Month: March 2012

There are several much anticipated movies this year apart from The Hunger Games but this movie is unique in that it’s not a sequel, prequel or remake of any kind (think Twilight, The Amazing Spiderman, Avengers). It’s a movie depiction of the now popular book trilogy The Hunger Games from Suzanne Collins. The premise can be considered unique but those familiar with Lord of the Flies will see some similarities when it comes to the aspect of survival. In the Lord of the Flies the thrust is human nature and the consequences of a small group of boys stuck on an island whereas The Hunger Games is a reality TV show that has forcibly chosen its contestants to participate in a game of survival. Interestingly, it gives us a preview of the control that social media and entertainment gains in the far off future. This has also been played out in a few movies such as The Running Man (Arnold Schwarzenegger). As the chosen ones fight one another to be the last one standing they are watched by a hungry media crowd. With a cast of future star hopefuls there’s apparent potential in leading actress Jennifer Lawrence who was nominated as best actress for Winter’s Bone. Other familiar faces include Wes Bentley (Ghost Rider, P2), Liam Hemsworth (Knowing, The Last Song), and Josh Hutcherson (Journey to the Center of the Earth). The books...

Dr. Seuss has been around for quite sometime and if you’ve read his books or watched the movies then you’ll know that it’s a world of quirky, colorful, and funny characters. He was mysterious and has always played on that fact creating a wider and wider fan base.   With the release of the animation movie Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax his works are sure to be revived and poured over. This is a great thing because it brings kids back to old fashioned reading. Too many kids are immersed in their gadgets that they miss out on the simple pleasures and the creativity that imagination brings. The Lorax is brought to life through 3D-CG and from the trailers you can see just how much the colors pop. Ted is in search of the Lorax who he believes will help him to discover a real Trufulla Tree. He goes on this journey to try and get the girl of his dreams. You’ve probably wondered just who exactly Dr. Seuss was. Get to know the author behind the children’s books and movies by reading Dr. Seuss Who Are...