George A. Romero: Is He A Joke? - Blu-ray Forum

bruce_pullen · 01-26-2009, 06:07 PM

Question: George A. Romero, great talent or past his prime? Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Martin (1977), Knnightriders (1981): Is he irrelevant? His best work years ago? Your thoughts: yes or no.

Also: Should he lay off Zombie films?

Favorite Romero? What moved you?

Crim122 · 01-26-2009, 06:08 PM

I knew it was a matter of time until you got to Romero

bruce_pullen · 01-26-2009, 06:09 PM

Is that good or bad Crim?

Crim122 · 01-26-2009, 06:10 PM

lol neither I guess, I just figured you would get to Romero eventually since you seem to be making a thread about every classic horror director.

bruce_pullen · 01-26-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

lol neither I guess, I just figured you would get to Romero eventually since you seem to be making a thread about every classic horror director.

Well thanks. I thought I would post threads rather than thoughts. It's safer that way?

scweb13 · 01-26-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Well thanks. I thought I would post threads rather than thoughts. It's safer that way?

So your questions are really statements in a passive aggressive manor of speaking?

joegs300 · 01-26-2009, 07:03 PM

I don't mind his movies, past or present.

FRAK · 01-26-2009, 06:15 PM

Are you trying to start arguments? Romero is a hallowed name.

Fanboys will say he's the "God" of horror movies and people who think otherwise are idiots. Others will say he hasn't done a decent film in years and that he should have given up a long time ago.

I myself root for George. When he's "on" he's one of the best (you know the movies I'm referring to), but even when he's "off" his films SAY something, and are generally entertaining. Either way, I can't imagine what the world of Horror would be like if he hadn't come along.

I would definitely say that he's NOT "a joke."

Crim122 · 01-26-2009, 06:16 PM

he is the father of the zombie genre, and I love him

and I am meeting him next month

bruce_pullen · 01-26-2009, 06:19 PM

Question:

Is a failed attempt worth credit? Because it says something? Is that enough?

Tru2theBlu · 01-26-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

he is the father of the zombie genre, and I love him

and I am meeting him next month

Crim, where are you meeting him? Is he making an appearance or are you guys having tea for two? Just curious, because I live in NC.

bruce_pullen · 01-26-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FRAK

Are you trying to start arguments? Romero is a hallowed name.

Fanboys will say he's the "God" of horror movies and people who think otherwise are idiots. Others will say he hasn't done a decent film in years and that he should have given up a long time ago.

I myself root for George. When he's "on" he's one of the best (you know the movies I'm referring to), but even when he's "off" his films SAY something, and are generally entertaining. Either way, I can't imagine what the world of Horror would be like if he hadn't come along.

I would definitely say that he's NOT "a joke."

I was merely posing a question. Curious to get feedback. That's all.

Crim122 · 01-26-2009, 06:22 PM

I have seen: Night, Dawn, and Day of the dead...and then Land of the Dead...and Land was the only failed attempt imo.

thedarkangel1975 · 01-26-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Question: George A. Romero, great talent or past his prime? Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Martin (1977), Knnightriders (1981): Is he irrelevant? His best work years ago? Your thoughts: yes or no.

Also: Should he lay off Zombie films?

Favorite Romero? What moved you?

Why should he lay off Zombie films? He has done a great job and built up a genre himself.

assydingo · 01-26-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

Why should he lay off Zombie films? He has done a great job and built up a genre himself.

He didn't say he shouldn't do Zombie movies. He's asking other people what they think.

Provoking an opinion isn't the same as making a statement.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-26-2009, 09:45 PM

I really liked Romero's first 3 zombie films. "Land" was okay, "Diary" was horrible. Hopefully his next film will be more like his early zombie films.

Clark Kent · 01-26-2009, 09:48 PM

He needs to move on from zombie movies. Even though he invented the genre I am not sure he has anything new or interesting to say about them going off his last few movies. Like many great directors, he is past his prime.

fatediesel · 01-26-2009, 09:53 PM

I actually kind of liked Diary of the Dead. I had never even heard of it but watched it on Cinemax a couple weeks ago and thought it was decent. I found it very funny at times, although some of those moments were "so bad it's funny" and probably not supposed to be funny.

FRAK · 01-26-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

I actually kind of liked Diary of the Dead. I found it very funny at times, although some of those moments were "so bad it's funny" and probably not supposed to be funny.

The wife and I totally dug Diary. The social commentary was a bit in-your-face obvious, but I thought it was a totally fun flick, with some genuinely unnerving moments, mixed with Romero's usual sense of humor.

Disclaimer: we did get to see it in the theater with George in attendance himself to introduce the movie and ask questions, so I may be a bit biased.

UFAlien · 01-27-2009, 03:10 AM

I think all the Dead movies are overrated, except Day, which I find to be criminally underrated... awesome flick IMO

01-26-2009, 06:07 PM	#1
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	George A. Romero: Is He A Joke? Question: George A. Romero, great talent or past his prime? Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Martin (1977), Knnightriders (1981): Is he irrelevant? His best work years ago? Your thoughts: yes or no. Also: Should he lay off Zombie films? Favorite Romero? What moved you? Last edited by bruce_pullen; 01-26-2009 at 06:20 PM.

01-26-2009, 06:09 PM	#3
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Note. Is that good or bad Crim?

01-26-2009, 06:19 PM	#10
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Another Question. Question: Is a failed attempt worth credit? Because it says something? Is that enough?

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01-26-2009, 06:08 PM	#2
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	I knew it was a matter of time until you got to Romero

01-26-2009, 06:10 PM	#4
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	lol neither I guess, I just figured you would get to Romero eventually since you seem to be making a thread about every classic horror director.

01-26-2009, 07:03 PM	#7
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	I don't mind his movies, past or present.

01-26-2009, 06:15 PM	#8
FRAK Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mt. Juliet, TN Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:80 Trading Score:2	Are you trying to start arguments? Romero is a hallowed name. Fanboys will say he's the "God" of horror movies and people who think otherwise are idiots. Others will say he hasn't done a decent film in years and that he should have given up a long time ago. I myself root for George. When he's "on" he's one of the best (you know the movies I'm referring to), but even when he's "off" his films SAY something, and are generally entertaining. Either way, I can't imagine what the world of Horror would be like if he hadn't come along. I would definitely say that he's NOT "a joke."

01-26-2009, 06:16 PM	#9
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	he is the father of the zombie genre, and I love him and I am meeting him next month

01-26-2009, 06:22 PM	#13
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have seen: Night, Dawn, and Day of the dead...and then Land of the Dead...and Land was the only failed attempt imo.

01-26-2009, 09:45 PM	#16
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I really liked Romero's first 3 zombie films. "Land" was okay, "Diary" was horrible. Hopefully his next film will be more like his early zombie films.

01-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#17
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	He needs to move on from zombie movies. Even though he invented the genre I am not sure he has anything new or interesting to say about them going off his last few movies. Like many great directors, he is past his prime.

01-26-2009, 09:53 PM	#18
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I actually kind of liked Diary of the Dead. I had never even heard of it but watched it on Cinemax a couple weeks ago and thought it was decent. I found it very funny at times, although some of those moments were "so bad it's funny" and probably not supposed to be funny.

01-27-2009, 03:10 AM	#20
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	I think all the Dead movies are overrated, except Day, which I find to be criminally underrated... awesome flick IMO

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