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gonzo

[gon-zoh] / ˈgɒn zoʊ /


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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

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

From Salon ● May 15, 2025

Any monster maven’s hopes for a mix of charmingly gonzo fare à la early Peter Jackson or sophisticated “Jurassic Park”-style awe will be regrettably dashed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025




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