Ragland presents 'Nunsense' at anniversary performance (10) Nov 23, 2008
In addition, she co-starred in two motion pictures in the 1970s, "Five Easy Pieces" with Jack Nicholson and "The Getaway" with Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. Writer/director Dan Goggin has written the scores for the Off-Broadway production of "Hark!" and the Broadway production of "Legend." He received Outer Critics Circle Awards given to "Nunsense" for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Music. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
FILM REVIEWS: Revolutionary Road Nov 18, 2008
At certain moments, the conjoined cerebral and emotional aspects of his characterization summon the spirit of Jack Nicholson's breakthrough performances around the time of "Five Easy Pieces.". Winslet's perf is less surprising, perhaps, if only because she has shown tremendous range throughout her career. (Variety)
Burn After Reading Oct 19, 2008
Inevitably we're reminded of the despairing Jack Nicholson character's relationship to his silent, chair-bound father in Five Easy Pieces (1970). Burn After Reading begins with a satellite view of the world that steadily descends on the Washington area and specifically zeroes in on the headquarters of the CIA at Langley, Virginia, and it ends on this same shot in reverse. (guardian.co.uk)
Apart from a wedding dress, what can you get for 5p? Sep 3, 2008
Apart from a wedding dress, what can you get for 5p. Up to 50% off fantastic hotels in Britain, Ireland and Europe. (Times Online)
Notes on a scandal: Michelle Palmer and sex on a Dubai beach Sep 3, 2008
Notes on a scandal Michelle Palmer and sex on a Dubai beach - Times Online. Up to 50% off fantastic hotels in Britain, Ireland and Europe. (Times Online)
The Fives: Pop goes the rise (and fall) of biker culture Aug 4, 2008
Here's a quick look at the arc in five easy pieces, as it were. Released about 15 years after the birth of the Sturgis motorcycle rally and races, this classic Marlon Brando flick brought the underground biker culture to the masses in a way few others could have. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Health care, war, the economy, golf Jun 13, 2008
Examples: In "There Will Be Blood," a chicken runs round the farm yard; in "Rebel Without a Cause," James Dean worried about being called a "chicken"; the famous sandwich in "Five Easy Pieces" is chicken salad. "Eggs are of another order," adds Carroll, citing "walking on eggshells, scrambled eggs, eggheads, as well as real eggs, from broken to hard-boiled to raw.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Film, History and Society Jun 6, 2008
Films such as Five Easy Pieces (1970) and Taxi Driver (1976) were films entirely dedicated to emphasizing the disillusioned, isolated individual and as a result were far bleaker in tone and narrative then 1960s cinema. These protagonists of 1970s film were unable to immediately bounce back from the hardships inflicted upon them. (Suite101.com)
The inspired fashion of Yves Saint Laurent Jun 4, 2008
The Times has made some changes. Tell us what you think. (Times Online)
Action Films in the 1980s May 23, 2008
Films such as Five Easy Pieces (1970) and Taxi Driver (1976) were all about the loss of self in an ever changing world. There was no longer a defined ideology to lean on. (Suite101.com)
Cannes Will Premiere Documentary on Legendary Cinematographers Kovacs and Zsigmond May 9, 2008
The documentary tracks the 50-year journey of Laszlo Kovacs ("Easy Rider," "Five Easy Pieces," "Paper Moon," "Frances," etc. and Vilmos Zsigmond ("Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "The Deer Hunter," "The River," etc. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Viva, viva cinema under the stars! May 2, 2008
June 5 & 6: Five Easy Pieces. June 7 & 8: Arsenic and Old Lace. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wild rides, citrus facials and chicken salad Mar 29, 2008
The movie was Five Easy Pieces, and Thayer was the middle-aged waitress who refused to serve Jack Nicholson an order of plain toast because it wasn t on the menu. The explosive confrontation that resulted encapsulated the 1960s generational clash between authority and rebellion. (Lima News, OH)
One Manly Move Mar 16, 2008
"I was drawn to the character of Glenn in the same ways that I was drawn to all the anti-hero film characters of the 1970s," Rockwell says, citing "The Deer Hunter," "Five Easy Pieces," "Taxi Driver" and "The Onion Field" as examples. "The character is not easy to like. You can easily find reasons to hate him. But my job is to get you to relate to or at least understand him.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
McCain says he'd be ready for a crisis Mar 4, 2008
After Nicholson's character in "Five Easy Pieces" says, "OK, I'll make it as easy for you as I can," text appears on the screen: "We need Hillary Clinton as our next President.". The ad also features clips from, among other flicks, "Batman" "Chinatown, and "A Few Good Men. (Boston Globe)
When Oscar comes knocking Feb 22, 2008
Long-time film industry writer Lynne McNamara recalls when Jack Nicholson hung out in Vancouver for classic films Five Easy Pieces and Carnal Knowledge in the early 70s. Emilio Estevez and Richard Dreyfuss spent time in a Kitsilano Craftsman for the 1987 film Stakeout. (Globe and Mail)
Forever hunky Feb 19, 2008
The rebels of New Hollywood have largely managed to move on with the times and according to their age, from "Five Easy Pieces" to "The Bucket List.". But for stars who arrived after the advent of HBO (b. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Nicholson was nothing but net in stunner 'Five Easy Pieces' Jan 12, 2008
This ought to get his attention, though he might not like being reminded that 37 years have passed since he starred in Five Easy Pieces ... 28, No. 4, on my own piano because of you, and from 'Five Easy Pieces' I learned that in order to love others, you must love yourself. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jack (Nicholson) of all trades Jan 11, 2008
He would be nominated again for "Five Easy Pieces," and then finally win his first Academy Award for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." He would win a second gold statuette for "Terms of Endearment" and a third for "As Good As It Gets.". But even when he wasn't winning Oscars, he was creating cinematic history in films such as "Chinatown," "The Shining" and "Prizzi's Honor.". (New Haven Register, CT)
Freeman Crosses Nicholson, Reiner Off Own 'Bucket List' Jan 10, 2008
"My own personal bucket list included working with Rob Reiner and Jack Nicholson. I've admired Jack's work so much, dating back to 'Easy Rider' and been in love with him since 'Five Easy Pieces.'". 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. (Click2Houston, TX)
'Bucket' Of Mischief Jan 6, 2008
Some screw is permanently loose, leading to such whacked-out delights as "The Shining," the nastiness in "Five Easy Pieces," the raunchy rebelliousness of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Terms of Endearment," even the surly focus of "Chinatown." He has the gift of being ironic and totally present at the same time. "The Bucket List," opening Friday in the Bay Area, is part of the Nicholson oeuvre that includes "Anger Management," "Wolf," "Batman," "Something's Gotta Give," even "The... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Artists, entertainers who died in 2007 include Deborah Kerr, Kurt Vonnegut, Robert Goulet Dec 20, 2007
Cinematographer whose stylistic inventions transformed cinema ( Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces. July 22. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Nicholson doesn't hug; Dec 12, 2007
From "Five Easy Pieces" to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" to "As Good as It Gets," Nicholson has been the nation's resident anarchist -- rebellious, angry and sardonic. With his easy confidence, Freeman has come to represent a benign, wise paternal figure -- the voice of authority without its brutalizing edge. (Los Angeles Times)
Gossip: New moves at Ballet New England Nov 8, 2007
Hart is a theater and film producer, "Boys Don't Cry" and Broadway's "Chicago. "He's agreed to at least look at it and help Josh out," says assistant producer Jessica Michaud.While the N.Y. production is a wait-and-see, the Boston one is full steam ahead. One role has been offered Oscar-nominated/Golden Globe winning actress Karen Black, "(Five Easy Pieces," "The Great Gatsby). Black has already listed the project on her blog, so looks like she's going for it. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jack Nicholson 'Furious' Over Heath Ledger Playing The Joker In 'Dark Knight' Nov 7, 2007
Nicholson: Where did [Bobby Dupea] in "Five Easy Pieces" go. From my point of view, how you bracketed the time and these very American characters and what has happened with them is in a way with what has happened with America. (VHI.com -- Music News)
What Happened When a Very Private Writer ... Oct 27, 2007
I think Five Easy Pieces is just a really good movie. J.C. It's fantastic. (Time.com)
At fast-food joints, try the secret menu Oct 19, 2007
The box cheerily blasts back, "Pay at the first window, please. Have a nice day!" Say goodbye to the days of "Five Easy Pieces," when Jack Nicholson couldn't get toast at a coffee shop because it wasn't on the menu. Things get stickier for Alison at Starbucks. (Christian Science Monitor)
