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This document is a film poster. The film is entitled The Hunger Games. It was adapted from an American novel written by Suzanne Collins. The film was directed by Gary Ross in 2012. The title of the film is printed at the bottom of the poster in big gold letters. The 3D font suggests that the film is set in the future. The release date, March 23, stands out at the bottom of the poster but the names of the actors are largely unreadable. The poster carries the caption "The world will be watching" at the top. That phrase catches the viewer's attention but it also refers to the reality TV show that the people of Panem must watch.
In the background , the photograph focuses on the protagonist, it is a close-up of Katniss Everdeen. She is pointing her arrow at us. She is pulling back her bow ready to shoot. The bow must be a valuable weapon for her. She must be very brave because she is surrounded by fire and yet, she hides all her emotions. The heroine is a symbol of survival and resistance.
In the foreground, the Mockingjay medallion on fire catches our attention. The girl's hand is blurred but the bird is clear. We want to know the message behind this symbol. The poster only uses the colours of fire : red, yellow, orange in order to emphasize the impression of danger, fear and death. The girl and the bird are both holding an arrow on fire, which suggests that the film is about fighting and suffering.

Have you seen The Hunger Games ?
Yes, I have already seen this film.
But my sister hasn't watched it yet.
Millions of people have read the books.
The film has already become an all-time blockbuster.
Have you ever been on a reality TV show ?

This document is a film poster. The film is entitled The Hunger Games. It was adapted from an American novel written by Suzanne Collins. The film was directed by Gary Ross in 2012. The title of the film is printed at the bottom of the poster in big gold letters. The 3D font suggests that the film is set in the future. The release date March 23 stands out at the bottom of the poster but the names of the actors are largely unreadable. The poster carries the caption "The world will be watching" at the top. That phrase catches the viewer's attention but it also refers to the reality TV show that the people of Panem must watch.
In the background , the photograph focuses on the protagonist, it is a close-up of Katniss Everdeen. She is pointing her arrow at us. She is pulling back her bow ready to shoot. The bow must be a valuable weapon for her. She must be very brave because she is surrounded by fire and yet, she hides all her emotions. The heroine is a symbol of survival and resistance.
In the foreground, the Mockingjay medallion on fire catches our attention. The girl's hand is blurred but the bird is clear. We want to know the message behind this symbol. The poster only uses the colours of fire : red, yellow, orange in order to emphasize the impression of danger, fear and death. The girl and the bird are both holding an arrow on fire, which suggests that the film is about fighting and suffering.

The Hunger Games trilogy takes place in the future, after the destruction of North America. The country is called Panem and it is made up of twelve poor districts governed by the wealthy Capitol. The Capitol holds absolute power over the nation. Each district has to produce different things for the Capitol. District 12, where the story begins, provides all the coal for the country. The two protagonists Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark live in district 12, the poorest region of Panem, where people regularly die of starvation. There used to be a thirteenth district but they rebelled against the Capitol in the past and they were destroyed.
The Hunger Games are an annual event, which the Capitol uses as an entertainment and to remind the districts that they are being punished for rebelling. One boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 are chosen from each district by lottery, they are called "tributes" and they have to fight to the death in a dangerous outdoor arena. Only one can survive. The winner is rewarded with food and supplies. The whole country must watch the games on television.

Have you seen "Pyscho" by Hitchcock? The famous director is very telented and certainly knows how to play with the spectators' nerves, he manipulates his fear often suggesting rather than showing.... Let's see what the movie is all about.

It is based on a book called "Psycho". Hitchcock bought the rights to the book and collected all the copies he could so that very few people knew the story. That was a great way to surprise people, wasn' it?

Hitchcock's fans always expect a cameo of the director in his movies and Psycho is no exception. The cameo happens very early in the movie... and the spectator isn't distracted.

When the movie was released, Hitchcock insisted that "no one be admitted in the movie theatre after the film started". His main character would be killed after only 30 minutes.... Spectators don't expect that when they go to the cinema, do they?

At the beginning of the movie, Marion, a pretty bonde is worried. Her lover is in depts. How could she help him? She meets a rich oilman who carries a large amount of money. she could steal it... Will she do it? will she resist? a close up on the money and the spectator knows Marion will steal the money.... Soon after she is on the run...she is in danger.

Will the police find her? Hitchcock plays with the spectator's nerves, there's a police car behind Marion's car..... Marion is anxious. After many hours of driving in the rain, she decides to stop for the night. The place is dark and remote, it's a strange little motel.. What's going to happen? it's so scary!

The owner of the place is a young man called Norman, he looks shy and nice. He takes care of his sick mother. The spectator feels relieved and enjoys the chat between Marion and Norman. When Marion is alone in her bedroom, she looks more relaxed. She takes a shower and washes away her tiredness and guilt. but Hitchcock is preparing the spectator for one of the most famous scenes in the history of the cinema: Marion is murdered by a mysterious woman. The killing is more suggested than actually but the spectator is absolutely terrified. Look and listen....

Norman cleans up... Marion is dead but her sister and a detective are going to investigate starting at the motel...

Psycho ending is also very vivid in the memories of the spectators.... Hitchcock tested the fear factor of the scene by placing a corpse in Leigh's room. Her screams were so loud that Hitchcok knew his ending was effective. Hitchcock certainly had a great sense of humour on top of his great talent

No wonder Hitchcok is seen as the most influential filmmaker of all time, and one very significant artist..

A．I can't stand David anymore.　　　　　　　
B．Have you talked to your boss about him?　　　　　　　　
A．No. Maybe I should reach out to Kathy this week.

A．Have you heard from Annie?　　　　　　　
B．No. I'm actually very worried. I should reach out to her. 　　　　　　
A．That's a good idea.

A．I got a really nice fur vest.
B．A fur vest? It's still summer, you know?
A．I know. I'm getting a head start on fall fashion.

A．I'm almost done with my math workbook.
B．What? Already?
A．I got a head start this year.

A．How are you going to decide on this?
B．I'll just go with my gut.
A．Are you serious?