Episode #49: The Great Gatsby

Hey there, old sport! After an unexpected week-long hiatus, Andrew and Monica are back with a review of Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby. This episode isn't split into two parts--there's a brief spoiler-free chat followed by the usual in-depth analysis. Does the film do the novel justice? What's up with the framing device? Is the use of modern music on the soundtrack justified? Tune in to find out. Plus, in Reboot This!, Andrew and Monica do the unthinkable and pitch a sequel to what many people consider the greatest American novel of all time. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and clip 4:01 - Spoiler-free review 11:15 - Nick and the framing device; is he gay? 16:55 - Luhrmann's visual style 18:15 - Lack of subtlety with symbols 21:21 - The love triangle 24:36 - Gatsby's criminal activities, the ending 29:31 - Dancing, music 34:52 - Fetishization of black culture 37:05 - Reboot This! 43:50 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected]. Thanks for listening!