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May 30, 2010

George Romero Answers Questions

Time Magazine features an article in their June 7, 2010 edition highlighting some answers horror legend George Romero offered to reader’s questions. Below are some of the more interesting comments.

Romero admits to not having a racial “agenda” with his classic 1968 Night of the Living Dead. He mentions that Duane Jones, the black lead actor, was much more aware of the social significance than was Romero.

Apparently Romero is not into the newer horror trends. I can’t say I blame him on this one. The “torture stuff” is not what he is interested in.

The Thing from Another World was the first film to really Scare Romero, but it was The Tales of Hoffman that made him to make movies.

Romero considers turning down the opportunity to direct Scream as his one career misstep. Frankly, I’m glad he did.

Romero says that his zombies will never take over the world because he needs the humans, which are the ones that really annoy him. The zombies are just mosquitoes.

May 18, 2010

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Disney Studios’ Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Movie...

Followers of The Blackest Eyes know that I have been reviewing the Friday the 13th Series slowly but surely. I am adding another series alongside that one, making my work even more demanding. But, this will be fun.

I am going to review all the movies that are represented inside Disney Hollywood Studios’ Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. If you aren’t familiar with that theme park restaurant, then let me explain. Here is the official description from the Walt Disney World website: Like a night at the old drive-ins, servers at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant bring food to vintage ’50s “convertible” tables as you watch ’50s and ’60s sci-fi and monster flicks on the big screen.

Yes, as you sit in your “car” tables, you watch a big “Drive-In” style screen that shows vintage trailers from old school sci-fi and horror B movies. I am going to watch and review those movies that are shown. Thus far, I have the following list available from the Dine-In Theater. If you know of any additiona movies that I am missing, please let me know.

Robot Monster
The Amazing Colossal Man
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
It Conquered the World
The Cat Who Hated People
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster
Plan 9 From Outer Space

I will be watching the first film this week – so get ready for some old school fun!

May 4, 2010

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Looking for a Few Good Writers

The Blackest Eyes has enjoyed immediate success since the launch of our website a few months ago. I am needing a couple of additional writers/reviewers who have a good knowledge and love for horror movies and who enjoy writing. If you would be interested in applying, please leave a comment or send me a message; I will be in touch.

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Mar 29, 2010

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I Am Second – Anne Rice

Mar 10, 2010

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The Blackest Eyes Honors Corey Haim

I feel a weird kind of emptiness today after learning about the death of Corey Haim. For many of us who grew up in the 80’s, the “two Coreys” were a regular part of our lives and vocabulary. Upon reflection about Haim’s childhood career, it seems that he was in many more hit 80’s movies than he really was. Nevertheless, those few movies that he did create made a lasting impression and caused millions of movie goers to fall in love with the mannerisms and person of Corey Haim.

Haim is obviously most well known for his 1987 role as “Sam” in the hit movie The Lost Boys. Regardless of your take on The Lost Boys (its a great vampire movie, but no where near the best of the genre as it is sometimes labeled), the movie teems with quotable line after quotable line. Virtually every line in the movie is memorable. Add to that a great soundtrack and great performances, Haim had a great hit on his hands. I always enjoyed the relationship between Michael and Sam as brothers. And Haim’s dog Nanook is one heck of a great name.

Fans might not be as familiar with Haim’s role in Silver Bullet (which predated The Lost Boys) and Watchers, both horror films. So, for his work in this genre that we love so much and for being a character that we will quote for years and years to come, we say thank you.

Mar 1, 2010

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