FroggyBaBe15876
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5/10/2007 12:34 PM
posted awhile ago
The Zombie Phenomenon
I found this article on MSN.com regarding zombie cinema. I found it pretty interesting and, save for a few grammar errors, well-written. What about you all? Was the article decent? The only problem I had with said article was the part about zombie films only being enjoyed by prepubescent teen boys and guys who live in their mom's basement. I like zombie movies, too! I must admit, I do still live with my dad but I live upstairs. There's a difference! Anyway, the article mentions a few movies I would like to point out. My favorite one is Land of the Dead. I thought this was a good film, even more so than the previous three in Romero's quadrilogy of the undead. I was also interested in I, Zombie. I haven't seen it, but I have heard good and bad things about it. One particular bad thing was the scene in which the main character, zombified, starts getting intimate with himself and ... well, if you've seen or heard of it, you'll know what I'm talking about. But the person I heard this from isn't partial to zombie movies like I am, so it may be sort of a bias opinion. Let me know all of your thoughts on this. Cheers!
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IronAbacus
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5/11/2007 10:57 AM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
Something that you and the author of the MSN article touch on, which I find irresistable about the zombie genre, is that it seems to be tailor-made for sociopolitical themes, kind of like the way that vampire movies are all about sex when you look under the cape and fangs. So the Romero films are among my all-time faves. I liked Land well enough, but whenever I crave a little crypto-Marxist social commentary, I go straight for Dawn of the Dead. I also enjoyed the remake. It can't touch the original in my opinion, but it does have a political side to it, whether intentional or not. Most of the characters are classically self-interested according to social contract theory, and they get, shall we say, market-corrected over time. 28 Days Later packs a similar kind of punch for me, even though the zombies are less about mindless consumption and more about urban decay (uh, or at least I think they are). I've read some advance reviews that 28 Weeks Later can be seen as a commentary on the Iraq mess, but I'm going to withhold judgement until after this weekend, when (hopefully) I get the chance to go to the multiplex. I've been spoiled by the best in the genre, so when something like Junk comes along that doesn't seem to be operating with any kind of irony whatsoever, it's a disappointment. A lot of horror I can watch on its own merits, but with the zombie stuff in particular, if there isn't some sort of subtext, I get bored.
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FroggyBaBe15876
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5/11/2007 3:26 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
I don't believe I have thought of zombie movies as "political" before. But, now that you mention it, it does get me thinking and that thinking makes me think you are right. I'm not a very "deep" person, so usually someone has to spell stuff out for me. I usually enjoy zombie movies because the thought of my dead grandma coming back to life to eat my face scares the crap out of me. And the thought of maybe turning into a zombie would suck a lot. I mean, who wants to shamble around eating people all day while having parts of their body plopping off every now and again? I certainly wouldn't. Scary stuff. But, I agree, zombie movies can get very boring if they just consist of chewin' and chompin'.
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Dr_Gor
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5/11/2007 8:37 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
What a Cool Article, Froggy! Thank You Very Much! I especially liked that he mentioned one of MY all-time-favorites-that-no-one-has-ever-seen, "Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things"! But, he did not mention a couple of other fave's... "Burial Ground" and "Breakfast At Manchester Morgue" ! For more on my thoughts on this, please see the following discussion... HORROR MOVIES 101's Discussions - the evolution or should I say devolution of the 'Walking Dead' Zombie - Spout
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paul6969
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5/12/2007 4:52 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
oh i finely found someone that like rob zombie films well i only see the one film land of the dead but i was really impressed in his work not only is he a great rock and rool singer and writer he can make movies as 4 as im concern he great so i look forward in seeing more of his films cause i really like the horror flicks there great hor to talk to you soon oh im paul from indianapolis and i go to indiana university and im 18 so look like we have something in common so write me back and tell me what you think about rob zombie he good thank 4 all your help on this site
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shamrocc
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5/12/2007 9:07 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
i also love rob zombies style of film making. i cant wait to see the remake of 'HALLOWEEN' when it comes out. some people dont like remakes based on a couple of reasons; 1.... a remake is a copy of an original and shows a lack of creativity. 2....if the original is good enough to be considered a classic, then why fix something if it aint broke? 3....the remake was made just to generate money off of the popularity of the original. on the other hand, there are people who love remakes based on a couple of reasons; 1....if a movie was great but shot on a shoe string budget, wouldnt it be fantastic to see that movie done with a big budget? 2.... wouldnt you feel just a little tingly inside if a movie from back in the days was directed today by your one of your favorite directors? 3....a remake of an old classic horror movie can be seen and appreciated by the new generation that otherwise had never seen or heard of the original. remakes. do you love em or hate em? lets chat about it!!!!
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Dr_Gor
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5/12/2007 9:50 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
I think your assesment of the 'remake phenomena' is right on the money! However, I STILL say that when someone say's that they are 're-doing' "The Exorcist", I am going to go on a 'violent rampage' to prevent this from happening!
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FroggyBaBe15876
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5/15/2007 5:00 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
Well now let's not get our panties all in a twist about an "Exorcist" remake. I agree, there is nothing like an original but shamrocc has a good point about making the film for another generation. If it sucks it sucks and you can always chain your kids to the couch, staple their eyes open and MAKE them watch the oldies "A Clockwork Orange" style. They might hate you and kill your dog afterward but at least they've seen it.
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Dr_Gor
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5/15/2007 8:35 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
I am not kidding about "The Exorcist" ... This Movie is SACRED! and cannot be remade 'For Chrst Sakes' ...
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divinemsjunebug
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5/15/2007 8:52 PM
posted awhile ago
Re: The Zombie Phenomenon
 Dr_Gor: I am not kidding about "The Exorcist" ... This Movie is SACRED! and cannot be remade 'For Chrst Sakes' ...
Okay, take a deep breath, in with the good, out with the bad...there is no Exorcist remake right now, it is still sacred, everything is okay....better now? hee hee.
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