Tag Archives: Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part One: Prelude To Fire

Posted on November 26, 2014 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

Every revolution has a quiet moment before the flames explode. And as The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part One film shows, for Katniss those quiet moments embody explosions and bombings and emotional turmoil. But for Katniss, that is to be expected. … Continue reading →

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Arrow of Flame: My Review of Catching Fire

Posted on April 9, 2014 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

One day, when Lexie The Wonder Puppy was preoccupied with a particularly interesting doggie toy, I popped the dvd of Katniss’s latest celluloid adventure in and awaited the greatness I had been promised by virtually everyone. And Greatness Is What … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: The Search For Catching Fire

Posted on August 16, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

With the The Hunger Games movie about to premiere on dvd on Saturday August 18th, my anticipation for this hit film, based on the best selling novel, is palpable. Regular readers of SMP know of my love for the books, … Continue reading →

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Arrow Of Truth: My Review Of The Hunger Games!!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

I Came.  I Saw.  I Was Thrilled Beyond Belief!! Yesterday I partook, along with millions of other right-minded people, with The Hunger Games Movie.  Sitting still, sporting my Mockingjay pin, two and a half hours passed by effortlessly. What follows … Continue reading →

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Next Week Is The Hunger Games Movie. And The World Will Never Be The Same.

Posted on March 18, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

I blame my wife. My obsession with The Hunger Games.  My fervent counting down to the movie.  And my over the top headline above.  All this is her fault. Waaay back, almost a year ago when I first began proselytizing … Continue reading →

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Three Random Thoughts: Oscars 2012 Aftermath!!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

So, we survived a kinda boring Oscar show again this year.  But at least James Franco did not sully our screens this time.  The laughs may have been far and few between, with Will Ferrell providing the most giggles, but … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games Podcasts: Don’t Enter The Arena Without Them

Posted on January 11, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

Some months ago, I became totally enthralled with The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins.  The series, which my wife foisted upon me, has caused moi to constantly pimp these books to everyone I come within range of.  Restraining orders … Continue reading →

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Three Random Thoughts – Having A Hunger Games Christmas!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

Just before Christmas gets into full crazy swing, I wanna throw out to you one more Three Random Thoughts, this time all about Christmas.  And what says Christmas more than The Hunger Games!!  (Umm, okay?) When my wife asked me … Continue reading →

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To Imagine A Mockingjay

Posted on October 22, 2011 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

Imagine there’s no heaven 
It’s easy if you try
 No hell below us
 Above us only sky 
Imagine all the people
 Living for today… Katniss Everdeen is trying to Imagine a better world, one with no senseless deaths, no pain … Continue reading →

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Catching Fire Ignites

Posted on October 12, 2011 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it’s evolution Well, you know We all want to change the world Another song by The Beatles.  Another book in … Continue reading →

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