Where The Buffalo Roam (1980): Bill Murray stars as Hunter S. In this installment of The Streaming Wars, I suggest a couple of films based on Thompson’s work. Our reviews will be available on Friday along with the new episode of The Film Fix. Probably only getting a wide release based on Johnny Depp’s box office clout, Jeff and I took it in on Monday night. This weekend one of Thompson’s novels, “The Rum Diary,” finally makes it to the screen after some time in production. Thompson’s writings, whether from his short stories or his novels, have been adapted into movies with varying degrees of success. A gonzo journalist inserts himself into the story and speaks from the first person narrative. Thompson, who died in 2005, was credited with something called gonzo journalism.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |