K: Hunger Games – How Good Is It?

This movie did it all. I laughed. I (almost) cried. I cheered. I screamed (just a little). Every bit of emotion was squeezed into the 144 minutes that are presented in Gary Ross’ screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ bestseller: The Hunger Games! There are not many movies recently that have been worth clapping for afterwards, but this … Continue reading →

B: Hunger Games review — is it any good?

Following a rebellion by its people, North America as we know it is forever-changed. The continent that has risen out of the ruins is now called Panem, which consists of 12 (previously 13) districts and is ruled by the super-wealthy and ultra-powerful Capitol, where people dress like it’s the 1980s but live like it’s the … Continue reading →

B: From Book to Film, or: Why I Pray ‘The Hunger Games’ Does it Right

There is no shortage of movies based on successful books or series of books. Just look at some movies from 2011 that were based on books: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Moneyball, The Help, Winnie the Pooh, The Descendants, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2, Hugo, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Tinker Tailor Soldier … Continue reading →