Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - S11 E90

This week on Shoot the Hostage, Sarah and Dan are taking a hit out of the little brown bottle as they dive headfirst into the quintessential drug-induced fever dream that is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). Join us as we navigate the most paranoid movie known to man, based on Hunter S. Thompson’s unreadably long-titled 1971 book. We’ll explore why Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Raoul Duke might be his career best, topped only by his co-star Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo, the lawyer who leads you astray, overpays for lemon meringue pie and steals every scene he’s in.   Director Terry Gilliam was the perfect choice for this savage journey to the heart of the American dream, infusing it with his signature blend of surrealism, satire and more Dutch angles than you can shake a stick at. What to expect from the episode: The casting choices of Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro and what could have been if the project had gotten off the ground in the 1970’s. Discussion around Terry Gilliams work and his surreal style, from Dutch angles to reptile people (thank you Rob Bottin). How the film captures the end of the American Dream. Discussions on Gonzo journalism and its relevance to modern documentary filmmaking. Our take on the Christina Ricci scene and why is still makes us uncomfortable Whether the movie glorifies drugs or is a cautionary tale of hedonism. Would you like to see the full lineup for season 11? The only place you can see it is on Patreon but you don't need to be a paying member. Sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup. If you do have some loose change consider signing up as a paid member. Our £3 a month Patreon tier will grant you access to all of our end of season wrap shows for seasons 1-10 and a minimum of 2 reviews of brand new movies each month. Plus the back-catalogue of reviews from 2023 and 2024.  Enjoy the show but can't support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you're reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven't given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It's easy. If you've done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show.   Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube