Of the gladest moments in human life, methinks is the departure upon a distant journey to unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of habit, the leaden weight of Routine, the cloak of many Cares and the Slavery of Home, man feels once more happy. The blood flows with the fast circulation of childhood….afresh dawns the morn of life…
Richard Francis Burton, Journal Entry (2 December 1856)
- that time Tarantino tried to reinvent himself. (YouTube)
Jackie Brown is maybe one of Tarantino’s lesser known films, but maybe on of his best? Join me as we explore his follow up to Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs and takes his cinematic style in a new direction. With blaxploitation influences, meta casting decisions and a fresh approach to violence - Jackie Brown is unlike any other movies in Tarantino’s filmography
- Quentin Tarantino (Wikipedia)
Quentin Jerome Tarantino (/ˌtærənˈtiːnoʊ/; born March 27, 1963) is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. His films are characterized by stylized violence, extended dialogue often featuring much profanity, and references to popular culture. His work has earned a cult following alongside critical and commercial success; he has been named by some as the single most influential director of his generation and has received numerous awards and nominations, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
