DIG THIS WITH BILL MESNIK AND RICH BUCKLAND- THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS

THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 4- ALLEN GINSBERG-"HOWLING AT MERCY & MOONBEAMS"- THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY, INGENUITY AND THE SWITCHBLADE OF BE BOP NOTION

Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik

Films featuring Allen Ginsberg or his work:



  • Howl (2010):

    This film explores the creation and impact of Ginsberg's iconic poem, Howl, with James Franco portraying the poet. 



  • Kill Your Darlings (2013):

    This movie focuses on the early years of the Beat Generation and Ginsberg's relationship with Lucien Carr, played by Daniel Radcliffe. 



I'm Not There (2007):

A biographical musical about Bob Dylan, featuring David Cross as a cameo appearance as Ginsberg. 



The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1993):

This documentary offers a comprehensive look at Ginsberg's life, featuring interviews with friends, contemporaries, and archival footage. 



Heart Beat (1980):

While not directly featuring Ginsberg, this film is based on Carolyn Cassady's memoir and explores the Beat Generation, including Neal Cassady and Jack Kerouac. 

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