Top 5 Gateway Books Into Science Fiction – Emertainment Monthly

By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer

Looking to get hooked into Science Fiction novels?  Well here are 5 books that are sure to ensnare any reader into the fantasy series. Continue reading “Top 5 Gateway Books Into Science Fiction – Emertainment Monthly”

A First Look at Julianne Moore as Alma Coin

By: Cynthia Ayala

The Hunger Games saga is not only a best-selling novel, but it has spawned films that are not only blockbusters but are also critically acclaimed as they follow one Katniss Evergreen (Jennifer Lawrence) as she fights for survival. Joining the cast is Julianne Moore taking on the role of District 13 leader, Alma Coin.
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A Fearless Exploration on Social Structure | Cyn’s Book Review of Divergent (Divergent, #1)

By: Cynthia Ayala

A review of Veronica Roth’s novel “Divergent” exploring the uniqueness of the novel, writing and the theme of identity versus social structure.  Now, does this novel live up the hype that has turned it into a bestseller, or is it, at best, a mediocre take on the dystopian genre?

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Movie Review

By: Cynthia A. Directed by: Francis Lawrence Screenplay by: Simon Beaufoy & Michael Arndt Based on Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Starring: Jennifer La  wrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci & Donald Sutherland A year has passed for Katniss Evergreen, but the nightmares of The Hunger Games that she was forced to participate … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Movie Review

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Movie Review

Directed by Harald Zwart Screenplay by Jessica Postigo Paquette Based on City of Bones by Cassandra Clare Starring: Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan, Kevin Zegers, Lena Headey, Kevin Durand, Aidan Turner, Jemima West, Godfrey Gao, C. C. H. Pounder, Jared Harris & Jonathan Rhys Meyers The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is based on the New York Times Bestseller City of Bones by … Continue reading The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Movie Review

Divergent Comic-Con Plans Revealed

By: Sean O’Connell There are multiple movies that we know are going to be in San Diego for Comic-Con 2013 – films like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 , The Hunger Games: Catching Fire or a full slate of Marvel projects. And then there are the titles that were assumed to be in attendance, but were waiting on confirmation. Today, Divergent moves from the “Maybe” column … Continue reading Divergent Comic-Con Plans Revealed

Hunger Games’ Josh Hutcherson To Star In Psychological Thriller Ape

By: Nick Venable Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) has a pretty long and varied resume, bouncing from one genre of movie to the next and regardless of the final product he serves his purpose and usually goes unscathed in criticism. I’m not sure we’ve seen him channel anything that would make him a good lead in a thriller though. But that may soon change. He’ll … Continue reading Hunger Games’ Josh Hutcherson To Star In Psychological Thriller Ape

Katniss And Prim Get Close In New Hunger Games: Catching Fire Image

By: Eric Eisenberg This Sunday will be a big day for Hunger Games fans. During the airing of this year’s MTV Movie Awards Lionsgate will be releasing the first ever trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire… and they’re ramping up to the event in a major way. The studio has launched a new website, TheHungerGamesExplorer.com, that gives folks the opportunity to send out the … Continue reading Katniss And Prim Get Close In New Hunger Games: Catching Fire Image