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b'Capsule Review: Whether or not you\'re a fan of the originl Hunger Game\'s trilogy, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a dark and violent downward spiral into villiany you didn\'t know you needed. Suzanne Collins (finally) showcases her understanding of dystopian hellscapes. And this adaptation proves it by turning what could feel like a needless return to Panem into a stunningly lush, brutal, and well-crafted tale of how easy it is to abandon "the good" in pursuit of safety. It\'s a grim reminder that often, cruelty is the point. Watching a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) navigate the ruthless intrigue of a post-war Capitol is a brilliant allegory for how the scramble for power ultimately makes spectacles of us all. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a villan origin story you shouldn\'t miss.\\xa0\\nListen as Ro discusses with Kriss why this a prequel is strong enough, despite a few structural flaws, to stand on it\'s own and definitely worth seeing.\\xa0\\nDirector: Francis Lawrence\\nWriters: Nia DaCosta , Zeb Wells , Elissa Karasik\\nStarring: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andr\\xe9s Rivera,\\xa0Viola Davis\\nRuntime:\\xa0 2 Hours 37 Minutes\\nSynopsis: 64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute from District\\xa012.\\n\\nThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes opens in theaters November 17, 2023\\n\\nLike what you hear? Subscribe so you don\'t miss an episode!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nFollow us on Twitter:\\n\\n@Phenomblak\\n@InsanityReport\\n@TheMTRNetwork\\n\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nOur shirts are now on TeePublic.\\xa0 https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network\\n\\xa0\\n\\n\\nWant more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!'