Thursday 26 April 2012

The Hunger Games Movie Review


The Hunger Games has been getting a lot of publicity lately - both the books and the movie that came out recently (well, fairly recently, anyway). For English class a few weeks ago, we had to write a review on our favourite movie. I guess it's good enough, as I got an A for it. Sorry about the delay - I had a week of exams. Anyway, enjoy!

The Hunger Games is a film set in post-apocalyptic America. Its main characters, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, have been chosen to fight in a televised game, and to fight to the death until a lone victor remains. The film was directed by Gary Ross, and is based on the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins. It was produced by Lionsgate. Packed full of action and intense scenes, this movie is suitable for all audiences. It has been rated 12A.


Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist, lives in District 12 with her mother and sister, Prim. Every year, the Capitol hosts the Hunger Games - a televised game in which two teenagers from each of the 12 districts are reaped to fight to the death for entertainment. When 12-year-old Prim is reaped, Katniss immediately volunteers to take her place. Katniss and Peeta are forced to leave District 12 and go to the Capitol, where they train and prepare for the Games. A few short weeks later, they find themselves in the arena, where they will meet their fate.

Wednesday 25 April 2012

How To Get Fit Before Summer

Summer is only a month or two away, and most of us want to look good. We want to wear shorts and bikinis and summer dresses, and it really wouldn't hurt to look good while doing it. Losing weight, toning and burning fat never came easy. Fad diets are definitely not an option - you mostly lose water weight and not fat while torturing yourself. So instead of trying out a "lose-10-pounds-in-a-week" diet, start following some of these tips: