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saz

11-03-2010, 07:19 PM

not threads about this yet?

anyways, this show looks like it is going to be seriously awesome. the hour and a half long premiere was great. deputy grimes really got on my nerves though. for the most part, he was the biggest dumbass and deserved to get it more than once. it was pretty creepy and sort of surreal when grimes woke up in the hospital, but again annoying at the same time how he essentially couldn't put two and two together and realize some sort of societal meltdown had occured.

Adam

11-04-2010, 01:40 AM

I saw a preview of this from dodgy download site a few weeks ago - just saw zombies and thought, ok - I'll give it a whirl.

The 28 Days Later scene kinda annoyed me to especially because he kinda had prior knowledge of what could happen. I can forgive a lot when Zombies are involved because Zombies are awesome.

Has S01E02 aired yet? I want to keep up but the version I watch was grainy and low res, it might have better potential as a 720p

Drederick Tatum

11-04-2010, 03:10 AM

I kept waiting for somebody to say ZOMBIES!, instead they give them dumb names like 'walkers'. lame.

otherwise it was great.

TAL

11-04-2010, 07:06 AM

MC Moot

11-04-2010, 08:12 AM

I was pretty impressed with it...the FX were fantastic,great looking zombies...I'll be curious to see how closley it follows the story lines and events that transpire in the books...especially the physical transformation Rick endures...just finished this (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x265/mcmoot/vol12.jpg) last night...(y)

pshabi

11-04-2010, 08:39 AM

I dug it, but have no idea what "book" it is adapted from. The breathing from the zombies was kinda weird, almost made me uncomfortable. I kept finding myself clearing my throat. :p

Freebasser

11-04-2010, 12:18 PM

Where can I watch episode 1? Somebody help a lazy cunt out! (y)

EDIT: I just answered my own question - The FX channel - Friday at 10pm :cool:

nodanaonlyzuul

11-04-2010, 12:21 PM

It was awesome.

I have no problem with the hospital scene since I know it's not a 28 Days Later ripoff/homage.

They don't call them "zombies" in the comic book, and I think it's only Morgan who used the term "walkers" there. It's usually "roamers" or "lurkers" in the book.

Yup.

And I highly recommend the graphic novels to all. It's under the same name The Walking Dead (http://www.hiddenrobot.com/WALKINGDEAD/).

I follow the shows twitter feed and they just updated this morning: Watch #TheWalkingDead (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23TheWalkingDead)’s series premiere Online for free. AMCTV.com (http://amctv.com/) is streaming the first episode only. http://bit.ly/dy0CNA

DIGI

11-04-2010, 12:29 PM

IFC's airing the premiere, too.

M|X|Y

11-04-2010, 12:36 PM

this DOES look good (y)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL0OAhq6cpA

HEIRESS

11-04-2010, 01:05 PM

AMC (y)

I wish the horse didn't kick the bucket :(

MC Moot

11-04-2010, 01:27 PM

Songs From Rise Up Screaming, The Post-Zombie Apocalypse Group Singing Songbook.

"Michael Row the Damn Boat Faster, They're Gaining On Us"

"Oh My God, They'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain Soon"

"He's Got a Whole Femur In His Hands"

"The Scent of Decaying Flesh is Blowing In the Wind"

"The Hills are Alive, Sweet Jesus They're Crawling With Infecteds!"

"If I Had a Hammer I'd Throw It at That Big Shuffling Dude's Head"

"Then I Saw Her Putrefied Face, Now I'm a Believer"

"O My Darling Clementine, Please Don't Eat Me"

"'Tis A Gift To Be Simple, 'Tis a Gift to Stumble Across a Fully Stocked Armory"

"Sixteen Tons of Ammo Ought to Get Us Through the Week"

"The Wheels On the Bus Make Pretty Good Gun Emplacements "

"Black Is the Color of My True Love's Heckler-Koch .45-Caliber Bolt-Action Rifle"

"Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Should All Be Incinerated"

"Down By The Old Mill Stream You'll Find the Helipad"

"I'll Fly Away As Soon As I Find a Plane to Steal"

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow I Hear There's a Safe Zone"

BY JULIA KINGREY and BARRY HARKIN

skra75

11-04-2010, 05:07 PM

skra75

11-04-2010, 05:09 PM

AMC (y)

I wish the horse didn't kick the bucket :(

Amen to that. The horse was rad

nodanaonlyzuul

11-04-2010, 05:44 PM

Actually, kirkman did that scene first in his comic rendition which the show is based on.
28 days stole it from him.

