Even if you have never watched one of his films you would have definitely heard his name. Tarantino is the biggest director to emerge in the early 1990's. breaking the mould with Reservoir Dogs.
What You Need To Know About Tarantino: non-linear storylines, stylized violence, sharp dialogue and pop culture obsessions.
Does that mean anything? Let me explain......Non- Linear storylines.
Before Mr QT we were all relatively happy, watching the beginning of a film, meeting the characters, establishing a plot. Progressing to the middle where a problem or event occurs, then off to the end for the resolution. Que Pulp Fiction. Characters named 'Honey Bunny' and 'Pumpkin' hold up a restaurant. The plot then shifts to two different characters 'Jules' and 'Vincent'. At the end of the film, it returns back to the restaurant and all four characters are together. Understand?
Next, Stylized violence. No better example is there for this than Kill Bill Vol 1. You only have to look at the poster to see how lethal weapons are glamourized.
Sharp dialogue, taken from Jackie brown:
Ordell Robbie: 'I found her on a bus stop two days ago outta Georgia, bare foot, country as a chicken coop. I took her to my place in Compton. Told her it was Hollywood'.
Louis: 'She believed you?'
Ordell Robbie: 'Hell yeah! To her dumb country ass, Compton is Hollywood, closest she's ever been anyway.'
Last on the list, Pop culture obsessions. In Pulp Fiction, it's the talk about a 'The Royal With Cheese' and 'the metric system'. All very random but will come clear if you watch. References to things we are surrounded by and see every day are often highlighted by QT at every possible chance. Some critics say he does this to relate to a wider audience. The idea that if you recognise something you can relate to it and therefore enjoy it more. Others think he does it to make his content stand out. And that, you cannot disagree with!
You need to know about Quentin Tarantino because he single- handedly changed the style of filming in the 90's. Every film a hit and every film unique.
And then there was..........Grindhouse. The third major collaboration with Robert Rodriguez.
Essentially an amazing idea. Presented as one full length feature, made up of two short films 'Planet Terror', RR's effort, and 'Deathproof' by QT. The films were even joined together by fake trailers! It didn't go quite to plan. the box office taking in the opening weekend were the lowest ever for Tarantino's career. And if you watch it you'll know why. Firstly I must say, it is fantastic. It did deserve better. But, they made one big mistake. Not many people will understand it enough to appreciate it. Someone who enjoys film but doesn't particularly follow them would be completely lost. A quick word of advice, watch Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Sin City and Kill Bill first! trust me, you'll love them.
What You Need To Know About Tarantino: non-linear storylines, stylized violence, sharp dialogue and pop culture obsessions.
Does that mean anything? Let me explain......Non- Linear storylines.
Before Mr QT we were all relatively happy, watching the beginning of a film, meeting the characters, establishing a plot. Progressing to the middle where a problem or event occurs, then off to the end for the resolution. Que Pulp Fiction. Characters named 'Honey Bunny' and 'Pumpkin' hold up a restaurant. The plot then shifts to two different characters 'Jules' and 'Vincent'. At the end of the film, it returns back to the restaurant and all four characters are together. Understand?
Next, Stylized violence. No better example is there for this than Kill Bill Vol 1. You only have to look at the poster to see how lethal weapons are glamourized.
Sharp dialogue, taken from Jackie brown:
Ordell Robbie: 'I found her on a bus stop two days ago outta Georgia, bare foot, country as a chicken coop. I took her to my place in Compton. Told her it was Hollywood'.
Louis: 'She believed you?'
Ordell Robbie: 'Hell yeah! To her dumb country ass, Compton is Hollywood, closest she's ever been anyway.'
Last on the list, Pop culture obsessions. In Pulp Fiction, it's the talk about a 'The Royal With Cheese' and 'the metric system'. All very random but will come clear if you watch. References to things we are surrounded by and see every day are often highlighted by QT at every possible chance. Some critics say he does this to relate to a wider audience. The idea that if you recognise something you can relate to it and therefore enjoy it more. Others think he does it to make his content stand out. And that, you cannot disagree with!
You need to know about Quentin Tarantino because he single- handedly changed the style of filming in the 90's. Every film a hit and every film unique.
And then there was..........Grindhouse. The third major collaboration with Robert Rodriguez.
Essentially an amazing idea. Presented as one full length feature, made up of two short films 'Planet Terror', RR's effort, and 'Deathproof' by QT. The films were even joined together by fake trailers! It didn't go quite to plan. the box office taking in the opening weekend were the lowest ever for Tarantino's career. And if you watch it you'll know why. Firstly I must say, it is fantastic. It did deserve better. But, they made one big mistake. Not many people will understand it enough to appreciate it. Someone who enjoys film but doesn't particularly follow them would be completely lost. A quick word of advice, watch Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Sin City and Kill Bill first! trust me, you'll love them.
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