![]() ![]() Critics and audiences crowned Pulp Fictionan instant classic the film injected 90’s cinema with a shot of adrenaline akin to the big-ass needle Vincent slams into Mia’s heart during Pulp‘s infamous overdose scene. The film features a script by Tarantino, who at the time of production was still riding high on Pulp Fiction‘s colossal wave of success. Released on January 19, 1996, From Dusk Till Dawn is a cinematic tag-team between Tarantino and his frequent collaborator, director Robert Rodriguez. 25 years ago this month, while still a director on the rise, Tarantino made a similar decision. Instead, he opted to create a small-scale, intentionally divisive social commentary. With enough clout, career accolades, and financial flexibility to do as he pleased, Tarantino decided not to chase commercial success. While superstar directors often work with a high degree of autonomy, back-to-back films grossing a combined $700 million and universal critical praise translated to Tarantino receiving creative carte blanche. In the context of Tarantino’s career, it makes perfect sense that The Hateful Eight, his most polarizing film, would follow Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained, his two highest-grossing films. If Tarantino retired today, pulpy crime thrillers, dusty westerns, and blood stained revenge fantasies would define his legacy. Think about this: Tarantino continues to rack up critical acclaim - Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTA awards and nominations - for making genre pictures. What’s more amazing is that the auteur director has left an indelible mark on Hollywood while staying true to his artistic vision. In addition to sporting an encyclopedic knowledge of all things cinema, he is one of the most talented and respected filmmakers of his generation. There is a strong possibility that Quentin Tarantino has forgotten more about movies than most film buffs will ever know. ![]()
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