tbosas + thg || it's the things we love most that destroy us.

[@hailey5179]

I think Snow hated that he saw himself in Katniss and saw Peeta in a way as a young version of him and thought Katniss was playing him like Lucy played him in his fuxked up head. In reality Katniss is a lot more similar to Sejanus and Peeta to Lucy, and I think Snow hated the parallels and guilt he felt and covered up with narcissism, hated how weak he was for letting them in to a degree.

[@janderson9477]

True but I think he saw Sanjaus his friend like katniss he was loyal snow wasn’t and that’s why he hated katniss he respected her but everything she represented he hated hope rebellion and if he could smother that and broke the system

[@Elizabeth-hc3mi]

I see it the other way around. He saw Katniss as him, and Peeta as Lucy Grey, and himself as Dr. Gaul (in the books, in the movie the change Snow's personality a little). He probably had to sign off on the whole two victors thing, probably thinking that in the end they would betray each other the way he and Lucy did (remember, in his mind, Lucy attacked first with the snake). When that didn't happen, he got frustrated because it called his own philosophies into question. Rather than becoming monsters when pinned against each other, as he thought all of society would, they banned together. I think in the books he saw himself as "guiding" Katniss the way Dr. Gaul guided him and I actually don't think he was trying to kill Katniss in the second book (the books are from her POV and she is terrible at judging others actions), I think he very much intended for her to win, to "teach" her what the Hunger Games are for. "See, you were all friends holding hands burning seconds that all went away. That is what would happen without the government." In addition, by killing Peeta and keeping her alive you make an example, "Yeah, she briefly outsmarted us, but we got her in the end? Didn't we?"

[@migratory.114]

that last shot of snow being happy that katniss is alive... your mind. amazing edit with insane parallels and great atmosphere. much appreciated. wow.

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!!

[@redwitch95]

I love how contemplative this video is. A lot of THG/TBOSAS videos have gone for a more bombastic approach, which is fun too, but it's lovely to see some variations. Personally, I think Snow sees himself and Lucy Gray in both Katniss and Peeta. Peeta as the foolish lover, while Katniss is both the manipulator and willing to do whatever it takes for her family and survival. I don't think he'd be as fond of her if not for that.

[@msko5180]

I think Snow wants to create people like himself, the kind of people who knows loving and caring will hurt you and people are in fight with each other. Thats the meaning of the Hunger Games for him. You cant trust people, you have to be the victor... Thats his view. And Katniss, a victor in the hunger games, she has a lot of reasons to not trust people. She has a lot of reasons to hate people, just like Snow. But she doesnt turn into a monster like him. She doesnt prove his point. She choose love and hope, with Peeta. Just like how Snow can choose love and hope with Lucy, but he didnt, he lose that because of himself...

[@justspace4508]

I feel the same way about thg. There is so much symbolism, parallels and commentary on war, propaganda, trauma and etc. But I just don’t know how to form all of my thoughts about thg universe, there are just so many! Very glad that you’ve made thg edit, I always like the parallels and unique music you use. Would love to see more❤️

[@AlexaLexie]

i know i feel like i would have to write a 10 page paper just to formulate and flesh out all my thoughts on it haha. thank you so much! :))

[@jrlombardi5251]

Mmmh, why doesn't this edit have like a million likes yet???

[@Shainira]

I really loved how you intertwined both series, it just feels so natural and the quiet tension and suspense you built through the whole video is so perfect.

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you so much

[@ava.noelle]

stop this ateeee. my roman empire is the connections between all of the moviessss

[@MaddieBullock]

I cried watching this. Everything about the parallels and the beauty and genius of this whole series just 😭😭😭

[@csedits2000]

Beautifully thought out parallels in this, one of the best Ballad of songbirds edits yet!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you sm! :)

[@DayofToast]

I love how you match cuts together so seamlessly

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you! :))

[@dealingdreams5]

this is glorious! so atmospheric and intense loved it!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you love!

