gonzo

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Yet “Marty Supreme” is an undisguised attempt to recreate the gonzo feel of Mr. Safdie’s one hit, 2019’s “Uncut Gems,” made with his brother, Benny, before the two split up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

On the James Whale Radio Show, the presenter was a cross between a shock jock, talk show host, gonzo roving reporter and working men's club MC.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

While Zoë has tackled some comedic roles in the past, she’s never gone full gonzo.

From Salon • May 15, 2025

Montiel’s insistence on humanity, even in this kind of gonzo genre flick, develops into his thesis statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

As gonzo journalist Norman Mailer wrote at the time, "Either the convention was sewn up for Humphrey or the convention was soft. No one really knew."

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2024