mike nichols

What We Talk About When We Talk About ‘The Graduate’

What We Talk About When We Talk About ‘The Graduate’

The persuasive power of Seduced by Mrs. Robinson lies not in proffering a singular interpretation of its meaning but rather in the open-ended way it encourages readers to give in to the scope of the film's meaningfulness.

The Graduate’s Alienation, Anger, and Uncertainty Resonates for College Kids Today

Mike Nichols’ The Graduate’ Still Seduces

Mike Nichols’ The Graduate’ Still Seduces

The timeless message from Mike Nichols’ romance comedy The Graduate is that its lead character runs toward something but finds he has only come full circle.

Surveying the World As It Twists and Turns: Ten Classics From the Criterion Collection

Surveying the World As It Twists and Turns: Ten Classics From the Criterion Collection

Keeping your head above the flood of Blu-rays is easier when buoyed by Gilda and Mrs. Robinson.
The Five Most Important Films of Mike Nichols’ Career

The Five Most Important Films of Mike Nichols’ Career

He was more than just a filmmaker. With his passing at age 83, Mike Nichols leaves behind a legacy filled with awards and attitudes which influenced every medium he was involved in.

Charlie Wilson’s War

Charlie Wilson’s War

The Graduate

Almost Auteurs: Elaine May

Closer (2004)

Closer (2004)

Heartburn (1986)