The Classical Roots of ‘The Hunger Games’

The Wall Street Journal ^ | Nov. 13, 2014 | Barry Strauss

[randita]

Ann Hathaway was the lead actress - yes dead pan. She didn’t look much better than she did in Les Miz and she had TB in that movie, so that’s not saying much.

I think some of the characters were miscast or else misdirected.

[randita]

When I was reading the third book, it seemed like there were pages missing because it seemed to jump from points A to points C without bridging the gaps very well. I keep turning the pages back and rereading to see if I had missed something, but I hadn’t. It didn’t seem hurried.

[discostu]

I like the 3rd book (SPOILER) I like the way the revolutionaries started being just like the people they were overthrowing, once you start seeing people as expendable you can never really be a good guy.

[Jack Hammer]

On a purely personal note, I’d pay to watch Jennifer Lawrence read the telephone directory.

[lonestar]

So? I don't see any comparison to the Bush administration and the books...in fact, I think it's insulting. The same people who would compare the HG to Bush, hate the Koch brothers!

I can see a comparison to the Obama administration

[workerbee]

Haven't bothered with the movies, but the books were very good, IMO. Light years beyond the narcissistic, boring and horrendously overrated Twilight series.

[SoCal Pubbie]

George Lucas said the emperor in Star Wars was inspired by Bush. Not saying I agree with the comparison, I was just passing along what I've heard about HG. Remember, BDS runs deep!

[lonestar]

Bush 41 I assume.

A side note about HG...Lawrence refused to lose weight for the role. She likes to eat...is considered "fat" in Hollywood...doesn't care.

[SoCal Pubbie]

No, George W. I’m talking about the last three films, not the first three.