This week we dive into the highly anticipated prequel film in The Hunger Games franchise - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. We recap the plot that follows an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow before he became the tyrant president of Panem. Analyzing the new cast, we review standout performances and how well the actors embodied Suzanne Collins' iconic characters. We'll discuss our favorite moments from the Games themselves, and speculate about potential symbolism and foreshadowing for the original trilogy’s events. With nods to everything from the evolving arena to evolving character motivations. Join us as we dive into the capital!