Question 1

What surprising Oscar moment did Jack Nicholson have after winning Best Actor for this film?

Accepted Answer

At the 1998 Oscars, Jack Nicholson stepped over the cracks between stage tiles in imitation of his character Melvin Udall, and dedicated his award to late co-star J.T. Walsh.

Question 2

How did the filmmakers get the dog to mimic Jack Nicholson's sidewalk-stepping in one scene?

Accepted Answer

They placed obstacles on the cracks so the dog had to step over them, then removed the obstacles digitally in post-production.

Question 3

Which major awards did 'As Good as It Gets' receive recognition from?

Accepted Answer

It won awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, National Board of Review, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America in 1997-1998.

Question 4

What unexpected direction did James L. Brooks give during a key scene between Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt?

Accepted Answer

James L. Brooks yelled to Jack Nicholson, 'Kiss her, man!' when Nicholson wasn't supposed to kiss Helen Hunt.

Question 5

What is the central story of 'As Good as It Gets'?

Accepted Answer

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

Question 6

How did the filmmakers get the dog to mimic Jack Nicholson's sidewalk-stepping behavior?

Accepted Answer

They placed obstacles on the cracks so the dog had to step over them, then removed the obstacles digitally in post-production.

Question 7

What real-life connection did the dog Verdell have with Jack Nicholson during filming?

Accepted Answer

The real dog that played Verdell stayed at Jack Nicholson's Hollywood house during the movie.

Question 8

How did Jack Nicholson reference his character when accepting his 1998 Oscar?

Accepted Answer

He carefully stepped over the cracks between the tiles on the stage, imitating his character Melvin Udall's behavior.

Question 9

What unexpected direction did James L. Brooks give during a key scene between Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt?

Accepted Answer

Brooks yelled to Nicholson, 'Kiss her, man!' even though Nicholson wasn't supposed to kiss Helen Hunt.

Question 10

What unusual approach did Helen Hunt take for the letter-reading scene?

Accepted Answer

In one take, she read out an eighteen-page letter in its entirety as Carol reads a letter of apology and thanks to Melvin.

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