Nicolas Cage: the flip side
Next time you think of uttering the name "Nic Cage," think again. You're likely to have your ears instantly blasted with innumerable insults about the actor. In fact, "Nic Cage" has become synonymous with "monstrous disaster" for most people. But how did Cage manage to reach such levels of international infamy? Let's explore the phenomenon that is Nicolas Cage.\nCage got his start with a minor role in the classic teen movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). Since then, he has acted in more than 60 movies and carved out a spot in Hollywood history. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Cage nurtured his fame with priceless performances as quirky, eccentric characters. Including his portrayal of a mirthful dimwit in Raising Arizona (1987) and his Oscar-winning role as an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter in Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Cage has starred in countless cult classics and gratifying films. Of course, he has had a few bumps like any other movie star, but his superior movies always rendered the uninspiring ones insignificant. By 2002, Cage had solidified his place as one of the best actors of his generation.