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Quentin Tarantino Thread of- Foot Fetishes, Tipping and Ezekiel 25:17
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Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
Let me join in on this:
1. Kill Bill
2. Death Proof
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. Pulp Fiction
5. Jackie Brown
6. Reservoir Dogs
1. Kill Bill
2. Death Proof
3. Inglourious Basterds
4. Pulp Fiction
5. Jackie Brown
6. Reservoir Dogs
I posted my rankings before but they'd be:
Tarantino Directed:
1. Pulp Fiction 10/10
2. Jackie Brown 10/10
3. Reservoir Dogs 9.5/10
4. Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2 (Preferred volume two to one) Vol. 1 = 9.0 Vol 2 = 9.5 Together = 9.5/10
5. Inglorious Basterds 9.5/10
6. Death Proof 8.5/10
Tarantino Involved:
1. Pulp Fiction 10/10
2. Jackie Brown 10/10
3. Reservoir Dogs 9.5/10
4. Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2 (Preferred volume two to one) Vol. 1 = 9.0 Vol 2 = 9.5 Together = 9.5/10
5. Inglorious Basterds 9.5/10
6. True Romance (Original cut = 8.5/10, Tarantino Cut 9.0/10)
7. Death Proof 8.5/10
8. From Dusk Till Dawn 7.5/10 (Beginning was infinitely better than the second half)
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9. Natural Born Killers 5.0/10 (Stone ruined a decent script, first half was nearly unwatchable, second half was decent but not enough to salvage the film)
Edit: Oh shit Jibril, I forgot all about you, lets get cracking on that Spaghetti Western thread sometime soon?
Tarantino Directed:
1. Pulp Fiction 10/10
2. Jackie Brown 10/10
3. Reservoir Dogs 9.5/10
4. Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2 (Preferred volume two to one) Vol. 1 = 9.0 Vol 2 = 9.5 Together = 9.5/10
5. Inglorious Basterds 9.5/10
6. Death Proof 8.5/10
Tarantino Involved:
1. Pulp Fiction 10/10
2. Jackie Brown 10/10
3. Reservoir Dogs 9.5/10
4. Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2 (Preferred volume two to one) Vol. 1 = 9.0 Vol 2 = 9.5 Together = 9.5/10
5. Inglorious Basterds 9.5/10
6. True Romance (Original cut = 8.5/10, Tarantino Cut 9.0/10)
7. Death Proof 8.5/10
8. From Dusk Till Dawn 7.5/10 (Beginning was infinitely better than the second half)
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9. Natural Born Killers 5.0/10 (Stone ruined a decent script, first half was nearly unwatchable, second half was decent but not enough to salvage the film)
Edit: Oh shit Jibril, I forgot all about you, lets get cracking on that Spaghetti Western thread sometime soon?
Yeah, cool. Whenever you want to start.
Voting so far.
1. 13- for PULP FICTION
2. 7- For JACKIE BROWN
3. 6- for KILL BILL
4. 3- for RESERVOIR DOGS.
5. 1- for INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
Please correct me if I forgot your vote.
@Existor, your vote is now counted.
Voting so far.
1. 13- for PULP FICTION
2. 7- For JACKIE BROWN
3. 6- for KILL BILL
4. 3- for RESERVOIR DOGS.
5. 1- for INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
Please correct me if I forgot your vote.
@Existor, your vote is now counted.
eXistor
Member
Cool, we're doing lists? I haven't seen Inglourious Basterds yet and I have high hopes for that after hearing all the positive reports.
Tarantino-directed only:
1: Pulp Fiction-Tarantino will never top this, which is ok because it will go down in history as an all-time great. 10/10
2: Reservoir Dogs-Just an absolutely amazing film and shows how often a lower budget will force a director to be creative with his films. Give them a big budget and watch the quality drop (see also: Robert Rodriguez) 9.5/10
3: Jackie Brown-I wasn't a fan the first time I saw it (was expecting something more Pulp-ish I suppose). Subsequent viewings cemented as a firm favorite. Great stuff. 9/10
4: Kill Bill Vol 1. Loved it, doesn't compare to the above 3, but it's a lot of fun. The main problem I had was in the dialogues. I know it's a different kind of film, but it felt like Tarantino really phoned those in this time around. 8.5/10
5: Kill Bill Vol 2. Another great film, but this was the first one where Tarantino actually had boring scenes in the film that didn;t work at all. Overall still great fun. 8/10
6: Death Proof-Definitely his weakest. The first half was pure brilliance. Some of the best work Tarantino has ever done imo. Then that boring-ass second half kicked in. Save for the final chase, I can't believe Tarantino thought he was onto a winner with that part. Dialogues were very stilted for anyone. 7/10
I just noticed that I liked every subsequent film of his less than his previous. The only exception being Pulp Fiction, which I prefer over RD.
