Stating that history is determined by the struggle between the ruling classes (the exploiters) and the oppressed classes (the exploited), nineteenth century German philosopher Karl Marx blamed poverty and starvation on the evils of capitalist society and declared that class conflict could only be ended by the overthrow of capitalism and the building of a…
As the brace is removed, and Katniss’ terribly bruised and raw neck is exposed, a horrifying memory descends upon the audience — Peeta loathes and attacked our heroine at the end of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.” We begin The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 shortly thereafter, as Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence, “Silver Linings…
The game has come to the end. I’m sure you can guess by now whether the winner will be President Snow (Donald Sutherland) and the Capital or the 13 Districts led by Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), but nonetheless, watching it finally unfold in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 will be a sight to see….
The final push against President Snow and the Capital is underway in this first teaser trailer for Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), now battle scarred and fully entrenched as the face of the rebellion (as seen in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1”), has her eyes firmly set…
Before I begin, there is something I need to get off my chest. Rise of the Planet of the Apes? I can understand the producers’ desire to link this film with the rest of the series, but I’m sure audiences would’ve made the same connection if it was just called Rise of the Apes (or…
20th Century Fox has released the second theatrical trailer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. In it, the foundation of Caesar, the leader of the ape rebellion is laid out. A highlight of this trailer, as in the first, is the lifelike modeling of the primates by Weta Digital, which could be argued…
Ever wonder how the apes rose up and conquered Earth? The first trailer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes lays it out for you — genetic engineering with the best of intentions gone wrong. The story may be derivative, however, the movie is sure to excel in the visual effects department (Weta Digital,…
