Tag Archives: The Hunger Games

Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by jlmicek

All right — shows how much I know. Buttressed by fond reviews, filmgoers put Jonah Hill’s and Channing Tatum’s spoof of “21 Jump Street” at the top of the box office heap this weekend. Nonetheless, overall receipts declined by 20 … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Lawrence: Katniss is a “futuristic Joan of Arc.”

Posted on March 17, 2012 by jlmicek

Speaking to The Guardian, “The Hunger Games” starlet  has a few words about her turn as the lead in the big screen version of author Suzanne Collins’ wildly successful YA series. The movie opens stateside on March 23. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Dear Hollywood, Please Stop Adapting Dr. Seuss Books For The Multiplex. You’re Not Good At It.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Dear Hollywood: We need to talk. Now. Look, I get it. You look at the books authored and drawn by the late Theodore Seuss Geisel and you see box office gold. Their technicolor hues and soft, rounded angles fairly scream: … Continue reading →

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New Hunger Games Clip Debuts.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

The eagerly anticipated big-screen adaptation of author Suzanne Collins’ best-selling “Hunger Games” trilogy doesn’t open stateside for another week. But it has opened overseas to rapturous reviews — more on that later. But for American fans, here’s another look at … Continue reading →

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Red Carpet: Jennifer Lawrence at “Hunger Games” World Premiere.

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a pic of the starlet at the film’s world premiere in Los Angeles:

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Jennifer Lawrence Talks “Hunger Games.”

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jlmicek

In an interview posted to ComingSoon, Katniss Everdeen herownself talks about the hugely anticipated flick. Here’s a teaser: “Q: How useful was the book? Do you have all those first person thoughts going through your head? Lawrence: For an actor, … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Clip: Peeta’s Interview with Ceasar.

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jlmicek

Building the hype to insurmountable levels, here’s a new clip from “The Hunger Games,” featuring actors Josh Wilkerson (Peeta) and Woody Harrelson. (via HeyUGuys)

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Go Behind the Scenes of “The Hunger Games”

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jlmicek

As of this writing, there’s fewer than two weeks remaining before Suzann Collins’ YA bestseller hits the big screen. To whet your appetite, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the film. It opens March 23 in the U.S., overseas, and, for … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Clip Released.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jlmicek

This one features an encounter between stars Lenny Kravitz and Jennifer Lawrence. Unfortunately, it’s not embeddable here, so I’ll direct you to HeyUGuys, where you can watch the clip. The big-screen adaptation of Suzann Collins’ best-selling YA series opens in … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Images Hit.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Via TotalFilm, here’s a few more images from the YA bestseller by Suzanne Collins. It hits theaters this month.

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