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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Reservoir Dogs by exploring the artistic journey of Quentin Tarantino, an Oscar-winning filmmaker. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1963, Tarantino developed a love for film during childhood, often accompanying his mother to the movies. His first script, My Best Friend’s Birthday, took four years to complete, while the script for Reservoir Dogs was finished in under four weeks, quickly establishing him as a standout director. Renowned for his cinematic style, non-linear storytelling, and striking violence, his films have sparked both acclaim and controversy, earning numerous awards, including Oscars and Golden Globes, primarily for his original screenplays. His body of work features cult classics such as Pulp Fiction and the revenge saga Kill Bill, along with historical epics like Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight. This retrospective meticulously catalogs Tarantino’s films, from his early work to his later masterpieces, honoring a passionate director whose uncompromising vision has left an indelible mark on cult filmmaking.
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Tarantino. A retrospective, Tom Shone
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- Released
- 2017
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Shone
- Publisher
- Insight Editions
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN10
- 1647225132
- ISBN13
- 9781647225131
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, True Stories, Biographies, Art, Photographic Publications, Filmthema, Film, Overviews, Movie Directors, Quentin Tarantino, 1963-
- First published
- 2017
- Original title
- Tarantino: A Retrospective
- Rating
- 4.45 out of 5
- Description
- Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Reservoir Dogs by exploring the artistic journey of Quentin Tarantino, an Oscar-winning filmmaker. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1963, Tarantino developed a love for film during childhood, often accompanying his mother to the movies. His first script, My Best Friend’s Birthday, took four years to complete, while the script for Reservoir Dogs was finished in under four weeks, quickly establishing him as a standout director. Renowned for his cinematic style, non-linear storytelling, and striking violence, his films have sparked both acclaim and controversy, earning numerous awards, including Oscars and Golden Globes, primarily for his original screenplays. His body of work features cult classics such as Pulp Fiction and the revenge saga Kill Bill, along with historical epics like Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight. This retrospective meticulously catalogs Tarantino’s films, from his early work to his later masterpieces, honoring a passionate director whose uncompromising vision has left an indelible mark on cult filmmaking.