EPISODE · Aug 10, 2025 · 1H 32M
The Great Gatsby w/Jordyn Cummings
from Escape into Period Pieces · host Stephanie Reese
This past April was the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" which makes it the perfect time to review and discuss Baz Luhrmann's 2013 film adaptation of the book, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, and Elizabeth Debicki. Welcome back to the podcast, Jordyn Cummings, who is an expert on all things Gatsby, so make sure you read the book or check out the movie not to be spoiled. The movie, unfortunately, is only available for purchase or rental. Don't forget to always check out your local library! Is this the first time that Stephanie watched this movie? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out! References:"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald2013 Baz Luhrmann film1974 film starring Robert Redford and Mia FarrowMiss Fisher's Murder MysteriesThe Gilded AgeA Doll's House by Henrik IbsenA Doll's House Pt. 2 by Lucas HnathMoulin Rogue ElvisThe Great Gatsby Broadway MusicalJeremy JordanSIX: The MusicalMy Fair LadyShe's the ManThe Picture of Dorian GrayPleasantville (1998)Romeo & Juliet (1996)Shutter IslandPride and Prejudice and ZombiesRentBandstand the Musical (come back in Nov for more on this one!)Barbie's Princess and the PauperAMC's Interview with a VampireCrimson Peak (2015)Jane Eyre*Charlie Hunman was who I was thinking of, not Tom Hardy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe if you aren't [email protected]: @escape.into.period.pieces Merch: Spreadshirt.com, search Escape into Period PiecesSupport your local library and PBS station! See you next time :)
What this episode covers
This past April was the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" which makes it the perfect time to review and discuss Baz Luhrmann's 2013 film adaptation of the book, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, and Elizabeth Debicki. Welcome back to the podcast, Jordyn Cummings, who is an expert on all things Gatsby, so make sure you read the book or check out the movie not to be spoiled. The movie, unfortunately, is only available for purchase or rental. Don't forget to always check out your local library! Is this the first time that Stephanie watched this movie? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out! References:"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald2013 Baz Luhrmann film1974 film starring Robert Redford and Mia FarrowMiss Fisher's Murder MysteriesThe Gilded AgeA Doll's House by Henrik IbsenA Doll's House Pt. 2 by Lucas HnathMoulin Rogue ElvisThe Great Gatsby Broadway MusicalJeremy JordanSIX: The MusicalMy Fair LadyShe's the ManThe Picture of Dorian GrayPleasantville (1998)Romeo & Juliet (1996)Shutter IslandPride and Prejudice and ZombiesRentBandstand the Musical (come back in Nov for more on this one!)Barbie's Princess and the PauperAMC's Interview with a VampireCrimson Peak (2015)Jane Eyre*Charlie Hunman was who I was thinking of, not Tom Hardy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe if you aren't [email protected]: @escape.into.period.pieces Merch: Spreadshirt.com, search Escape into Period PiecesSupport your local library and PBS station! See you next time :)
NOW PLAYING
The Great Gatsby w/Jordyn Cummings
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Feb 4, 2026 ·18m