The story involves a journalist named paul kemp who, in the 1950s, moves from new york to work for a major newspaper, the daily news, in san juan, puerto rico. Tiring of the noise and madness of new york and the crushing conventions of late eisenhowerera america, kemp travels to the pristine island of puerto rico to write for a local newspaper, the san juan star, run by. There is drinking and some partying, but not a lot and it is not the focus of the film. Everyones drunk, chenault a bit more so, and is intent on dancing. Thompsons early novel that didnt end up being published until 1998. Thompson, on whose novel this film is based, and on whom the lead character paul kemp is clearly modeled. The rum diary definitely is not another fear and loathing in las vegas pharmaceuticalfueled freak show, in other words. Drake has created a novel that blends the high comedy of early film starsmost. Differences between the rum diary book vs movie page 1. As the eisenhower era draws to a close, journalist paul kemp johnny depp decides hes had enough of new york and takes a job in puerto rico. Leaving the theater, i thought, im not quite sure what i just saw, but i liked it. Favorite film featuring a motorcycle and sidecar rig.
Kemp is a journalist working in 1950s new york, he is someone who always. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The rum diary doesnt quite know what kind of film it wants to be. The rum diary is an early novel by american writer hunter s. The manuscript, begun in 1959, was discovered amongst thompsons papers by johnny depp. Filming began in puerto rico in march 2009 and was released on october 28, 2011. The movie is adapted from a book that hunter s thompson, the heroic crusader, started writing during his unsuccessful but eventful sting as a journalist in puerto rico in the early 60s. Paul is starting at the same time as yeamon, a new reporter. Newly hired at puerto ricos san juan star newspaper, paul must decide whether to report on social injustice issues or shill for arrogantly rapacious real estate developers. Rent the rum diary 2011 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Like most others, i was a seeker, a mover, a malcontent, and at times a stupid hellraiser.
You can tell in one sentence if what youre reading is by thompson, lawrence says of the late journalists gonzo style. Or that the film version, finished two years ago but only now being released, isnt classic cinema. Goodreads members who liked the rum diary also liked. Watch the rum diary starring johnny depp in this drama on directv. Oct 28, 2011 watch the movie trailer for the rum diary 2011. Extract from the rum diary, chapter 15 we went down a dark hall. This movie is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, the rum diary. Oct 27, 2011 so it doesnt matter too much that the rum diary, a semiautobiographical novel that thompson wrote when he was 22 see photo on book cover, isnt his finest work. Nov 12, 2011 the film paints a colourful picture of the lazy, drunken journalists, and a frightening one of the islands venal politicians and the burgeoning activities of what eisenhower identified in a. It was written in the early 1960s but was not published until 1998. American journalist paul kemp takes on a freelance job in puerto rico for a local newspaper during the 1950s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the. The rum diary isnt a corrective to johnny depps kidcentric career, more like a vacation from it, in a resort where the visitors are strange, the natives are restless and the flow of alcohol endless. Lakeshore records the rum diary original motion picture soundtrack out digitally on 1025 cd available 1129 01.
Thompson wrote rum diary while living in puerto rico and based it upon his experiences working for a local press, the san juan star. Tiring of the noise and madness of new york and the crushing conventions of late eisenhowerera america, kemp travels to the pristine island of puerto rico to write for a. The mermaid song patti smith the rum diary film information. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the rum diary near you.
Rent the rum diary 2011 starring johnny depp and aaron eckhart on dvd and bluray. The rum diary original soundtrack christopher young. The film paints a colourful picture of the lazy, drunken journalists, and a frightening one of the islands venal politicians and the burgeoning activities of what eisenhower identified in a. He mutters in a low voice, as if marginally short on breath, or as if fearful of jarring something loose inside his head. The rum diary is a 2011 american comedydrama film written and directed by bruce robinson, based on the novel of the same name by hunter s. Thompson had a speaking style that depp recreates accurately in the rum diary. So it doesnt matter too much that the rum diary, a semiautobiographical novel that thompson wrote when he was 22 see photo on book cover, isnt. Tiring of the noise and madness of new york and the crushing conventions of late eisenhowerera america, kemp travels to the pristine island of puerto rico to write for a local newspaper, the san juan star, run by downtrodden editor lotterman richard jenkins. On the one hand its another wry look at life through the alcoholsoaked and frequently hilarious lens of the late gonzo author hunter s. Theres also plenty of sexual innuendo and suggestions of sex, but no actual nudity. Thompson, the rum diary tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist paul kemp. Bruce robinson wrote the screenplay and directed the film, which stars johnny depp as journalist paul kemp. The words with dennis quaid his solid performance in this muddled drama is a reminder of his best movies. The rum diary more music from the motion picture soundtrack.
