Jennifer Lawrence:Hunger Games Star

americanbornterror: The unexpected box-office slaying of “The...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:02:54 -0400

The unexpected box-office slaying of “The Hunger Games,” which grossed an estimated $155 million domestically over the weekend, putting it firmly underneath “The Dark Knight” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2,” has unceremoniously silenced all “Twilight” fanatics.

The film also took the crown for the highest opening for a non-sequel film in history and for a non-summer release.

As a recent fan of the trilogy, I had less time to get acclimated to the books and get to know more about the older, loyal fans, and I’ve discovered they’re a lot different from so-called “Twihards” and “Potterheads.” Many fans I’ve heard from via Twitter and Tumblrhave expressed a lot of reluctance at seeing their favorite book on screen. I expected this to be somewhat detrimental to the film’s success. That wasn’t the case, however.

I assumed the film would do pretty well, but nowhere near the level of success it is enjoying. The fact that Hollywood didn’t screw up the amazing novel is a testament to Suzanne Collins, the author of the trilogy. From the opening scene to the last glare from President Snow, the movie was done brilliantly and with so much unnerving passion.

Many die-hard fans were concerned about the PG-13 rating because the basis of the book is all about violence against underage kids. But the scenes within the arena were artistically rendered and showed just enough to make the audience cringe in their seats. The simple snap of a 15-year-old’s neck or the blood-soaked hands of a tearful KatnissEverdeen are enough to make an entire theater of people gasp or wipe away a few tears of their own.

The monumental triumphs of the first film will, without a doubt, pave the way for an even better and more massive sequel, “Catching Fire.” Fans of the film that haven’t read the series can expect double the violence, more tears, a world in turmoil and an extremely unexpected ending that opens up a million questions. After seeing the first numbers for “Hunger Games,” I predict the second and third (and possibly fourth) films will surpass even the almost unbeatable Harry Potter franchise.

A big reason for this is because of how relatable the “Hunger Games” trilogy is to all age groups. “Twilight” is too teen-centric and vapid. The “Harry Potter” series is a bit too long and complicated to start out of nowhere. The Millennium trilogy is strictly for adults and a little hard to read because of its plot location. “Hunger Games” has all the elements of these aforementioned series: a tragic love triangle, a large-scale war, violence against minors and a strong female lead.

Jennifer Lawrence is the new film franchise’s money-maker, and as long as she’s convincing, the series will continue to flourish on-screen. She’s much more convincing as a heroine than others such as “Twilight’s” Bella Swan. Other franchises need to be wary of this juggernaut — it’s coming for your fans.

Happily Ever After...: Review: The Hunger Games (Film)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:02:27 -0400

Happily Ever After...: Review: The Hunger Games (Film):

every-page:

I finally saw The Hunger Games on Saturday night. I thought it was very very good. I came out of the cinema calling it ‘amazing’ and now I’ve had time to think about it, there are a couple of things that were missed out or didn’t quite work. Even so, this is the closest adaptation of a book I have…

americanbornterror: The unexpected box-office slaying of “The...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:01:46 -0400

americanbornterror:

The unexpected box-office slaying of “The Hunger Games,” which grossed an estimated $155 million domestically over the weekend, putting it firmly underneath “The Dark Knight” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2,” has unceremoniously silenced all “Twilight” fanatics.

The film also took the crown for the highest opening for a non-sequel film in history and for a non-summer release.

As a recent fan of the trilogy, I had less time to get acclimated to the books and get to know more about the older, loyal fans, and I’ve discovered they’re a lot different from so-called “Twihards” and “Potterheads.” Many fans I’ve heard from via Twitter and Tumblrhave expressed a lot of reluctance at seeing their favorite book on screen. I expected this to be somewhat detrimental to the film’s success. That wasn’t the case, however.

I assumed the film would do pretty well, but nowhere near the level of success it is enjoying. The fact that Hollywood didn’t screw up the amazing novel is a testament to Suzanne Collins, the author of the trilogy. From the opening scene to the last glare from President Snow, the movie was done brilliantly and with so much unnerving passion.

Many die-hard fans were concerned about the PG-13 rating because the basis of the book is all about violence against underage kids. But the scenes within the arena were artistically rendered and showed just enough to make the audience cringe in their seats. The simple snap of a 15-year-old’s neck or the blood-soaked hands of a tearful KatnissEverdeen are enough to make an entire theater of people gasp or wipe away a few tears of their own.