Tarantino-directed only:
1: Pulp Fiction-Tarantino will never top this, which is ok because it will go down in history as an all-time great. 10/10
2: Reservoir Dogs-Just an absolutely amazing film and shows how often a lower budget will force a director to be creative with his films. Give them a big budget and watch the quality drop (see also: Robert Rodriguez) 9.5/10
3: Jackie Brown-I wasn't a fan the first time I saw it (was expecting something more Pulp-ish I suppose). Subsequent viewings cemented as a firm favorite. Great stuff. 9/10
4: Kill Bill Vol 1. Loved it, doesn't compare to the above 3, but it's a lot of fun. The main problem I had was in the dialogues. I know it's a different kind of film, but it felt like Tarantino really phoned those in this time around. 8.5/10
5: Kill Bill Vol 2. Another great film, but this was the first one where Tarantino actually had boring scenes in the film that didn;t work at all. Overall still great fun. 8/10
6: Death Proof-Definitely his weakest. The first half was pure brilliance. Some of the best work Tarantino has ever done imo. Then that boring-ass second half kicked in. Save for the final chase, I can't believe Tarantino thought he was onto a winner with that part. Dialogues were very stilted for anyone. 7/10
I just noticed that I liked every subsequent film of his less than his previous. The only exception being Pulp Fiction, which I prefer over RD.
Costanza said:
I hate it, but whats your point? Kill Bill is a single screenplay, written by the same guy, at the same time. A single season of Lost is written by a bunch of different people, at different times, let alone the entire series.
Anyways, revised list after some reflection and a second IB viewing:
1. Jackie Brown
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Pulp Fiction
4. Reservoir Dogs
5. Death Proof
6. Kill Bill
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
I dunno, writer/directors mucking up film's tone midway through isn't so hard to believe IMO.
Danny Boyle
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Yeah, they made that deal, but they don't give a fuck about him. They need Boyle.Solo said:
Utivich, take Garland's scalp.
permutated
Banned
Watching Pulp Fiction right now.
It's aged really really well.
It's aged really really well.
permutated
Banned
harSon said:Those types of movies are timeless, anything that isn't reliant on special effects will age well
I meant more that I've grown to love it more and more as I grow older, though I communicated that in the worst fucking way possible. :lol
Count Dookkake
Member
Weird to think it has almost been 20 years since Reservoir Dogs.
Saw it on the same day as Last Boy Scout.
Saw it on the same day as Last Boy Scout.
Count Dookkake
Member
Solo said:
GAF Old-Timers assemble!
Ok let's do this.
1) Pulp Fiction
1) Inglourious Basterds
1) Kill Bill (Counted as 1 movie but Volume 2 is better than 1 if you have to count them as 2)
1) Reservoir Dogs
1) Death Proof
1) Jackie Brown
Those are all my favorites, but I guess you can count them in that order right there. That was way too hard.
1) Pulp Fiction
1) Inglourious Basterds
1) Kill Bill (Counted as 1 movie but Volume 2 is better than 1 if you have to count them as 2)
1) Reservoir Dogs
1) Death Proof
1) Jackie Brown
Those are all my favorites, but I guess you can count them in that order right there. That was way too hard.
templeusox
Banned
I really have always been confused about the Reservoir Dogs' love. I love QT, and I love everything else he has done, but I can't stand RD.
Duane Cunningham
Member
So I had the radio on in the background Friday, and he was being interviewed by Terry Gross. He told some story about how Ezekiel 25:17 is completely different in the bible than what Sam Jackson says, and I think he explained why or how it happened that way... but I really just caught the end of it. Does anybody know what the story is?
DeathbyVolcano
Banned
1) Pulp Fiction
2) Jackie Brown
3) Inglorious Basterds
4) Reservoir Dogs
Nothing else matters, because the rest I never cared for.
2) Jackie Brown
3) Inglorious Basterds
4) Reservoir Dogs
Nothing else matters, because the rest I never cared for.
Monocle
Member
I don't remember doing this yet, so here goes.
1) Kill Bill
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Inglourious Basterds
4) Reservoir Dogs
5) Jackie Brown
6) Death Proof
It doesn't feel right to see any of these titles at the bottom of a list. Each is a pleasure to think about, discuss and rewatch. I couldn't do without any of them.
