Articles related to "Hunter S Thompson"

Hunter S. Thompson is one of history's greatest writers. Four years after his death on February 20th 2005, his influence lives on, and his impact is still celebrated.

Just as Gatsby spent his life chasing the green light over the bay, Thompson spent his career chasing the elusive American Dream.

Thompson's writings on the death of the American dream are, in part, a response to Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling.

Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) is the hilarious movie based on the twisted adventures of writer Hunter S. Thompson. Bill Murray's portrayal of Thompson is uncanny.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) is an exceptionally good documentary, chronicling the highs and lows of one of America's most important writers.

The Rum Diary was written by Hunter S. Thompson in 1959, and finally published in 1998. A film version, starring Johnny Depp, is in production.

Thompson's debut novel appears a semi-autobiographical book, based on his experiences in Puerto Rico.The novel explores the author's own fears of aging.

From the classic Zorro to the notorious Hunter S. Thompson, here's how to quickly put together a unique costume and enjoy a great All Hallow's Eve.

Las Vegas band The Killers have just released their third album. After the first two where do they go now and do they succeed. In a word...yes.

NPR just released its yearly list of recommended titles for the summer of 2009. A brief overview of their selections for summer reading enjoyment.

This year Converse celebrates 100 years of manufacturing best selling sneakers - half the history is about basketball; the other about really cool urban footwear.

A weekend in the country descends into chaos for a down-on-their-luck pair of resting actors Withnail (Richard E. Grant) and Marwood (Paul McGann).

United States: Information on the Bourbon Festival & the birthplaces of Mohammad Ali, KFC, Jim Beam whiskey, mint Julep, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln.

Reading Hunter S. Thompson's most popular book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is still a wild ride almost 40 years after its original publication.

Aspen is a Colorado Rocky Mountain High, with a reputation for luxury living and expensive hotels, in ski season or in summer, but there are cheaper budget options too.

Having expertly photographed some of our modern culture's most influential figures in the past four decades, Annie Leibowitz' tumultuous life is explored, on DVD.

It's instinctual knowledge based on anecdotal evidence. Ask anyone, who isn't a classically trained economist. Rational decision-making is simply exhausting.

To get noticed at a fancy dress party it's important to have a great costume. Here are some costume ideas for men.

Travelers to California should visit Joshua Tree National Park, Big Sur, San Juan Capistrano, Venice Beach, and The J. Paul Getty Museum.

From vampire Barnabas Collins in Dark Shadows to the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland to Tonto in the Lone Ranger, Johnny Depp takes on many challenging roles.

This month's DVD releases include some great romantic classics, up-to-the-minute comedy, and a variety of musical documentaries, dramas, and science fiction new and old.

There comes a time in every reader's life when you just put a book down, finished, completely certain that what you just read means everything and nothing at all.

The Boys on the Bus by Timothy Crouse shows the limitations of the media, while portraying the coverage of the 1972 U.S. presidential campaign from the reporters' eyes.

The Pacific Northwest: hotbed of everything from environmentalism to cafe culture in recent decades. It's also proved a long term attraction to many top American writers.

This article addresses the advantages and disadvantages of creating the list "The 100 Greatest Guitarists" by Rolling Stone

As the animator who added an extra edge of silliness to the Monty Python team, Terry Gilliam found a way into films. And of all the Python's, it is Gilliam who seems most

Day & Age, featuring 'Human' and 'Spaceman', is a welcome and synth-pop filled return to melodic form for glitzy Las Vegas indie rock / alternative quartet The Killers.

There have been many attempts to produce the definitive list of the best ever music, songs, tracks or albums. Here are just a few of those lists of the world's favourites

If you're going to invest in a skiing holiday you might as well pick from the best. Alexandra Szydlowska rounds up the top skiing locations in the US and Europe.

Tucker Max is a self made millionaire, best selling author, screenwriter, blogger, and social chronicler. He is admired and detested and frankly doesnt care which.

On April 9, 2009 William T. Vollmann was not reporting in a war zone or researching in an impoverished slum. He was in San Marcos, Texas, reading and signing books.

Journalist turned author Chris Wood talks to Suite101 about Sherlock Holmes, Eddie Izzard and the benefits of self publishing.