I like the idea of an over-the-top gothic Gatsby for the 21st Century, and this version of Fitzgerald’s novel looks like it could be an amazing ride in 3D. I only wish they’d gone for period music in the soundtrack, or orchestral music simulating period music, or even electro dance pop incorporating period music. Gatsby …
Why couldn’t they have waited for the film’s debut, instead of tempting greedy bastards like myself? I will say that I only listened to about 30 seconds. Didn’t want to completely spoil it for myself. – Steve Stav
I love Don Delillo‘s novels, and serenely enjoyed, Cosmopolis, his short novel/long-short story of a few years ago. I wouldn’t have guessed that it could be made into a movie, however, as the text was low in the action quotient. Well, live and learn. It’s out soon as a movie with everyone’s favorite cuckolded vampire …
Why does every movie have to involve superpowers? And not geopolitical superpowers, individuals with superhuman powers. John Wayne didn’t need a superpower. He had his magnificent voice and demeanor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jKWJZsjm5U
Please, please, please see the brilliant documentary FORKS OVER KNIVES. This is a battle we can win in which everyone (except a handful of large corporations) wins. This non-judgmental, non-guilt-inducing, non-“we-know-better-than-you-you-dumb schmuck,” totally fascinating film can change your life. And maybe save it, too. – Gordon Jack Schultz . .
http://youtu.be/y7piNTdWO4c