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Pop Culture Happy Hour

The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes And What's Making Us Happy

Nov 17, 2023
Actors Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler discuss the new Hunger Games prequel film, its characters, and future adaptations. The hosts analyze the movie, praising its character development while expressing disappointment with certain aspects. They also discuss the musical aspects of the prequel book and share their thoughts on a film prequel. The hosts share what is making them happy, including a comedic Christmas song, the TV series 'Goosebumps', and Andre 3000's new album.
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Quick takeaways

  • The movie successfully brings the world of the Hunger Games to life, portraying the evolving nature of the games and exploring the backstory of Coriolanus Snow's descent into villainy.
  • The lead performances of Tom Blythe and Rachel Ziegler, along with the attention to detail in showing the development of the Hunger Games as a reality TV show and the political implications of the competition, are highly praised by the hosts.

Deep dives

Overview of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel set 64 years before the first Hunger Games book and movie. The story follows Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray Baird, who participate in the 10th annual Hunger Games. Coriolanus, played by Tom Blythe, is a student competing for a prestigious scholarship, while Lucy Gray, played by Rachel Ziegler, represents District 12. They form a friendship as Coriolanus tries to keep her alive during the games. The movie explores the evolution of the Hunger Games and provides insights into Coriolanus' transformation into a ruthless villain. Overall, the film captures the essence of Suzanne Collins' book and offers a thought-provoking companion to the original series.

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