The Great Gatsby
It may be impossible for The Great Gatsby to make it to the screen and still be The Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel is such a slippery endeavor, such a combination of dueling character perceptions and unseen incidents, that by the time a filmmaker materializes it, some of its power unavoidably vanishes. Of course, you lose some things and gain others any time you adapt one medium to another, but Gatsby is about a deep, hollow longing lurking behind glitz and glamor. When you put it on the screen, it’s easier to show the frills than the subtle notes... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsListen to Florence + the Machine's "Over the Love" for The Great Gatsby Soundtrack
Written from the point of view of leading lady Daisy Buchanan, listen to "Over the Love" via GQ. read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch the First Trailer for The Great Gatsby
Take a deep breath, grandma. This isn’t going to be the Roaring ‘20s you remember. The first trailer for the remake based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, The Great Gatsby, has hit the web, and it’s a whirlwind of color, extravagance and, oh yeah, Kanye West.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsFirst Images of The Great Gatsby Released
Those that are still skeptical of Baz Lurhmann’s 3D adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic _The Great Gatsby_ might not need to worry as much. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsShame
2011 has been Michael Fassbender’s year. From the latest entry in the blockbuster X-Men franchise to period roles in films like Jane Eyre and A Dangerous Method, the Irish-German actor has continued to impress critics and audiences alike. And this isn’t some Jude Law-style fluke—Fassbender is an extremely talented and handsome actor whose onscreen presence fits comfortably in both action films and more experimental cinema. This point is driven home in artist-turned-filmmaker Steve McQueen’s second film, Shame. McQueen and Fassbender previously worked together in the director’s astounding debut, Hunger, and the two have at least one more film in development... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJohn Goodman To Reunite With Coen Brothers
John Goodman and the Coen Brothers are reuniting for the upcoming Inside Llewyn Davis. Goodman has starred in a plethora of Coen films dating back to Raising Arizona. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsShame Stamped With NC-17 Rating
Steve McQueen’s upcoming erotic drama Shame has gathered a lot of attention due to its edgy content and sexually explicit scenes. Now the Motion Picture Association of America has slapped the film with an NC-17 rating, virtually ensuring that the already limited release will be even more limited. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsCarey Mulligan to Work With The Coen Brothers, Spike Jonze
Since Carey Mulligan's breakthrough role in An Educationin late 2009, she's been consistently busy with various projects like Never Let Me Go, Drive and Shame, which will be released this December. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDrive review
Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn’s thrill ride, _Drive_, is designed to flood its viewers with a surge of emotions—a daring rip current, pulsating in ears and pounding in chests. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsBen Affleck Won't Be in The Great Gatsby After All
Earlier this month, Ben Affleck was in talks to join the cast of The Great Gatsby. However, the actor had to decline the role due to his commitment to direct Argo, a film about the 1979 Iran hostage crisis in the Middle East. Affleck was being courted by director Baz Luhrmann for the role of Tom Buchanan.... read more
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