Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Jaeman,Simpson,PA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:19:14 GMT

Quentin basically makes movies for himself and doesn't necessarily try to reach the same fanbase he may of had on a previous film. He always has been innovative weather the box-office notices or not.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Ozzi — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:24:42 GMT

Tarantino is our generation's Ben Hecht and to state that his time has come and gone is absolutely ignorant. It's true that careers cycle but to say that Tarantino is irrelevant is ridiculous and reflects Newman's lack of understanding of the art of movies. Many movies are "bombing" at the box office because of the cost of going to the movies not because of the screenwriter/director.

But lack of attendance does reflect the age-old issues of DVD v downloading v theatre attendance.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Jeff Brooks — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:27:13 GMT

The script is 165 pages, but even at that length one would expect the film to run about 2 hours and 45 minutes -- not 4 hours.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Carlton Fisher, Waterown, NY — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:38:43 GMT

Tarantino is one of those directors who i always am resistant to watch for some reason, and then absolutely love the movies when i see them. I think it may be because he works predominately in genres that I'm not normally drawn to, but each of his films rank among some of my favorites. I'll definitely check this out when it comes out.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Leslie, Albuquerque — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:07:34 GMT

*giggles* I'm sorry, I'm still stuck on the thought of Werner Herzog as Hitler. He and Tarantino should collaborate on something...like a remake of Even Dwarfs Started Small. :-P
Anyway I can't say I'm overly excited about this. I like Tarantino's earlier stuff but Grindhouse just didn't do it for me. Right now this has me about as excited as the alleged Rocky Horror remake in the works...kind of in the "leave well enough alone" category.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Dave, Yakima, WA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:15:05 GMT

What about Four Rooms? If your going to talk about Tarantino classics, you must include that one.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Jeff Young, Las Vegas, Nevada — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:15:05 GMT

I wonder if Quentin will find a way to include closeups of women's bare feet in this movie too!

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

John Doe, Seattle Washington — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:50:54 GMT

If you dig Tarantino, you'll like "Bastards." That's how it is with all of his movies. He has a loyal following but is beyond winning over any new fans.

BTW, general rule of thumb is that one script page equals one minute of screen time. That's from Screenwriting 101.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Jon S., Plantation, FL — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:06:47 GMT

Time come and gone? Are you serious? At his worst, Quentin is still so much more interesting and watchable than the majority of filmmakers out there. C'mon -- you know (going into a Tarantino flick) that - like it or not - you will see something you're not likely to see anywhere else. The only other filmmaker I can make this comment would be David Lynch, who has certainly had his share of "misses" but whose time is certainly not over.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Allen, Los Angeles — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:12:05 GMT

The man has never had an original thought. To deify him is repulsive to me. Book after book written about him. His work analyzed. Please. Every film he does is ripped off from something else.
Do something original and maybe I'll be impressed.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Randy, Butler, NJ — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:12:06 GMT

Any instance wherein Tarantino stays BEHIND the camera -- instead of in front of it -- is a step in the right direction.

He's all right for kitsch entertainment, but there's rarely much substance there...

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Jason H — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:19:18 GMT

Great filmmaker, my only beef with him is that he takes too long between films. Absurdly too long.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Chris, NYC — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:30:26 GMT

The script isn't even finished and the movie isn't even cast, much less in production yet, and we're already talking about it. The fact that this article exists is proof enough that he's still "relevant". The fact that everybody knows his movies by name is proof that he's a genius.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Busta Chops — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:10:10 GMT

"Death Proof" is one of the worst movies ever made, period. It literally is unwatchable. I understand that it is supposed to be an homage to 70's horror movies, but I haven't seen a single 70's movie in which 4 girls sat around and talked "ghetto" for an hour and a half.