I think that's what TAL was getting at: "it's not it's not a 28 Days Later ripoff/homage." I love/hate all the nerd bloggers and commenters talking about the show "I don't like the 28 days later opening."

:rolleyes:

Whether or not people know that the book had that opening originally, the book is awesome and so is the show so far. Suck it people!

nodanaonlyzuul

11-04-2010, 05:45 PM

p.s. is anyone really curious to see what they do with Michonne in the show? I was trying to imagine her character translated on to the screen and somehow I just can't see it, but I'm hopeful.

Kid Presentable

11-04-2010, 06:48 PM

Actually, kirkman did that scene first in his comic rendition which the show is based on.
28 days stole it from him.

Didn't 28 Days Later come out first?

Kid Presentable

11-04-2010, 08:33 PM

As in, before the comic?

The Notorious LOL

11-04-2010, 09:10 PM

That first episode was the shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. My girlfriend is a bit of a graphic novel nerd and pushed me to read the first issue before the show premiered, which got me really excited for it. They actually managed to work some emotion into it as well like the scene with Morgans zombie wife in the front yard and him trying to find the strength to shoot her.

I will definitely be watching this closely as this season of Dexter has turned into a wet fart.

Kid Presentable

11-05-2010, 03:48 AM

And 28 Days Later didn't steal the opening.

TAL

11-05-2010, 05:39 AM

28 Days Later came out in the US about 4 months before the first issue of The Walking Dead. But Kirkman had written it long before that since it was already at the printers around that time. He says that he didn't see the movie until later.

It's all from The Day Of The Triffids, anyway.

Kid Presentable

11-05-2010, 05:53 AM

Yeah it had been out in the UK since 2002. I hear ya, but nobody stole anything from anybody and I just wanted this to be an instance where the word 'actually' attacks.

MC Moot

11-05-2010, 08:31 AM

Sidebar: I wish Alexander Garland would write another novel sometime but I see that: "He is currently writing the script for Dredd, an adaptation of the Judge Dredd comic book series from 2000 AD."

(y)

pshabi

11-05-2010, 11:23 AM

I wish the horse didn't kick the bucket :(
Have you never tried horsemeat? Put it on a chalupa. TO. DIE. FOR.

trailerprincess

11-05-2010, 01:44 PM

It starts tonight on FX I think in the UK, cannot wait(y)

venusvenus123

11-05-2010, 05:04 PM

Freebasser

11-05-2010, 05:38 PM

I kept waiting for somebody to say ZOMBIES!, instead they give them dumb names like 'walkers'. lame.

otherwise it was great.

I haven't read the comics, but judging from the first episode it seems to be following the same rules as George Romero's original "... of the Dead" trilogy. The word 'zombie' was only mentioned once in that trilogy I think. The reason it's not used much is because it makes the characters appear self aware and breaks the 4th wall. Zombies aren't real, so calling them that makes the situation seem less real and more like a movie. Most zombie stories take Romero's lead and refrain from saying 'zombie' for this reason. "Shaun of the Dead" alludes to this when Shaun tells Ed not to say the 'z-word' because it's "ridiculous". Find me a zombie film that uses the word 'zombie' frequently, and I'll give you fifty quid ;)

Kid Presentable

11-05-2010, 07:29 PM

The writer didn't want them living in a world that knew of zombies and zombie conventions because it would cheapen the drama. Fair dos. I don't have a source, but it sounds about right.

Adam

11-06-2010, 02:43 AM

Eek, didn't mean to imply any plagiarism. Didn't know it was based on a comic. I was just saying the 28 Days Later scene annoyed me because of the same reason as saz - not that is was similar to 28 Days Later.

trailerprincess

11-06-2010, 05:00 AM

Am watching it now. Had to grab this laptop as I was feeling too grossed out by the half-person scrabbling through the grass.

I'm not a great zombie-genre fan. But it's getting pretty gripping, so I'll give it a go.

Anyone remember the main character as Egg in This Life?

