But its an unofficial followup to 1998s fear and loathing in las vegas, and it marks the return of filmmaker bruce robinson, whose withnail and i. Alex faces a problem with a diary he finds in his new home. A novel kindle edition by thompson, hunter s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rent the rum diary 2011 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Thompsons second novel the rum diary chronicles the drunken misadventures of paul kemp, a journalist who moves from new york city to puerto rico to write for a small newspaper. The rum diary is a young mans story written by hunter s. Club scene the background is that chenault is yeamons girlfriend. Mar 03, 20 the rum diary theme song do you remember me. The narrator, freelance journalist paul kemp, irresistibly drawn to a sexy, mysterious woman, is soon thrust into a world where corruption and getrichquick schemes rule, and anything including murder is permissible. With johnny depp, giovanni ribisi, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli. You can, however, have some fun tracking down exactly where it was filmed, not to mention where it wasnt. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. This movie is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, the rum diary.
It was jammed from wall to wall, and over in one corner a band was playing. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In the case of the book the rum diary, the intoxicant of choice is. It stars johnny depp, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli, amber heard, richard jenkins, and giovanni ribisi. The book dear diary im dead is a suspense book that you will enjoy reading. The rum diary bloomsbury classic reads paperback 5 july. The rum diary is an early novel by american writer hunter s. 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. Here at our cozy little bar we create excitement around rum, bringing together the best people, atmosphere and experience in which to share it.
Thompsons lone novel and written and directed by bruce robinson paul kemp arrives on the island of puerto rico after being enlisted to become the newest reporter for the san juan star. The plot showcases a young writer who finds himself in the virgin territory of san juan. Hunters voice rings in the ears long after the book is closed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the rum diary. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
The washington post book world a remarkably full and mature first novel. The novel has been the national best seller 1 in the us the novel is based on the real life incidents of the author hunter s. The manuscript, begun in 1959, was discovered amongst thompsons papers by johnny depp. A novel includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Sanderson, a businessman involved in shady property development deals, is one of a growing number of american entrepreneurs who are determined to convert puerto rico. I actually enjoyed the movie more on this one, though the movie takes to many. Thompsons brilliant love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent lust in the caribbean. Salon thompson flashes signs of the vitriol that would later be turned loose on society. It was written in the early 1960s but was not published until 1998. He doesnt want to write dear composition book or dear piece of paper. Oct 29, 2011 the rum diary, the movie made of hunter s.
Oct 28, 2011 adopting the rumsoaked life of the island, paul soon becomes obsessed with chenault amber heard, the wildly attractive connecticutborn fiancee of sanderson aaron eckhart. Dear therapist crossword puzzle manage subscription. Paul kemp johnny depp is an aspiring author who hasnt been able to sell a book. But its an unofficial followup to 1998s fear and loathing in las vegas, and it marks the return of filmmaker bruce robinson, whose withnail and i has already attained cult classic status. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Many drinks are poured so there is a bit of violence too. The three men get into it, but before a punch is thrown the editor doubles over and has a fatal heart. Dear match book, ive been reading the norton anthology of short fiction over the. Dear john, the surprise hit romance that opened over the weekend, might not have been as big a hit if it had the original ending in a reallife twist, the movie until three weeks before its. I was not proud of what i had learned but i never doubted that it was worth knowing. Thompsons early novel that didnt end up being published until 1998. Thompsons lone novel and written and directed by bruce. Released by lakeshore records in 2011 containing music from the rum diary 2011. It is very much a young mans book, clearly based on thompsons own situation and some of the peoplemostly drunks and layaboutswho gravitated to. Here are some of my most notable sign offs, listed from oldest to most recent.
The happilyeverafter pabulum on the title cards at the end is the. The rum diary takes place in san juan, puerto rico during the late 1950s. Dear diary a story of two bold and young fifteen years old boy and girl, writing diary about one another. Mar 20, 2000 the rum diary is the 2011 movie based upon hunter s. In the early 1960s, after he had discovered booze but before he had stumbled across drugs, the young hunter s. The rum diary gives us this side of him without apology. Its more about the theme, the romantic mood, and most of all, the exuberant wordplay. Reporter, probably, at the end of the day, the whole hunter thing attracts more of a cult audience. The rum diary is the 2011 movie based upon hunter s. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength. We went down a dark hall and into a room full of music and noise. The diary tells him whats going to happen the next day and most of the time it isnt good so he tries to stop it.
He gets the job and meets sala michael rispoli, who gets him acclimated and tells him he thinks the newspaper will fold soon. Sexual content the main character flirts with a woman a great deal. Alright, ive been an on and off journaller journal writer. There is a lot of jealousy and treachery in the novel. Thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. The mere fact that a movie is based on a book by hunter s. Thompson would use in the years aheadbizarre wit, mockery without end. I walked a block or so, trying to get the feel of the place, and the bells kept coming closer. Jul 05, 2004 buy the rum diary bloomsbury classic reads by thompson, hunter s. Thompson this study guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the rum diary.
