The Great Gatsby seems to be a film that everyone has an opinion about, and I’m no different. The original novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of my favorites, and I’ve been a fan of director Baz Luhrmann since Strictly Ballroom, so I went into it hoping for the best. Overall, for me, the movie… Continue reading THE GREAT GATSBY (2013)
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Across Decades With GATSBY
Prior to it actually being assigned in 11th grade English class, my first real exposure to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby was receiving a hand-me-down copy of the book from my father. The 1960s-era front cover — and my dad’s name stamped across the edges of its yellowing pages — gave away its origin… Continue reading Across Decades With GATSBY
Gatsby & Daisy
The Great Gatsby is one of my favorite books of all time, so I’m alternately excited and terrified to see Baz Luhrmann’s film later this week. However it goes, it did provide me with an excuse to unbox Jay and Daisy for the afternoon. 🌼