Are the odds in Catching Fire's favor? In this episode, Andrew and Monica discuss the difficulties of adapting a series like the Hunger Games books to the big screen, and how the film industry by its nature ends up undermining the themes of the film. Is Katniss a good feminist figure? Does the film effectively convey the book's critique of the media? Do these films practice what they preach, or are they just another example of Capitol-esque propaganda? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:22 - Intro and clip

2:28 - Katniss as a feminist figure

9:40 - Media critique, performances

13:35 - The ending (or lack thereof)

18:02 - Action direction, playing it safe

23:14 - Creative liberties and the adaptation process

28:50 - No feeling of danger

34:37 - Show close

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