NYC preview screening

[DubiousComforts]

Just got back from the NYC screening of DIARY. I'm not going to review the movie other than to say that I liked it, and that the hand-held camera work didn't make me feel sick, for which I'm grateful. What I will say is this: outside of several trademark Romero gags that everyone will undoubtedly love, DIARY will be without question the most divisive film among dead fans who will either like it/love it or really, really, REALLY hate it. Forget all the LAND vs DAWN '04 arguments because you ain't seen nothing yet. I'm going to hide in the panic room until it all blows over.

[ProfessorChaos]

potentially more divisive than land? uh oh... *puts on helmet*

[3pidemiC]

Hmmm...Interesting take on it. I guess we'll have to wait and see. I've already taken the day off from work for it. oh and I'm one of those wussies that had to leave Cloverfield because I felt very sick. Although, I must say that I really felt like crap going into it....but the film didn't help that when I'm sitting in the 3rd row (because the theater blocked off the upper portion of the seating area of some reason)

[capncnut]

I guess that means the Land hataz are really, really, really gonna hate it.

[DubiousComforts]

My friend who came along to the screening hated it, and he also hated LAND. He feels that both films are too overt in telegraphing a message to the audience. I got that same feeling from the audience at the screening because the applause at the end was respectful but light. However, as soon as DIARY was over and Romero came out to answer some questions, dozens of people (myself included) whipped out cameras and cellphones to snap that same photo we've already seen a hundred times of the director sitting across from an interviewer. Why? Just because we might be the "first" to post it on Myspace or a message board? Perhaps that message isn't being telegraphed loud enough.

[joeharley666]

you have to give us a little more to go on. I understand you do not want to review the movie but at least wet our beaks a little. maybe compare it to the other dead films in the series. is it less corny than "Land"? gore factor? the overall atmosphere of the flick? creepyness? give me something!

[DubiousComforts]

you have to give us a little more to go on. I understand you do not want to review the movie but at least wet our beaks a little. I don't mean to be intentionally secretive, although I also don't want to ruin the experience for anyone. I'll gladly tell you whatever you'd like to know about the movie. Btw, my friend's review has been posted here.

[bassman]

I haven't seen the film....but I really don't see it being more divisive than Land was. In fact, almost all the reviews I've read have said that it's better than Land.

[DubiousComforts]

I haven't seen the film....but I really don't see it being more divisive than Land was. In fact, almost all the reviews I've read have said that it's better than Land. Read the AICN review that was just posted.

[bassman]

Read the AICN review that was just posted. I did. And it seems like he suffers from the "it's not Night, Dawn, or Day" syndrome. All he does is compare it to the earlier films. Throughout the ENTIRE review. So that pretty much makes his opinion mean even less to me.

[DubiousComforts]

I did. And it seems like he suffers from the "it's not Night, Dawn, or Day" syndrome. All he does is compare it to the earlier films. Throughout the ENTIRE review. So that pretty much makes his opinion mean even less to me. But that's the point: whether or not correct, opinions will be extremely divided on this film, more so than LAND and DAWN '04. It's seems that many people wish for a Romero "zombie epic masterpiece" and that's exactly not the type of film that he's made with DIARY. One point that eluded the AICN reviewer completely is the cheesy horror movie being made by the students at the start of DIARY.   The director and actors argue about the fast-moving mummy actor continually catching up with the fleeing actress. Now what could that possibly mean?

[bassman]

But that's the point: whether or not correct, opinions will be extremely divided on this film, more so than LAND and DAWN '04. It's seems that many people wish for a Romero "zombie epic masterpiece" and that's exactly not the type of film that he's made with DIARY. One point that eluded the AICN reviewer completely is the cheesy horror movie being made by the students at the start of DIARY.   The director and actors argue about the fast-moving mummy actor continually catching up with the fleeing actress. Now what could that possibly mean? Yeah, I see what you're saying now. People WILL be looking for that sort of movie but Romero wasn't trying to make that movie. I gotcha. That mummy thing is great. I look forward to seeing what Romero has in store for me this time.

[capncnut]

All he does is compare it to the earlier films. Throughout the ENTIRE review. So that pretty much makes his opinion mean even less to me. I have to admit, comparisons can be pretty damn annoying in an interview. It's not exactly a mark of professionalism. That said, if it does turn out to be another Land then I'll be happy with it. I'm not foolish enough to think that Land was by any means a brilliant film, cos it wasn't. I appreciated the effort and felt it was just about worthy. I hear Diary is a bit better than Land so us 'GAR appreciation society' members should be happy with that. But most casual viewers will compare it to his previous works, it's inevitable.

[Mike70]

I did. And it seems like he suffers from the "it's not Night, Dawn, or Day" syndrome. All he does is compare it to the earlier films. Throughout the ENTIRE review. So that pretty much makes his opinion mean even less to me. my impression as well. he wasn't really judging this movie on its own merits but was rather comparing it point to point with the other films in the series. the article is not so much a review at times as it is a comparison piece.

[DjfunkmasterG]

Well I am still holding out hope this is better than Land. Nothing can be as bad as that turd. So in one week I will be at the Egyptian Muvico off Route 100 in Maryland, at the first show. I took the day off from work and the new significant other will be with me. I hope this film turns out good because so far I have showed her, Dawn, Dawn 04, Shaun and Night and she loved them all. I am about to show her Day this weekend so she is up to date on the zombie mythos.