“…We’re fickle, stupid beings with poor memories and a great gift for self-destruction.” -Plutarch (from Book 3: Mockingjay)
I’d like to know in the comments how familiar you are with this series. Who your favorite characters are. And your feelings about the infamous love triangle. Whether you were Team Gale (Kale) or Team Peeta (Peenis). Lol.
I’m quite fond of the original trilogy but have yet to catch up on the prequels— the most recent of which, Sunrise On The Reaping, is due out November 20.
My older sister who is an English teacher introduced me to the series back when. Burned through Book One beneath palm trees, and attended the midnight mass with her for Movie 2: Catching Fire… I just rewatched the movies, as homework for the next EF montage.
James Newton Howard’s score is superb. Movie One in particular. Easy to take, good study music. Rooted in earthy folk, with modern and future techno flavors which also somehow feel organic. The whole orchestra can go big, like for a capital scene, but most of the arrangements are… I wouldn’t say minimal, just intricately quiet, and calming… like a babbling brook. I think using silence for the initial bloodbath at the cornocopia was a brilliant choice also.
Synopsis: The Hunger Games is set in the dystopian nation of Panem, where a wealthy Capitol rules over 12 oppressed districts and annually forces children to compete in a televised fight-to-the-death called the Hunger Games as punishment for a past rebellion. When teenager Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her baby sister’s place in the Games, she becomes both a reluctant survivor and an emerging symbol of resistance against the authoritarian regime.
Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is a sterling protagonist. Irresistible from the moment she volunteers as tribute to save Prim. Book One must’ve been a breeze for Suzanne Collins once she had this bird in hand. I’m using this exact beat to catapult the next montage. What a boost!
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I’m totally unfamiliar with the series, book or film, just know the name. I like a few vintage dystopias, like Brave New World and 1984, that are prophetic or have social relevance. Maybe I should check this out?
Oh yeah, Hunger Games is for you!.. There’s no better modern dystopian. Culturally relevant. Very popular among Millenials and Gen Z in particular. I def recommend Book One. And Films One and Two. Star-studded cast you’ll recognize… The films all have long-winded setups which can be enjoyable or boring depending on your set and setting. Give it a go. And thanks for the feedback👍👋
Ive read the main trilogy 3 times, Snow’s prequel twice, and I will read Haymich’s prequel a second time before I watch the movie in November.
The main trilogy gets me everytime, each read is like the first time because there are a few years in between. My favorite characters are Finnick, Plutarch is a complex character as well, and of course my celebrity crush is Josh Hutcherson so Peeta is also a favorite despite the fact that he has close to no survival skills at all, but he gives Katniss more humanity. If I keep going I’ll just end up naming every character as my favorite 😂. They’re easy reads but leave a lasting impression.
I remember when I was 13 not wanting to read it just because it was popular, then ended up binge reading all three books in 2 days over the summer, I didn’t sleep until after I finished them😂
Most excellent! I wanna read the prequels this summer. Which one should I start with?.. A decisive vote for Peeta, love it. 🏹📘✌️
I’ve never seen but might need to check it out! 🎬🍿
I was supposed to read The Hunger Games for summer reading, but I wasn’t much of a reader at the time. So I saw the movie instead when it first came out. I saw it by myself, but my brother has seen every sequel and prequel with me. I personally really like the franchise despite some of the weaker installments. The story never gets old.
I enjoyed the Lawrence films. I don’t recall the love triangle making much of an impact on me. I was more involved with Katniss surviving everything. As for the new releases, I’m too attached to what Lawrence achieved to make time for the new stories and characters. Maybe my mind will change in time.
I look forward to your next montage. 🥳
Just messaged you back🌞🙌
How right Plutarch was! I must admit I know nothing about this series, and unfortunately, I can’t watch the video because it says “this video is not available!”. Still, I can imagine it might be an interesting disclosure.
May the force be with you, mate! 🖖
A good job….however, I am unable to give any other feedback on ‘The Hunger Games’!
Thank you💛