Review: “Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson”
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Ibetolis posted 6/9/2008 from fataculture.wordpress.com [flag] |
In Alex Gibney’s latest unflinching documentary, “Gonzo,” he turns the focus on Hunter S. Thompson, an American visionary/writer like no other, stooped in misunderstanding and ineffably at war with himself, the world around him and an invisible enemy - with a rock star persona meaning he was not above throwing typewriters out of hotel room
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REVIEW: Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (B)
Published 7/9/2008 by Daniel G. (noreply@blogger.com) at Getafilm
... won Best Documentary Feature in February. Either way, I was hooked in for Gonzo: The Life and Work of Mr. Hunter S. Thompson based on Gibney's track record, light buzz, and a resounding review from Mr. Nick Plowman. Not having read any of Thompson's actual books (only some online pieces), I saw it as an opportunity to learn more about both the man behind Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and the cultural icon Thompson has become since his suicide three years ago. ...
