Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Academy Award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney puts the famed journalist, icon, and myth Hunter S. Thompson before his lens and comes away with a telling portrait of the man and his era.

"...Directed by: Alex Gibney. It would hardly be surprising if the most brazen and incisive words ever spoken..."

July 4, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Austin Hunter S. Thompson

"...Hey Doc, I think you're hysterical. Your rapportee (I can't spell worth a shit) is..."

Jan. 23, 2019 Postmarks

Luv Doc Recommends: SXSW Film Regional Premiere of 'Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson'

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Saturday, March 8, 2008

"...There used to be a time when everyone you met in..."

March 7, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Better More of a Tribute to Hunter S. Thompson Than Someone Living

"...Dear Mr. Black, I cannot believe that The Austin Chronicle gave such short shrift to the passing of..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Postmarks

I Think I'm the Reactionary Hunter S. Thompson Without Being Funny, Clever, or Very Perceptive (Oh, and I Can't Write)

"...Editors and “Postmarks,” It just dawned on me as to who the..."

Dec. 18, 2006 Postmarks

DVDanger: Let's Get Weird

Getting stranger with Kino Lorber, plus slime mold!

"...When the going gets weird, as Hunter S. Thompson surmised, the weird turn pro. Or, as..."

Feb. 14, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

WTF Is Happening at Johnson's Backyard Garden?

The collective ex-employees release a statement

"...We heard rumors, you know? Of trouble at Johnson's Backyard Garden. Of..."

Aug. 23, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW’s Sixth Artist List

Bully, White Reaper, Wye Oak, and 99 more luftballons

"...South by Southwest now slots in just six weeks away,..."

Feb. 1, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

White Reaper's Hunter Thompson Discusses the Band's Evolution and His Guitar Nerd DNA

ACL Fest's a homecoming for the Austin-based guitarist

"...On a small stage at ACL Fest 2017, White Reaper brought something..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Anthony Bourdain’s Personal Collection to Be Auctioned in New Braunfels

Even more items for sale in October benefiting The Culinary Institute

"...More than a year since his untimely passing, Anthony Bourdain is making waves again..."

Sept. 25, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

The World’s Best White Reaper

Kentucky crew kicks off the mosh tonight at Sidewinder

"...Cheap Trick and Diarrhea Planet playing at a haunted house: Classic rock with sinister guitar riffs and starry keys..."

April 25, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

The legend of the gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson abides in the performance of Johnny Depp.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci,..."

May 22, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

For No Good Reason

The artist Ralph Steadman, best known for his illustrations of Hunter S. Thompson's books, is profiled in this documentary.

"...Even if you are unfamiliar with the name Ralph Steadman, at some point you have come across his work..."

June 13, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Rum Diary

Johnny Depp stars in this adaptation of one of Hunter S. Thompson's earliest novels, which is set in Puerto Rico in 1960 and soaked in booze

"...Directed by: Bruce Robinson. Starring: Johnny Depp, Michael Rispoli, Amber Heard, Giovanni Ribisi,..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

F*ck

Like the very word this documentary examines, F*ck can be found all over the place.

"...Directed by: Steve Anderson. Like the very word on which this documentary..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Great Crusader

Nobody's safe from man-with-a-camera Alex Gibney

"...not going to take it anymore. Having won the Best Documentary Oscar for his Taxi to the Dark Side..."

July 11, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

The next installment of this franchise that no one asked for

"...Directed by: Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Brenton..."

May 26, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

College

New frat-house comedy is timed for the new semester.

"...Directed by: Deb Hagan. Starring: Drake Bell, Kevin Covais, Andrew Caldwell, Haley Bennett, Nick..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

AFF to Honor Johnny Depp

Depp will receive inaugural acting prize

"...While traditionally a fest devoted to the art of screenwriting, the Austin Film..."

Oct. 18, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Behind the Tall Tales of Lester Bangs in Texas

Lester's Last Stand

"..."Lester's Last Stand: Behind the Tall Tales of Lester Bangs..."

March 7, 1997 Books Feature

'How Football Explains America'

Timothy Braun on Sal Paolantonio's excellent new history/sports book

"...I found Sal Paolantonio’s How Football Explains America (Triumph Books, $24.95) in..."

Nov. 10, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Fantastic Fest 2014: Norway

A disco vampire descends on the Mediterranean

"...When aging party monster Zano arrives in town on a late-night train, his..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Dan Gentile

Geppetto Dreams Puppet Company

It's hard out there for a puppet

"...The economy has claimed another victim among Austin's creative class: Geppetto Dreams Puppet Company. The troupe that..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Road to Degradation Is Painted Gold

"...as I can tell – at 1:30 on a Tuesday morning - there is one fundamental problem with human..."

Oct. 14, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Sasquatch Asks: Did Bigfoot Murder Three Men in Northern California?

Hulu's short series premieres at SXSW Online

"...Cryptozoology, or the study of mythical creatures, is not just about looking for..."

March 12, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Pontypool

Pontypool review

"...Word up: Pontypool is one of the most original and freakily disturbing films of Canadian origin we've..."

March 14, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Johnny Hardwick, the Voice of Dale Gribble, Dies at 64

King of the Hill star was an Austin-made comedy legend

"...A sad day for Austin's comedy scene and fans of King..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: January 15

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Ed Koch is flabbergasted, Miley Cyrus is titillated, and Whoopi Goldberg is celebrated...."

Jan. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...This year's festival selections are next year's award winners and blockbusters. So..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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