Our time with James L. Brooks comes to a close as we look at his third Best Picture nominee: As Good As It Gets.

Jack Nicholson won his third Oscar for playing irascible, OCD-afflicted writer Melvin Udall, with Helen Hunt also winning and Greg Kinnear also nominated. We break down their performances and characters and whether or not they work, while also answering an important question: what the hell is this movie?

Plus, our thoughts on The Running Man, Now You See Me Now You Don’t, and more!

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