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Five reasons 'Gatsby' is the great American novel

Can't wait for the new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio as The Great Gatsby? Here are five reasons The Great Gatsby, that gaudy Roaring Twenties tale of lost love should be ranked as the great American novel

There is nothing more I love than a great, classic novel, The Great Gatsby being one of the highest on my list. Since the semester ended, I have more free time to enjoy and read what I please, and I can’t wait to visit this classic again. There is something very special about The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald created a true, honest rendition of what an American classic should embody. I fell in love with Jay Gatsby for numerous reasons, but one, in particular, is his admiration for Daisy. I feel fancy, liberated, and in pain when I read Gatsby. Fitzgerald has done something truly remarkable. The characters are simple, yet complex and the language is so beautifully poetic and painful, you cannot help but feel similar pain to the author’s agony. I can’t wait to read it again and experience all the things that made me fall in love with the novel initially. 

Making America White Again

The choices made by white men, who are prepared to abandon their humanity out of fear of black men and women, suggest the true horror of lost status.

Since the news of the recent presidential election, it is easy to say that people of color and women feel disenfranchised and isolated because of the views of what the American people chose on Nov. 8. It is almost surreal to even understand what actually happened, but as the same time, in order to understand the horror, we must learn why America leaned toward a racist, sexist, homophobic man as our president. Toni Morrison’s article does a great job breaking down the logic behind this chaotic election and outcome. I feel sadness for myself and my fellow peers who have been, are, and will be affected by this outcome. 

I am beyond excited to see this movie. Ever since I saw the first preview, I was instantly hooked. The level of violence, deception, cruelness, hatred, and intimacy seem so riveting. The dynamics between the two characters are so intriguing and haunting, I have watched the trailer at least ten times because it is that enticing. I also enjoy the role of a dominant, female character. Just from the previews, Amy Adams seems ruthless, dangerous, and clever, one of the main reasons I am so excited to see this film. I love the haunting, darkness the movie gives off, can’t wait to see what it is all about!

My boo

leo being adorable af…

Young faces of Leonardo DiCaprio

Pennywise is finally making it to the big screen! This is by far one of the most thrilling, mystical, psychological, books I have ever read. It truly leaves an imprint on your heart. The ambitious nature of a child, paired with the love of friendship and innocence are just some of the few themes of this novel. It is beyond magical and takes you back to a place in your own childhood. Which then creates an extraordinary effect while you read the book because it is as if you were one of the misfits, and there is nothing more magical than that. I am ready for you, IT!

I fell in love with this movie the first time I watched it. I think it does a great job representing the beauty of everyday life. The director invited us into the home of a family that we have seen on many occasions, exemplified the natural situations, and showed the value of these moments. We hype ourselves on the idea that certain, routine moments in our life are supposed to shape and define who or what we will become, but the moments rest on the daily, influential relationships you have with others and yourself. The movie does a great job to highlight these aspects of life. It is easily relatable to all people. 

“That’s a lot of what the movie is about—the importance of everyday life, and that these big moments that we expect to define us in the end don’t mean anything, really, or don’t mean anything more than the other moments, and that it’s really every moment that counts. That’s more what our conversations were about—little things about how I interacted with my friends on a daily basis, and how I talked to my parents and what I would do when I was alone.” ~ Ellar Coltrane, on Boyhood

Awesome wallpaper at Filtered Coffee Shop in Harlem. I need this!