Luhrmann's Great Gatsby

I don't know if anyone has heard, but Baz Luhrmann is making his own adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's amazing novel, The Great Gatsby. There are a lot of unhappy people about who don't think that he'll do it justice, but I, among other Australia lovers, are so excited and cant wait to see it in 2010!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2008/dec/30/baz-luhrmann-great-gatsby

There are a bunch of curious cats wondering who will be cast as whom? People are making their own suggestions, so I thought that I would make my own list of who I think should play who, although I'm bound to repeatedly change my mind over the next few months.

Gatsby
Nick
Daisy
Tom
Jordan
Myrtle - Helena Bonham Carter!

Hmm, this is harder than I thought.
I like the idea of James McAvoy being in it. Maybe Casey Affleck as Gatsby? I don't want Nicole Kidman to be in it, that would be too much after Moulin Rouge and Australia. Other suggestions have been to cast Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, but that would be too Notebook! I like the idea of Leonardo DiCaprio, but that could be too Aviator! Ho hum, I love Kate Winselt, but she's too old. Ewan McGregor - 'nuff said! Ooh, Adrien Brody. Probably my favourite for Nick. Matt Damon as Gatsby?
WHAT DOES EVERYONE ELSE THINK?

I almost wish Stephen Fry were directing it, as Bright Young Things was amazing, although his Gatsby would be like an Americanised BYT. He would bring a sensitivity to it and maybe exploit the decadent side of the story. Ah well, he would do a fantastic job whatever.

Writing English homework. A chapter summary of chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby. That will be read by all the class. I feel vulnerable writing it.

Will people laugh if I use the word delicious or divine?
Simply, rather, terribly, alas, hurrah hooray!

What I want to say: The language used in this chapter is a platter of adjectives that make your mouth water and leave you savouring the taste of each one as it leaves your tongue.

What I did say: The language used in this chapter is made up of a variety of adjectives, sentence structures and varied pace which make it enjoyable to read.

Hmm, is this something that I should be concerned about? I need more confidence in this sort of thing. Although writing the summary, is not an article or a blog, it's more like coursework (although I get "Amy, it needs to be more formal!" from Alison, one of my English teachers) and should be sensible and coherent.


Now I have to find information about Carla Bruni, who I have chosen for my French discussion topic for the speaking exam. Will I regret this? I have to say, I haven't warmed to her yet. She has that husky, french, 'sexy' (I never use that word!) voice and can play guitar herself which makes her music okay, but she seems to be a bit... je ne sais quoi. I can't find a word really to describe her. We shall see what I think at the end of this!