The Egg thing REALLY threw me! His accent is pretty good. I really enjoyed this anyway, hope it stays as entertaining.

Drederick Tatum

11-06-2010, 06:17 AM

I haven't read the comics, but judging from the first episode it seems to be following the same rules as George Romero's original "... of the Dead" trilogy. The word 'zombie' was only mentioned once in that trilogy I think. The reason it's not used much is because it makes the characters appear self aware and breaks the 4th wall. Zombies aren't real, so calling them that makes the situation seem less real and more like a movie. Most zombie stories take Romero's lead and refrain from saying 'zombie' for this reason. "Shaun of the Dead" alludes to this when Shaun tells Ed not to say the 'z-word' because it's "ridiculous". Find me a zombie film that uses the word 'zombie' frequently, and I'll give you fifty quid ;)

yep. saying that though, it'd be refreshing to see a zombie film/show that actually embraces self-awareness. Shaun of the Dead comes the closest as you mention. but you know, it's a show about zombies, it's not exactly Shakespeare.

TAL

11-06-2010, 11:57 AM

Anyone remember the main character as Egg in This Life?

I have both series on dvd and the "Plus 10" episode on my computer.

nodanaonlyzuul

11-08-2010, 10:46 AM

I feel like 45ish minutes (due to commercials) is not long enough. But that's probably because I like it...

skra75

11-08-2010, 11:54 AM

p.s. is anyone really curious to see what they do with Michonne in the show? I was trying to imagine her character translated on to the screen and somehow I just can't see it, but I'm hopeful.

So, I've read they are only gonna get to the part where Shane buys it in this season (which will only go up to Episode 5.)

That would make Michonne and the prison not showing up until, say, season 4.

hahhahahahahah:(

nodanaonlyzuul

11-08-2010, 11:57 AM

god damn it :mad:

saz

11-08-2010, 04:19 PM

i'm glad that it's being picked up for a second season, which will be thirteen episodes long, and that production is starting in february.

TAL

11-09-2010, 09:59 AM

So, I've read they are only gonna get to the part where Shane buys it in this season (which will only go up to Episode 5.)

That would make Michonne and the prison not showing up until, say, season 4.

hahhahahahahah:(
This season is 6 episodes, you fool!

I liked episode 2 less because it was shorter.

saz

11-18-2010, 11:42 AM

i can't believe merle hacked off his own hand. couldn't he have just cut through the chain?

venusvenus123

11-18-2010, 05:09 PM

I really don't see why everyone's wetting their pants over this show.

I just had to leave the room before I vomited when they detroyed the zombie. I'm too squeamish. But really it's just not interesting. Zombies? I don't get it.
:confused:

Can someone explain what makes this drama special to you? You may sway me.

TAL and TP glad you get the Egg thing. It really threw me too. He's good... One of the only reasons I may come back and give it another go. The other being that my husband is well into it. crazy guy.

saz

11-18-2010, 06:07 PM

great writing, characterization, story arcs, acting, special effects, exciting sequences, violence.

it's entertaining as hell.

Adam

11-19-2010, 04:06 AM

There is far too many feeder lines tho. But that maybe because its close to the original script?

venusvenus123

11-19-2010, 04:57 AM

great writing, characterization, story arcs, acting, special effects, exciting sequences, violence.

it's entertaining as hell.

the acting isn't very good, apart from Egg.

it is violent, but I don't see that as anything special.

story arc. hmm, I guess time will tell.

can't understand why you rate this above Made Men.

pls excuse excessive grumpiness

saz

11-19-2010, 11:05 AM

the acting is fine. they all for the most part look like real, everyday normal people, who all have their own faults, foibles and traits. some of them you can identify and sympathize with, and others you can't stand, or feel that they're so incompetent and annoying that they deserve to get it.

boring men is the worst show ever. i'd rather watch paint dry or all creatures great and small.

TAL

11-19-2010, 11:17 AM

Different people like different things.

Helvete

11-19-2010, 03:03 PM

The show is so disgusting, I threw up everywhere. I then scooped up the vomit and swallowed it, but that made me vomit again. So I held my nose and downed it. It stayed down until I shit it out as diarrhea, I then ate the liquid shit which made me throw up a weird combination of puke and shit which again I scooped up and drank/ate it. Can't remember what happened after that.

