Requiem for a Dream an interview with Duncan Elkinson
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@razorfistforce110 жыл бұрын
Hubert Selby Jr. was one of the most brilliant and underrated writers of the 20th century...A true artistic genius for those readers with enough guts and intelligence to explore the dark side of human existence. "Requiem For A Dream" and "Last Exit To Brooklyn" should be taught in every college literature course in the US.
@Shteno3 жыл бұрын
Do you know the 2nd film he's talking about, that was made those two years?
@tankmaster101810 жыл бұрын
I would be so proud if I wrote the book that the movie was based off of. One of the best movies of all time and you get to say it wouldn't exist if it wasn't for you and you would be right!
@razorfistforce110 жыл бұрын
I agree "Requiem..." IS a great film. What is even more impressive is the fact that the book is even better!!! Just the fact that Selby and Aronofsky were able to craft a screenplay which did the book justice is astonishing.
@nikki-qb7iq8 жыл бұрын
Loved this writer for years, and now I've heard that in person he was very kind and genuine. Just a great author who is vastly underrated. In a writing course at my college the professor asked every student what author they find the most inspiring, I said that Hubert Selby Jr. was my favorite and the professor had no idea who he is, which was really surprising to me because his writing style is groundbreaking.
@huwthomas99544 жыл бұрын
Yeah mans a genius
@joannarevel99605 жыл бұрын
What an inspiring, and thoughtful interview, he put a spotlight on parts of society, that get cast aside, and he did it with a dignity and respect for the characters, and his overall outlook on life is a force to be reckoned with
@Akemi0014 ай бұрын
Most powerful writing advice I've ever heard. Makes me realise we can do anything with this stuff, Hubert Selby Jr only shows off a handful of the colors in the box and said to the rest of us- "Here you go, have fun,"
@marionsmith6762 жыл бұрын
22 years later I’m going to read this novel
@schneir5 Жыл бұрын
They said that the book came out in 1978, so it's more like 44 years later. I read a little bit of it back in 2006, ironically at the bookstore right after I shot up for the first time ever. I've been clean for over four years now.
@seifhashem68182 жыл бұрын
The most underrated writer of all time , had an extraordinary talent which is to create the most disturbing and scary stories out of everyday social life which is the real horror.
@jackyneves95223 жыл бұрын
As an aspiring author I really appreciate the fact that a pro like Hubert is giving so many jewels concerning his process of writing Thanks for uploading 🙏🏾
@lukeesublime96965 жыл бұрын
I'm currently reading this book. Henry Rollins did a podcast about him
@SwissMarksman Жыл бұрын
How was the book?
@briandenapoli3250 Жыл бұрын
Genius of a man the lack of face to face communication is dwilding faster by the day and he knew it right around the start of the internet. These chats are a great example. Empathy turns to entropy.
@bashmeesh3 жыл бұрын
Wow this guy's outlook. I am so intruiged. So excited to learn more about him and read his books
@lorio34111 жыл бұрын
he said he wanted to put his readers through an emotional experience.... REALLY ?!?!?! :D
@mgoogleuser80114 жыл бұрын
Have to say both book and movie are fantastic, very powerful work!
@Regannic Жыл бұрын
Cubby the monk. Gotta love him.
@hauntedhose3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy!
@annepascoe30293 жыл бұрын
Brilliant marvellous absolutely wonderful
@benjacobs102711 жыл бұрын
simply a genius
@a.elsahn67625 жыл бұрын
can you hear me, can you see me..
@katyisgone2 жыл бұрын
Ok for work ✔️
@D-Fens_16322 ай бұрын
Yes SIR!
@robertaglass12 жыл бұрын
Love him! Great writer!
@MattMackeyIIITV2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@moynimation12 жыл бұрын
awesome video
@strela110 жыл бұрын
Genious.
@chimpkilla10 жыл бұрын
Amazing writer
@huwthomas99544 жыл бұрын
Legend
@lorio34111 жыл бұрын
thanks for uploading btw :)
@chrispatel35422 жыл бұрын
17:16 there is hope!
@darylcumming71192 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@lidiamiroglio32435 жыл бұрын
Wow He cited Richard Price. Whosé first Book is easily parallel To 'Last exit'.. didn't Think Selby knew about Price's existance
@changingyoutubeusernameisn73024 жыл бұрын
that video quality
@elkbirabencherif54353 жыл бұрын
14:00 is this a Nietsche reference?
@chrispatel35422 жыл бұрын
who is the medical doctor hubert selby is talking about? sweitzer?
@MichaelMartin19716 жыл бұрын
2:33 "Shelby"
@mgoogleuser80114 жыл бұрын
what a fool
@chimpkilla10 жыл бұрын
@Strela1. Amazingly enough you misspelled "genius". Lol!
@TheSuperMrG134 жыл бұрын
11:20 whos his other favorite hero besides gandi
@vrbk1g Жыл бұрын
Paul Robeson
@TheSuperMrG134 жыл бұрын
who does he say his favorite writer is at 8:20? beethoven?
@cesarmerino8910 Жыл бұрын
He said that one of his biggest influences was Beethoven's music, yes.
@DangerfieldChris2 жыл бұрын
You might like my Substack, if you like HSJ. ‘Dangerfield’s Exaggerations’.