I feel like if Pilato and Richard Liberty were still alive, Gary Klar would be having a beer with both of them, enjoying a conversation about what they made. I would LOVED to hear Liberty's take on the movie. (Edit: now reading the comments im finding out hes passed. Thats upsetting. We're losing too many treasures. But as they say, not all good things last forever. But this always will.)
She's such a sweet woman. I met her just this weekend where I had the privilege of directing her in a short zombie film. We brought back her "blonde zombie" look from Dawn of the Dead. It was a pleasure to have her with us.
sometimes critics don't see what really makes a movie good. too talkie? too wordy?? the acting in this movie was phenomenal. the interactions and dialogs between the characters told a story and really drew you into it. the action, the sound score, they just don't make movies like this anymore.
Yes! Finally someone that really gets what made Day of the Dead such a good movie. I found it to be a far more interesting character study than the previous films in the trilogy; we see here a lot more how trauma affected the people in this situation, and the characters had far more depth than in previous “Dead” movies. Plus, the music and visuals were absolutely fantastic to supplement the plot and feel of the movie. Love this classic!
She was also the Zombie who put poor Roger under extreme Danger when she opened the Door of his truck and climbed in. Oh dear, how much I hated her as that Zombie when I saw that one and only Movie when I was 11 years old.
I hope I haven't told this story here before--forgive me, if I have. In 2003, I saw a Stone Phillips interview with Gary about his remarkable family issues. "That's Steele!" I thought (even though I'd seen his other movies). I jotted down a quick note congratulating him on finding his extended family, and I ended it by saying I "Day" was my fave Romero film, and that Gary was my fave character in it. Sent it off in the mail and forgot about it. (I should note that I have personalized stationery with my contact info, as I'm a writer.) A few weeks later, I'm cooking a very nice dinner for my fiancé when the phone rings. I'm told, "It's Gary." Now, as it so happens, my best friend of 35 years is named Gary, so...lol. I say, "Hello?" And this raucous voice says, "Gabriel, my man, how are you?" After about four minutes of extreme confusion, I realize who it is. Now, I worked in radio. I've interviewed some celebrities, and I've NEVER fanboyed on any of them. When I realized this was Gary Klar, I locked myself in my bedroom. We talked for an hour-and-a-half about everything. He was the nicest guy, and generous. When he found out I was a playwright he told me to get my butt (that's not the word he used) out to where I was needed. We eventually said goodbye, but not before he said something that actually brought tears to my eyes. He said, "Gabe, we need you and your work. Go where the work is. Hell, come to my house--I'll give you some names to call." It was Heavenly...until I realized I'd totally forgotten my fiancé and the dinner I'd been preparing. Needless to say, we had delivery pizza. That was one of the most amazing moments of my life. He gave me his number and his email, but I didn't want to seem like a nuisance, so I never called him--but I did email him a time or two. When I heard of his passing, it was such a loss. What a true gentleman. Rest well, Big Man. And thank you for that amazing hour-and-a-half. I bet there are dozens--if not hundreds--of stories just like this, as he was that type of guy.
Steele, one of my favorite characters in the series, and one of the most memorable! I love this guy, I wish I could have met him. Seemed like a genuine, stand up gentleman. Thank you for sharing this interview, Rest in Peace Gary ❤
The book is brilliant. There is no shortage of lunatics, liars, con-men and damaged geniuses who are out there making movies. You have to force your way into that system.
Rhodes was incredible what a performance 👏 🙌 ..blows me away every time why the cast of DOTD didn't end up getting bigger roles is beyond me and criminal...amazing cast amazing film 👌
This man was truly inspiring, he's so well spoken and his acting the movie was great. It's so great he had such a positive outlook on the films years later. Rest In Peace Gary Klar.
@@TheSeventhDeadlyMatador there are pictures of him lifting in lee karrs book "Day of the dead" behind the scenes. And Gary has a documentary here on RU-vid about his adoption and finding out he had 12 brothers and sisters
I could listen to Gary talk all day. His observation near the end about how George's Zombie movies were really about how society and people (and governments and states) react to cataclysmic events was spot on. Covid showed how horrible some can be. Rest in peace Gary.
RIP. I met Mr. Klar at a convention and he was so kind to myself and my sister. I will never forget how he treated us and valued us as fans. A true class act.
1 of the best zombie films ever DAY OF THE DEAD 85 1st seen it as a kid got on DVD and on my magpad. 4 when I am out and abont .R.I.P. GEORGE A ROMERO.
