When I read it in college, I fell in love with the lavish lifestyle F. Scott Fitzgerald so vividly illustrated in his literary classic, The Great Gatsby. The book is set in the ostentatious 1920’s and inspired by real people and places Fitzgerald hobnobbed with – even today, the mansion that inspired Jay Gatsby’s, is impressive from above. The characters exist in an extravagant, fabulous bubble that you can’t help but want to be in, even though you can tell it’s about to burst.
It’s all about opulent homes, status vehicles, ornate dresses and perfectly cut suits, and over-the-top, competitive entertainment. The plot speaks to our times despite the period setting, and the deeper messages Fitzgerald conveyed are timeless. I think it’s perfect fit to have the visionary Baz Luhrmann bring The Great Gatsby’s over the top world to three dimensional life, and to set it all to a soundtrack starring Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Lana Del Ray.
The film looks AMAZING.
I’ve been excited about the cinematic adaptation of The Great Gatsby for a while now, and tomorrow (Tuesday, May 7), I’m co-hosting an advanced screening of the film and a few lucky Chicago readers can come to the event! Alongside my friends at JET Magazine, we will welcome The Great Gatsby to Chicago before it opens nationwide on May 10.
And 20 of you can come too!
The first twenty people to comment on this post, including their name and using a valid e mail address, will have their names added to the guest list for tomorrow evening’s movie screening at 6 pm at the Kerasotes Showplace Icon in the South Loop.
Entries will be closed at midnight tonight. This will fill up fast, so hurry up and click below to comment!
For even MORE Gatsby, follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegreatgatsbymovie, and on Twitter: @GatsbyMovie @LeoDiCaprio @TobeyMaguire. For tomorrow night, follow the hashtags #TheGreatGatsby #SummerofGatsbyCHI to see all about the glamorous local screening event!
Thank you to Allied Media and Warner Brothers for this opportunity!
**edited at 8:39 am – the comments are officially closed. Thanks for entering!
Can’t wait to see this film. Vaguely remember reading the book, but have thought about cracking it back open. I think the soundtrack will be dope.
I would love to see it!
Oh, my bad for not following the directions to a T lol…
Ishea – SixTwentySevenBlog@hotmail.com
This movie looks like it will be breathtakingly beautiful. I hope I can go!
I loved this book in high school. I can’t wait to see the film
Left the Bulls game to leave a comment lol…
JubaCochran@gmail.com
Joanne – sleepybrown_29@yahoo.com
I’d LOOOVE to go!
I would love to after having met you in my makeup class during j-term at columbia!
i didnt put my email in the post but its carrie.harvey@loop.colum.edu
Would love to join you!
Nicolemdavis@gmail.com
Songine’ Clarke- songinec@gmail.com
Would LOVE to come see this movie in the city tomorrow!!!!
My email is aziajs@gmail.com
Azia Sawyer
The Great Gatsby was an exciting read and I’m sure a fantastic movie! I can’t wait to see it.
yay! Thanks all for entering. Will tabulate and close this in the morning!
I’d love to attend!
Tiffany.mcdowell@yahoo.com
The Great Gatsby was an exciting read and I’m sure a fantastic movie! I can’t wait to see it.
L. Hatchett – lashatch@aol.com
Not sure if I was supposed to leave email in content but just in case, here it is…..
Tlc6629558@aol.com
I would love to attend
I can’t wait to see this movie! Dionadonelson@gmail.com
Would luv 2 check it out with my sister! Modahnik@gmail.com
Hope I’m not too late to add my name. Hope to see you there.
not too late at all!
I read the book in HS and loved it. Would love to see the movie!
I would LOVE to see this! ocardoso313@hotmail.com