VERGE

Every school is different. Then within each school every class is different. Though it seems once we have finished our education, weather it be through high school or through graduate school we are all linked for having read the basics in English class. Some of the books we loved, some we hated, some we didn’t read ( it just got easier once netflix came about ).

Each one of us had a favorite. I personally had two; The Great Gatsby and Lord of the Flies.  In fact, I have both on my iTunes collection currently.

Then I find this out, another one is being produced. Exciting right? Well, I boycotted 3D movies a while ago, and sure enough The Great Gatsby is to begin filming this August in Syndey Australia, the hometown of Baz Luhmann who purchased the rights in 2008, in 3D. 

As far as the cast, Leonardo DiCaprio has had the character of Jay Gatsby secured from the beginning it seems. The character of Daisy was the harder one to cast but finally offered to Carey Mulligan ( though I am still unsure if she has officially accepted the role ). Another name to be tagged along with the film, Jake Gyllenhaal.


Luhmann also filmed Australia and Moulin Rouge! both of which were very catching to the eye.  So we shall see, after the 17-week long shot and postproduction if this is a film I will end up seeing in 3D and breaking my ban. 

LEONARDO DICAPRIO TO PLAY GATSBY & CAREY MULLIGAN TO PLAY DAISY

Though I do think I would much rather see a different cast for this film. Not that Leo would not be able to perfom as "the great" Gatsby, but isn't there any other male actor out there? Maybe . . . a reunion between Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. We do all love them.

RYAN GOSLING AS JAY GATSBY & RACHEL MCADAMS AS DAISY

Just incase you were not one of the schools that were able to read this book, here is a idea of the book thanks to Barnes&Noble -

“The mysterious Jay Gatsby embodies the American notion that it is possible to redefine oneself and persuade the world to accept that definition. Gatsby's youthful neighbor, Nick Carraway, fascinated with the display of enormous wealth in which Gatsby revels, finds himself swept up in the lavish lifestyle of Long Island society during the Jazz Age. Considered Fitzgerald's best work, The Great Gatsby is a mystical, timeless story of integrity and cruelty, vision and despair.”

What do you think? Will it be better in 3D? Will I actually have to go see this one? Will you go see this one?

Oh - just one more thing – if you happen to find one of these books in a vintage style or early edition, this would be a wonderful gift.

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