Dan E. Kool
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 18, 2017 8:05:14 GMT
Thanks to all those who have sent me suggestions. It's more fun when there's a bit of variety. This week: Day of the Dead Chosen by: MeleeMonk, our own undead conductor. Released: 1985 Starring: Lori Cardille Director: George A. Romero Producer: Richard P. Rubinstein Writer: George A. Romero |
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MeleeMonk
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jun 18, 2017 8:13:27 GMT
Love the film except for the ending, which didn't answer any questions and actually just raised a bunch more of them! I'm a huge fan of the Dead trilogy by Mr. Romero, and while I do consider Day the weakest (by far) in terms of storytelling, it's still a solid film overall.
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Jun 18, 2017 11:10:20 GMT
Weird that you rank it as the weakest MeleeMonk because I would say it's the best of the trilogy (not by much though). The Tom Savini effects are at its pinnacle in this movie. Also, the bad guy is just that classic action villain douchebag that you love to hate. |
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Post by ModeratorNumber2 on Jun 18, 2017 11:45:35 GMT
Added and stickied.
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Cervantes
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Post by Cervantes on Jun 18, 2017 13:27:15 GMT
The effects are certainly the best in Romero's movies (including the newer ones), but the story/writing and the characters in general are not as great as Night/Dawn. I always rank them as Night=Dawn>Day>Land>Diary. Day was the last good one in my opinion, although Land still had a few fun moments, especially for being a Mario Bros movie reunion (Leguizamo + Hopper  ). |
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Dan E. Kool
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 18, 2017 15:07:37 GMT
I've only ever seen Night of the Living Dead. In fact, I was unaware of the sequels. Oh, the wide world that exists beyond our blinders. Looks like there's a lot more for me to watch!
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Post by cobretti on Jun 18, 2017 15:23:20 GMT
This movie had Rhodes in it. And Rhodes was cool.
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Jun 18, 2017 16:33:20 GMT
I've only ever seen Night of the Living Dead. In fact, I was unaware of the sequels. Oh, the wide world that exists beyond our blinders. Looks like there's a lot more for me to watch! You haven't watched much Cinemassacre have you? |
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scipioafricanus
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Post by scipioafricanus on Jun 18, 2017 18:41:47 GMT
Ah the one trick pony of George Romero.
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Dan E. Kool
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 18, 2017 19:45:55 GMT
Ah the one trick pony of George Romero. When you find something you're good at, milk it for all you can. |
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Jun 18, 2017 19:52:00 GMT
Ah the one trick pony of George Romero. If I basically invented zombies I would do that too. |
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Post by Pimpjira on Jun 18, 2017 21:41:27 GMT
Agree that the writing isn't as good but Rhodes is awesome and the gore is the best of the series. (Well I haven't seen any past Land, assume that still holds up though)
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MeleeMonk
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jul 8, 2017 6:32:22 GMT
I just thought of something the other day. The scene where Miguel sacrifices himself by unleashing the zombie horde is eerily similar to the 2011 Zanesville Ohio animal tragedy, where a suicidal man uncaged all of his pet animals (BIG ones) and then immediately thereafter shot himself: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskingum_County_Animal_Farm Does anyone remember that incident? |
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jul 8, 2017 7:56:28 GMT
I just thought of something the other day. The scene where Miguel sacrifices himself by unleashing the zombie horde is eerily similar to the 2011 Zanesville Ohio animal tragedy, where a suicidal man uncaged all of his pet animals (BIG ones) and then immediately thereafter shot himself: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskingum_County_Animal_Farm Does anyone remember that incident? Doesn't ring a bell. |
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Post by stratogustav on Jul 8, 2017 8:01:54 GMT
Is that first kid in the trailer at the movie theater Nelson from Daredevil? Damn, time flies.
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