Thanksgiving Box Office Battle Heats Up: Disney’s ‘Wish’ Struggling Against ‘Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Thanksgiving Box Office Battle Heats Up: Disney’s ‘Wish’ Struggling Against ‘Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

There’s a good old fashioned box office battle brewing. Disney’s “Wish,” an animated adventure that had been expected to dominate the Thanksgiving holiday is facing off against Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” for the top spot over the five-day stretch. And the dystopian prequel, which is currently in its second […]

10 Biggest The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Book Moments The Hunger Games Prequel Movie Cut

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes captured many of the important scenes from the books, but there were several moments that didn't make the cut.

Movie Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

By Bob GarverI’ve been referring to this movie as “Hunger Game of Thrones.” It’s a prequel to “The Hunger Games,” but the influence of a certain HBO fantasy series is pretty apparent with the casting of Peter Dinklage and the “Song of Ice and Fire”-like subheading. I’ve seen it as little more than an attempt to combine two franchises that were wildly popular in their 2010’s heyday, but audiences have since left behind, frankly with a bad taste i…

Movie Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

By Bob GarverI’ve been referring to this movie as “Hunger Game of Thrones.” It’s a prequel to “The Hunger Games,” but the influence of a certain HBO fantasy series is pretty apparent with the casting of Peter Dinklage and the “Song of Ice and Fire”-like subheading. I’ve seen it as little more than an attempt to combine two franchises that were wildly popular in their 2010’s heyday, but audiences have since left behind, frankly with a bad taste i…

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ brings powerful prequel to life

**This article contains spoilers.** “The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” premiered on Nov. 17. “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” was adapted from Suzanne Collins’ novel of the same name, which was released on May 19, 2020.  “The Hunger Games” follows Katniss Everdeen in sparking a revolution against Panem’s ruling government, The Capitol, and its leader, President Coriolanus Snow.  “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snake…

Movie Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” - Mississippi Monitor

By Bob Garver I’ve been referring to this movie as “Hunger Game of Thrones.” It’s a prequel to “The Hunger Games,” but the influence of a certain HBO fantasy series is pretty apparent with the casting of Peter Dinklage and the “Song of Ice and Fire”-like subheading. I’ve seen it as little more than an attempt to combine two franchises that were wildly popular in their 2010’s heyday, but audiences have since left behind, frankly with a bad tas…