In times when the term Author Cinema is in fashion (because it sells well), Tarantino is one of the filmmakers who honors him. It writes, produces, supervises all the processes and eventually, acts. He is an author in every sense of the word.
He is also a cult director, owner of a unique aesthetic-visual style (there are those who classify it as a cult of blood). Another characteristic of some of his films is the non-linear handling of temporality.
Loved by many, also with detractors. But, above all, with a lot of power (and money) to make the movies you want and how you want.
A few years ago, he announced that he would retire when he released his tenth feature film.. At the moment, he has released eight films. His ninth project already has a theme: The Manson Family, led by the infamous Charles Manson.
In a recent interview, commented that he would like to direct an installment of the saga Star treck. Is that the last Tarantino movie?
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
The production of this, the first of Tarantino's films, is a milestone in American independent cinema. It is also one of the most concrete models of the American Dream.
Tarantino had been working in a video club since he was 16 years old. in Los Angeles, after dropping out of school. There, after watching a lot of cinema and having discussions with the clients of the premises, he produced his first short film.
As well I would write the script for this movie and together with some friends, he was getting ready to shoot it in an "artisanal" way.
Through a friend's wife, the script came into the hands of Harvey Keitel. The actor not only applied to take on one of the characters, he also decided to produce the film.
With this, the project stopped being the dream of amateurs and became a real film. The original plan consisted of a $ 30.000 budget and shooting in 16 millimeters. The final budget was $ 1,2 million and it was shot in 35 millimeters.
The characters in this story represent the classic stereotypes of "Tarantinian" filmography. Individuals of doubtful morality, but at the same time, with unshakable principles.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Is the iconic film within Tarantino's filmography. It had a notable influence on the cinema since its launch. It became the director's first big box office success.
With many elements of black comedy, initially attracted public attention thanks to its diverse choral cast. Names like Bruce Willis, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth and Christopher Walken stood out. Also that of John Travolta, who thanks to this work would regain the prestige he had lost. At the same time, Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman would make sense of their careers.
The script, written under the structure known as "The dog that bites its tail", is compulsory subject of study in film schools of much of the world.
Jackie Brown (1997)
It is probably the most unusual of Tarantino's films. Visually less violent, with a classic narrative structure and conventional staging. The director's most enthusiastic fans classify it as a minor work.
Despite this, was well received by specialized critics and it became a new box office hit.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
For your huge fan club, The six-year wait for a Tarantino movie was worth it.
The original plan was that Kill Bill it was a single movie. But the more than four hours left by the final cut, led the producers to make the decision to divide it into two "volumes."
It is a mix of several genres: martial arts, samurai and western movies. In addition, it has elements of the revenge cinema.
It was Tarantino's first project to be shot on a big budget.: 55 million dollars. (88 million dollars if the two deliveries are added).
Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)
The second part of the revenge of "The Bride", it would finish cementing the prestige of the director.
His most loyal fans celebrated the perfection of your visual and narrative style. The specialized critics concluded that this was his most mature work.
Damn bastards (2009)
As time has progressed, Tarantino's films have gotten more ambitious (and more expensive). However, he has never seen the need to mortgage his creative freedom.
Damn bastards it's a fictional story, set in occupied France during World War II.
With Brad Pitt leading the cast and the elements of the filmography "Tarantiniana", exceeded 300 million dollars in collection.
Django unchained (2012)
From kill bill, Tarantino had been flirting with western movies. With Django unchained He gave vent to this concern and built his own film of the genre.
Full of the typical elements of the stories of the old west, seasoned with the characteristic "cult of blood" of the director.
Starring Jamie Fox, Christopher Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, and Leonardo DiCaprio. With a collection that exceeded 400 million dollars, It is the highest grossing Tarantino film so far.
Los odiosos ocho (2015)
As Django unchained, It is a western set in the years around the Civil War in the United States.
For its plot premise (characters victims of circumstances that end up trapped) reminds of his debut Reservoir dogs.
The original music composed by the octogenarian Ennio Morricone stands out. Tarantino, a confessed fan of the spaghetti western and who has cited among his favorite films El bueno, el malo y el feo (1964), recruited the Italian composer seeking to recreate the films of the genre of the 60s.
Other Tarantino movies
In addition to the eight “official” projects, Tarantino has been partially involved in directing other films. These are four rooms(1995) Without city (2005) and Grindhouse (2007)
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