I read the books. I think there is hope for the younger generations. These books are a glaring example of what a twisted world derives from an all-powerful government.
I have met some pretty stiff resistance about this series of movies on this forum. But I do see it as an unintentional, but devastating indictment of fascism and the current government,and the rise of the ruling class of Washington over the rest of the country. I have urged us to learn the symbolism of these movies, because this is a cultural moment that can be seized to teach the young. The symbolism is very effective.
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I agree. Just saw part three this afternoon. Gritty revolution!
Sutherland’s quote in the article about tea partiers seeing Obama as a black man not a dictator shows his level of small minded stupidity.
your open mindedness is appreciated.
You’re right, so much of this series speaks to our situation.
Gale ‘what if we didn’t watch’ I say what if we didn’t watch Ferguson? This was a comment on the vicious circle between the media and their blood-thirsty audiences, can’t turn away.
Collins captured so much of the propaganda and class warfare of today. And I thought the third book, final twist was brilliant. RINOs??
“Beware of Greeks bearing Gifts”.
Also, Beware of Hollywood movies that seem to bear conservative messages; in the end, they really don’t.
Watch Kinji Fukusaku’s “Battle Royale” and be done with it.
The writer of the Hunger Games ripped off that Manga and Movie.
Agree, there are many who insist in attacking the movie and giving alternate interpretations, but it is a very popular vessel for teaching the young about the dangers of tyranny and parallels can be easily drawn between the films and the current all powerful dictatorial government that is rapidly moving to regulate and control every aspect of life. Picture President Snowe as Obama just a bit further along the power curve.