Thursday, February 14, 2008
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January 2008
As a hardcore zombie film fan I am eagerly awaiting to check this tomorrow morning. Just wondering if anyone else is going to try to check it out.
FYI it is a limited release... 500 theaters. Mostly major cities and suburban areas.
FYI it is a limited release... 500 theaters. Mostly major cities and suburban areas.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
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February 2008
I would love to be able to but I gotsta work all weekend... 
Friday, February 15, 2008
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January 2008
I will post a review once I get home. I am keeping my expectations on the low side because Land of the Dead really disappointed me, but it is still a zombie film so I guess any zombie cinema is better than no zombie cinema.
Friday, February 15, 2008
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December 2007
Not even at my Theater,
Infact... this is what's playing at my theater.
http://www.fairchildcinemas.com/Current/Moses/Home.html
Infact... this is what's playing at my theater.
http://www.fairchildcinemas.com/Current/Moses/Home.html
Friday, February 15, 2008
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January 2008
January 2008
Yeah Mike, it is a very limited release. I live in MD but luckily I can go to 2 different theater that are with 35 miles of my house, or into DC by train as it is playing there too.
I know some areas are not getting it. Which is a shame if you are a zombie fan.
I know some areas are not getting it. Which is a shame if you are a zombie fan.
Friday, February 15, 2008
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January 2008
January 2008
A review of Diary of the Dead -
Diary of the Dead - a review by DjfunkmasterG
I walked into Diary of the Dead with very low expectations, but within the first 10 minutes those expectations started to rise, and with every second that went by I found myself mesmerized by this newest entry into the dead series. Diary abandons everything Romero started with Night and starts all brand new, bringing us the start of the phenomenon from the beginning. However, he makes sure he gives us little nods to the original film that started all, and it helps us remember why we love the zombie genre so much.
The film follows students making their own little horror film when news comes in of the dead returning to life, every news report and story more horrific than the next and as the students become more scared with each new report. Some refuse to believe what is happening, and also refuse to accept the fact the world is coming to an end.
Romero is in great form here, working with a much smaller budget and on a much smaller scale he keeps the film and its story within his grasp. He truly shows us why he is one of the true masters of horror. The nice thing about Diary is that the social commentary is not as much in your face as it was in the dreadful Land of the Dead, but it makes its appearance known, in the form of a very overzealous student filmmaker, who want to get everything to make sure people know the truth.
The great thing about Diary is that the commentary is not so much about the youtube-ification of america, but how the media and government likes to spin what really happened. It is statement against the media of sorts and this is where I thought the true genius of the film kicked in. Using a younger cast Romero puts his liberal views on display, but not to sway you so much as to say the other side is always wrong, but to let you know that not everything you see on the news or media is real, and it is the guys with the vid cams who are really showing the world as it is...without the sugar coating or the fancy toppings.
Some people complained that the narration was overwhelming at times, this is one of those times I felt the narration fit the overall tone of the film. It works to the proper advantage and it sucks the viewer in to the story and it makes you feel like you are along for the ride.
The two single best characters in this film have to be the brandy drunk professor and the deaf Amish man who helps the students seek temporary refuge. While I wish they could have expanded on the Amish character a bit more there was enough moments there that you could pretty fill in your own side story and see where it goes from there. Diary will definitely help fiction fans in that they will have plenty to write about in their own Diary world.
Diary is a lot different that the previous dead films, Romero actually goes for less flesh eating and focuses on the story instead of the gore being the films only attraction like Land. However, for you gore fans, there is plenty on display that will have you talking for days... the interesting zombie kills will leave your jaw hanging and clapping for more.
Diary does something Romero hasn't done since Dawn... it focuses strictly on the characters and the zombies remain a background item. There is never a long moment where the film lingers on the dead, because it isn't so much about the dead as it is about capturing the truth. However, the zombie mayhem is here and there and it keeps the pace of the story flowing. The suspense is top notch and when you do venture into zombie infested areas, this is where edge of your seat entertainment begins. This has shown me the man has still got what it takes to make a great horror film.
