Hey folks, Harry here with that big ol glob of a Seaman, Quint. Seems that Quint has been hitting the ol RUM DIARY a bit hard and has begun thinking about bat country and Barstow... silly bastard, its that crazy moonfaced girl that'll get him, but that's another tale and a whole helluvalot of ugly paintings, but for now, he's got some damn cool info on one great book adaptation. Here ya go, it's sunnyside up today...
What the hell kind of off the wall, totally unexpected news this is... Quint here... I got a tip off from a long dead president (thanks Mr. Humphrey) that Benicio del Toro was directing HUNTER S. THOMPSON's THE RUM DIARY... I thought he was bullshitting me until I went to Benicio's official website CLICK HERE!
Confirmed there... That is indeed very interesting. This man has been directed by a plethora or talented people. From Bryan Singer to Soderbergh to Chris McQuarrie to William Friedkin to Guy Richie to Terry Gilliam to Sean Penn. If he's had his eyes open, he's been schooled by the best film professors anyone could ever hope for. I haven't seen the short film he directed, SUBMISSION... But if his directing skills are even half as good as his acting skills, then we're in for a treat...
IMDB lists Johnny Depp, del Toro, Josh Hartnett and Nick Nolte attached... Interesting casting so far if those aren't just some fan posted names. I'd bet no one's signed yet. They say on del Toro's official website that no one is confirmed yet, although I'd be willing to bet Depp would jump at the chance to play Thompson again and I, along with the world's other major FEAR AND LOATHING fans, am dying to see him attack the character once more.
I've got my eye on this project like crazy, squirts. It's one of the bigger blips on my radar of upcoming films. I'm sure Harry and Moriarty will also be keeping their ears to the ground on this one as well, so keep your eyes on the site.
I'll be back in a few days with a bundle of interviews. A kid toucher in need of plastic surgery... famous for a funny glove, a documentary co-director, a living comedic God and more are scheduled to come visit my crusty shack and sit a spell. 'Til that day, this is Quint bidding you all a fond farewell and adieu.
-Quint
