The Quentin Tarantino Thread

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

I would have loved to see the two-part Grindhouse film at the cinema so it was a shame that it didn't screen anyone near me at a time which was halfway convenient. Even though I don't consider Death Proof to be a particularly good film, I wish I'd seen it at the cinema.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

For me the problem with Death Proof as a 'Grindhouse' film is that for what actually happens plot wise, at over two hours it's far too long.

Planet Terror at 106 minutes is about the max length you can go to for a film on a double bill. At least PT is eventful, all i recall from the two times i saw Death Proof was a lot of talk in a bar / diner and a well staged car chase with Zoe Bell clinging to the bonnet.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

For me the problem with Death Proof as a 'Grindhouse' film is that for what actually happens plot wise, at over two hours it's far too long.

Planet Terror at 106 minutes is about the max length you can go to for a film on a double bill. At least PT is eventful, all i recall from the two times i saw Death Proof was a lot of talk in a bar / diner and a well staged car chase with Zoe Bell clinging to the bonnet.

My thoughts exactly. I can't remember anything about Death Proof apart from what you've written, and the only character name I can think of without googling is Stuntman Mike. I do remember there being a lot of feet in the film!

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

For me the problem with Death Proof as a 'Grindhouse' film is that for what actually happens plot wise, at over two hours it's far too long.

Planet Terror at 106 minutes is about the max length you can go to for a film on a double bill. At least PT is eventful, all i recall from the two times i saw Death Proof was a lot of talk in a bar / diner and a well staged car chase with Zoe Bell clinging to the bonnet.

Yeah had DP come in at the 90-95 minute mark,it'd be a much better film.

Planet Terror is superb.Rodriguez at his outrageous best!

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

I do remember there being a lot of feet in the film!

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Started watching OUATIH again last night.Time for a second chance/re-evaluation.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

BTW-When is Arrow's Inglorious Basterds Blu Ray due?

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by The Reaper Man@Cult Labs

I repurchased ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.
Now that I’ve calmed down a bit over the ending I’m going to give it another viewing.

Funny how repeat viewings change your initial thoughts on a film.
I've watched this four or five times now and each time I pick up on something new.

Whoever said it's Tarantino's fairytale of what actually happened that night,was spot on,and let's face it,it was an outrageous QT ending!

I reckon (now) in QT's output this comes third to only Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill.

As I said elsewhere,Brad Pitt was the spot on choice for the best supporting actor statue.

I also read a theory that Cliff Booth and Rick Dalton are one and the same ala Tyler Durden in Fight Club.....

Your thoughts on that?

[Rik]

I’ve seen it twice now and it definitely gets better every time, only Tarantino film I still don’t rate that high is Death Proof, I like it but it’s his worst film IMO

[Paul@TheOverlook]

Originally Posted by The Reaper Man@Cult Labs

Funny how repeat viewings change your initial thoughts on a film.
I've watched this four or five times now and each time I pick up on something new.

Whoever said it's Tarantino's fairytale of what actually happened that night,was spot on,and let's face it,it was an outrageous QT ending!

I reckon (now) in QT's output this comes third to only Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill.

As I said elsewhere,Brad Pitt was the spot on choice for the best supporting actor statue.

I also read a theory that Cliff Booth and Rick Dalton are one and the same ala Tyler Durden in Fight Club.....

Your thoughts on that?

I think we had a conversation about this before and I agree with you. My criticisms of the film still stand - it’s definitely too long and I don’t like the ending but the second viewing was so much better - it went from a *** film to **** for me - funny thing is the first viewing was in the cinema, uninterrupted. The time I saw it was on a plane in chunks between entertaining my kids and eating meals! It lasted for about six hours, on and off!

Pitt is SO good and so is Leo - the scene where the latter delivers that monologue to the young girl is incredible. Pitt trumps him though and he SO deserved that Oscar.

I’d not picked up on your theory but it’s an interesting one - there’s obviously strong similarities but also contrasts between them and that what makes the film quite interesting.