'Chinatown' Sequel 'The Two Jakes' Is the Better Movie

Jack Nicholson's "Chinatown" sequel "The Two Jakes" was ignored on its initial release — but it's an even better, deeper film than the 1974 classic.

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The Two Jakes
7.1%
Goodfellas
71.4%
Internal Affairs
7.1%
Miller's Crossing
14.3%
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While "Chinatown" is viewed as a classic, its sequel was a box office bomb, and it always bothered Jack Nicholson that: "The Two Jakes" didn't get the recognition it deserved.

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Jack Nicholson: 'The Two Jakes' Didn't Get A Fair Shake

While "Chinatown" is viewed as a classic, its sequel was a box office bomb, and it always bothered Jack Nicholson that: "The Two Jakes" didn't get the recognition it deserved.

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Episode 238: THE TWO JAKES (1990)

Leaving one troubled Paramount Pictures production behind them, Andrew and Dave turn their attention to another troubled Paramount Pictures film in the form of The Two Jakes, the 1990 sequel to the famed neo-noir Chinatown. Is this sixteen years on sequel as bad as its reputation? Just who the hell wanted this film? And why did Nicholson end up directing it, anyway? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: Not Starlight; Sugarland!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

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