See how well you know the lyrics of ‘All I want for Christmas Is You.’ This is one of Mariah Carey’s greatest hits and one of the best Christmas carols.

Mockingjay- Part 1 closely follows the book, as did the first two installments of the franchise. A few changes were made, but they were minor. It’s a lengthy flick, yes, but certainly not boring or uneventful. And while the movie does come up short on the action front, the actors deliver solid performances and the audience is treated to some smart political subtext and a superior portrayal of the negative effects war and rebellion have on regular folk. It’s heartbreaking and even excruciating to watch at times; which makes it grim, dark, and overall a big downer. But oh so wonderful!

The plot picks up right after the events in Catching Fire. District 12 was destroyed, so Katniss is now in District 13, with her mom and sister, Gale, Finnick, and Beetee. She spends her time hiding in closets, having nightmares, and blaming herself and everyone around for leaving Peeta behind. However, under the leadership of President Coin and at the advice of Plutarch and the others, miss Everdeen becomes the “Mockingjay,” a symbol of rebellion for the people of Panem.

If you read the books, you know that The Hunger Games isn’t simply a tale of teens fighting to death for the Capitol’s delight. It’s about war, about the awful psychological effects it has on people, about the scars it leaves, scars that might never fully heal. But it’s also about hope, survival, strength, and sacrifice. On that front, Mockingjay – Part 1 does a great job at conveying the characters’ internal struggles. Katniss suffers from severe PTSD and her mental state swings between anger and anguish. Gale is furious and often feels powerless in front of the Capitol’s forces. Peeta… we don’t get to see much of him, and I don’t want to give anything away, but he’s deeply tormented. Even so, he’s still doing the best he can to survive.

And then there are the people. The ones who were starved, blown up, robbed, abused by the Peacekeepers and the Capitol. Who President Snow is trying to scare back into submission, but isn’t quite successful. Because they now know that fighting is possible, and that a victory would bring them the peace and harmony they so desperately crave. And also because they saw their fearless Mockingjay defy the Capitol (twice now!) and live to see another day. The rebels of Panem are responsible for some of the movie’s most powerful and poignant scenes. Their braveness and sacrifice are inspirational and often tough to witness without tearing up a bit.

Finally, a few words about the propaganda. While the scenes with the rebels give us a glimpse of how rebellion looks like in the Capitol, the emphasis is mostly on how the leaders are trying to manipulate the population, each in their own way. Snow uses fear, threatening to kill everyone who associates with the Mockingjay symbol. He also uses propaganda videos urging rebels to give up the fight and restore “peace” throughout Panem. President Coin, on the other hand, along with Plutarch and a team of talented filmmakers from the Capitol, uses Katniss to convince the rebels that their fight is justified, and that they should keep at it until the Capitol is destroyed. This propaganda war offers interesting scope for political commentary and creates tension between the two leaders, which is pretty impressive due to the fact that they don’t share any scenes. And yet, you can almost feel the deep hatred they nurture towards each other.

So no, Mockingjay – Part 1 isn’t a setup movie. It does slowly builds up to the last installment of the franchise, but it also allows viewers to learn more about rebellion, its puppet masters, and its devastating ramifications. You we also get to know Katniss better and get a deeper glimpse at her dark side. She’s starting to understand that she’s just a figure head. She misses Peeta. She’s traumatized and messed us. She’s feisty but, at the end of the day, she’s just a teenager. Give her some leeway to recover after everything she’s been through.

If the entire action of the last Hunger Games book would have been condensed into one movie, a lot of things would have been left out or superficially handled. And that would have been a shame.

To sum up: While the movie does have a few well-crafted bombing raids and a suspenseful rescue mission, those of you who want to see it solely for the action-packed scenes will be disappointed. If you’re looking for more substance and character development though, you’ll likely be pleased. It’s also worth mentioning that you won’t understand much if you haven’t seen the previous two installments, so make sure to catch up before heading to the theatre.

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence , Josh Hutcherson , Liam Hemsworth , Woody Harrelson , Elizabeth Banks , Julianne Moore , Philip Seymour Hoffman , Jeffrey Wright
Director: Francis Lawrence
Genres: Science fiction, Adventure, Action
Distributor: Lionsgate Films

As if things couldn’t get any worse for Bill Cosby right now, a fourth woman, supermodel Janice Dickinson, has come forth with allegations of Cosby also sexually assaulting her in 1982. Dickinson claims that Cosby invited her to dinner to discuss The Cosby Show but she was later in the evening drugged and raped by him. Below she recants:

“The next morning I woke up, and I wasn’t wearing my pajamas, and I remember before I passed out that I had been sexually assaulted by this man. Before I woke up in the morning, the last thing I remember was Bill Cosby in a patchwork robe, dropping his robe and getting on top of me. And I remember a lot of pain. The next morning I remember waking up with my pajamas off and there was semen in between my legs.”

Dickinson alleges that Cosby gave her a pill and a glass of wine. The reason that she had not come forth before now was fear. She now says that she feels like her story should be told. It is sad to think that such a positively iconic figure could be responsible for such a notorious act. We will just have to wait and see how this all pans out.

This movie was first realest on October 31, 2014 has taken the number one spot in the movie theater. I is rated R with violence, language and Graphic images. This drama last for almost two hours and will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Director:Dan Gilroy
Cast:Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed, Michael Papajohn.

Khloe shared a touching poem on her soon to be exhusband Lamar Odom's birthday
Credit: khloe Kardashian Instagram

The poem is titles Closure? Khloe Kardashian posted this quote about closure and love on Thursday, Nov. 6. Yes it was lamar Odem’s birthday.

The is what the poem said, “Like time suspended, a wound unmended—you and I. We had no ending, no said goodbye. For all my life, I’ll wonder why,”.

Celebrities who expressed their baby bumps in extraordinary ways. (November 8, 2014 – Source: Instagram)