Directed by bruce robinson and starring johnny depp, amber heard, aaron eckhart and giovanni ribisi. Choose life extract from trainspotting by irvine welsh the first day of the edinburgh festival extract from trainspotting by irvine welsh the paper bag solution. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and. Download the rum diary movie paul kemp johnny depp is a character from a book with the same name written by the american author hunter thompson. The rum diary more music from the motion picture 2012 soundtrack list tracklist ost original music from the motion picture. Paul kemp is a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a rundown newspaper in the caribbean. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. The background is that chenault is yeamons girlfriend. In the movie paul kemp takes a flight from new york to puerto rico. The rum diary is the 2011 movie based upon hunter s. Find all 48 songs in the rum diary soundtrack, with scene descriptions.
There were naked people everywhere and we all had credit. The rum diary opens with depp stumbling a day late into the offices of the san juan star, a twobit newspaper hampered by striking union workers and an editorinchief with no apparent love for the profession the alwaysindispensible richard jenkins. The rum diary official trailer 2011 hd johnny depp new. Adopting the rumsoaked life of the island, paul soon becomes obsessed with. Updated with all the very latest new words and senses, this new th edition is an unparalleled resource for word lovers. The rum diary, based on an early novel by the rogue us journalist hunter s thompson, is johnny depps homage to his late friend. Find out where the rum diary is streaming, if the rum diary is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Although the book was written in the 1960s it wasnt until 1998 that it was published.
The novel has been the national best seller in the us. Mar 20, 2000 the rum diary is the 2011 movie based upon hunter s. Rum diary hunter s thompson pdf the rum diary is an early novel by american writer hunter s. Komedie drama film geregisseerd door bruce robinson. The rum diary soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Violence comes mostly in the form of threats, but there are brief squabbles, cuts and bruises, burns, and beatings.
Oct 10, 2011 lakeshore records the rum diary original motion picture soundtrack out digitally on 1025 cd available 1129 01. The rum diary synopsis favorite theater button overview. The rum diary im from connecticut movie clip official 2011 hd duration. The long lost novel lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. They have accompanied kemp hunters character, whose voice carries the novel and a few locals they met to a local black club. Rum diary play on apple music rum diary download on itunes rum diary play on spotify rum diary play on. The focus and main message that the rum diary was trying to get across is the decline and failure of the.
The rum diary soundtracks list tracklist the rum diary. The johnny deppproduced adaptation of hunter s thompsons semiautobiographical novel is lovingly made, but its bit of a vanity project. Oct 26, 2011 thompson had a speaking style that depp recreates accurately in the rum diary. Purchase the rum diary on digital and stream instantly or download offline. The story behind the rum diary is as interesting as the film itself. Published in 1998, nearly 40 years after it was begun, this fictionalized memoirreleased as a film with johnny depp in 2011contains all the thompson trademarks. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The rum diary is a much more subdued and low key film in that regard. Thompson that was written in the early 1960s but was not published until 1998. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. He never seems particularly drunk, but sometimes its more like he went through drunk and came out the other side. A novel and over one million other books are available. Starring johnny depp, giovanni ribisi, aaron eckhart, amber heard, michael rispoli and richard jenkins.
Directed by cult filmmaker bruce robinson, the rum diary has all the ingredients of a cult classic in the making, but only for adults. See hundreds of pop culture lists on time s new ipad app, populist. Trailer for the rum diary based on the debut novel by hunter s. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. I was never idle long enough to do much thinking, but i felt somehow that some of us were making real progress, that we had taken an honest road, and that the best of us would inevitably make it over the top. Starring johnny depp, giovanni ribisi, aaron eckhart, amber heard, michael rispoli.
American journalist paul kemp takes on a freelance job in puerto rico for a local newspaper during the 1950s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriots who live there. The rum diary official trailer 2011 hd johnny depp new movie. Thompson, the rum diary tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist paul kemp johnny depp. The rum diary is neither remarkable nor revolutionary, but it functions well as an enjoyable romp through a minefield of journalistic ethics. The rum diary stars johnny depp and is a film adaptation of hunter s. Find books like the rum diary from the worlds largest community of readers. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android.
Watch the rum diary online stream full movie directv. A great period film about hst in puerto rico, 1959. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Depp hacks out horoscopes and other spacefillers, and drinks heavily in the long hours in. The focus and main message that the rum diary was trying to get across is the decline and failure of the american dream, politics, greed and human nature. Amber heard full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. It stars johnny depp, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli, amber heard, richard jenkins, and giovanni ribisi. Download our english dictionary apps available for both ios and android. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto int. Rum definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
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