1992's "A Few Good Men," which also starred Nicholson. It was written by Justin Zackham, a struggling screenwriter who was on the verge of quitting the business until he decided to give it one last shot with a story about two feisty men who each draw up a to-do list before they "kick the bucket.". (Reuters)
'Bucket List' tops box office Jan 14, 2008
His previous best was A Few Good Men, which took in $15. 5 million during its opening weekend in 1992. (Variety)
'Bucket' tops; Jan 14, 2008
The film failed to get the awards recognition the studio was hoping for, but it snapped a prolonged box-office slump for director Rob Reiner, whose last major commercial and critical successes came in the 1990s with "A Few Good Men" and "The American President.". By launching at just 16 theaters in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto on Christmas Day and waiting until now for a wider release, Warner Bros. (Los Angeles Times)
'Bucket' leads box office Jan 13, 2008
The comedys first day of wide release reps a B.O. record for helmer Rob Reiner when stacked against his previous opening day highs which include 1992s A Few Good Men ($5. 2 million) and 1995s The American President ($4. (Variety)
Look out, Egypt: Jack has his own 'Bucket List' Jan 13, 2008
"Had Nicholson not bounced back, there would have been no movie. Freeman says he agreed to be in the film only if Nicholson played the other major role. Reiner says that was fine by him because he had already considered re-teaming with Nicholson. (The pair worked together 15 years earlier on "A Few Good Men. ")Nicholson also was excited about the chance to work with Freeman. Despite the actors having almost a century of combined film experience, Nicholson and Freeman had never worked together on... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Double-dippers and other trivia Jan 12, 2008
January 11, 2008 No Golden Globes Awards show. We've got your GGA fix with this helping of Golden Globes trivia and atrocities. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jack (Nicholson) of all trades Jan 11, 2008
"It's OK to let Big Jack leak into certain performances, like 'A Few Good Men,' 'The Departed' or this one," he explains ... " Reiner, who worked previously with Nicholson on "A Few Good Men," says the actor never lets Big Jack get in the way of the creative process. "Look, Jack understands what people's perceptions of him are, and he makes the most of it. (New Haven Register, CT)
'Bucket List' Jan 11, 2008
Nicholson and Reiner were previously teamed for the '92 classic "A Few Good Men," to Oscar effect. Here, Nicholson (with his head shaved, looking uncannily like Rod Steiger) and Freeman (trying hard to be a little wacky) do OK, but Reiner, counting on their automatic magic, has let them down. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Reiner: Loading 'Bucket' With Laughs, Emotion Tough Task Jan 11, 2008
And while Reiner felt the same way in his first film starring Freeman, the director didn't discount the experience of working with Nicholson again because they worked together on 1992's "A Few Good Men." Since the experiences of life can enhance a person over 15 years, Reiner said that in a sense, working with the veteran actor on "The Bucket List" was like working with him again for the first time. "He's lived 15 more years since the time we did 'A Few Good Men,' and he's taking his life... (Click2Houston, TX)
'Big Jack' can take over whenever the need arises Jan 10, 2008
"It's OK to let Big Jack leak into certain performances, like 'A Few Good Men,' 'The Departed' or this one," he explained ... Reiner, who worked previously with Nicholson on "A Few Good Men," said the actor never lets Big Jack get in the way of the creative process ... " In the Rob Reiner-directed film, Nicholson and Morgan Freeman play two complete opposites who meet in the cancer ward of a hospital, discover that they share a date with mortality and begin compiling a list of things they want... (Youngstown Vindicator)
Freeman Crosses Nicholson, Reiner Off Own 'Bucket List' Jan 10, 2008
Reiner, who had already crossed Nicholson off of his bucket list with "A Few Good Men" in 1992, said in a separate interview that he was just as thrilled to scratch Freeman off of the list, too. "Morgan is like a Zen master -- nothing bothers him," Reiner enthused. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hillary Tries Temper, Tears to Stop Obama Jan 8, 2008
Just as in the movie ``A Few Good Men,'' the truth might be that after campaigning for a year like an incumbent, Clinton just can't handle change. She's no more specific about it than her opponent. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
'Bucket' Of Mischief Jan 6, 2008
"Bucket List" director Rob Reiner, who has known Nicholson for ages (and cast him so memorably in "A Few Good Men"), says one of the lines in the new film comes right out of Nicholson's experience. "I've never been sick before," Nicholson's character, Edward, a wealthy hospital magnate, says as he's suddenly forced into a stay at one of his own facilities. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Church Looking for a Few Good Men Jan 5, 2008
"We're looking to collar a few good men," the ads proclaimed. Recruiting Priests With Slick Movie Ad 1. (ABC News)
Rob Reiner directs "The Bucket List" Dec 26, 2007
And Freeman asked Reiner to send it to Nicholson, who turned out to be as eager to work with Freeman as to reunite with the director of "A Few Good Men.". Nicholson said he was equally attracted by the challenge posed by "The Bucket List." "This is kind of a little minefield here," he said by telephone. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Mini movie reviews Dec 21, 2007
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Top to Bottom: The Year's Best and Worst Films Dec 20, 2007
The Verdict, A Few Good Men, The Firm, Erin Brockovich--the smarter they are, the better. But writer/director Tony Gilroy does something slightly different with his Michael Clayton: All his characters are morally questionable and seriously flawed, so you're not entirely sure who to root for. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Celebrity week ... Playing nice ... Keyes, Kucinich ticked Dec 15, 2007
Kiefer Sutherland was in "A Few Good Men" with Kevin Bacon. The only thing Montero fails to mention is that this also gives Edwards a link to President John F. Kennedy, given Bacon's very memorable performance in the Oliver Stone film "JFK.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
MORE ON 'The Farnsworth Invention' Dec 6, 2007
(He is also the author of the pot-boiling military play and movie A Few Good Men. . (New York Times)
New TPD recruiting plan Dec 6, 2007
They're looking for a few good men and women. The Tulsa Police Department is looking to fill 30 positions and now they have a new recruitment plan in place. (FOX23.com, OK)
Sorkin's Potent `Farnsworth' Reinvents tv's Tale: Jeremy Gerard Dec 4, 2007
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- ``The Farnsworth Invention'' brings Aaron Sorkin back to Broadway 18 years after his play ``A Few Good Men'' catapulted him to Hollywood. It should come as little surprise that the creator of ``The West Wing'' remains obsessed with character, especially the character of men and women who have an impact on the world. (Bloomberg)
A striking irony Dec 4, 2007
And here comes Aaron Sorkin, the prodigal son who turned his back on Broadway 17 years ago for the cozy confines of television (The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) after his first play, A Few Good Men, became a hit. He comes home bearing an old-fashioned American fable that is not only appropriate TV fare - it's one of the most entertaining History Channel documentaries ever presented on a New York stage - but also serves as something of an apologia for his lengthy absence. (Globe and Mail)
The Farnsworth Invention Dec 4, 2007
Presumably the original idea was for a movie or TV script, but this play - Sorkin's first to be produced here since his modestly successful courtroom drama of a Marine coverup in "A Few Good Men" - may be a toe-testing tryout for an eventual screenplay. Sorkin's take on the Farnsworth/Sarnoff standoff would be better suited to a screen, either big or small. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
"Miracle on 34th Street" embodies Christmas season Nov 30, 2007
Next up for the Crighton players is the comedy, "Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got the Will)," opening Feb. 1 and the Aaron Sorkin drama, "A Few Good Men," opening April 4. For more information on the Crighton Players, visit www. (Conroe Courier, TX)
