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gonzo

[gon-zoh] / ˈgɒn zoʊ /


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There are echoes in this book of Carl Hiaasen, Elmore Leonard, Quentin Tarantino and Donald Westlake, but Mr. Goldberg is master of his own gonzo mix.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The sparking dynamic between leads Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim, both making their feature debut, energizes the movie, while Bradley Cooper’s gonzo take on producer Jon Peters nearly justifies the entire endeavor on its own.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 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

Audiences hoping for a gonzo bloodbath will be disappointed that Finnegan keeps his morality murky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025




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