Post Gatsby Wrap-up
*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...