On the Big Screen
Before 2013, The Great Gatsby had been translated to film, but none compared to the popularity of Baz Luhrmann's production in 2013. Luhrmann's take on The Great Gatsby was brought to the big screen in a wild and exciting fashion. From the music to the fashion and extravagant party scenes, people all over the country were catching Gatsby fever. If you're interested in learning more about the creation of the movie, the music, and the fashion, this is the page for you.
Explore Movies (Cornell University New Student Reading Project, n.d.)
This timeline features links to the IMDB pages for previously produced Gatsby films and other adaptations. It does not include the 2013 version.
Warner Brothers Interactive Book (Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2013)
This interactive book explores the process of creating the film, including the concepts, fashion, and real estate. Quotes from the book, as well as the actors portraying characters, are paired with images from the film for a unique multimedia experience. One section of the book explores some "conceptual questions that arose while adapting Gatsby from the page to the screen."
NPR First Listen (National Public Radio, May 2, 2013)
The print version of NPR's First Listen discusses the soundtrack for the film. The article features links to samples of music that influenced the soundtrack, as well as links to other articles discussing more in-depth aspects of the music.
The Great Gatsby Costume and Set Designer Catherine Martin Tells All (StyleList, n.d.)
This interview with the costume and set designer, Catherine Martin, explores the process for designing sets and costumes, as well as the types of resources that were tapped into. She shares about her experience designing the costumes and where she found inspiration.
The Great Gatsby Prada Costume Preview (Telegraph.co.uk, May 13, 2013)
Another interview with costume designer Catherine Martin is featured in video format. She expands on the partnership with Prada for costumes in a few key scenes from the movie. Viewers see sketches of designs, behind-the-scenes shots of filming the scenes featuring the Prada designs, as well as still-shots of models in the designs. Fashionistas...this one is for you!
The Sets of The Great Gatsby (Brad Goldfarb, Architectural Digest, n.d.)
From Architectural Digest, this article focuses on the set design and the architectural influences from the lavish film sets. To create the stunning visuals, 42 separate sets were created! At the bottom of the article there is a link to view photographs of some of the sets.
The Great Gatsby Film Review (Charles Moore, The Telegraph, May 19, 2013)
This review compares the book to Luhrmann's film adaptation. The review is very thorough. This would be a good review to read after having read the book and seen the film, then drawing your own conclusions. What's your opinion of the film's portrayal of Fitzgerald's work?
Explore Movies (Cornell University New Student Reading Project, n.d.)
This timeline features links to the IMDB pages for previously produced Gatsby films and other adaptations. It does not include the 2013 version.
Warner Brothers Interactive Book (Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2013)
This interactive book explores the process of creating the film, including the concepts, fashion, and real estate. Quotes from the book, as well as the actors portraying characters, are paired with images from the film for a unique multimedia experience. One section of the book explores some "conceptual questions that arose while adapting Gatsby from the page to the screen."
NPR First Listen (National Public Radio, May 2, 2013)
The print version of NPR's First Listen discusses the soundtrack for the film. The article features links to samples of music that influenced the soundtrack, as well as links to other articles discussing more in-depth aspects of the music.
The Great Gatsby Costume and Set Designer Catherine Martin Tells All (StyleList, n.d.)
This interview with the costume and set designer, Catherine Martin, explores the process for designing sets and costumes, as well as the types of resources that were tapped into. She shares about her experience designing the costumes and where she found inspiration.
The Great Gatsby Prada Costume Preview (Telegraph.co.uk, May 13, 2013)
Another interview with costume designer Catherine Martin is featured in video format. She expands on the partnership with Prada for costumes in a few key scenes from the movie. Viewers see sketches of designs, behind-the-scenes shots of filming the scenes featuring the Prada designs, as well as still-shots of models in the designs. Fashionistas...this one is for you!
The Sets of The Great Gatsby (Brad Goldfarb, Architectural Digest, n.d.)
From Architectural Digest, this article focuses on the set design and the architectural influences from the lavish film sets. To create the stunning visuals, 42 separate sets were created! At the bottom of the article there is a link to view photographs of some of the sets.
The Great Gatsby Film Review (Charles Moore, The Telegraph, May 19, 2013)
This review compares the book to Luhrmann's film adaptation. The review is very thorough. This would be a good review to read after having read the book and seen the film, then drawing your own conclusions. What's your opinion of the film's portrayal of Fitzgerald's work?