Mockingjay, Part 1; Or, The Reason Why We Should Stop Splitting Movies

November 24, 2014 by Caitlin

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 debuted last weekend… and that’s almost the best thing I can say about it. Alright, maybe that’s a tad harsh. Sure, as a fan of the book I was pleased to see my favorite scenes faithfully adapted, but let’s be honest – there was no reason that needed to be split in two movies. Do you think the good outweighed the bad? I hashed out the pros and cons below. Pro: Jennifer Lawrence. Duh. If you’re not drinking the J-Law […]

Categories: Adaptations • Tags: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Mockingjay, Natalie Dormer, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

Team Buttercup: The Great Cats of YA Fiction

November 22, 2014 by Erin

In honor of Buttercup Everdeen, that magnificent cat who had the balls to hiss at Katniss and the resilience to survive the District 12 firebombing – but, in true cat fashion, still can’t resist a good game of flashlight chase – I have here a list of my favorite kitty companions in young adult and children’s literature. These cats prove that the best sidekick to accompany a young character on his or her fictional journey is graceful, intelligent, tough, irritable, […]

Categories: Best Of • Tags: buttercup, crazy cat lady, Mockingjay, The Hunger Games, YA

A Revolution without Drinking is Hardly One Worth Having

November 20, 2014 by Caitlin

What to read: Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins What to drink: Hush Moonshine, or maybe actual moonshine if you want to keep the theme going The highly anticipated third installment of the Hunger Games series drops tonight, which has many young fans eagerly snapping up tickets, braiding their hair and waiting for that first glimpse of Katniss’ super serious face. I, unlike many of these young fans, will be seeing Mockingjay, Part 1 on it’s wide release tomorrow, and instead will be celebrating […]

Categories: Happy Hour • Tags: Katniss Everdeen, Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games