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Racism Rears Ugly Head In 'Hunger Games' Tweets
On the heels of "The Hunger Games"' record-smashing debut at the box office, some truly disturbing but sadly unsurprising news has emerged on what some fans have been complaining about the movie on Twitter.
According to the Tumblr page Hunger Games Tweets, a crop of racist remarks concerning the film's diverse cast -- particularly aimed at the characters Rue (Amandla Stenberg) and Thresh (Dayo Okeniyi) -- began appearing in the Twitterverse over the weekend.
"Why does rue have to be black not gonna lie kinda ruined the movie," tweeted one clueless fan, because obviously any black characte...
READ MOREAccording to the Tumblr page Hunger Games Tweets, a crop of racist remarks concerning the film's diverse cast -- particularly aimed at the characters Rue (Amandla Stenberg) and Thresh (Dayo Okeniyi) -- began appearing in the Twitterverse over the weekend.
"Why does rue have to be black not gonna lie kinda ruined the movie," tweeted one clueless fan, because obviously any black characte...
Jennifer Lawrence Is Golden & Miley Cyrus Shows Some Skin At 'Hunger Games' Premiere (Photos)
The new generation of Hollywood showed up to "The Hunger Games" Los Angeles premiere yesterday. Jennifer Lawrence dominated the red carpet in a striking gold floor-length gown while Miley Cyrus wore a black belly baring skirt and bustier-like ensemble.
"The Hunger Games" is the new "Twilight" for young fans. Based on a popular young-adult novel, the film centers on 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence), who must compete in a televised tournament in which 24 teenagers from a post-apocalyptic society fight to the death. The movie hits theaters March 23.
Fun fact: Lawrence gave co-star J...
READ MORE"The Hunger Games" is the new "Twilight" for young fans. Based on a popular young-adult novel, the film centers on 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence), who must compete in a televised tournament in which 24 teenagers from a post-apocalyptic society fight to the death. The movie hits theaters March 23.
Fun fact: Lawrence gave co-star J...
Watch The Full Trailer For 'The Hunger Games'
Lionsgate has debuted the full trailer for "The Hunger Games," which will be released on March 23, 2012.
The film centers on the ruins of what was once North America. The evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its 12 districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their...
READ MOREThe film centers on the ruins of what was once North America. The evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its 12 districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their...
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