If I was to rank the films, Diary would come in right behind the original Dawn of the Dead, making it Romeros second best zombie movie ever. I think once you sit down this weekend to see it, you will agree the master has returned to true form.
7.5 out of 10
Diary of the Dead - a review by DjfunkmasterG
I walked into Diary of the Dead with very low expectations, but within the first 10 minutes those expectations started to rise, and with every second that went by I found myself mesmerized by this newest entry into the dead series. Diary abandons everything Romero started with Night and starts all brand new, bringing us the start of the phenomenon from the beginning. However, he makes sure he gives us little nods to the original film that started all, and it helps us remember why we love the zombie genre so much.
The film follows students making their own little horror film when news comes in of the dead returning to life, every news report and story more horrific than the next and as the students become more scared with each new report. Some refuse to believe what is happening, and also refuse to accept the fact the world is coming to an end.
Romero is in great form here, working with a much smaller budget and on a much smaller scale he keeps the film and its story within his grasp. He truly shows us why he is one of the true masters of horror. The nice thing about Diary is that the social commentary is not as much in your face as it was in the dreadful Land of the Dead, but it makes its appearance known, in the form of a very overzealous student filmmaker, who want to get everything to make sure people know the truth.
The great thing about Diary is that the commentary is not so much about the youtube-ification of america, but how the media and government likes to spin what really happened. It is statement against the media of sorts and this is where I thought the true genius of the film kicked in. Using a younger cast Romero puts his liberal views on display, but not to sway you so much as to say the other side is always wrong, but to let you know that not everything you see on the news or media is real, and it is the guys with the vid cams who are really showing the world as it is...without the sugar coating or the fancy toppings.
Some people complained that the narration was overwhelming at times, this is one of those times I felt the narration fit the overall tone of the film. It works to the proper advantage and it sucks the viewer in to the story and it makes you feel like you are along for the ride.
The two single best characters in this film have to be the brandy drunk professor and the deaf Amish man who helps the students seek temporary refuge. While I wish they could have expanded on the Amish character a bit more there was enough moments there that you could pretty fill in your own side story and see where it goes from there. Diary will definitely help fiction fans in that they will have plenty to write about in their own Diary world.
Diary is a lot different that the previous dead films, Romero actually goes for less flesh eating and focuses on the story instead of the gore being the films only attraction like Land. However, for you gore fans, there is plenty on display that will have you talking for days... the interesting zombie kills will leave your jaw hanging and clapping for more.
Diary does something Romero hasn't done since Dawn... it focuses strictly on the characters and the zombies remain a background item. There is never a long moment where the film lingers on the dead, because it isn't so much about the dead as it is about capturing the truth. However, the zombie mayhem is here and there and it keeps the pace of the story flowing. The suspense is top notch and when you do venture into zombie infested areas, this is where edge of your seat entertainment begins. This has shown me the man has still got what it takes to make a great horror film.
If I was to rank the films, Diary would come in right behind the original Dawn of the Dead, making it Romeros second best zombie movie ever. I think once you sit down this weekend to see it, you will agree the master has returned to true form.
7.5 out of 10
Friday, February 15, 2008
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October 2007
October 2007
DjfunkmasterG, thanks for the review, it sounds interesting especially if anything near the great Dawn of the Dead classic. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be playing in our city as yet 
Friday, February 15, 2008
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November 2007
November 2007
yeah, not anywhere around here. I guess we need those screens for Hanna Montana and whatever teen dance movie is out this week
Friday, February 15, 2008
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June 2006
June 2006
DJfunk... you are definitely the expert on 'zombie' movies. 
-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)
-my new nickname-
-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)
-my new nickname-
Friday, February 15, 2008
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October 2007
October 2007
DJfunk, speaking of zombie movies... what did you think of "Zombie Honeymoon"? I know just about everyone hates this low budget indie film, but I laughed my ass off the entire way through. And I teased my wife after... "if that happened to me, would you still stick with me?" 
I figure if a movie can be awful and memorable at the same time, it's actually a good movie.
I figure if a movie can be awful and memorable at the same time, it's actually a good movie.
