The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review

Author: The Movie Podcast November 9, 2023 Duration: 50:57
Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Francis Lawrence's The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, based on the novel written by Suzanne Collins. Set 64 years before the events of the first film, its plot follows the events that eventually lead a young Coriolanus Snow on the path to becoming the tyrannical leader of Panem, including his relationship with the Hunger Games tribute Lucy Gray Baird during the year of the 10th Hunger Games. It stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, Jason Schwartzman, and Viola Davis. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes releases exclusively in theatres November 17, 2023 by Lionsgate in the United States and Cineplex Pictures in Canada. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcast Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, Rotten Tomatoes, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three friends who happen to be deeply passionate, knowledgeable, and often hilariously opinionated about cinema get together regularly to talk about it. That’s the simple, winning formula behind The Movie Podcast. Hosts Daniel Baptista, Shahbaz Siddiqui, and Anthony Gagliardi bring listeners into their ongoing conversation, which feels less like a formal review show and more like eavesdropping on the best post-movie chat you could have with your most film-obsessed friends. Their enthusiasm is contagious, whether they’re breaking down a brand-new blockbuster, revisiting a classic, or sharing an insightful interview with someone from the industry. The podcast has earned its status as a Tomatometer-Approved source, meaning their reviews contribute to the critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes, a testament to their trusted perspective. New episodes, reviews, and interviews drop all throughout the week, ensuring there’s always something fresh to hear. It’s a consistent and engaging dive into the world of movies, where analysis is balanced with genuine camaraderie and a clear love for the art form. You’ll find yourself listening not just for the film takes, but for the dynamic between the three hosts, who have built a community around shared cinematic curiosity.
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