Nov 29, 2011 the rum diary soundtrack from 2011, composed by christopher young. The rum diary original soundtrack christopher young. The popular legend of author and journalist hunter s. Kemp, the narrator gets involved with a woman who is with another man. Thompson himself travelled from new york to san juan in 1960 to write for an illfated sports newspaper on the island of puerto rico. The rum diary nude scenes 11 images and 3 videos including appearances from amber heard. They have accompanied kemp hunters character, whose voice carries the novel and a few locals they met to a local black club.
Henshaw writes that leigh should pretend to be writing to someone in the diary. A novel and over one million other books are available for. Their similarities, beyond thompsons early penchant for sloe gin, end there. The rum diary breathes a new sense of fun into the brunswick street bar scene, and weve got enough rum to sink a pirate ship, with over 200 available. The character has the same name in both the book and the movie. Find out where the rum diary is streaming, if the rum diary is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Made into a major motion picture starring johnny depp, the rum diarya national bestseller and new york times notable book is hunter s. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the rum diary at the discogs marketplace.
The rum diary soundtrack from 2011, composed by christopher young. Its fascinating to look back and see how much has changedremained the same. Somewhere up the street i heard bells, the sleepy tinkling of brahms lullaby. Made into a major motion picture starring johnny depp, the rum diary a national bestseller and new york times notable book is hunter s. Differences between the rum diary book vs movie page 1. Oct 27, 2011 the rum diary, written and directed by bruce robinson, expertly cannonballs into the grit and glam with raw exuberance. Although thompsons writing is rich and dynamic, the story of rum diary is a little plodding and has a less than satisfying conclusion. Thompson, the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in.
Whats the difference between the rum diary the book and the rum diary the movie. Kemp is introduced to his newest coworkers and cigarchomping editor boss and is told he will be doing color stories for the paper. Thompson, the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in the caribbean boomtown that was san juan, puerto rico, in the late 1950s. The rum diary quotes showing of 70 i was not proud of what i had learned but i never doubted that it was worth knowing. Thompson, the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story. By the time he was 20, he had already been fired as a copy boy for time magazine for insubordination and from the middletown n.
At the moment im working on a novel called the rum diary, which should be finished by late summer. I went from being entirely uninterested to engaged and even slightly inspired. 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. The drinking is sort of downplayed in my opinion, and the ending seems very rushed and felt like a cop out. Made into a major motion picture starring johnny depp, the rum diarya national bestseller and new york times notable bookis hunter s. In rum diary, kemp travels to puerto rico to take a job with the islands newspaper and find his voice as a writer. Semiautobiographical, the rum diary is lovingly and carefully written, not quite gonzo, although hsts linguistical stamp is certainly on every page. A cynical photographer, sala michael rispoli, the taking of pelham 1 2 3. I was a consultant for the cockfighting syndicate, an utterly corrupt highend. It stars johnny depp, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli, amber heard, richard jenkins, and giovanni ribisi filming began in puerto rico in march 2009 and was released on october 28, 2011.
Based on his own experiences living in san juan in the 1950s, the rum diary is the story of several bizarre and often rundown expatriates many of whom are associated with a derelict local newspaper. American journalist paul kemp takes on a freelance job in puerto rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there. Its too long and very sluggish in places, and theres no real payoff. Written when he was still honing his skills, this novel shows peeks of the brilliant musical writing style thompson would become known for later in his career. Directed by cult filmmaker bruce robinson, the rum diary has all the ingredients of a cult classic in the making, but only for adults. A 2011 film starring johnny depp, based on hunter s. American journalist paul kemp takes on a freelance job in puerto rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island.
Filming began in puerto rico in march 2009 and was released on october 28, 2011. The word diary refers to the daily life experience and the incidents happened in a life of a person. Daily record for destroying the office candy machine. The johnny deppproduced adaptation of hunter s thompsons semiautobiographical novel is lovingly made, but its bit of a vanity project. Rent the rum diary 2011 starring johnny depp and aaron eckhart on dvd and bluray. The rum diary, written and directed by bruce robinson, expertly cannonballs into the grit and glam with raw exuberance.
Here and there i could see a patio or a screen porch where people sat beneath fans and drank rum. Thompsons novelmemoir of the same name, was, like the book, set entirely in puerto rico. But rum diary the book was never really about plot, and neither is rum diary the movie. The primary location was the historic and oldest areas in the capital city of san juan. The story involves a journalist named paul kemp who, in the 1950s, moves from new york to work for a major newspaper. Thompson wrote rum diary while living in puerto rico and based it upon his experiences working for a local press, the san juan star. I often drank there, but i was never accepted because i wore a tie. Instead, he applies for a job at a newspaper in san juan, puerto rico.