On this episode, the GeekScholars host a spoiler-free discussion and review of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, the third film in the action-packed series adapted from the popular young adult novel franchise. In this entry, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) comes to terms with her new role as the symbolic leader of the impending revolution against the dictatorial Capitol.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 could have gone wrong in so many ways that it’s a genuine relief to be able to say it’s infinitely better than the book – at least, so far. It’s smart and thought provoking while having considerably more action that I was expecting. In fact, it’s the best film in the series, so far.
Continue reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 – Action, Suspense and Thinking!
This is new! The AMC Theater chain has posted its own trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. It’s pretty splendid. Check it out after the jump.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 opens November 21st.
One of the cooler moments in the Mockinjay novel comes when Katniss meets Cressida and realizes that there are people from the pampered Capitol who have fled to fight for freedom – for her.
That meeting has been released as a teaser for The Hunger Games: Mockinjay Part 1 which will be in theaters on November 21st. Check it out following the jump.
Continue reading Introductory Teaser: Mockingjay PART 1 – Katniss Meets Cressida!
Katniss Everdeen has a message for President Snow in the final trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. He’s not going to like it.
See for yourself after the jump. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 opens on November 21st. I’ve got my ticket; have you?
Continue reading Message Trailer: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1!
This week on GeekScholars Movie News the crew engages in the November 2014 Monthly Preview. Specifically, the hosts reveal their Rotten Tomatoes and Opening Box Office predictions for the month. Hit the jump to see which films we include or hit play above.
Not much needs to be said about the new trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
Check it out following the jump. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 opens November 1st.
Continue reading Haunting Trailer: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 – Return to District 12
President Snow warns Katniss, ‘The things we love are the things that destroy us.’ Katniss issues an ultimatum to President Alma Coin and Plutarch Heavensbee.
The new trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 sets the tone for Katniss’ evolution as unwilling symbol of the revolution to revolutionary leader. Intense isn’t even an adequate description of the this new trailer. Check it out after the jump. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 opens on November 21st.
Continue reading Epic Trailer: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1–A Warning and An Ultimatum!
At last! The first Mockingjay teaser with more than President Snow’s propaganda babblings! Apparently, it brought down the house at comic-Con 2014. Check it out after the jump.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 premieres on November 21st.
Continue reading Cool Teaser: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1!
Following President Snow’s recent public service announcement, comes yet another attempt to persuade the districts of Panem that all is well. Things don’t quite go as planned.
Check out the new teaser for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, following the jump. The mockingjay lives on November 21st – no matter what President Snow says!