Blu-ray Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’

The opening scene of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 is one of the most effective moments in this film series so far. It shows how strongly talented Jennifer Lawrence and Sam Claflin are, while driving home how psychologically devastating…

Weekend B.O.: ‘The Hobbit 3’ Ends an Era

Weekend box office numbers are in for December 19-21st 2014. #1 – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies This is how an era ends. Not with a bang. Not with a whimper, either, but with more of a…

Giveaway: Win The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Soundtrack!

How many times have you seen The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 already? You have to admit that the soundtrack is just as good as the movie. The number one movie in the world has an awesome soundtrack featuring Lorde,…

Weekend B.O.: Penultimate Entry Curse Strikes Again

Early estimates are in for the weekend of November 21-23, 2014. #1 – The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 I’m sad to report how big a fall the penultimate entry in the franchise took in its opening, down about…

Jon’s Movie Review: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” Prepares for Liftoff but Never Fully Rises

So much goes into starting a revolution. First you need a common enemy. Check. Then you need an epic chant. Check. You’ll also need to find a powerful person who symbolizes your cause. Check. Now you’ll need to make plans…

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Social Event Day on 11/17

Join the cast and filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 – including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Julianne Moore, Jeffrey Wright, Donald Sutherland, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Mahershala Ali and Natalie Dormer, along with director Francis Lawrence…

Miami Screening Giveaway: Win ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’ advance screening tix & prize pack!

One of the first posts on The Young Folks is a book review for Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. I can’t begin to explain how long we’ve waited to see this movie (or at least Part 1 of the story). We…