tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post1333816900201738127..comments2024-02-15T01:05:07.101-08:00Comments on The Smoking Pen: The Girl On Fire. Who Played With Fire. Fire Fire.M. Hufstaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-31673154537261119662012-04-13T17:03:07.393-07:002012-04-13T17:03:07.393-07:00I mean, I feared that it would be another Twilight...I mean, I feared that it would be another Twilight. Like everyone else. Luckily, it slaughtered my fear. But YA books are definitely getting a bad rap. And bad casting. And bad Taylor Lautner. <br /><br />Still, I'm glad I got you intrigued! DVD would be the safe way to go. If nothing else, it's muy fun.M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-75424954327223128782012-04-13T04:51:05.915-07:002012-04-13T04:51:05.915-07:00I'm guilty of thinking THG was going to be ano...I'm guilty of thinking THG was going to be another Twilight. I mean, the last time there was such hype about a film was when Twilight was to be released, and with both films being based on YA books... to cut to the chase, I wasn't planning on touching this, not even with a stick.<br /><br />But this was a kick-ass review, and after reading, I must admit that I just might have been mistaken about my initial assumptions. I won't flock to the cinema, but I'll definitely check it out on DVD.Shafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941535851365874324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-7837256721743449642012-03-30T17:33:03.949-07:002012-03-30T17:33:03.949-07:00AHAHA! You said it, my friend. I definitely had a ...AHAHA! You said it, my friend. I definitely had a bit of a love affair with this one, not going to lie. <br /><br />However, I can see your point. Still, I think there were enough changes that kept me entertained, especially seeing how the Games worked behind the scenes, all that jazz. <br /><br />And thanks! I'm glad you approve. I aim to be not boring!M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-51150493688411284792012-03-30T17:31:04.893-07:002012-03-30T17:31:04.893-07:00Smart move--I'm a bit proponent of the whole &...Smart move--I'm a bit proponent of the whole "the less I know going in, the better" mindset. Unless everyone's trying to tell me the movie is shit and I got in to see it anyway. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing your reaction!M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-24918178616101908442012-03-30T17:30:15.075-07:002012-03-30T17:30:15.075-07:00Exactly what I was trying to say, but you worded i...Exactly what I was trying to say, but you worded it better. In short: I love that it not only gives you the inspiration to be a good revolutionary, but the inside scoop on how to go about it. Not that revolutionaries these days generally blow up things...I think that went somewhere south of the Weathermen. Politics aside, still an epic movie. Lawrence is fantastic, andI can't wait to seen her pull off the role again. Glad you liked it!M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-51846436563927846682012-03-26T17:16:40.842-07:002012-03-26T17:16:40.842-07:00Damn M., you loved this mofo. Where I might want t...Damn M., you loved this mofo. Where I might want to hang out with it again, I think you're in it for the long haul. Love is in the air.<br /><br />My main issue here is more focused on the book adaptation angle. If it's not like the book, we cry, what the fuck? But if it's exactly like the book, there are no surprises...and to an extent - it's boring. This is kinda how I felt after TGWTDT.<br /><br />Regardless of my idiocy, I really liked your comparison piece. Well written and passionate! That shit ain't boring.m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-76833552614500892862012-03-25T04:21:42.622-07:002012-03-25T04:21:42.622-07:00I didn't read the entire review because I'...I didn't read the entire review because I've not seen the film yet. (For me, the less I know about HG the better.) I booked tickets for Wednesday, so after I see it, I'll come back and read it top to bottom. :)George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-71675355378975969992012-03-24T14:21:20.034-07:002012-03-24T14:21:20.034-07:00The Hunger Games has as much to say about oppressi...The Hunger Games has as much to say about oppressive politics and the bloodthirsty, heartless media as it does about the internal struggle among the combatants. Still though, everybody here is great, especially Lawrence in a star-making role, and definitely has me pumped up for the sequel. Good review M.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-86993026812648723392012-03-24T07:41:31.849-07:002012-03-24T07:41:31.849-07:00Thanks! It's good to know the movie holds up f...Thanks! It's good to know the movie holds up for someone who hasn't read the book. I thought it might, but I couldn't be sure. Effin love Effie! Word. And Katniss and Haymitch. Really, I could've had a movie about Effie and Haymitch being snarky to each other while Katniss glowered for 2 hours and be happy.M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-40855830110130758762012-03-23T23:33:20.538-07:002012-03-23T23:33:20.538-07:00Great review/comparison/whatever. I have not read ...Great review/comparison/whatever. I have not read the books yet, but I really enjoyed the film. I loved Katniss, I effin loved Effie and I loved the look of the film. And Woody Harrelson, duh.Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-69670906819021118492012-03-23T20:20:16.225-07:002012-03-23T20:20:16.225-07:00Thanks! The movie really is fucking epic, I can...Thanks! The movie really is fucking epic, I can't wait to hear your reactions! And you know what they say, good artists copy, great artists steal. <br /><br />I'm glad you approve! Anything to dig the knife a little deeper.M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449435543689622165.post-43989929301023771152012-03-23T19:41:44.333-07:002012-03-23T19:41:44.333-07:00Epic fucking review for an epic fucking movie. I s...Epic fucking review for an epic fucking movie. I so cannot wait to see this. I loved the book and yes, Battle Royale all the way, but hey, if the Wachowski brothers can get away with it, so can Suzanne. ;)<br /><br />I love your breakdown in all the reasons why Hunger Games obliterates the very name of Twilight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.com