Episode #18: The Hunger Games (Part 2)

Published: April 6, 2012, 2:32 p.m.

Andrew has read The Hunger Games. Frank has not. How did that impact their reaction to the film? Does it live up to the spirit of the book? Are our hosts Team Peeta or Team Gale? And why can't Gary Ross use a damn tripod, anyway? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro and clip 2:47 - Comparisons with the book; betraying the book's view of violence in the media? 8:45 - Peeta, Rue and rebellion 12:09 - Healthy eating, unexplained motivations 20:45 - Produced with a franchise in mind 22:36 - Gale and Peeta's dye job 25:22 - Giant dogs, the PG-13 rating, protecting loved ones 30:00 - Reboot This! 39:30 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!