“Oh Hunger Games, where for art thou, are you the new Twilight?”

Remember when Harry Potter used to be the Fantasy movie we went to go see. We would read onward in the books or wait til the films release to watch Hermione and Ron’s countdown til they kissed? Perhaps you recall the first time Lord Voldemort appeared on screen, all bald, ugly, and in dire need of a spray tan? Well that time has passed and now we’re moving forward. This year brought the end of the 8 movie epic-Ness that was the Harry Potter saga to a close. Before we could blink, looks like Twilight’s twinkle twinkle is ending soon as well. So what do we have to look forward too? I don’t know, maybe a death match televised where 24 kids aged 12-18 fight to the death?

From the bestselling novels of Suzanne Collins comes The Hunger Games saga. A trilogy of books that became so popular it’s following the Fantasy trilogy suit and jumping on to the big screen. Looks like it carries the makings of being a blockbuster hit with a movie sequel already anticipated November 22, 2013. It’s certainly peeked the interest of critics who think of it as an almost “perfect adventure novel”. Even Stephen King, who hated Twilight, liked what Suzanne had to offer. It’s amazing to think she created it by merging the idea of a reality TV show with raw footage from Iraq.

The Hunger Games is all about violence, love, and entertainment as audience members choose favorites and aide them during the ordeal by sending them gifts such as food and medicine. Katniss, a fatherless girl from district 12 begins a romantically pandering love affair with her fellow district 12 player, Peeta. Will they make it? Will they not have to kill one another? Well obviously most of you reading this know because the book is so popular. Let’s just say (no worries, no spoilers here) they have a chance at making babies in the end.

I’ve personally read it and, even though I’m not a big reader, I quite enjoyed the story. My favorite Oscar nominated actress from “Winter’s Bone”, Jennifer Lawrence, is starring as Katniss. Ever since I saw her skin a squirrel in her hit movie, I knew she’d get picked for the role. So there you have it, a micro retelling in just a few paragraphs of the soon to be massive hit known as “The Hunger Games”. (the movie)

Written by: Rosemary Jasmine Rivera