Why I'm leaving George Romero

[bassman]

He gave me some stock in Transformers and MIB, so i'm making it all right. He took all the furniture and aliens, though. Jewish bastard.

[Sammich]

I will always watch and appreciate all of Romero's zombie movies past, present, and future. What George has done with Land, Diary, and Survival is nothing short of genius. The last 3 movies he made were not meant to convey a social commentary within the films, but as a way of revealing the current social condition and attitudes of the viewer. The degredation of society in modern times through ever increasing greed, jealousy, arrogance, ignorance, and hate has been well demonstrated in the comments since Land.

[DubiousComforts]

This thread is so disappointing. From the title, it could be assumed that someone would be figuratively leaving George Romero films and this message board, thus taking along their tired, boring comments. Hooray! But upon reading the thread, it doesn't appear that anyone has left at all.

[Mikey]

I will always watch and appreciate all of Romero's zombie movies past, present, and future. What George has done with Land, Diary, and Survival is nothing short of genius. The last 3 movies he made were not meant to convey a social commentary within the films, but as a way of revealing the current social condition and attitudes of the viewer. The degredation of society in modern times through ever increasing greed, jealousy, arrogance, ignorance, and hate has been well demonstrated in the comments since Land. Seriously??? Did you just contradict yourself??? And did you sayd Land, Diary,and Survival were nothing short of genius??? Playoffs??? Playoffs??? Playoffs!! Playoffs, are you serious??? Playoffs???

[kidgloves]

I think I'm clearly in agreement with you as I haven't bothered even watching "Survival" yet! Can you believe that! Sort of says it all But at least there's still life in the zombie genre! You only need to think of "The Walking Dead" for some hope! Watch it Neil. I need someone who isn't a drama queen to confirm that it IS the pile of steaming shit that i think it is. Cheers.

[DubiousComforts]

Can we re-title this thread "Why I'm not leaving George Romero fast enough"? Or how's about "Leave George Romero now... PLEASE!"

[Danny]

Can we re-title this thread "Why I'm not leaving George Romero fast enough"? Or how's about "Leave George Romero now... PLEASE!" how about "JESUS CHRIST, IT'S GEORGE ROMERO, GET IN THE CAR!?!"

[DjfunkmasterG]

GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD!

[Yojimbo]

Can we re-title this thread "Why I'm not leaving George Romero fast enough"? Or how's about "Leave George Romero now... PLEASE!" Hilarious, and seconded!

[Trin]

It's really time to admit that GAR is a bad girlfriend and we're too self-esteem handicapped to leave for good. Any talk of leaving is great, but we know that the next movie gets announced and - even in the evidence of recent suck movies - we're gonna get all twittery like schoolgirls and come rushing back. Anyone who was gonna leave GAR for real left after Diary. GAR is wearing a wifebeater and we're making excuses for why we have bruises, and it isn't gonna change, end of story.

[bassman]

GAR is wearing a wifebeater and we're making excuses for why we have bruises, and it isn't gonna change, end of story. *sobs* But....but....he loves us! He doesn't mean to hurt us, we just cross the line sometimes! It's our fault!

[BillyRay]

Awww....Who're we kidding? We can't quit you, George!

[paranoid101]

"Wont somebody think of the children?"

[Mikey]

Just cause I won't watch George's new movies doesn't mean I'm not gonna quit hanging out here. Or are you going to kick me out of the clubhouse now?

[Wyldwraith]

Said it before, Original Trilogy: Foundation of all Zombie/Survival Horror Awesomeness. Land: Mediocre, watchable, but CLEARLY a warning of worse things to come. Diary & Survival: In the Day '08/RotLD: Rave to the Grave classification of complete crap most of us watched SOLELY BECAUSE OF WHO MADE IT. The OP has one point at least: George's record is hanging at 3-1-2...or in many people's minds: 3-3. If he cranks out another flop it WILL reflect on his overall legacy. The post that mentioned Enron and Mike Tyson & how they ended up mattering was right on the money. No, it DOESN"T TAKE AWAY FROM the original trilogy, but it DOES take away from ROMERO HIMSELF, insofar as his future prospects are concerned. In other words, nothing GAR might do in the future will affect the fact that the Original Dead Trilogy are the bedrock gold-standard of the genre. Another/Even More bad movies WILL HOWEVER affect how GAR HIMSELF is perceived. Simply my .02, your mileage may certainly vary.