[@evam98]

All the parallels here! AMAZING JOB 💚

[@AlexaLexie]

I’m glad you liked it!!

[@eceegranger]

the parallels was everything

[@irydionlover]

The Queen™️ of atmospheric parallels does it again (as she always does) 💫 happy NY to you Alexa! The prequel really builds up amazingly on details from the original (already great) THG trilogy and gives them whole new layers, and you manage to take us on a gripping rollercoaster through all of them with this video (I especially loved the less obvious parallels like at 1:02, the way you imply that Snow's own experience, thinking that Lucy only manipulated him, coloured his assessment of Katniss' feelings towards Peeta). Thank you so much for always blessing us with art, year after year! ❤

[@AlexaLexie]

aww thank you so much!! your comments always mean so much to me :')))

[@HeartPhantom]

wow, absolutely stunning work! the parallels... the music choice... genius!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!!

[@sigyn27]

Oh, I love this so much! The parallels are brilliant. This edit showcases some aspects I didn't think about.

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you so much!!

[@nikitaschffer8898]

The parallels you found are crazy! Such amazing work

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!

[@WillowEverlight]

Beautifully done.

[@Hiya_friend]

OH, THIS WAS SOOO GOOD!! OMG!! I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE SOME OF THE PARALLELS UNTIL NOW!! AMAZING EDIT!!!😭😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@AlexaLexie]

thank u!! :D

[@arturforest5882]

love your atmosphere

[@veronika4870]

I really like this. Thank you for making it. I appreciate that you included a lot of dialogue and the music had no singing. It had a much greater impact!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!

[@syris.jesuslovesya]

This is great! 🔥

[@CP-yd7lp]

Good job showing all the parallels.

[@eceegranger]

that's.. that was amazing..

[@alyosha864]

ohhhhh wow. i love the way the song sounds almost sinister with this edit?? but still gentle and moving. and the scenes you picked to parallel for all the characters has me speechless. i love it!

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you!!

[@georgia6502]

incredibly well done!! love the imagery and the story you were able to tell through this edit

[@aliciascott7244]

WOW!!! This edit is insane!! You're amazing!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you sm!!

[@bejouxsoleil323]

this was such a gorgeous edit, the parallels are insane but that touch at the end solidfied and the instrumental did it for me. ❤ gonna go on a spree and watch all your edits now☺

[@AlexaLexie]

aw thank you so much!! ❤

[@procrastinationblues]

such a brilliant fanvid! in awe. Gorgeous, and smart parallels and such smooth match cuts

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!!

[@alexhoneybee9677]

wow....this is the best video of the series yet! This was BEYOND excellent!!

[@AlexaLexie]

Oh thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@Sweetie2566]

this is EVERYTHING. chills!

[@AlexaLexie]

THANK YOU!

[@oliviamaendel1110]

That was so well done, every second!! amazing job!!

[@euphoricsadnessx]

Beautiful, flamboyant, qui change le monde♡ Wow just wow

[@amgates498]

OH THIS IS THE GOOD SHIT RIGHT HERE 👏🤌👏🤌👏🤌

[@sophiesnowpeas5970]

there is no other editor that does it like you Alexa! 😤

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!! :’)))

[@carrotdays9737]

This is such an awesome edit! You found so many parallels that I never thought of before. SO COOL! this evokes so much thought for me. Had to give it a thumbs up

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you so much! :)

[@AzureLight]

STUNNING!

[@AlexaLexie]

tysm!!

[@Torinbooks]

god our mind istg thank you for this

[@ThisIsMyLife-]

Amazing ❤

[@madelynthompson4361]

wow this is amazing omg

[@MaddieBullock]

How did you get the clips to these? I love video editing, but it's always the hardest part for me. This is beautiful!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you! I use torrent sites, but make sure you have a vpn if you are going to download from those sites. There are video editors who also give out/post scene packs too :)

[@taylor33tv54]

I’m absolutely gagged…this is one of the best edits I’ve ever seen in my life 🥹💗