When director-brothers Albert and David Maysles heard that the Stones were going on a tour across America, they asked to go along and the band agreed. So the good brothers armed a gang of cameramen with a heap of film-reels and set off to film the most infamous rock ‘n’ roll tour to ever be. [...]

I was first exposed to William S. Burroughs years ago. I bought Naked Lunch on a whim. Right before heading off to Mexico. While I was there, the book was one of the only things that spoke English. I found the writing wild, hilarious, and especially perverted … the worlds described are twisted and sick. [...]

Part of the BBC’s Arena TV documentary series, this is on the life and work of Kurt Vonnegut. (If the title wasn’t clear enough for you.) I don’t know how you feel about him and his books, but I’ve always sort of enjoyed his opinions and attitude. His books were never as dense or heady [...]

This documentary is part of BBC’s “Arena” series c. 1994. The video includes rare interviews from Philip K. Dick himself (talking about his novels, characters, and strange encounters in his life), fellow sci-fi authors, and those who knew him. It details much of his life and his subject matter, in the form of cool skits [...]

This is the famous Documentary on Hunter S. Thompson from 1978. You know … the one where he attributes his good health to grass in his whiskey. It’s part of the “Omnibus” TV series. Also, a rare glimpse of the British weirdo, Ralph Steadman and, the less rare, Bill Murray (who portrayed Hunter S. Thompson [...]