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Hunger Schmunger: check out the 60s classic, "Lord of the Flies" for a truly harrowing view of

the impact of (furture) society upon children.
Peter Brook directed it in a rare film outing; he was one of the most lauded theater directors of his generation.
It is brilliant and audacious film-making, for its day---- or any day. Much of what now is considered "new" and "startling" use of the camera is used, i.e. in many shots, it certainly appears as if a Steadicam is in use; the editing, lighting, and montage also is avant-garde w/out being too showy or distracting.
And that superb technique is well-served as it portrays a lacerating story of a group of young English schoolboys stranded on a deserted island in a post-Apocalypic scenario. Very soon, these cherub-faced boys establish a society every bit as fierce as the disastrous adult one.
Unlike Hunger Games, the evil doesn't stem from some corrupt adult society's spectacle, but rather from the young protagonists themselves---- far more terrifying in its import.
The actors, all but one of whom were rank amateurs, are sensational.
The music, by Raymond Leppard, is fantastic, too.

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Topic - Hunger Schmunger: check out the 60s classic, "Lord of the Flies" for a truly harrowing view of - tinear 09:52:17 04/10/12 (10)

Did You Grace a Hunger Games Theater With Your Presence? nt - Brian A 17:51:36 04/11/12 (2)

Yup. I did, I did. nt - tinear 18:25:22 04/17/12 (1)

Great nt - Brian A 15:11:05 04/23/12 (0)

Both concepts are brilliantly realized, and totally different. - Audiophilander 23:52:03 04/10/12 (3)

Well, of course an author is free to attempt to burnish a story with the lustre of Greek mythology, but it - tinear 07:31:23 04/11/12 (2)

"HG is entertainment with a lot of gloss but little substance." - Well, that's your opinion. - Audiophilander 23:13:20 04/13/12 (0)

RE: Well, of course an author is free to attempt to burnish a story with the lustre of Greek mythology, but it - 6bq5 10:54:46 04/11/12 (0)

Thanks for the reminder. - R Browne 19:48:57 04/10/12 (0)

RE: Taken from the book ... - Jeff Starrs 12:54:44 04/10/12 (1)

Yes, taken excellently well from the very good book and done so by its author. Viewers should be wary of the - tinear 17:25:50 04/10/12 (0)

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