Ep. 22 - Are The Great Gatsby Films Really That Great?

Update: 2024-07-16

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Robert Redford and Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Jay Gatsby in different film version of based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic. Alan speaks with Gatsby expert and New York City high school instructor David Giunta. Alan and David discuss the good and the bad elements of the films, what the story says about justice and obsession, and why Dasie picks Tom over Gatsby. David shares some insights from his many years of teaching the novels and elements of the films to his students. What does the story say about materialism and riches versus love and fulfillment? David explains what he thinks is a major flaw of both films.

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