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Weresmurf Interviews Jeff Reddick, Screenwriter Of FINAL DESTINATION And The DAY OF THE DEAD Remake!

first by THE KNIGHT	Nov 15th, 2006 05:48:50 AM
nice.. nice...
Damn you Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	Nov 15th, 2006 05:51:33 AM
Damn you Michael Bay
Heh by Ridge	Nov 15th, 2006 05:53:53 AM
I knew a Michael Bay quote would work its way in there somewhere. FYI, Moriarty is right and I never made it a secret to Mr Reddick, that I was less than impressed with the footage that I saw. However, I also kept in mind, that there was some stuff I actually liked as well. I won't go into the whole thing, but needless to say, no punches were pulled in either interview or response, Jeff has been nothing but totally gracious and honest and that's what made this interview so fun for me and hopefully him. Thanks for reading people!
Goddammit by Ridge	Nov 15th, 2006 05:55:11 AM
I've really got to create an account with my other name. Sorry ppl, this is Weresmurf incase it wasn't bleedingly obvious.
MCMLXXVI IS A WANKER by Seph_J	Nov 15th, 2006 06:47:10 AM
MCMLXXVI IS A FUCKING CUNT. Get a job.
The reason why a Michael Bay... by Seph_J	Nov 15th, 2006 06:57:16 AM
...comment 'worked its way' into there, is because MCMLXXVI writes that same moronic thing in every talkback, because he is a cunt. He certainly didn't read the article, because these days he sits at home waiting to nab the 'first' slot. If he had bothered to read it, he would have realised that the interview actually talks about wankers such as him, ripping into something they know NOTHING about. And, unfortunately, MCMLXXVI doesn't even read the posts which come after his own, so he never gets to hear what a wanker he is, and how much everyone hates him. Like I said, fuckbreath, get a job.
thats why Shane Black made Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by triplefive	Nov 15th, 2006 07:38:32 AM
its tough being a writer and having your script only appear in 50% of the movie.
MCMLXXVI IS A WANKER by Jay Jay	Nov 15th, 2006 07:47:27 AM
Seconded!
WELL by THE KNIGHT	Nov 15th, 2006 07:56:19 AM
Why can't we all just get along.... Lets not call each other wankers :)
Thanks Weresmurf by NachoNegro	Nov 15th, 2006 08:24:47 AM
A great interview - enjoyed reading it - he comes across as a very thoughtful guy. Well done sir - We need more of this sort of work on the site.
"...he’s done some of my favorite movies:" by PoweredUpPacman	Nov 15th, 2006 08:38:55 AM
"...“Friday The 13th Part 2,” “House,” “Warlock” and “Halloween H20.”..." And that's were I stopped reading. Oh, and MCMLXXVI is NOT a wanker. He lacks the hand-eye coordination to actually grasp his own dick. He's just a very stupid person and I hope that Micheal Bay rapes his childhood in the ass. That's right: in the ASS!
Guys like MCMLXXVI should be actors by undeadmike	Nov 15th, 2006 08:40:47 AM
Seriously. I think people like "1976" should be rewarded with a leading role in a movie... BUT: It should be a movie directed by Uwe Boll. In MCMLXXVI's case, he should star in a Transformers version directed and written by Uwe Boll. He should also be forced to appear in all the interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and DVD extra stuff as the person who has to tell everybody how cool the movie is and what great of a director Boll was. After that, he should be taking that movie and present it to Transformers fans at the next Comicon. If he is breathing after that, he should get a life and shut the fuck up.
Hmmm by spud79	Nov 15th, 2006 08:59:14 AM
I still think DOTD remake will be shit though.
spoken like a true asshole by Daddylonghead	Nov 15th, 2006 09:16:43 AM
"I also knew that they were going to make this film whether I wrote it or not.... I knew if I didn’t do it, they would have hired someone on the cheap to bang out a script quickly.... Look, I’m sick of remakes too." == "I also knew they were going to butcher these orphans whether I participated or not. I knew if I didn't murder these orphans, they would have hired someone on the cheap to slaughter these orphans quickly. Look, I'm sick of orphan evisceration too." You're the problem! Look in the mirror, you hack... YOU ARE WHY HOLLYWOOD SUCKS.
P.S. by Daddylonghead	Nov 15th, 2006 09:39:55 AM
MCMLXXVI rules
Alright, since I'm procrastinating MY writing projects by Daddylonghead	Nov 15th, 2006 09:47:14 AM
I will elaborate on my slam above. It's clear from this guy's defensive tone that he knows he's part of the problem. Sorry to get on my high horse, but as a screenwriter who's seen his own work butchered, yes, it sucks, but that's why you pick projects carefully or go indie. You know, making automotive detailing websites or being a boxing promoter or delivering pizza is not as glamorous as contributing to blockbuster movies, but if you actually care about good film and good writing, a clear conscience is worth it... reject the bullshit machine and do the right thing! I have no sympathy for people like this dude who go into a lame project KNOWING it's a lame project and then whine about how little of their material made it to screen, how it was re-written by illiterate execs, etc. as if it was a surprise or some new unfair thing. I stand by my earlier assertions, and I'm paying my dues every day in the working world with no regrets.
Take a pill, Seph by Captain Mal	Nov 15th, 2006 10:02:00 AM
I think MCMLXXVI's little lone-man campaign is hilarious, and all the more hilarious because he/she never responds to people like you--just carries on with the crusade. What I can't understand is why it makes you so freakin' angry. Don't like his posts? Skip 'em. How is it any skin off your back?
