The Beanie Baby Hunger Games

Riding on the waves of the current pop culture craze by incorporating a popular fad from years past, The Online Musical has put two and two together to create the latest YouTube sensation - The Beanie Baby Hunger Games! This creative, witty, and oh-so-cute parody of the smash action/adventure hit retells the story of the first book/film by using TY Beanie Babies to represent the memorable characters of the series. I thought it was a particularly clever choice to have Rocket the Blue Jay act as Katniss Everdeen, the Mockingjay.

The World is Watching The Hunger Games

The world is watching The Hunger Games.

Suzanne Collins's gripping series of a dystopian society whose government marches their children off to fight to the death has hit the big screen. The adaptation captures the essence of Panem and its districts, the control of the Capitol, and the brutality of the arena - all while foreshadowing how the game of survival eventually ripples into the start of a rebellion. Riveting and real, the film retains the book's intensity and sensitivity through naturalistic execution, from the swift camera movements to the stellar sound editing. Jennifer Lawrence leads the cast of exceptional actors. Her portrayal of the bold and brave Katniss Everdeen sets a new standard for empowered female characters.

Caution: The Hunger Games is sure to be a hot ticket at the theatres this month. Run, don't walk, to the nearest showing, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

Red Carpet: Jennifer Lawrence

Just like Katniss Everdeen, Jennifer Lawrence boldly heats up the red carpet like a 'girl on fire' in this glimmering metallic gold Prabal Gurung gown at the Los Angeles premiere of The Hunger Games.
The highly anticipated film will be released on March 23rd.

The Girl Who Was On Fire

With her fighting spirit and fiery nature, the protagonist from The Hunger Games may potentially become one of my favourite literary heroines - right up there with Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Eyre, Hermione Granger, and Luna Lovegood.  

Katniss Everdeen: The Girl Who Was On Fire