gonzo

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What’s more, there are countless small yet memorable visual and narrative details to adore — things that, at first sight, look like bizarre directorial choices, but ultimately operate in the service of this gonzo story.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

This is a gonzo genre picture, a horror-romance painted with comic-book hyperbole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

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

Hopefully, “Rumours” can kick off a new age of gonzo, let’s-all-laugh-in-fear-together entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2024