Quintessential Tarantino: The films of Quentin Tarantino

From __Reservoir Dogs__ in 1992 to the recent __Kill Bill__ series, the films of Quentin Tarantino have always provoked a reaction from audiences and critics alike, many attracting a cultlike following. In this book, Edwin Page discusses each of the eight films that Tarantino has either written or directed, or both, in an attempt to find out how the former video store clerk has realized his fantasy and become one of the world’s most successful and well-known directors. Examining the inspiration and influences behind each film, as well as identifying the common threads that run through all of his work, this book aims to show the depth and complexity behind Tarantino’s trademark “guns and gangsters” style. From Reservoir Dogs In 1992 To The Recent Kill Bill Series, The Films Of Quentin Tarantino Have Always Provoked A Reaction From Audiences And Critics Alike, Many Attracting A Cultlike Following. In This Book, Edwin Page Discusses Each Of The Eight Films That Tarantino Has Either Written Or Directed, Or Both, In An Attempt To Find Out How The Former Video Store Clerk Has Realized His Fantasy And Become One Of The World's Most Successful And Well-known Directors. Examining The Inspiration And Influences Behind Each Film, As Well As Identifying The Common Threads That Run Through All Of His Work, This Book Aims To Show The Depth And Complexity Behind Tarantino's Trademark Guns And Gangsters Style. Quentin Tarantino : The Man And His Movies -- Reservoir Dogs -- True Romance -- Natural Born Killers -- Pulp Fiction -- Four Rooms -- From Dusk Till Dawn -- Jackie Brown -- Kill Bill Volume 1 -- Kill Bill Volume 2 -- 'er' & 'csi' -- That's A Wrap. By Edwin Page. Includes Bibliographical References. Cult writer/director Quentin Tarantino made a dramatic comeback when - after six years away from the director's chair - he hit cinema screens around the world with his two-part Kill Bill series in 2004.Love him or hate him, Tarantino is certainly a force to be reckoned with, and his films have always provoked strong reactions from audiences and critics alike.Edwin Page discusses each of the eight films which Tarantino has written, directed, or both - in an attempt to find out how the former video store clerk has realised his ultimate fantasy and become one of the most powerful players in Hollywood.Includes: Reservoir Dogs, True Romance, Natural Born Killers, Pulp Fiction, Four Rooms, From Dusk Till Dawn, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2, and the Tarantino-directed episodes of TV drama series 'ER' and 'CSI'. From Reservoir Dogs in 1992 to the Kill Bill series of films, the films of Quentin Tarantino have always provoked a reaction from critics and audiences alike - many attracting a cult-like following. Edwin Page discusses each of the eight films written and directed by Tarantino, and explores the complexity behind Tarantino's 'guns and gangsters' style. Films discuseed include Reservoir Dogs, True Romance, Natural Born Killers, Pulp Fiction, From Dusk Till Dawn, Jackie Brown, and Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2. A book for film students and media studies, in which the reader can discover how Tarantino went from video store clerk to director of major movies.