Tarantino thinks he's David Mamet. The distinction between Tarantino and Mamet is that there is a POINT to Mamet's dialog. Tarantino's dialog is always POINTLESS. "Coffee is for closers" versus "You know what they call a Big Mac in France?" Try again, Quentin.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Dave M, Winston Salem, NC — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:39:57 GMT

I definitely welcome anything by Quentin. Even though this film is a remake in an age of remakes, sequels and comic book movies, it lifts my enthusiasm to go to the theatre. Hollywood could really use creative minds such as his right now.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Cathy C, Austin, Tx — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:10:15 GMT

Pulp Fiction was innovative but QT hasn't had an original thought since. Even with a female protagonist his trademark misogyny, racism, and gratuitous violence overshadow whatever "story" he tries to tell. Maybe this one--if it gets made--will be the last one anyone is stupid enough to put their money into.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

KS, Allentown, PA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:27:57 GMT

All his movies blow. Overhyped crapola that if you're lucky, you'll only ever have to sit through once.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Casey, Colorado Springs, CO — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:51:31 GMT

I wonder if Red Apple cigarettes were available in the WW2 time period? LOL I love seeing little similarities in all of Quentin's movies!

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Reddy Formyklosup, LalaLand, USA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:02:59 GMT

Did you say that Tarrentino is going to direct the remake of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with the original cast?

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

KS, Allentown, PA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:22:18 GMT

Only thing worse that a Tarantino movie is a Spielberg one!

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Christopher Williams — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:30:15 GMT

Tarantino might make better movies if he'd lay off the Blow, or maybe if he did more, its hard to tell with him.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Me Myself and I — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:31:29 GMT

Tarantino is this generations Orson Welles. A one mega hit wonder that changed the face of film with an excellent movie. Yet became so hig on all the praise he got, he hasn't, and probably never will, be able to duplicate it.

It's too bad, because he has a great mind for film.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Greg in Texas — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:40:55 GMT

Pulp Fiction is one of my favorite movies ever. I'll be the first in line for Tarantino's new one! I hope someone rides on top of a car engine while weilding a sword and dancing cooly, all the while defending themselves from the good and/or bad guy. And, of course, a really cool song will be playing in the back ground. And then someone, no doubt, will lose a favorite body part.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

shortarmsalute, Tampa, FL — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:49:46 GMT

The "graphic ear-removal scene???". Anybody who watched that scene with their eyes open will recall how the camera panned away when it was time for the razor to meet flesh. The shower scene in "Psycho!" was more graphic, and Hitch didn't actually show anything there either.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Maxim, Brooklyn, N.Y. — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:56:22 GMT

The P. Diddy of films...every film is a homage or remake of some asian/european film that only people who hang out in video stores all day would know about.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Ro — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:58:22 GMT

Never seen the original movie. I hope Q isn't turning serious.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Benjamin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:00:37 GMT

I enjoy his films. I usually go check out his films on opening weekend. For those who do not enjoy his films, you may simply choose not to see them.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Paul, Wilton IA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:01:39 GMT

QT peaked with "Jackie Brown." Since then his films have become more and more self-indulgent, alternating between mind-numbing dialogue and mind-bending gore. "Kill Bill" would have been a pretty good hour-and-fifty-minute movie. At 3-4 hours it's important only to Quentin. And I loved "Planet Terror," but his half ground "Grindhouse" to a dead stop. I'll keep going to his movies for the raw exhilaration of no-holes-barred movie-making, but not since Pam Grier kissed Robert Forster has anything of his stuck with me.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

A. Nonymous Denver CO — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:09:55 GMT

QT truly created a 'film' with Jackie Brown, the subtle and painful romance between Pam and Robert culminating in that almost innocent kiss at the end still tugs at my heart strings. His other 'movies' are very entertaining, watchable and have aged well. I would say he is far from irrelevant.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

leslie, vista, california — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:24:19 GMT

his movies are so much FUN. I don't even think you can really call them movies. either you dig it or you don't. I think people look to hard at his stuff,try to analyze whats going on. . .DON'T! just sit back and enjoy the ride. let's not forget what he does with an actor/actress. yeah the obvious John Travolta, Uma Thurman, but what he did with freakn Kurt Russell was truly mind blowing. I will never look at Mr. Russell the same, EVER! To say Deathproof was one of the worst films ever is an opinion. . .one you obviously wouldn't have had, had you not watched. A true artist does not create for applause or fame, but becouse they just can't help but do what they do to do it. keep on keepn on QT cuz I'm ah-diggn-it.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Mark C, Atlanta GA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:37:30 GMT

