Based on the Suzanne Collins prequel book to The Hunger Games, this story takes us decades before the events of the series to a young Coriolanus Snow, showcasing his rise to power, deepening the totalitarian and classist themes explored in…
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“Mockingjay Soars” The Hunger Games Finale (Spoiler-Free)
Jennifer Lawrence puts an excellent bow on the film franchise that launched her career. Along with strong performances throughout, it’s been one of the better adaptations of the last decade. Here’s why you ought to see it this weekend.
Modern Blockbusters: How to Not Adapt a Book
By Kenneth Shipp I used to love book adaptations. Seriously! I really did, but my feelings toward the entire concept has really soured since I started thinking more critically about films. My first experience with book adaptations was the Harry Potter…
The “Best” Movies Coming Up This Fall
By Kenneth Shipp Hopefully every film on this list will be knockouts, but I know that simply will not be true. And there’s also the massive juggernaut at the end of this list which is casting a huge shadow on…