RANCHO SANTA FE NEWS
MAY 17, 2013
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self, Leonardo DiCaprio makes the enigmatic millionaire his own, capturing his obsession and charisma with poetic brilliance. Tobey Maguire is an excellent choice for the tolerant observer that Nick Carraway is, providing the audience a lens for which to look through as the story unfolds. Carey Mulligan infuses Daisy Buchanan’s attractive yet shallow disposition with flawless confidence. Joel Edgerton has complete control over the role of Tom Buchanan, oftentimes displaying his iron-fisted authority via the charac-
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and oceans free of foreign objects and pollution.” While showing a selection of his work at Bliss 101 in Encinitas, an exhibit of Helfand’s ocean surf art will be on display through mid-June at The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. His work will also be shown at the US Open of Surfing on July 28 in Huntington Beach, in addition to an upcoming group show at The ARTery @ The Lab in Costa Mesa. There will be an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Helfand’s original art when his Art Alive banner, along with 100 other
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ter’s arrogance. As for the supporting cast members, they, too, deserve to be commended for their efforts. Elizabeth Debicki radiates the perfect level of emotional evasiveness that anyone would expect to see in the Jordan Baker character. Isla Fisher possesses a feisty fire that fuels Myrtle Wilson’s energetic personality with irresistible appeal. Jason Clarke conveys a credible amount of pathetic ignorance in his portrayal of George Wilson. Amitabh Bachchan’s few minutes of screen time are all that he requires to imbue gangster/gambler Meyer Wolfsheim with an
air of notoriety. Never did I expect to like the newest interpretation of “The Great Gatsby,” much less enjoy it. Should you have any reservations about whether or not this film treats its source material with respect, you will be pleasantly surprised at just how well it does.
banners painted by local artists, is auctioned on May 26 in the courtyard of Cardiff Town Center. Details of the auction can be found at ArtsAliveEncinitas.com. Learn more about the artist, his surf art, and his upcoming exhibitions at
bryanhelfand.com.
MPAA rating: PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language. Running time: 2 hours 23 minutes Playing: General release
Kay Colvin is director of the L Street Fine Art Gallery in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, serves as an arts commissioner for the City of Encinitas, and specializes in promoting emerging and mid-career artists. Contact her at kaycolvin@lstreetfineart.com.
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