Alex Gibney

Reviews

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

By Cynthia Fuchs

While Gonzo makes a familiar case, that Thompson frequently lost himself in celebrity, it also argues for his legacy, not cynicism but optimism. [3 July 2008]

Taxi to the Dark Side

By Cynthia Fuchs

Methodically, relentlessly, Gibney's Oscar-nominated documentary assembles stories, evidence, and testimony from witnesses and experts. [20 February 2008]

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

By Lester Pimentel

Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are classic tragic characters: incredibly intelligent men felled by their own hubris. [20 May 2005]