Daddylonghead by NachoNegro	Nov 15th, 2006 10:08:54 AM
Don't be a labial flap. You can't compare this to Nazi concentration camps or anything else. He is right - this film IS going to get made. If he involves himself with it, there's a chance it might be reasonable. And Hollywood makes remakes because people buy tickets for them. If they didn't, they wouldn't. Simple as that. Why is that so hard to understand?
it annoys me because... by Seph_J	Nov 15th, 2006 11:11:15 AM
...it just does. ok.
and... by Seph_J	Nov 15th, 2006 11:22:45 AM
...i know im not alone - MCMLXXVI is a WANKER - Do you agree?
MCMLXXVI by ldm882	Nov 15th, 2006 01:52:48 PM
I gotta say, I agree with Daddylonglegs and CaptainMal on this one. MCMLXXVI used to annoy me, but I now find his perseverance amusing. Plus Michael Bay does suck. And I also like the MichaelBay poster who's started saying "Damn you MCMLXXVI!"
Nachonegro by Weresmurf77	Nov 15th, 2006 03:58:30 PM
Thanks for the compliment, very heartening. This was my first interview for the site, hopefully not the last, I'd love to get a little picture down the bottom of myself like Capone and Mori and Quint have lol. Living in Australia as I do, and not being as immersed as say, Latauro, in the industry, I don't think my involvement will be as heavy obviously. Ironic my first interview was an american no? lol. Anyhow to those bashing the man, he's made it clear to me over emails, with things he's said, that he's no hack who's never seen a Romero movie and just been brought aboard. I fully believe that he's doing this for the right reasons. Do I think this movie could still blow chunks? Yes. Definitely. Did I believe Dawn 2004 could blow chunks? Yes I was very vocal about Dawn 2004 in a negative way until I was blown away by it. I've since learnt to stop judging on the surface and wait til we get the whole thing as a package. I'm much more interested in a script writer, than most of the other cast, on a personal level, because I like to know what the thought process is behind someone remaking a movie, I like to see what the driving idea is versus the final product we get. I'm well aware his script may have been butchered or may not have been and I understand the point in a round about way that some of you have made, that he may be biased towards his own work. It's completely possible. But then, he might also be correct in saying that the temp track, lighting and colour on the footage released made it look crap and the final version might look better. Remember, theres going to be major changes, such as the 24 hour period, due to the fact that they cannot source original Romero material or be seen to be doing so due to copyright infringement. What I'm trying to say is, the wise man waits and judges the final product upon release, only a fool would run in guns blazing damning it to hell before they've seen or know anything. I'm not saying I'll love it, I could very well hate it, and I've told the man I'm going to be very honest about that fact if per chance I do. But I'm giving it a chance to either impress or disappoint me. Either way, its more Zombies!
I think by Ray Gamma	Nov 15th, 2006 04:19:16 PM
In light of the interview, it's possible that this might be an ok addition to the 'zombie dvd' shelf... but I stand by what I said before; It's a shame they stole the name 'Day of the Dead' for a movie that is essentially a completely different story altogether. Romero's original vision for a truly epic and earth-shattering zombie film is looking further and further away from happening now...
Praise you, MCMLXXVI by Snow Is Fun	Nov 15th, 2006 05:55:30 PM
Praise you, MCMLXXVI
this sounds awful by kuguy3000	Nov 15th, 2006 06:43:35 PM
Sorry, but the original Day of the Dead is one of my favorite movies of all time...of any genre. I have all the love in the world for Dawn of the Dead (original) and still consider it the best horror movie ever made... but Day was the first movie that truly scared the shit out of me. The actors all did a great job, the theme was dark and horrific, and the entire world seemed like a nightmare. Also, it was incredibly gory... I've had people throw up when they've seen it. But going back, the characters were awesome. The music was awesome, the backdrop was awesome...the original STILL stands up. Just re-release it as is, and it'll make this remake look like a sad mistake...
CHUD II: Bud The CHUD by la_sith	Nov 15th, 2006 07:36:43 PM
Go back and do your homework, you fucking hack.
MCMLXXVI is annoiying by Neo Technic	Nov 15th, 2006 08:37:33 PM
But not as annoiying as all these horror remakes. Damnnit Hollywood.
re: kuguy3000 by Ray Gamma	Nov 16th, 2006 08:15:29 AM
I agree with "kuguy3000"'s comments 3 posts above. The original 'Day' is one of my favourite movies ever, and that's saying something because most of the rest of my collection is much more what you might term 'high-brow' cinema, as opposed to horror b-movies. But something about the original 'Day of the Dead' tapped into the apocalyptic survival madness very well, and very realistically. Even the over-the-top acting by Joe Pilato ("Captain Rhodes") is actually quite believable given the circumstances the characters find themselves in. I'd even go so far as to say that the over-the-top hysterical acting of most of the characters in the original "Day of the Dead" is possibly THE only time ever in horror movie history where the film truly represents the way real people would act when thrust into such a bizarre, macabre survival situation: i.e. completely nuts, and for the most part, totally selfish. It's an underrated classic.
Ray by Ridge	Nov 30th, 2006 11:09:48 PM
I think you've completely hit the nail on the head. It's a perfect performance by Pilato in the sense that it's a world completely fucked up and turned around and he's doing his best to keep hold whilst it slips away, one strand at a time...

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