Did you go see The Hunger Games:Catching Fire over the weekend? I caught it on opening night and was absolutely blown away with the adaptation; I’m going to agree with the hype and say that this is really one of those rare occasions when the sequel surpasses the original. Plus, I’m a huge fan of the books and I love that the movie is extremely faithful to the source.

For those of you who are new to the series, I’d recommend reading and/or watching The Hunger Games before heading to the theater for Catching Fire; the sequel dives right in where the first movie ended, so you might be a little lost if you’re not familiar with Panem already. (Or you could just read the Geek Chic article for The Hunger Games…)

Catching Fire stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Lenny Kravitz, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Claflin, and Jena Malone.

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Know Your Geek: About Catching Fire

• Catching Fire is the second book in Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games Trilogy and was published in 2009. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence.
• When Katniss threatened to make a suicide pact with Peeta instead of fighting to the death, they were declared joint victors of the 74th Hunger Games. Although it was intended only as a desperate attempt to survive, in many Districts the pact was perceived as an act of defiance against the Capitol, sparking the fire of rebellion throughout Panem.
• Katniss and Peeta faked a romance in order to gain support from the sentimental Capitol dwellers. Katniss soon discovers that the Games do not end once she leaves the arena. As a Victor, every aspect of her life is monitored and controlled by the Capitol. President Snow threatens to kill her loved ones if she and Peeta are unable to maintain their charade of true love.
• For the 75th anniversary of the original Hunger Games, a Quarter Quell is announced: every twenty-fifth anniversary of the Hunger Games is marked by a special twist on the original. For instance, the 50th Hunger Games reaped twice the usual number of tributes. This time, it’s announced that the tributes will be reaped from the existing pool of victors.
• Katniss, the only female tribute from District 12, has no choice but to re-enter the bloody arena, where she finds her loyalties and beliefs seriously challenged.

Outfits Inspired by Catching Fire

Ready to enter the arena for the Quarter Quell? Read on for five looks inspired by Catching Fire!