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The Great Gatsby movie review: Flapper Rapper in 3D

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

This wild new interpretation of the famed book takes the Roaring 20s to new heights with what may be the best film soundtrack this year. Director Baz Luhrmann proposes the idea that rap is the offspring of jazz and cleverly updates this decadent examination of the lifestyles of the greedy and hedonistic.

The Great Gatsby trivia quiz

Jen of Devourer of Books — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Between Baz Luhrmann's movie of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio, which is out now, and the myriad of books out this spring starring the glamorous Zelda Fitzgerald, Gatsby fever is sweeping the nation. Whether you loved the book before it blew up or recently read it in preparation for the movie, get yourself psyched for F. Scott's best-known work with our super-fun The Great Gatsby trivia quiz. Answers are below.

Trailer: Leonardo DiCaprio is all smiles in The Great Gatsby

Krystal Clark — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:49:00 -0800

A new trailer's been released for Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby. It showcases Leonardo DiCaprio as the eccentric title character. Paired with modern music , Gatsby looks like a vibrant, 3D epic.

WB puts the brakes on DiCaprio's The Great Gatsby

Krystal Clark — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:56:00 -0700

Attention Leonardo DiCaprio fans. We've got some bad news. You'll have to a wait a little longer to see his golden locks in The Great Gatsby. Baz Luhrmann’s 3D adaptation has been pushed back.

The Great Gatsby finally begins production in Sydney

Krystal Clark — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:54:00 -0700

After years of development and casting rumors, Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby has officially begun production.

Isla Fisher and Ben Affleck in Great Gatsby film?

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:32:00 -0700

Isla Fisher is in talks to play the other woman in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. If Fisher signs on as ill-fated Myrtle, she could end up having an affair with Ben Affleck, also said to be in negotiations to join the 3D adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.