Include your full name, daytime phone number. Sep 6, 2007
Five easy pieces: How to look timeless. Talented teens put their skills on display. (USA Today -- Money)
How violent taboos were blown away Aug 26, 2007
This was widely imitated, with Johnny Cash appearing on the soundtracks of both John Frankenheimer's I Walk the Line and Sidney J Furie's Little Fauss and Big Halsy, and Tammy Wynette becoming world-famous through Bob Rafelson's Five Easy Pieces. Thus country music was brought to the intellectuals. (Guardian Unlimited)
Jack Nicholson refutes secret handicapped son claim Aug 6, 2007
The Post lists the first out of wedlock child as a son named Caleb born in 1970 with Five Easy Pieces co-star Susan Anspach and a daughter with a waitress whose silence was allegedly secured with a six-figure settlement. Nicholson's other out-of-wedlock kids are Lorraine, 16, and Raymond, 15, by his ex-girlfriend, actress Rebecca Broussard. (Ninemsn)
Full Story Aug 4, 2007
He then had Love Child No. 1, a son named Caleb born in 1970 after a fling with his "Five Easy Pieces" co-star Susan Anspach. The boy was legally adopted by "Lost in Space" star Mark Goddard, who married Anspach four years later. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Don't Jump, Roman! Jul 29, 2007
You won't want to re turn to a dark apartment after viewing Roman Po lanski's brilliant chiller. " The other Polanski entries on the Walter Reade schedule are "Rosemary's Baby" (1968), "The Tenant" (1976) and "The Fearless Vampire Killers or: Pardon Me, But Your Teeth Are in My Neck" (1967). In that last one, Sharon Tate, Polanski's wife at the time, spends a lot of time in a bathtub. Polanski directs and stars in the rarely shown "The Tenant. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cinematographer Kovacs dies Jul 27, 2007
"Kovacs could film air like nobody I had ever seen," added Bob Rafelson, director of Five Easy Pieces, on which Kovacs also worked. "There's something palpable about the air that somehow or other he could make visible on film: You could sense the density of the air, the small particles of colour.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Obituary: Laszlo Kovacs, 74, Hungarian cinematographer Jul 27, 2007
In "Five Easy Pieces" (1970), Kovacs memorably matched the color of Susan Anspach's blue eyes and the sky ... Most of his major works are clustered at the start of the 1970s, including "That Cold Day in the Park" (1970), Robert Altman's first venture into longer narrative filmmaking, and "The King of Marvin Gardens" (1972), which, like "Five Easy Pieces," was directed by Bob Rafelson. (International Herald Tribune)
'Ghostbusters' cinematographer dies at 74 Jul 26, 2007
Kovacs lensed the landmark cinematic achievement "Easy Rider" and compiled about 60 credits including "Five Easy Pieces," "Shampoo," "Paper Moon," "New York, New York," "What's Up, Doc," "Ghostbusters," "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Miss Congeniality.". Surprisingly, though he earned several lifetime achievement awards -- including one from the American Society of Cinematographers -- he was never nominated for an Oscar. (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Scary' Lawyer Jul 25, 2007
The Hungarian cinematographer was responsible for the great look of what are now considered watershed films of the influential 1970s including Hal Ashby's "Shampoo," Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda's "Easy Rider," Bob Rafelson's "Five Easy Pieces" and "King of Marvin Gardens," Martin Scorsese's "lost" classic, "New York, New York" and five Peter Bogdanovich films including the wonderful "What's Up, Doc," "Mask" and "Paper Moon.". Kovacs' more recent work included the very good Cameron Crowe film... (Fox News)
In brief: Daniel Radcliffe and the enormous pot of cash Jul 24, 2007
Laszlo Kovacs, the Hungarian-born cinematographer of Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces and New York, New York, has died. He was 74. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs dies Jul 24, 2007
He shot Peter Bogdanovich's first feature, "Targets," Robert Altman's "That Cold Day in the Park," Dennis Hopper's seminal "Easy Rider" and Bob Rafelson's breakthrough "Five Easy Pieces.". When Kovacs shot "Easy Rider, "It was like a revolution in Hollywood. (Variety)
Laszlo Kovacs, 74; cinematographer shot key New Hollywood films such as 'Easy Rider' Jul 24, 2007
