Made the brilliant decision of promoting himself first. See for instance his commentary on TRUE ROMANCE, where he discusses in detail the conscious choices made in putting together his filmography. He's created a compelling public persona in the form of a tireless, foul-mouthed movie geek.
He also shamelessly loots other people's material, but given a pass, proving Van Gogh right that "an ounce of image is worth a pound of performance" (Compare with David Blaine).
To take an example at random, see for instance the famous adrenalin scene in the even more famous film PULP FICTION. As shot it is taken nearly word-for-word from a 70s Scorsese documentary on Steven Prince. Prince has all the details: medical dictionary, magic marker over the heart, the size of the needle, the jabbing motion, eyes popping open.
This is NOT homage. Homage is a way of honoring others, pedestalizing them. Tarantino is a self-promoter first. Go ahead and reference how the Duchess dances in ARISTOCATS, but taking someone else's story and shooting it almost exactly as described is just sorry.
He also shamelessly loots other people's material, but given a pass, proving Van Gogh right that "an ounce of image is worth a pound of performance" (Compare with David Blaine).
To take an example at random, see for instance the famous adrenalin scene in the even more famous film PULP FICTION. As shot it is taken nearly word-for-word from a 70s Scorsese documentary on Steven Prince. Prince has all the details: medical dictionary, magic marker over the heart, the size of the needle, the jabbing motion, eyes popping open.
This is NOT homage. Homage is a way of honoring others, pedestalizing them. Tarantino is a self-promoter first. Go ahead and reference how the Duchess dances in ARISTOCATS, but taking someone else's story and shooting it almost exactly as described is just sorry.
Quentin Tarantino Fanboy: "Tarantino is tha muthafuckin' man, mah nigga! He killed off Hitler. I hear in his next movie he's gonna --"
You: Yeah, yeah, yeah, just give me twenty on 3.
You: Yeah, yeah, yeah, just give me twenty on 3.
by Just a Guy Ten July 31, 2010
The most deranged, infantile, misogynistic sociopath ever to walk to the face of the earth. There is a fine line between violent serial killer and genius, and this man was saved from a lifestyle of perversity by a couple of pretentious movies which base their success from confusing stupid film snobs into thinking his movies are "artistic expression" and by satisfying America's need for blood and destruction.
"Doctor, I have urges to chop off people's heads and make lamps out of them because I think it's funny"
"Diagosis: Quentin Tarantino-itis. Therapy: Make a bunch of fucked up movies"
"yayyyy!"
"Diagosis: Quentin Tarantino-itis. Therapy: Make a bunch of fucked up movies"
"yayyyy!"
by Quentin is a fag February 27, 2006
One egotistical muthufucker.
Man, Quentin Tarentino thinks he's the greatest guy in the world just because he directed 4 abve average movies.
by Snapper April 17, 2004
Look at that douchebag with the samarai sword and gun-toting girlfriend. He's a total quentin tarantino.
by camp lickalotta March 12, 2008
"I really like Quentin Tarantino"
by Simp4DannyDeVito September 21, 2020
1. "That bruv's a bit Tarantino"
2. "Don't be such a Quentin, man."
3. "Last night I got me a Quentin Tarantino".
4. "I love QT."
2. "Don't be such a Quentin, man."
3. "Last night I got me a Quentin Tarantino".
4. "I love QT."
by Frank September 8, 2004
A very good director. My 2nd favorite, next to Martin Scorsese. Writes very good dialogue. Some people say he just steals other people's ideas. Well he may do that, but he makes his movies 1000 times better. So shut the fuck up already assholes.
by big titties. June 19, 2004