Okay, let's talk about trilogies. Ever since the Star Wars original, they have been box office gold. If the trilogy is good, then that third one is worth the wait. If that second movie isn't so good, the third one still gets money because people think: "this probably won't be good, so let's just get this over with". So what do I think about the third film of the Hunger … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Mockingjay, Part 1
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Speculative Fiction Friday: The Hunger Games
Normally, I like to report on speculative fiction films that are obscure, but The Hunger Games has gone rather mainstream. I was always surprised when this book became a huge phenomenon. If you aren't familiar with The Hunger Games, it has a dark premise for a book targeted for younger readers. It takes place in a world where some great war has occurred, and the rest of … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Friday: The Hunger Games