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LET’S TALK ABOUT IT SERIES Movie: The Great Gatsby (PG-13)

THE GREAT GATSBY by F Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby is the second of three films to be presented between September and December 2025 as part of the discussion series, LET’S TALK ABOUT IT (LTAI) – Good Book/Bad Movie. It is based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a writer and wall street trader, Nick Carraway, who finds himself drawn to the past and the lifestyle of his mysterious millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby, amid the riotous parties of the Jazz Age. Directed by Baz Luhrman in 2013, the film features actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, Carey Mulligan, and Elizabeth Debicki.

With discussions led by USC Aiken Humanities scholars, LTAI is more than your average book club. Participants will read, watch, and then compare the following three “good” novels to their respective “bad” film adaptations.

Schedule for All the King’s Men
October 14 @ 6:00pm Movie
October 18 @ 12:00pm Movie
October 21 @ 6:30pm Discussion with Dr. Andrew Geyer

Let’s Talk About It (LTAI) is intended for ages 18 and older
Registration begins August 5, 2025 at the 2nd floor Reference deskBooks will be available first come, first served.
Movie viewings and book discussions will take place in the 1st floor Meeting Room

For more information call 803-640-2020, ext 3

LTAI Schedule