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Romero trades zombies for monkeys By George Anderson Magazine Editor, Post-Gazette ombies are pussycats compared Z is to That's learning monkeys. what on the George set of Romero his current feature "Monkey Shines," which has been shooting in Pittsburgh since July. There has been no report in all those weeks from the almost windowless gray block building in Moon, just behind the West Hills Shopping Center. Movie fans may have wondered just what Romero is up to this time, what diabolical plot is being hatched in this forbidding penitentiary-like structure built to be a sound stage for films. It could be his most dangerous movie yet - but not in terms audiences usually associate with Romero. This time the risk is of another sort, the kind that goes with casting against type. Romero, the amiable keeper of the zombies of Western Pennsylvania, is dealing with another species in "Monkey Shines." Whatever that title may suggest at this time, it has nothing to do with straying politicians or media-manipulating models. The monkey on Romero's back is a real one, a capuchin, which is actually played in the film by five monkeys, only one of which does closeups. Working with these comic-looking little creatures has turned out to be the sort of nightmare usually associated with caves, cemeteries and mysterious big boxes in Romero movies. Monkeys, even supposedly trained monkeys, have minds of their own. They don't always like to do what they're told to do. The results have been days in which getting the right shot can consume four hours. Executive producer Charles Evans said, "When it comes to temperament, these monkeys make every actor look good." Evans ought to know something about that subject. He worked on "Tootsie," which has become legendary for its actor-inspired battles. As a director, Romero is among the most patient of men. He is not known for raising his voice or losing his temper. "He has never had to be as patient as this before," said Evans. Evans, by the way, is the brother of producer and former Paramount Pictures head Robert Evans. Looking dapper in blue blazer and gray slacks, he has the well-cared-for look of a jetsetter, and i is repeatedly visited by VIP Myles Aronowitz photo George Romero, left, and Jason Beghe on set of "Monkey Shines." friends. This is his first project with Romero and he is on the set every day. The days are killers. Shooting on "Monkey Shines" goes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with a half-hour lunch break about 3 p.m. For Romero, that means the day starts several hours earlier and winds up about 11 p.m. six days a week. On the seventh day, he works with the film editor. "It's the toughest shoot we've ever had," said Christine Forrest Romero, the director's wife and assistant, playing a major role in "Monkey Shines.' Wearing jeans and denim shirt, with his traditional good-luck scarf hanging from a belt loop, Romero looks lean. He movie - "the real Hollywood always loses weight while shooting, a calls it. The film deals with a former college track star who is quadriplegic after being hit by a truck. A friend persuades him to use a CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
Article from 15 Oct 1987Pittsburgh Post-Gazette(Pittsburgh, PA)
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