Why the “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” director is in love with movies.
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.
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.
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."
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino talks about his latest film, exploring disparate genres, and keeping it real.
'Basterds' producer Lawrence Bender on working with Quentin Tarantino and whether getting to kill Hitler on film is considered a 'mitzvah.'
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.
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.
How is the film industry's most lavish event is keeping its shine amidst the global economic downturn?