The monumental triumphs of the first film will, without a doubt, pave the way for an even better and more massive sequel, “Catching Fire.” Fans of the film that haven’t read the series can expect double the violence, more tears, a world in turmoil and an extremely unexpected ending that opens up a million questions. After seeing the first numbers for “Hunger Games,” I predict the second and third (and possibly fourth) films will surpass even the almost unbeatable Harry Potter franchise.

A big reason for this is because of how relatable the “Hunger Games” trilogy is to all age groups. “Twilight” is too teen-centric and vapid. The “Harry Potter” series is a bit too long and complicated to start out of nowhere. The Millennium trilogy is strictly for adults and a little hard to read because of its plot location. “Hunger Games” has all the elements of these aforementioned series: a tragic love triangle, a large-scale war, violence against minors and a strong female lead.

Jennifer Lawrence is the new film franchise’s money-maker, and as long as she’s convincing, the series will continue to flourish on-screen. She’s much more convincing as a heroine than others such as “Twilight’s” Bella Swan. Other franchises need to be wary of this juggernaut — it’s coming for your fans.

haydenshugarshome51: Jennifer Lawrence on Letterman 2012.03.20....

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:01:15 -0400

haydenshugarshome51:

Jennifer Lawrence on Letterman 2012.03.20. HD part 1
Jennifer Lawrence stopped by the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York to be a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman and promote her new movie “The Hunger Games” (in theaters on march 23rd 2012). Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:41 -0400

joyceoctobersky: I made a wallpaper. “The Hunger Games”...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:59:33 -0400

joyceoctobersky:

I made a wallpaper. “The Hunger Games” featuring Katniss and Gale. Feel free to use it on your own computer if you like.

sweethearteverlark: Jennifer Larwence on The Hunger Games l...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:58:14 -0400

sweethearteverlark:

Jennifer Larwence on The Hunger Games l uncensored [x]

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celebsdotcom: Jennifer Lawrence Devours The Competition –...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:55:24 -0400

celebsdotcom:

Jennifer Lawrence Devours The Competition – Celebs.com’s WHO WON THE WEEK

-prettylittleliar-: “This is a mockingjay pin, as long as you...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:54:50 -0400

-prettylittleliar-:

“This is a mockingjay pin, as long as you have it, nothing bad will happen to you.” - Katniss Everdeen ♥

"Every scene I have with Jennifer, I feel like I’m looking into Katniss’ eyes."

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:53:59 -0400

“Every scene I have with Jennifer, I feel like I’m looking into Katniss’ eyes.”

- Josh Hutcherson (via colorfulasabutterfly)

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“When you don’t have anybody to take care of you, then you...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:51:54 -0400

“When you don’t have anybody to take care of you, then you could go both ways: You could do whatever you want, or you could take charge and be your own parent.”

pchelafashion: Jennifer Lawrence for German Interview By...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:50:11 -0400

pchelafashion:

Jennifer Lawrence for German Interview

By Matthias Vriens-McGrath

gautamramdurai: I could watch this for...

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:11:45 -0400

gautamramdurai:

I could watch this for hours.

dumplingboy:

This is completely mesmerizing.

“Forms is a collaboration between visuals artists Memo Akten and Quayola, a series of studies on human motion, and its reverberations through space and time. It is inspired by the works of Eadweard Muybridge, Harold Edgerton, Étienne-Jules Marey as well as similarly inspired modernist cubist works such as Marcel Duchamp’s Nude Descending a Staircase No.2”

jennilee: EUrLife not MyLife

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:11:13 -0400

jennilee:

EUrLife not MyLife

aa-je: World Talk - Jeremie Egry

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:10:48 -0400

aa-je:

World Talk - Jeremie Egry

jennilee: :o) Inventory Magazine | Vol. 3, No. 6 “Our cover...

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:10:12 -0400

jennilee:

:o)

Inventory Magazine | Vol. 3, No. 6

“Our cover stories for Spring-Summer focus on Bobby Garnett, the legendary Boston based vintage dealer, and WP Lavori in Corso Creative Director Andrea Canè. These are complimented by, among other things, a Spring-Summer ‘12 Neighborhood editorial, photo essays by Jennilee Marigomen and Jeb Allred as well as articles about Truck furniture, TooLs, Batten Sportswear, Tory Leather and Visvim.”

Printed in Canada / 184 Pages / Perfect Bound - 8.45” x 11.25” / Ships April 2nd

Launch Party: Friday March 30th, 7pm

Inventory Stockroom, 45 Powell Street, Vancouver