In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death and only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.
We’re back in the dystopian future with this first contribution to an incredibly successful film franchise spawned from the popular books by Susan Collins. Join us as we discuss what makes this movie a classic, including the concept, screenplay, and cast, featuring the wonderfully talented Jennifer Lawrence. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys joins a competition where there’s only one chance in twenty-four to win… and live.
SHOW LINKS
- The Hunger Games (2012)
- Original trailer
- Jennifer Lawrence
- The Novels
- Suzanne Collins
- Battle Royale (2000)
- The Running Man (1987)
- 1984 (1984)
- The Most Dangerous Game (1932)
- Westworld (2016)
- Survivor (2000)
- Naked and Afraid (2013)
- Jurassic Park (1993)
- The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King)
- The Maze Runner (2014)
- The Handmaid’s Tale (2017)
- Divergent (2014)
- The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
- Death Race 2000 (1975)
- Logan’s Run (1976)
- Rollerball (1975)
- Paths of Glory (1957)
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