Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino: Once upon a time… in cinema

Why the “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” director is in love with movies.

Quentin Tarantino: Once upon a time… in cinema
Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, an acronym for "Avtomat Kalashnikov model 1947", indicating its first year of production.

Mikhail Kalashnikov and his AK-47 take a bow

Mikhail Kalashnikov and his AK-47 take a bow

Remembering Elmore Leonard

Remembering Elmore Leonard

Richard Wagner's 200th birthday passes with little notice in the U.S.

Richard Wagner's 200th birthday passes with little notice in the U.S.

Austrian Actor Christoph Waltz's Success With Quentin Tarantino

Austrian Actor Christoph Waltz's Success With Quentin Tarantino

Les Miserables, Django Unchained hit wide release this weekend

Two movies that hit the big screen on Christmas will become widely available this weekend. Django Unchained, from Quentin Tarantino, and Les Miserables, a remake of the long-running musical, both are worth seeing, critic Rafer Guzman says, but neither are home runs.

Les Miserables, Django Unchained hit wide release this weekend
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Pam Grier on her rise as a blaxploitation film star

Actress Pam Grier is best known for her roles as a blaxploitation star in the 1970s films 'Coffy' and 'Foxy Brown.' She's written a new memoir detailing her rise to fame and her struggles as a young girl dealing with sexual violence and racial prejudice.

Pam Grier on her rise as a blaxploitation film star

Tarantino, Sehgal, V.V. Brown

Tarantino, Sehgal, V.V. Brown
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Glourious Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" is up for eight Oscars. Though far-fetched (it features Jewish-American GIs taking Nazi scalps), some would say it's his least gory picture yet. Kurt talks to Tarantino about his influences, from Leni Riefenstahl to Stan Lee's "Sergeant Fury."

Glourious Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino talks about his latest film, exploring disparate genres, and keeping it real.

Quentin Tarantino

Lawrence Bender's take on 'Inglourious Basterds'

'Basterds' producer Lawrence Bender on working with Quentin Tarantino and whether getting to kill Hitler on film is considered a 'mitzvah.'

Lawrence Bender's take on 'Inglourious Basterds'
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Movies that Span Generations

The Takeaway is joined by Karina Longworth of SpoutBlog and Rafer Guzman of Newsday to discuss the latest films: Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Shorts, a new kids' film that has appeal for adults, and Robin Williams' World's Greatest Dad.

Movies that Span Generations
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On Screen: 'Passing Strange,' 'Inglourious Basterds'

Wesley Morris, film critic for the Boston Globe, joins The Takeaway for a look at the movies opening this weekend: Spike Lee's Passing Strange and Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

On Screen: 'Passing Strange,' 'Inglourious Basterds'

Cannes Film Festival on a budget

How is the film industry's most lavish event is keeping its shine amidst the global economic downturn?

Cannes Film Festival on a budget