If you're anything like me, you've probably spent countless hours dissecting the genius of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead. It's not just a horror movie; it's a masterclass in independent filmmaking and one of the most important movies ever made. The legend around this one is wild, where basically they forgot to renew the copyright of it, so now it's in the public domain. But with no one really making money off the movie, it was always kind of hard to find a good version of it, because no one was putting money into a thing they couldn't make money from... But thanks to the incredible folks at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and The Film Foundation, a stunning 4K restoration of Night of the Living Dead is not only available, but it's free to stream online!Let's dive in. The 4K Restoration of Night of the Living Dead (1968)Look, I wish Romero could have made tens of millions of dollars off this movie, but I am glad that this restoration exists and is accessible for any and all filmmakers. The movie really is like watching a living and breathing film school. Or, at least, a reanimated one. Romero shot Night of the Living Dead on a shoestring budget, proving you don't need millions to change the game; you just need a great idea and a camera. This 4K version lets us appreciate his craft with unprecedented clarity.Let's look at a few lessons you can glean. CinematographyDavid M....
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