The Hunger (1983, Tony Scott)

A lot of The Hunger is so exquisitely directed by Scott, it almost seems like there’s nothing the narrative could do to mess it up. His Panavision composition is precise, fixated on the small detail, whether it’s David Bowie’s stubble or Catherine Deneuve’s sunglasses. These ... Read full article

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2 Review: Assets and Liabilities

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is the fourth and final installment of a four-part trilogy (trilogies now come in fours when the third book is split into two films).  Below is a recap of how we got here. You may skip the next three paragraphs if you are already familiar with the first three... Read full article

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games (Gary Ross, 2012) Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete. Just before watching this adaptation of Suzanne ... Read full article

Future Classic Movies: “The Hunger Games”

Future Classic Movies: “The Hunger Games” Note: This post is part of the Future Classic Movies Blogathon monitored by Paula Guthat who writes and manages Paula’s Cinema Club blog. The Hunger Games was one of the most anticipated film releases of 2012. Based on the young adult... Read full article