Baz Luhrmann - Blog Posts

take me back 🪽

Hey guys, I’ve got in my mind an Austin fic series I would love to read, but just don’t have the writing abilities. I really love the idea of being Baz and Catherine’s daughter so if anyone would be keen to write it or knows anyone who would please do bc I have been dying to read something like this for so long.

Thank you. I hate the movie it felt gross to watch and reading gatsby is truly the best way to experience the story.

My final thoughts on The Great Gatsby 2013 after finishing the book

This film doesn’t need to exist, in fact, I think it’s existence is bad 💀

Rant below.

The actors and actresses were good choices, but I think that Gatsby is just one of those books that looses its’s specialness when adapted to film. The mastery of Great Gatsby comes from Fitzgerald’s ability to paint for the viewer every scene, every subtlety, every little word packed with meaning, through his writing. A picture is worth a thousand words, and the words are what make Gatsby such a special book. It’s written in a clever way to make you pick up on things that won’t be explicitly stated or shown. It’s one of those stories that you have to pause and think about, and you can’t do that with a film. Not only that, but I don’t think the film was serious enoooough. It just seemed like it had two modes: PARTY HARD RAAH and awww sad gatsby 🥺 sad daisy NOT SAD ENOUGH, not MEANINGFUL enough. NO AMOUNT OF LANA DEL REY CAN SAVE THIS POORLY SET UP ROMANCE! We need Nick’s descriptions, the inner thoughts, the wonderful passage about Gatsby and Daisy’s first kiss five years ago in order to CARE about and understand the intriguing reasons behind their relationship.

I hate how Nick’s character was handled. Nick is apathetic and objectively not a good narrator, but he’s still very human. I was very impressed by Fitzgerald’s ability to balance awful qualities with real depictions of people. I don’t get that from the movie, Nick feels like a brick just sitting there 70% of the time. The only time the movie did something interesting with him was at the end. Also, I hate those sanatorium cutaways, what a way to ruin the moment.

The party scenes were pretty good, but the one in Myrtle’s apartment was uh… just not satisfying when compared to the book. Also, there was no Mr. McKee and Nick scene? THOSE COWARDS!

I actually really liked Tom’s actor and portrayal, I think he did the best job.

Uhhhhh, final thoughts, they tried to make up for the lack of deep writing with pure extravagance and forced glamour. No good, wouldn’t recommend.

anyhow, thats just my opinion :)

So we’re reading the Great Gatsby in class and we haven’t gotten that far but we were today we were talking about the movies and how they can be representative of the difference between old money and new money. So in order to discuss this in further detail we watched the beginnings of both the 1974 Great Gatsby and the 2013 Great Gatsby and I have to say whoever edited the 2013 version hates humans. I don’t think I’ve ever watched something so headache inducing in my life. I don’t know what the general consensus on this movie is but I think that it is a very good representation of the insecurity of “new money” rich people. Like every shot was made so bright and large and every costume is designed to feel extravagant even the casual ones and it feels like they are trying so hard to seem rich and successful and cool but they lack the class necessary to leave any lasting impression besides a headache.

p.s. I know my grammar is atrocious. Sorry bubs

p.p.s. if you like this movie this is not an attack on you these are just my thoughts lol. Totally and completely my opinion!!!

i am once again reminded that not many things leave my very heart downright aching as christian's echoing sobs, the wails during satine's death oh my god

ewan you goddamn mastermind

“The show must go on, Satine. We’re creatures of the underworld. We can’t afford to love.”

Moulin Rouge! (2001) dir. Baz Luhrmann

19. Ewan McGregor Movie Review: Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Fun Fact: Jim Broadbent co-stars in this movie as Harold Zidler. He worked with Ewan on the movie "Little Voice" as Mr. Boo!

Director: Baz Luhrmann

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor

Genre: Musical/Romance

Rating: PG-13

Synopsis: A young man named Christian who believes deeply in love although he has never fallen in love moves to France to pursue his dream of being a writer. He is befriended by a group of Bohemian artists who enlist him to help write a play for the Moulin Rouge. Thanks to a mix up, he meets the star of the Moulin Rouge, the courtesan Satine, and falls madly in love her. Unfortunately for him, not only is Satine betrothed to another man, she refuses to allow herself to fall in love.

Ewan Review: Ewan McGregor plays the character Christian. Christian is an optimistic and idealistic man. He believes that there is nothing more important than love. Although he is poor and Satine is meant to marry a rich Duke, he never loses hope that love will find a way for them to be together. Ewan speaks in an English accent for the role. He has a love interest, several kissing scenes, and two implied sex scenes. This is a musical so you get to hear him sing throughout the movie. He cries, screams, moans, and whimpers. His character is basically a puppy in human form so prepare for lots of charming innocence. His acting performance was wonderful.

Screentime Percentage: Ewan is on screen for a grand total of 51/128 minutes making his SP 40%.

To Ewan or not to Ewan: Is the movie worth watching for Ewan content alone? Yes. Is it worth watching in general? Yes.

Where to Watch: "Moulin Rouge!" is available for rent on YouTube, Google Play Movies and TV, and Fandango at Home. You can also pirate it on soap2day.

This is my first poll! Something new I want to start doing before posting the EMSP.

“How wonderful life is, while you're in the world”

MOULIN ROUGE! Swedish Production (Non-Replica)

𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒆! (2001)

Costumes of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Costume Designer Catherine Zuber, who has been nominated 15 times for a Tony Award (and has won 8 of them, including her nomination for Moulin Rouge!) created about 300 costumes for the spectacular musical.

The artisans at Parson’s Costumes in NYC have been known to create 793 unique pieces for the show by translating Zuber’s illustrations.

Although rooted in turn of the century Belle Époque fashion, the designs embrace contemporary influences, making concessions for a modern score and choreography.

From the colourful Can-Can skirts worn by the dance ensemble, Satine's crystallized corset, and the hand-painted costumes inspired by the artwork of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, every piece is truly a labour of love.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Japanese Cast

Satine — Ayaka Hirahara, Nozomi Futo

Christian — Yoshio Inoue, Shouma Kai

𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐞! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥

Set Designs by Derek McLane.

Costumes by Catherine Zuber.

Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet (1996)

ROMEO + JULIET (1996) + IMDb Trivia