Hunger Games

The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance

Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely…

January 9, 2024

A downtrodden Rachel Zegler in her snow white costume stands in front of a red background that reads "cancelled".

Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.…

December 3, 2023

Book vs. Film: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Without the extensive details of Coriolanus Snow's thoughts, the film skims the surface of the sacrifice and suffering present in the novel.…

November 27, 2023

In an article about FNAF, a robotic Freddy casts a grim shadow across a wall.

Fight to the Finish: FNAF’s Long-awaited Journey to the Big Screen

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

What started as a simple and campy horror game has evolved into a game franchise, a book series, and now a movie created by Blumhouse.…

September 12, 2023

In this article about a lightsabers' club at NAU, two people peacefully rest each of their glowing lightsabers against the other.

The Northwind Sabers are NAU’s Hidden Gem

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

May the force be with this Flagstaff campus’ lightsaber club.…

July 26, 2023

trailer for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Sneak Peak for ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,’ a ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

Seven years later, the film adaptation of another Suzanne Collins dystopian novel is almost here. And fans are surely in for a wild ride.…

August 12, 2022

A screenshot of Apex Legends shows three characters posing on a hill.

Has Apex Legends Killed Its Main Player Base?

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

The new system devalues the aggressive kill-focus gameplay it’s known for, leaving many wondering what the developers are thinking.…

July 15, 2022

An illustration of a book next to a TV screen

Does Every Book Need a Film or TV Adaptation?

Julie Morse, Pomona College

It seems whenever a novel becomes popular, it gets adapted for the screen. Is this really necessary?…

June 11, 2022

In an article about romantic tropes, two people are shown in a drawing with a heart between them.

5 Top Romantic Tropes in Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.…

June 10, 2022

Jennifer Lawrence starring in the box office hit, "The Hunger Games" as Katniss.

The Iconic ‘Hunger Games’ Series Paved the Way for YA Dystopian Fiction

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Ten years after the release of the novel's first film adaptation, the trilogy remains the finest example of the genre.…

February 14, 2022

Illustration of dystopian novels disappearing

What Happened to Young Adult Dystopian Novels?

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Why are teens drawn to the genre and why did its popularity seem to quickly fade out? It might make an unexpected comeback soon.…

May 13, 2021

In Times of Crisis, Is Dystopian Media Dangerous or Inspirational?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

From 'Hunger Games' to 'Maze Runner,' movies and books about fighting oppressive governments may play a part in spurring young people to action.…

August 26, 2020

Hunger Games TikTok Reveals Gen Z’s Outlook on the World

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

What seems to be a comical trend on the popular video-sharing platform actually hints at a larger discontent with the status quo.…

July 11, 2020

The cover of 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Challenges Readerly Expectations

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

At first glance, 'The Hunger Games' prequel has flat characters and a dull Hunger Games. However, is Suzanne Collins just challenging readers to reflect on how they view violence in entertainment?…

June 18, 2020

Why Can’t Authors Leave Their Successful Series Alone?

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

All good things must come to an end. By constantly amending their works, authors like J.K. Rowling risk ruining their books — and stunting the growth of young fan fiction writers.…

June 16, 2020

Visit Panem in the Newly Opened ‘The Hunger Games’ Theme Park

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Because who doesn’t want to take a trip to a dystopian future where teenagers are forced to fight to the death? May the odds be ever in your favor.…

November 10, 2017

5 Problems with YA Literature and How to Fix Them

Otis Roffman, Beloit College

Young adult books have been a disappointing echo chamber since 'The Hunger Games,' mostly because authors are underestimating their readers.…

July 12, 2017

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