Passing the torch. Rise and fall. Student bests teacher. All of these are oft repeated themes in films, especially in sports films from He Got Game to Hoop Dreams to Bull Durham. Sometimes these themes bring out the best in people, other times they bring out the worst. In a cutthroat world like sports, where ego, money and self-promotion usually trump all, it’s rare to see a film of any kind run counter to these notions. But in Grant Barbeito & Christo Brock‘s documentary Touch the Wall, we see the best of the relationship between two athletes, Olympic swimmers Kara Lynn Joyce and Missy Franklin, who are at opposite ends of their career spectrum – one a champion trying to hold on and the other a phenom up and comer trying to make her mark. What unfolds over the multiple year filming is heartfelt, emotional and really a triumphant journey of these two women who, in and out of the pool, exemplify how best to deal with adversity, fame, victory and defeat. Read More →
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Michael’s Review: ‘The Hunger Games Mockinjay Part 1’- Prelude to the End
The Hunger Games film franchise has been one of the most popular in recent memory. From the first film on, the film’s premise has centered around murder and class warfare, but at the center of that bleakness was a beacon of hope, Katniss Everdeen, however, in Mockingjay Part 1, that hope takes a turn for the worse. Centered around the aftermath of the events of Catching Fire, we find our heroine at her darkest point, surrounded by a colony of freedom fighters and lost without the man whom she has grown to care for, Peeta. There’s a shadow looming over Katniss and a growing weigh upon her shoulders. The penultimate film in this franchise has moved on from the games and into the war. Read More →
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‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’ Global Social Event!
Join the cast and filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 – including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Julianne Moore, Jeffrey Wright, Donald Sutherland, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Mahershala Ali and Natalie Dormer, along with director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson – for a one day only global social event: #ASKMOCKINGJAY. Read More →
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New Trailer: Jennifer Lawrence & Bradley Cooper in ‘Serena’
Directed by Susanne Bier
Screenplay by Christopher Kyle based on the novel by Ron Rash
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Toby Jones and Rhys Ifans Read More →
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The Hunger Games- Mockingjay Part 1 Trailer is Here!!
We are excited to say that the countdown is finally over!
This morning, the BRAND NEW trailer for the most anticipated film of the year, THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1 debuted on TheHungerGamesExclusive.com.
Mark your calendars now because advance tickets will go on sale October 29 at 12PM ET / 9AM PST!
In conjunction with the debut, be sure to check out The Hunger Games Exclusive Series #2, including exclusive new images and interviews with Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Natalie Dormer, Mahershala Ali, and more on TheHungerGamesExclusive.com.
#TheMockingjayLives
Without further ado…. Read More →
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New Poster: Debut of the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Final Poster!
We have some very exciting news to share with our amazing readers!
The final poster for The Hunger Games Mockingjay– Part 1 has arrived! Read More →
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Katniss is back! Well…Katniss’ back on the new ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’ Poster
POSTERS: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I’ District 13
TheCapitol.PN was hacked yesterday by the rebel underground, revealing six profound DISTRICT 13 CITIZEN POSTERS.
These posters include some of our most courageous leaders from District 13: PRESIDENT COIN, FINNICK, PLUTARCH, BEETEE, EFFIE and HAYMITCH.
Find all six posters below and visit DISTRICT13.CO.IN in an effort to help spread word to Panem that The Mockingjay Lives.
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