Media Decoder: Defying Naysayers, ‘Gatsby’ Proves a Box-Office Winner

Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” has become the latest example of the Hollywood watchers miscalculating audience interest.

    

‘Great Gatsby’ Is Poised for a Strong Opening, No Thanks to Critics

The box numbers from Thursday’s late night screenings indicate a first weekend that could be the most successful in Baz Luhrmann’s directing career.