Apart from that, it's good.

Freebasser

11-21-2010, 11:54 AM

Really enjoying this so far. Episode 3 really raised the bar.

I'm going to have to stay out of this thread though - far too many spoilers. G'bye, y'all! (y)

Adam

11-22-2010, 02:53 PM

I can forgive a lot when Zombies are involved

in answer to venus from me.

DIGI

11-30-2010, 02:19 PM

i can't believe merle hacked off his own hand. couldn't he have just cut through the chain?

No time! He was late to deliver the keys to his racecar to Cole Trickle for the big race or save his brother from making another retarded Boondock Saints movie.

Thank God I DVR'd this shit. I finally got caught up over the weekend. Man, this show fucking rules. The effects are unreal and the emotion injected into every episode is top notch. Who gives a fuck what came first with regards to 28 Days Later? Can't shit just be similar?

Documad

11-30-2010, 09:20 PM

I think it's awfully good, but I don't know if my interest will last over a 13 episode season.

Things ended in a promising place this week though -- so maybe it will get more interesting again.

I liked that the only actor I recognized was left on the roof because he was the guy I was sure I'd see more of. I like the unexpected.

(Mad Men has been wonderful but there are times with the style has distracted from the substance. I'll put up with a lot to look at Jon Hamm though.)

Adam

11-30-2010, 10:43 PM

After watching episode 5 - I took it off my too watch list

Forcing the whole thing into a three or four part series would've worked better for my money. It just ain't working for me, maybe after the whole thing has ended I'll give it a better chance if the buzz remains the same. We'll see :)

venusvenus123

12-01-2010, 02:42 AM

in answer to venus from me.

That's my problem with this. Zombies don't interest me. I think they have some of the best lines though. And it must have been a good day for all the out-of-work actors to hear this show was coming.

Got a few episodes recorded. I'll give it another try.

Drederick Tatum

12-01-2010, 08:44 AM

the producer just fired the entire writing staff. (http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/the-walking-dead-lets-go-of-writers-considers-no-writing-staff-for-season-2/)

Tzar

12-01-2010, 08:59 AM

DIGI

12-01-2010, 09:07 AM

Really enjoying this so far. Episode 3 really raised the bar.

I'm going to have to stay out of this thread though - far too many spoilers. G'bye, y'all! (y)

Really. Thanks for the heads up, assholes.

Adam

12-01-2010, 09:28 AM

That's my problem with this. Zombies don't interest me. I think they have some of the best lines though. And it must have been a good day for all the out-of-work actors to hear this show was coming.

Got a few episodes recorded. I'll give it another try.

Well most women are into Vampires for their undead. Zombies are the undead of choice for males. I bet you like vampires? :p

venusvenus123

12-01-2010, 11:31 AM

Well most women are into Vampires for their undead. Zombies are the undead of choice for males. I bet you like vampires? :p

nope. I prefer the plain dead. :cool:

Adam

12-01-2010, 11:35 PM

nope. I prefer the plain dead. :cool:

Big Brother?

skra75

12-13-2010, 01:46 PM

I'm bummed out this series is over for the year and I have to wait for season 2.

It's awesome that it was on TV but it sucks that it's over now.
It's the same feeling I get when the bars close at 12:00 in San Diego. :(

Meh - at least Tron is coming out this week!

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kll

12-13-2010, 01:50 PM

i was really hoping they were going to take out everyone from this season, so we could start Season 2 with all new people. i love this show, but i have NO attachment to any of the characters.

nodanaonlyzuul

12-13-2010, 03:26 PM

*spoilers for those who have not seen it*

The Vato scene was a little too in-your-face "don't stereotype" to be perfect, but in the end I think it still worked okay.

The CGI in that last episode was SO, so, so very bad. Small things like that take away from a show for me. Especially since the zombie make-up has been so on-point. And then the RV is just perfectly far enough away to not be affected by that blast? The windows don't at least blow out? OK.

Overall though they did a good job.

I am a little sad we didn't see what most thought would be the ending (Carl). And with the direction they took things I do wonder if we'll see Michonne at all. I'm guessing we would though considering the Governor is such a key element in the books and showing the psychology of how people change in survival situations. Fingers crossed.

I think Glenn was so perfectly cast by the way. I love him.