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Gerald Peary

    Rita Hayworth
    Quentin Tarantino
    The Modern American Novel and the Movies
    • Quentin Tarantino

      Interviews, Revised and Updated (Revised)

      • 242pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      The narrative explores Quentin Tarantino's journey from a self-identified "film geek" working in a video store to becoming a celebrated filmmaker known for his distinctive style. It highlights his influential films, including Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, showcasing his unique blend of homage and social commentary. Tarantino's candid reflections on his upbringing in Los Angeles and his ambition to become a filmmaker reveal his personal struggles and inspirations, including a connection to the character Ordell from Jackie Brown. The book features updated interviews that delve into his provocative insights on cinema and his life.

      Quentin Tarantino2010
      4,2
    • A selection of articles by well-known writers and literature-trained, film-oriented critics illuminates the ways in which modern American novels and their film adaptations differ in characterization, scope, and ideological content

      The Modern American Novel and the Movies1978
      4,0