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Parallels between Charles Bukowski and Life Lessons protagonist?


Anyone get that vibe? Nolte's character reminded me a little of Bukowski's Chinanski in the novel Women.

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Definitely. As you probably know, the point of departure was 80s artist Chuck Connelly, a walking hurricane. But Rourke's Bukowski made a big impression that was fresh in the air in 1988.

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Good catch.

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