Yes, there is a variety of topics — many of them previously unexplored here on Funky Carter — that we could discuss this morning. If I so desired, we could rap about relationships, jobs, the direction of our lives…I could even choose to violate my “no heavy topics” policy and hold forth on the big things like politics, religion, even death. Heck, if I really wanted to, I could talk about the slumping Red Sox.
Instead, I’m going to talk about zombies. And seriously, I know. I mean, I just typed the word “zombies” into the search box and it brought up eight pages of results. But I’m afraid I just! can’t! help myself. Actually, that’s not entirely true; I could stop talking about zombie movies any time I wanted. I just choose not to.
Besides, there’s a new George A. Romero zombie movie coming out soon called Diary of the Dead! And how can I be expected to concentrate when I just found out that the movie has its own MySpace page? And that the page has a blog entry from G.A.R. himself? And that the film will be making its debut next month (alongside a host of “serious” movies) at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival? And that there’s a bunch of stills from the movie online?
Seriously, people: it’s a zombie cop. With exploding cars behind him! I’m already giggling like a small, hyperactive child. I can’t find any information on a release date, but so help me, if this thing comes out in time for Halloween — or even better, in time for my birthday — well…well, I’ll have to go see it by myself. But that’s neither here nor there. (Although given what happened last time I saw a scary movie alone, I may need to find a Zombie Buddy.)
I’m sorry for dragging you down to my level. I truly am. But it’s my blog, so get over it. Still, I feel kinda bad, so in a vain attempt to try and change subjects, let’s talk about other upcoming movies I’m excited for. Movies that don’t feature the walking dead. Like, say, for instance, Superbad! Which I was already dying to see before Fij pointed me towards the “restricted” version of the trailer. Somehow, the profanity makes it ten times funnier. Whatever, I’m twelve:
I’ve notice I say that a lot, actually: “whatever, I’m twelve”. If there was a talking Aaron action figure, that would totally be one of the phrases. “For serious” would be another one.
This post is devolving into complete inanity now. I need to go to bed. Watch out for zom — never mind.
I wish we were close so I could see superbad with you…keith refuses, says it looks “dumb” can’t understand why I want to see a “teenage” movie….
but I like movies about nerdy boys trying to have sex with hot girls, it’s one of my favorite genres…plus hello…it has george michael from AD in it.
Aaron I am hoping you will address the fact that Rob Zombie (cough…hack…cough) is made a remake of Halloween….onbe of the best movies ever.
bastard.
(i’m on the frappio again and my heart feels like it’s going to pound out of my chest)
Until I started reading your blog, I never thought about zombies much. Except for the residual fear I feel from “28 Days Later” and comedy from “Shaun of the Dead” the zombie community was way off my radar.
I can’t comment on z’s cuz, well, um, they scare me. I can’t even think about Friday the 13th movies, as they scarred me for life back in 2nd grade. To this day, I refuse to see any sort of scary movie, even if its funny zombie stuff. I watched the first 5 minutes of The sixth sense and turned it off scared to death. And Blair witch…ugh why did I have to think of that just now.
ANYWAY, Stiletto–I too am on the frappio! I have been every day since my order arrived. Oh and my roommate (anarita–fat belly’s for those of you who know her) and I have made a vow to one another that our fridge may never be void of frappio. Which reminds me to send her an email that we are getting critically low on supply.
So anyone, feel free to stop by for a frappio party! We can then go to PF and run on the treadmills for 2 hours!
seriously the frappio is like crack….it hurts so good, I can;t go back to regular caffeine now!!
Did you say zombie cop? That movie looks kind of cool to tell you the truth. Matt and I would definitely see that with you.
I can NOT wait to see Superbad. It’s the movie I’ve been waiting to see all summer. It’s going to be super-tastic!
We still going Friday night?? We should have a Superbad posse and conference call Jenn!
I’m seeing Superbad this weekend too. In costume. No fibbin’
I have finally weaned myself off the energy drinks, I can’t start on the frappios.
I did some internet searching because since I know nothing about zombies, I was wondering if they might like a frappio to wash down the brains they like to eat (they do eat brains, right?) Anyway, this made me laugh:
“If Zombies made espresso…they would use at least 15% Monsooned Malabar to lend undead funk to the cup …or if they were real macho zombies they would drink it as straight filtered coffee and NOT wash out their mouth afterward, as I do!”
http://www.sweetmarias.com/coffees.islands.etc.decaf.html
I’m superbad.
I had that raspberry mocha thing at The Bucks yesterday, gross, stick to your frappios people, venturing out is not a good idea.
I am excited about a new good zombie movie but I have to say, not excited for the new Halloween.
McLovin is my number one friend on myspace. I’m McCool.
What’s frappio?
http://www.frappio.com
best energy drink ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it’s like an iced latte with cocaine in it, and I do mean that in the best possible way.
Jenn: I miss our movie dates. Smuggling booze into Adaptation was a memorable one. And really, my feelings on the original Halloween are well documented. The less said about the sure-to-be-sucky remake, the better.
Noelle: In that case, I feel like I’ve been a valuable addition to your life.
Kerri: I respect the zombie fears, but you may feel differently if you read my screenplay, Birthday of the Dead. It’s heart-wrenching, romantic and touching. Or something.
Also, as a caffeine fiend, I’m not one to talk, but I’m starting to worry that you and Jenn are going to have heart attacks.
Rebekah: Really? Because I seem to remember you scoffing when I asked you to come see 28 Weeks Later with me. Which I had to go see alone, and damn if I didn’t have nightmares for weeks!!
Fij: Yes, of course we’re on for Superbad. I fee like I’ve been waiting all damn summer for this movie!
Sobe: In costume? Are you going as McLovin?
Tara: You are superbad. And McCool. And Wick’d Awesome.
Jenn: See my previous statement re: heart attacks.
I like George Romero. I don’t like 28 weeks later. It’s as simple as that. Don’t judge me, zombie snob.
McLovin wouldn’t be a costume. I’m going as Madonna from 1983.
I can not wait to see Diary of the Dead. Thanks for the link to that myspace page. Guess it will tide me over for now.