Now that I think about it, I might have posted a similar list in the Inglourious Basterds thread. I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be slightly different than the one above. Kill Bill (I consider both volumes one film) and Pulp Fiction would certainly still be at the top, though. They distinguish themselves as gems even among the rest of QT's brilliant work.
1) Kill Bill
2) Pulp Fiction
3) Inglourious Basterds
4) Reservoir Dogs
5) Jackie Brown
6) Death Proof
It doesn't feel right to see any of these titles at the bottom of a list. Each is a pleasure to think about, discuss and rewatch. I couldn't do without any of them.
Now that I think about it, I might have posted a similar list in the Inglourious Basterds thread. I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be slightly different than the one above. Kill Bill (I consider both volumes one film) and Pulp Fiction would certainly still be at the top, though. They distinguish themselves as gems even among the rest of QT's brilliant work.
fistfulofmetal
Banned
i guess
1. Reservoir Dogs
2. Pulp Fiction
3. Death Proof
4. Inglourious Basterds
5. Kill Bill
1. Reservoir Dogs
2. Pulp Fiction
3. Death Proof
4. Inglourious Basterds
5. Kill Bill
My list...
1. Reservoir Dogs
2. Jackie Brown
3. Inglorious Bastards
4. Kill Bill Vol 1
5. Pulp Fiction
With Death Proof and Kill Bill Vol 2 not even ranking. Did not like either of them.
I also have to give special love to Dusk to Dawn, One of the most ridiculously entertaining movies I've ever seen. :lol
1. Reservoir Dogs
2. Jackie Brown
3. Inglorious Bastards
4. Kill Bill Vol 1
5. Pulp Fiction
With Death Proof and Kill Bill Vol 2 not even ranking. Did not like either of them.
I also have to give special love to Dusk to Dawn, One of the most ridiculously entertaining movies I've ever seen. :lol
the thoroughbred
Member
I didn't see it posted anywhere, so I thought I'd post it. And I assume everyone knows that the quote doesn't actually exist. Parts of it are from Ezeikel 25:17, but only a few words here and there. The rest, one can onlye assume, was written by the Quentin.
"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequeties of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and goodwill, shepherds the weak through the valley o darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destry my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."
"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequeties of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and goodwill, shepherds the weak through the valley o darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destry my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."
DieselRainbow
Neo Member
I watched From Dusk Till Dawn again lastnight & I finally realised that the Texas Ranger is the same character from Kill Bill, Death Proof & Planet Terror!
Earl McGraw played by Michael Parks!
I love all the connections in the QT universe!
Lee Donowitz (True Romance) is realted to Sgt Donny Donowitz (Inglorious Basterds)
Vincent Vega (Pulp Fiction) is Vic Vega (Reservoir Dogs)'s brother
& I'm sure there are more that I can't remember right now :lol
Earl McGraw played by Michael Parks!
I love all the connections in the QT universe!
Lee Donowitz (True Romance) is realted to Sgt Donny Donowitz (Inglorious Basterds)
Vincent Vega (Pulp Fiction) is Vic Vega (Reservoir Dogs)'s brother
& I'm sure there are more that I can't remember right now :lol
I remember seeing some show where a guy had put together all the connections between his movies, Sam Jackson's character in Kill Bill with his Pulp Fiction character, Madsen in Reservoir Dogs being Travolta's brother in Pulp fiction(something about From Dusk til Dawn as well) and how there is some overarching themes and stories between all his movies and how you could consider some of them to be a loosely tied together into a larger movie or universe by the connections and themes. It was kinda neat.DieselRainbow said:I watched From Dusk Till Dawn again lastnight & I finally realised that the Texas Ranger is the same character from Kill Bill, Death Proof & Planet Terror!
Earl McGraw played by Michael Parks!
I love all the connections in the QT universe!
Lee Donowitz (True Romance) is realted to Sgt Donny Donowitz (Inglorious Basterds)
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Vincent Vega (Pulp Fiction) is Vic Vega (Reservoir Dogs)'s brother
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& I'm sure there are more that I can't remember right now :lol
Man I wish I could find it again.
Not the one I was talking about but this popped up and it is pretty cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op4byt-DtsI
Talks about most of the connections from his movies. Some are a little far fetched but its still intersting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op4byt-DtsI
Talks about most of the connections from his movies. Some are a little far fetched but its still intersting
Battersea Power Station
Member
What's funny is that Michael Parks played another character in Kill Bill. It was Esteban, in Vol. 2.DieselRainbow said:
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