The Art of Tripping

February. 23,1993

Rating：

7.3

Genre：

Comedy Documentary TV Movie

Keywords：

Surreal Poetry

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Based on the idea that drugs have influenced some of our greatest minds (Poe, Baudelaire etc.), this film documents just how influential drug experiences have been on the minds of great writers, poets and thinkers.

Bernard Hill as

Phil Daniels as

Patrick Barlow as

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Reviews

Dotsthavesp

1993/02/23

I wanted to but couldn't!

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Siflutter

1993/02/24

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

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Guillelmina

1993/02/25

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Francene Odetta

1993/02/26

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

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ThePrinceofPeas

1993/02/27

Storm Thorgeson directs this insightful documentary. Based on the idea that drugs have influenced some of our greatest minds (Poe, Baudelaire etc.) it documents just how influential drug experiences have been on the minds of great writers, poets and thinkers. It shows that one hundred years ago many people thirsted for some form of 'drug' to fuel imagination and creativity. Storm Thorgeson may be known to some viewers as the designer of Pink Floyd album covers. Informative, enjoyable, and spiritual...

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