When they first released, ‘The Hunger Games’ movies had the entire nation in a chokehold. With a dreamy star cast including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks and Stanley Tucci, the films became a cult favourite almost instantly. From ‘I volunteer as tribute’ memes to pop culture references, ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise has gone down in cinematic history for multiple reasons, including its political messaging and stance on societal issues.