ebay thing

There are mockingjay pins at ebay.

Still Waiting?

True. 

Director's It

I haven't read Catching Fire. But one thing is for sure. It would not be Gary Ross who would be in-charge of directing the film. I wonder what's the reason behind. Actually, the film itself is very good in terms of how the actors act. Directing a film is not easy. Being the director you are the one in-charge of giving life to the characters by giving "direction" to the actors emotions, internalization, etc. I may speak like a film & multimedia student here but I'm only speaking of what's true. The director is much more important than everybody else in production. Although much of the production nowadays are run through computer graphics imagery but the facial expressions cannot be treated with these. I hope that the next director would be, if ever not as good as Ross but at least he/she can do his/her best.


Still waiting..

Remembering the Tears

I remember tears streaming down your face
When you said I'll never let you go..
When all those shadows almost killed you light.


This song from Taylor Swift makes me a little gloomy and sad.
Safe & Sound

Countdown to August

LAST WEEK OF AUGUST!!




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Other Quotes to Remember!

Although a good career tribute from District 1. Still, Cato hides some fear of joining the Hunger Games. This  is made true by his despair when he found Katniss and Peeta atop the Cornucopia. (To those who don't know Cornucopia, it is a site for food and other bounties which was given by sponsors to their favorites. However, this is also a site for bloodbath because everyone wants to have food and supplies to live longer). This quote was said by Cato when they are being hunted by dog muttations (Muttations are life-like creatures or disturbances sent by the Hunger Games control center to test the tributes ability in survival. This control center is spearheaded by Seneca Crane.)

Cinna was one of the fellow Capitol citizens who was indeed not a Capitol citizen at all. In order to be a "real" Capitol citizen, you must have a certain fashion statement and toxic lifestyle. I remember reading some parts of the 1st book wherein Capitol is bounty of food and other supplies which are imported from the twelve districts. Because of this bountiness, they even intake a special liquid called "icepac" that made them vomit so that they will still have space for their food. On the other hand, Cinna was still one of the fellow allies of Peeta and Katniss because of his beilef in them.

Effie Trinket was a Capitol citizen being sent to District 12 to select the tributes for the Hunger Games. Among the characters of the Hunger Games, she is the most delicate in terms of fashion and lifestyle. This quote was always given by her because no one knows who will ever be the winner. In a district like the D12, being a tribute is always the same as corpse, with the exception of Haymitch Abernathy who was the lone victor of D12 which was still alive. 

Among the allies of the D12, Haymitch is the most supportive. He was the reason behind the gifts of sponsors brought to the gaming arena. This was the most memorable quote given by Haymitch about how to survive the cruel and "gladiatoric" games. Knowing all circumstances, this is just Haymitch's way of saying have hope and give all your best.

A new breed of love and passion right. But that's what is expected of them by the Capitol. Their spark gave the Capitol leaders especially Corialanus Snow chills for having two star-crossed lovers winning the Hunger Games is unusual. This four-word quote spread through the entire series not until Mockingjay. But all I can say is that Suzanne Collins described what true love will become in times of distress and severe despair.

Radiant is what Katniss thinks of herself. This picture was taken when Katniss was on an interview with Caesar Flickerman before the most anticipated Hunger Games. All I can say is that its so awesome. We really salute you, Gary Ross. Jennifer Lawrence really portrayed the act very much and up to this time I still remember the fright in her heart. Overall, I give Hunger Games movie five stars, Bravo!

I cannot guess what Peeta Mellark's character really portrays here. Is he hopeful? Is he afraid of what will happen? Or was he only thinking of some tactics that he can use for the Games. In a Games fit for the bravehearts, there is no place for cowards, however being set in by the odds is the problem. Maybe that's why he fell in love with Katniss. It is her bravery that made Peeta have a crush on her. Meanwhile, this quote of Peeta is one of the most remembered quote of all. 

Catch Fire!

I'm looking forward to writing posts about Catching Fire, the second part in the series of The Hunger Games trilogy. However, it would not be Gary Ross who will be directing the film and Lionsgate made sure of it. There are rumors about the next director of the "thrilling, science fiction film" but one thing I'm sure of is that he must be consistent with what the past director did and what we would be expecting. However, it is hard to adapt movies directly and it would make the movie dull. This is based from one article I've read about movie adaptations. This is true to the extent that all film-makers get the "theme and core" of the novel adaptation and that's it. What I am pointing out is that we  don't want inconsistencies here and as a matter of fact we don't want to be frustrated about the next book being different from what has been read, right? 

The Hunger Games B-Roll & Behind the Scenes

This just shows how fascinating technology can become. Computer Generated Imaging (CGI) made all Hunger Games movie possible and all life-like.

An Interview with the Hunger Games Cast

This interview with Jennifer looks a little odd. Compared to her slim fit in the movie, she looks more chubby here. Maybe because of the role she portrayed  in the movie where she doesn't smile often and the style of her hair that seem to mix with the shape of her face.

BREAKING: Gary Ross will NOT be directing Catching Fire

Sadly, it was just released that our beloved Gary Ross is definitely out of the director’s chair for Catching Fire. Here is his statement:


“Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct Catching Fire. As a writer and a director, I simply don’t have the time I need to write and prep the movie I would have wanted to make because of the fixed and tight production schedule.


I loved making The Hunger Games – it was the happiest experience of my professional life. Lionsgate was supportive of me in a manner that few directors ever experience in a franchise: they empowered me to make the film I wanted to make and backed the movie in a way that requires no explanation beyond the remarkable results. And contrary to what has been reported, negotiations with Lionsgate have not been problematic. They have also been very understanding of me through this difficult decision.


I also cannot say enough about the people I worked with: Producer Nina Jacobson, a great collaborator and a true friend; the brilliant Suzanne Collins, who entrusted us with her most amazing and important story; the gifted and remarkable Jennifer Lawrence whose performance exceeded my wildest expectations, and the rest of the incredible cast, whom I am proud to call my friends.


To the fans I want to say thank you for your support your faith, your enthusiasm and your trust. Hard as this may be to understand I am trying to keep that trust with you. Thank you all. It’s been a wonderful experience.”


And Lionsgate’s statement:


“We’re very sorry that Gary Ross has chosen not to direct Catching Fire. We were really looking forward to making the movie with him. He did an incredible job on the first film and we are grateful for his work. This will not be the end of our relationship, as we consider Ross to be part of the Lionsgate family and look forward to working with him in the future.”

All Hail Caesar Flickerman

Caesar Flickerman — played so brilliantly by Stanley Tucci — gets a ton of credit for how well he hosts the Games, but sometimes it’s easy to forget how long he’s actually done it (and how freaking good his plastic surgeon must be).

My Hunger Games Fever

 The coolest title animation I've ever seen A hybrid of mockingbirds and jabberjays, the birds were created by mistake. The jabberjays – all male – were initially created to eavesdrop on the rebels in the Dark Days, memorizing entire conversations and repeating them back at the Capitol. Once they were discovered, the rebels fed endless lies to the birds, and sent them back loaded with false information. After the lies were discovered, the Capitol closed the laboratories and they were left to die off. They did, eventually, but not before they passed on their genetic code to female mockingbirds. This was unforseen, because no one expected them to have the brains to reproduce. The offspring were called mockingjays, and, while they had lost the ability to memorize words, they could mimic any sounds from a child’s high-pitched warble to a man’s deep tones, and even songs with multiple verses, if you had the patience to sing to them. Katniss’ father was one of those people, and Peeta claims that when he first heard Katniss sing, all of the birds, including mockingjays, fell silent, the sign that they liked the song or notes that were made.