He also put his stamp on such notable movies as "Five Easy Pieces" and "Shampoo." ... " Director Bob Rafelson, who used Kovacs as cinematographer on "Five Easy Pieces" and "The King of Marvin Gardens," said one of the things that he liked about him was that "he was willing and happy to change the rules of filmmaking that were the convention at the studios. (Los Angeles Times)
Madman: AMC's Charlie Collier Redefines Classic Jul 23, 2007
Along with the shifting color scheme, AMC will also adopt a pair of stylized quotation marks in its on-air messaging, a design choice which will attune the viewer to a selection of memorable dialogue, whether it's Nicholson's chicken-salad sandwich tirade in Five Easy Pieces or Joe Pesci's "Am I a clown to you?" rant from Goodfellas. Since movie buffs are inveterate list-makers, the possible connections between seemingly unrelated films are endless, says Geoff Whalen, vp of on-air promotions,... (MediaWeek.com)
Foodie Q & A May 26, 2007
Favorite food-related movie moment: Without question, it's Jack Nicholson in "Five Easy Pieces," trying to order plain toast. Instead of the waitress doing it, he's got to order a chicken sandwich without chicken. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Tips on waitresses worth remembering May 7, 2007
"Five Easy Pieces" (1970). Bobby Dupea (Jack Nicholson) wants whole wheat toast. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Restaurants offer 'Secret Menus' -- if you know to ask May 2, 2007
In the movie Five Easy Pieces, Jack Nicholson s character confronts a waitress for not taking his order his way. KGW image. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Seventy, and he's still shining Apr 22, 2007
In Rafelson's Five Easy Pieces and The King of Marvin Gardens, he was a cruel, charismatic drop-out from an over-cultured family in the former, and a kindly, depressed radio storyteller in the latter. We think we know Nicholson the man: a lively, lovable, hard-working, hard-living rebel, a charming scapegrace with a disarming smile and a slightly frightening thin-lipped grimace. (Guardian Unlimited)
Mason City meets Hollywood Apr 21, 2007
Also attending the festival are Henry Jaglom, who wrote and directed Hollywood Dreams, as well as two other cast members: Karen Black, who was in Five Easy Pieces, Easy Rider and Nashville, and David Proval, who was on the HBO series The Sopranos. It s like introducing one of my families to my other family, said Frederick, the daughter of David and Nancy Frederick. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Was Saumarez Smith ever right for the National Gallery? Mar 29, 2007
This week we'll watch The Third Man, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Big Lebowski, The Sweet Smell of Success, The Last Detail, Masculine Feminine, Five Easy Pieces and Hostel. And between that, my guy and I have been reading chapters of Bukowski out loud to each in the bath. (Guardian Unlimited)
Movie suggestion rules’ not easily pinpointed Mar 24, 2007
When I chose Easy Rider, they confidently suggested Five Easy Pieces. But then I added Shogun Assassin, followed by Amadeus and Double Indemnity, and Netflix started to get really nervous. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Mar 24, 2007
SECONDLOOK-FILM (Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star) _ Recalling Jack Nicholson's terrific "Five Easy Pieces." 650. (Editors: One of a series of reviews that revisits classic films available on DVD or video. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
'Five Easy Pieces' still worth toasting Mar 23, 2007
Five Easy Pieces' still worth toasting ... The most memorable scene in "Five Easy Pieces" has Jack Nicholson's character arguing with a waitress who refuses to serve him toast, because it's not offered on the menu ... And, of course, "Five Easy Pieces" is a description of Robert's psyche, tugged in all different directions and comfortable with none of them. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Rescuers of the lost Oscars Feb 25, 2007
Even Karen Black (Five Easy Pieces) deserved better consideration. Maggie Smith, California Suite (1978) - An Oscar winner playing a nominated actor poking fun at the Oscars. (St. Petersburg Times)
Angri-culturalRevolution Feb 14, 2007
Five Easy Pieces, in which Jack Nicholson wrecks a diner because he can t get plain toast in place of a tuna sandwich, is a study in narcissism gone berserk. The no substitutes argument between Nicholson and the waitress, says Wood, gives us an early version of anger as an egotistic performance of the liberated individual displaying his superiority to the dumb conformists who are aggravating props in his drama. (The American Conservative)
Clap your hands say yeah Jan 29, 2007
JANUARY 26, 2007 VOL. XLIII, NO. 2. All this was achieved without the help of a record label. (Yale Herald, CT)