Tarantino has more talent in his little finger than just about any other director has in his entire body. Granted it isn't always put to the highest use, but he puts on a filmmaking clinic each and every time out the gate. Whatever he decides to do, he will do it like nobody else.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Mike, Manitowoc WI — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:41:08 GMT

It's a good thing Tarantino's stuff is of the substance "you're not likely to see anywhere else". The man's work has absolutely no artistic worth. Pure shock jock on film. His time should never have come because there are too many thinking artists with better concepts not getting airplay.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Stevie Kopas — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:42:09 GMT

Tarantino is an artist. Box office ratings do not make an artist, it is their work that does so. He will always be a brilliant director in my eyes, and I will forever be a fan. He wouldn't even have to pay me to be in his movies.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Lawarence Marmie, St Louis, MO — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:58:03 GMT

I think the Grindhouse Double Feature should have been dismissed by fans because it was pretty much garbage. Planet Terror- which was the more entertaining of the two, was nothing more than a more violent remake of Dawn of the Dead- weighed down by too much lead from the repetitive shooting sequences. Deathproof, which tried to relive the amusing exchanges of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction was ultimately drown out by the inane, boring dialogs that poured out of the mouths of it's actresses. The Kill Bill series was insanely boring- with the second one making the first one seem watchable, which I didn't think was possible. Pulp Fiction and Resevior Dogs were his best and will probably never be close to being matched.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

P, CA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:58:57 GMT

When it comes to any entertainment medium, I don't go for mindless adulation or idolatry. Your typical male college student desperately tries to explain the "genius" of "Fight Club," "Memento," Harvey Keitel, Peter Jackson, etc., and many of them deliberately go out of their way to find every back-alley indie film they can get their hands on.

The same college adulation is true for Tarantino. I vastly enjoy his films, appreciate what he's trying to accomplish, and due to the EXTREME hype around everything with his name on it, I can't help but feel he's overrated.

I just wish that college crowd would scale back on the hype and really stop telling me Taratino's a demi-god. I enjoy his films immensely, but just because a film has a lot of "in-jokes," obscure references, or stylistic references to older artists, that doesn't mean it's a masterpiece.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Tom, Sausalito, CA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:06:44 GMT

Hey, Q.T. is on another cherry-picking mission! What's up this time? Fouled-up, anti-authority misfits brought together for a tough WWII mission? They won't take orders but they'll kill Nazis? Male bonding, stickin' it to the man(fred)? Uh, The Devil's Brigade? The Dirty Dozen? Kelly's Heroes? Trying to play it straight and ironic at the same time!? Good luck, Quentin. Maybe one day you'll be fit to hold Aldrich's jock strap.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

JP, Denver, CO — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:10:05 GMT

He remains a badass director, it doesn't matter how much time passes, although it would be nice if he'd get this puppy rolling. If he has some of the actors you mentioned involved, he can't lose. He is an American icon, and no amount of time will affect that.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

frederik ludemann — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:10:34 GMT

jewish-americans killing germans? how about german-americans killing germans? that's more like it, now isn't it.

death proof was a horror...but perhaps he can win over the media machine with an epic movie about killing the germans???

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Rusty Shackleford — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:13:43 GMT

Outside of Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg, who has a better track record over time (in the last 30 years)? Maybe Fincher? Coppola? NO. Scorcese? No. Coen Bros. Maybe outside of Intolerable Cruelty, Ladykillers and Oh Brother.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Drew, LA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:34:21 GMT

i read the cript and it is pretty good. I just feel like the Dicaprio role they want him for should be played by someone older. I think Tim Roth would be perfect for it if he can get the accent right and if he can speak some german. I for one am really looking forward to seeing it.

Can 'Inglorious Bastards' restore the Tarantino buzz?

Jon, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:19:17 GMT

Tarantino is open to the same criticism as Tim Burton but flip-flopped. Tarantino tells a good story, but his visuals are terrible (which is why he has to rely on the gore). Burton can't tell a story, but has great visuals. Once in a while they both get it close to right. Big Fish for Burton...Jackie Brown for Tarantino. But the rest of their stuff is mostly for their fanboys alone.