I go to conventions and universities and talk to young filmmakers and everybody's making a zombie movie! It's because it's easy to get the neighbors to come out, put some ketchup on them.
George A. RomeroRead
Because of 'World War Z' and 'The Walking Dead,' I can't pitch a modest little zombie film which is meant to be sociopolitical.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the challenge of creating unique art in a saturated market influenced by popular media.
George A. Romero, known as the father of the zombie genre, highlights the impact of successful franchises like 'World War Z' and 'The Walking Dead' on the creative process. He expresses frustration that the popularity of these works overshadows smaller, more nuanced zombie films that aim to explore sociopolitical themes. His statement underscores how mainstream success can complicate artistic expression and originality within a genre.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a film analysis discussion, referencing this quote could illustrate the conflict between mainstream and indie cinema.
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There aren't that many monsters. It's very hard to create a new monster.
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