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?

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?

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.

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?

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.

toef · 01-26-2009, 06:23 PM

I haven't seen enough Romero movies to make a real comment, but I've seen enough of these threads to know that yes, these are a joke.

surfdude12 · 01-26-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Question:

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

whats a "failed attempt" to you, may not be to someone else.

matt2009 · 01-26-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

I haven't seen enough Romero movies to make a real comment, but I've seen enough of these threads to know that yes, these are a joke.

+1 well said

bruce_pullen · 01-26-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scweb13

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

I was joking. (Shakes his head).

...I can't win.

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.

FRAK · 01-26-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Question:

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

I would say yes. Just for the simple fact that if you look at a majority of the drivel that passes for Horror, to see someone that's actually trying to entertain AND make you think is something that should be appreciated.

Some people think that he tripped up with Land... and Diary... but I still find parts of those movies to be well worth the celluloid they were placed on.

Just my opinion.

And Crim122: if it's your first time meeting him, you're in for a treat. He's such a cool guy.

Crim122 · 01-26-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

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.

We are doing lunch to discuss how he stole my idea for Diary of The Dead

No, he is doing a merch signing at a comic store in charlotte.

Belloche · 01-26-2009, 06:37 PM

Of course his best years are behind him, the man is almost seventy years old! He spent a lifetime battling to make the kind of movies he wanted to make. His body of work is unique and has inspired generations of young filmakers. If his recent work isnt exactly cutting edge, he's still doing his thing and he has my respect for it.

Gamma_Winstead · 01-26-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

We are doing lunch to discuss how he stole my idea for Diary of The Dead

No, he is doing a merch signing at a comic store in charlotte.

I talked to him about that actually! I had a script being written up too! He's a cool dude!

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	#8
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, 06:15 PM	#6
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	#7
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	#11
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, 06:23 PM	#12
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I haven't seen enough Romero movies to make a real comment, but I've seen enough of these threads to know that yes, these are a joke.

01-26-2009, 06:37 PM	#19
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	Of course his best years are behind him, the man is almost seventy years old! He spent a lifetime battling to make the kind of movies he wanted to make. His body of work is unique and has inspired generations of young filmakers. If his recent work isnt exactly cutting edge, he's still doing his thing and he has my respect for it.

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