Interview of the Dead
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I love his original three - they're cultural milestones and high-quality flicks to boot. But Diary of the Dead was, at best, boring. At worst, it was dire, cynical, self-important, and balanced. It was just bad.Onyx Oblivion said:
Romero, I love him, but he needs to realize that zombies, however slow they may be, have outrun him. His latest attempts to catch up have failed.
Yeah it has, it was really wierd, it came out in the UK on DVD before it had its big premiere in the US, something to do with the funding, I think they needed a kick start so they just gave it to us first to bankroll the premiere.electric discordian said:
I love Romero's movies wait give me a sec (I know it's here somewhere...)
Here it is, the whole night of the living dead movie for your enjoyment (It's public domain so no worries about legal issues). So yeah I'm a big fan of his work, although they sort of recycled the whole "tamed Zombie" thing from Day of the Dead.
Here it is, the whole night of the living dead movie for your enjoyment (It's public domain so no worries about legal issues). So yeah I'm a big fan of his work, although they sort of recycled the whole "tamed Zombie" thing from Day of the Dead.
It is so awesome to read you interviewing Romero. He sounds like a cool guy and creative as hell. I've really enjoyed all his movies in the Living Dead franchise so far so I'm excited to see what he's cooked up next. Truly a man who was the father of a genre.
You should do more interviews like this Bob, they are really interesting.
You should do more interviews like this Bob, they are really interesting.
That's true, but I think they both have uses. Look at 28 Days Later. How many Infected were ever on screen at once? Very few, and yet they still managed to be massive threats, individually. That creates a whole new kind of tension. Think about the mansion scene. It all starts with one zombie being released into the compound by our hero. Eventually, said zombie takes over the whole building, turning the now-terrified soldiers into zombies themselves one-by-one. That scene was frankly awesome, and only partially because of the great music in the backgroundDeofuta said:
Also, as I was typing, I realized something else: the best zombie films, either fast or slow, use the zombie apocalypse as a backdrop for interpersonal conflict, or so it seems to me. The kind of conflict, however, is also different. In Slow Zombie films, said conflict is more about how to survive, with the growing depression from the seemingly-inescapable hordes adding to it. Fast zombie films, on the other hand, seem to be more of a commentary on human nature as a whole. Look at how 28 Days Later handled those soldiers.
You know what I'd like to see sometime? A movie about zombies. As in voodoo zombies. It could be more of a thriller/drama than an actual horror movie, and I think the setting has the potential to create a very potent and unique atmosphere.
Also: You're sharp Mr Chipman. You got in some really good questions and got some interesting answers. Can't say I'm a fan of his movies, but it was still interesting to get to peer into his mind.
Also: You're sharp Mr Chipman. You got in some really good questions and got some interesting answers. Can't say I'm a fan of his movies, but it was still interesting to get to peer into his mind.
Just watched Diary of the dead.MovieBob said:
I really really didnt like it... Romero has had a great vision but I honestly feel that what he is doing now stands nowhere near what he used to do.
I can understand the appeal of creating a Blair Witch type Zombie movie (if it works they would make a fortune) but compared to Blair witch this movie was just horrible (I actually kinda liked the Blair).
Also the movie Day of the dead (or is it Land of the Dead (where the zombies start thinking and use tools)) was just plain freaking horrible. I can't believe I actually went to the cinema to watch it.
It seems to me the people that make zombie movies are getting the impression that the apocalypse is getting boring....... but why for gods sake??? As anyone who has read World War Z could tell you, the well of inspiration is VERY deep.
Even a movie where you dont see many Zombies could be great. A 'Life after the aftermath' or so to speak.
I have lost all respect for Romero. Good to see he is still plugging on, but sad to see he has gone off the trail and is going nowhere.
Yes, Bob, why don't you interview more genre defining directors? It could be your new thing!Redlin5 said:
His first movie which has already been posted is truly a masterpiece. Everything after that was just meh. Survival of the Dead is awful but good to watch out of boredom.
Not to mention there's always that one guy in the group who gets bitten. Different movies take different approaches on how the group deals with it, but it never gets old to me.Avatar Roku said:
don't lose respect his last 2 movie might not be the best but night, dawn and maybe even day were legendsBretty said: