Testing The Waters

*This is a follow-up article to  1926-2013: The Great Gatsby GATSBY, WHAT GATSBY? Almost a week has passed since I watched Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" and I am still in awe by it, the film literally took my breath away --  its not a film its an experience. Even if your not a fan of Luhrmann's previous works  (Strictly Ballroom, Romeo & Juliet or Moulin Rouge)  I recommend you see this film while its still in theaters. Luhrmann brings Fitzgerald's Jazz age literary masterpiece to life, he makes it approachable and contemporary and still manages to stay true to the novel. *** SPOILER ALERT *** If you have not seen Baz Luhrmann's Great Gatsby stop reading this post please - I'd hate to spoil anything for ya... just promise you'll come back and read it afterwards, kay? :-) UNDERSTANDING GATSBY Luhrmann researched all aspects of The Great Gatsby tale and immersed himself in the author's life as well. Such attent...

One of my all-time favorite novels is "The Great Gatsby." The first time reading it I was completely mesmerized by F. Scott Fitzgerald's poetic writing style. He draws the reader into the roaring 20's (which is my favorite era), into the lives of all the characters and the love story between Gatsby and Daisy.  And I will also admit to being thrilled that this beautiful tale was set in my hometown of New York. MY LOVE OF THE 1920's Photo of me in a production of "CABARET" style is still very 20's                                                                             I so was a flapper/showgirl in a past life... I'm often inspired by the 20's style.  This is a photo of me and  my hubby at a wedding we attended FROM NOVEL TO SCREEN Th...