Hubert Selby Jr.
Writing
Biography
Hubert "Cubby" Selby Jr. (July 23, 1928 – April 26, 2004) was an American writer. Two of his novels, Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964) and Requiem for a Dream (1978), explore worlds in the New York area and were adapted as films, both of which he appeared in.
Known For
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
Requiem for a Dream
A gallery of characters in Brooklyn in the 1950s are crushed by their surroundings and selves: a union strike leader discovers he is gay; a prostitute falls in love with one of her clients; a family cannot cope with the fact that their daughter is illegitimately pregnant.
Last Exit to Brooklyn
When his wife is killed in a seemingly random incident, Harry, prompted by mysterious visions, journeys to discover the true circumstances surrounding her murder.
Fear X
An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.
Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
A struggling door-to-door salesman becomes addicted to collecting the paper messages of good fortune found inside fortune cookies served as dessert at Chinese restaurants in the United States.
Fortune Cookie
A wonderful making of featurette that focuses on the controversial novel that inspired the film Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) as well the production history of the film. German director Uli Edel and members of his technical crew also discuss some of the obstacles that had to be overcome while shooting on location in Brooklyn. The real characters that are portrayed in the film are also interviewed.
The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'
Laura works in a café in Sunset Plaza and lives in the Saharan Motel on Sunset Boulevard. She falls in love with the young writer Raoul. While Laura is open with her feelings, Raoul cannot seem to show his feelings for her.
Sunset Motel
Documentary about the dark side of Los Angeles.
Lost Angeles - Eine Stadt zwischen Traum und Trauma
Andrew Kaufman (1949 - 1984) was an American entertainer, actor, writer, performance artist and professional wrestler. A charismatic persona poured out of a bucket.
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
In 1998, Ludovic Cantais followed Hubert Selby Jr in his daily life and made him talk about the genesis of his work, his writing, his doubts and his obsessions.
Hubert Selby Jr, a couple of things
Ellen Burstyn interviews Hubert Selby Jr.
Memories, Dreams & Addictions
Documentary about the American author Hubert Selby Jr.