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Staff Recs: Books We Should Have Read in High School

If you hated your high school humanities classes, the Arts Desk is here to give recs so that you can redo your education the right way.

Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina, Claire Fishman, Dante Sacco, Arts Desk • March 15, 2019

“Romeo and Juliet.” “The Catcher in the Rye.” Ernest Hemingway. Jane Austen. Classic titles and names that filled our high school syllabi and glazed our eyes over. But...

‘Gatz’ at Skirball: ‘Gatsby’ Reimagined for the Stage

Elevator Repair Service’s staged reading of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel is a great work in its own right.

Alex Cullina, Books & Theater Editor • January 28, 2019

Everyone knows the story of “The Great Gatsby,” one of romantic obsession, obscene wealth, free-flowing booze despite Prohibition — and that iconic green light. But you’ve...

Unpopular Opinions: 20th Century Authors

Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Alex Cullina and Ryan Mikel • October 17, 2018

The 20th century birthed a plethora of renowned authors, some overrated and some underrated. This week, the Arts Desk tackles Unpopular Opinions: 20th Century Authors.

Carmen Marc Valvo Fall/Winter 2016

Ali Webb and Mina Kaji • February 16, 2016

Carmen Marc Valvo’s Fall/Winter 2016 show had the Gatsby-esque ambience of an elegant, exclusive party. The designer is famous for creating fine gowns and suits,...

ARTS ISSUE: Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ glorifies gaudy, grandiose

December 5, 2013

With the director's indulgent nature, the "Gatsby" film adaptation proves to be one of the most extravagant movies of the year.

Students celebrate ‘Great Gatsby’ at annual CAS formal

April 13, 2013

At the annual CAS formal, students time traveled to the 1920s to celebrate the forthcoming release of the film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby."