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Katniss? Is that you?

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A woman sporting a bow and arrow emerges from behind the bushes. The videographer steps backward, holding his camera steady as he moves away. 

“Katniss?!?” I scream without thinking. 

“Cut.” Videographer looks over at me, rolls his eyes, and shakes his head. 

“Sorry. I got a little excited when I saw the bow and arrow.” My bad?

That was not my line. The truth is, they never gave me any lines. Or any parts either. I wasn’t even an extra. And the girl… Looked nothing like Katniss Everdeen. 

My Love-Hate Relationship with Hunger Games

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Photo Credit: HungerGames.com

After watching Hunger Games on an IMAX screen last night, I must admit. I love the movies. Nothing like seeing an amazing story come to life on the big screen. And for once, a book translated into the movie did not disappoint. From the dingy details of District Twelve to the neon colors bouncing off the cinema walls when Peeta and Katniss arrive in the Capitol. From the green hues of Gale and Katniss’ beloved forest to the dome of the hunger games. The setting came alive. Just as I had imagined it.
The characters were cast near perfectly. I did imagine Haymitch a little chunkier, but Woody Harrelson’s acted brilliantly. He might be my favorite after last night. Continue reading →