Beckwith was an arrogant piece of crap
First off and I know I am not the only post commenting on James Woods' acting, but he was extraordinary in this movie.
Now about Beckwith. Seriously...that guy was just an arrogant piece of crap. All during the movie he never once thought that he'd be prosecuted and sent to prison for the rest of his life. When Delaughter is talking, Beckwith actually yawns like he's thinking, "lets just get this over with so I can go home."
I'm sure everyone knows that Beckwith died over 10 years ago while still in prison. Although he died in a hospital. I actually watched this movie for the first time just before he died. I think I actually have the article.