Hunger Games: Catching Fire

“Every revolution begins with a spark”

Summary:

Katniss has returned from the Hunger Games, and is finally settling back into her new life as a Hunger Games victor.  She and Peeta are about go start their Victory Tour, and President Snow is breathing down her back.  He is upset because of the way that they defied the Capitol with the berries.  She and Peeta must convince the entire country of Panem that what she did was not an act of defiance, but that she was too in love with Peeta and wasn't thinking straight.  In an effort to get rid of her the President decides the next Hunger Games, the 3rd Quarter Quell, the tributes will be chosen from the existing pool of victors.  Katniss and Peeta are going back into the arena. 

Frozen: Will Melt Your Heart

~Frozen really heats up this winter season with its heart-warming charm and lovable characters.~

Synopsis

           Sister-princesses Anna and Elsa are the best of friends. But, when Anna is injured by Elsa's magical power to create ice and snow, she has to have her memory of Elsa's powers erased.  In order to protect her beloved sister from her dark secret, Elsa keeps their relationship very cool and distant.  On her coronation day, Anna and Elsa have a fight about Hans, a man Anna just met. Elsa's emotions get the better of her, and her icy powers trap the kingdom of Arendelle in an eternal winter.  Anna, always fearlessly optimistic, sets off on a great journey--teaming up with unrefined mountain man Kristoff and his faithful pet reindeer Sven--to find her sister.  Their journey entails frigid temperatures, a snow monster, magical trolls, a hilarious snowman named Olaf, and, of course, true love.  Together, Anna and Kristoff fight the elements of nature in a race to rescue the kingdom from Elsa, who fears she is now becoming the monster her people believe she is. 

Directors

            Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.

Stars

            Kristen Bell (Anna), Idina Menzel (Elsa), Jonathan Groff (Kristoff), Josh Gad (Olaf), and Santino Fontana (Hans).

           Frozen, which has been on top of the charts for weeks, has really won us all over.  The love story does not focus on the typical boy-girl relationship, but primarily on the unconditional love of family.  (***SPOILER***) Anna loved her sister so much she sacrificed herself to save Elsa.  It is not your typical princess-meets-prince movie, but rather it is a refreshing story promoting acceptance and the true meaning of love.   Another highlight of the film is its memorable songs.  My personal favorite is Elsa’s solo “Let it Go.”  Elsa sings about how she won’t let anything or anyone stop her again from being her true self. The song is inspiring, and, in my opinion, one of the best Disney songs ever.  Personally speaking, there are really no negative points about this movie, except for the fact that it is geared toward the female population.  All in all this is a fabulous movie.  Disney, you have really outdone yourselves.  This movie provides safe family fun for everyone.  I highly recommend Frozen.  I would give it J J J J J out of J J J J J.

Hi!  I’m Olaf and I like warm hugs!

*Ariel Iven*

P.S.  If you have any thoughts, concerns, or suggestions, please comment.  We would love to get your feed back.  Thanks, all!