George A. Romero discusses his vampire movie, “Martin”

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Monday, February 23rd, 2009


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In this audio clip, “Night of the Living Dead” director, George A. Romero, discusses his vampire film, “Martin.”

Romero was interviewed during a Q & A session at the American Zombie event held in Charlotte, N.C. The event was organized by The Light Factory and Reel Soul Cinema.

Recorded by the ModernFilmZine crew of Michael Knox and Ryan Haggerty

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Ryan Haggerty’s photography page will soon have a gallery of photos from the American Zombie event.

George A. Romero addresses the crowd at a screening during American Zombie fest.

George A. Romero addresses the crowd at a screening during American Zombie fest.

Hellblinki Sextet rock out during zombie costume contest

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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Tony Spears, 39, of Salisbury, is "hung" by his friend, Scott Cannon, 45, of Salisbury

Tony Spears, 39, of Salisbury, is "hung" by his friend, Scott Cannon, 45, of Salisbury

PHOTOS BY RYAN HAGGERTY

Asheville, N.C. band, Hellblinki Sextet decked themselves out in zombie make-up on Saturday night as they rocked out during the zombie costume competition for the George A. Romero festival held in Charlotte, N.C.  The show was held as part of the American Zombie event that’s being put on by the Light Factory and Reel Soul Cinema. The event continues on Sunday.

 

 

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George A. Romero and American Zombie

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Saturday, February 7th, 2009

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

George A. Romero, director of "Diary of the Dead" and other films.

George A. Romero, director of "Diary of the Dead" and other films.

George A. Romero may be considered one of the kings of the zombie horror genre, but fans may be surprised that Romero isn’t really a fan of horror films.

Romero made the confession when he was discussing his involvement with the American Zombie event, which will be held Feb. 20 through 22 in Charlotte, N.C. The event, sponsored by the Light Factory and Reel Soul Cinema, will feature a collection of Romero’s films with Romero offering  Q & A sessions for fans. The event also includes a horror film competition.

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George A. Romero and “Terminator” interviews among upcoming stories

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Sunday, February 1st, 2009

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

To everyone who has helped support ModrenFilmZine I would like to say thank you. In our first full month online we’ve had a little more than 720 unique visitors hit the Web site, with a total of more than 1,000 visits.

Those visits have come from hits from 44 states in the U.S. and a total of 35 countries. For some reason North Carolina (local boy I’m guessing), New York and California, seem to be the states that really hit the site.

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