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Terry Gilliam's ambitious adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's insane, cult novel is certainly faithful, but whether it hits the spot or not is another matter. Johnny Depp, as Hunter's journalist alter-ego Raoul Duke, has the guy down to a T in every way, while Benicio Del Toro is suitably deranged as his lawyer and partner-in-crime Dr Gonzo. But the pair's 1971 working trip to Las Vegas, which rapidly becomes a drug-crazed, three day odyssey of utter madness, is so relentlessly weird that this is find out more...

London the swinging sixties; Ray Purbbs is the editor of Mouth, a 'radical' underground magazine and aided, but often hindered, by his friends Alex, Hugo and Jill, it's Ray's aim to change the world and turn Notting Hill Gate into a 'love state' - a pretty far out idea from a guy who is sexually repressed, incredibly naive and whose own solicitor describes him as an 'odious cretin'. Unfairly panned by the critics and largely ignored by the public, "Hippies" is an early comedy classic created by find out more...

A tour de force of twisted weirdness, gonzo journalism and mutated nastiness, plus a bit of fear and loathing. Based on the writings and real life exploits of 60s journalist Hunter S Thompson. It's all here, the copious drink, the superhuman drug intake, and the wind-ups shot at whatever symbol of authority Thompson considers as fair game. Excellent. find out more...