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Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino is an influential American filmmaker, actor, and author known for his distinctive cinematic style. His films are characterized by graphic violence, extensive dialogue with profanity, and pop-culture references. He has achieved both critical and commercial acclaim, cultivating a dedicated cult following. Considered by some as the most influential director of his generation, Tarantino's work has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.

1956: Blood in the Water Match

In 2006 Tarantino was approached about a documentary about the Blood in the Water match, a water polo match between Hungary and the USSR at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

1960: Influence of Godard's Breathless

Tarantino cited other films as formative influences, including Hong Kong martial arts films, John Woo action films, John Carpenter films, blaxploitation films, Jean-Luc Godard films (Bande à Part and the 1960 version of Breathless), and Sonny Chiba's work.

1960: Psycho vs Psycho II

Tarantino reappraises films that go against the views of mainstream film criticism, for example, he considers the 1983 film Psycho II to be superior to the original 1960 film Psycho.

March 27, 1963: Quentin Tarantino's Birth

On March 27, 1963, Quentin Jerome Tarantino was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is the only child of Connie McHugh and Tony Tarantino.

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1966: Move to Los Angeles

In 1966, Quentin Tarantino moved to Los Angeles with his mother after she briefly remarried and divorced, after which she left Los Angeles and moved to Knoxville, where her parents lived.

1966: Original Broadway run of Wait Until Dark

In 1966, the play Wait Until Dark, received an original Broadway run

1971: Exposure to Mature Movies

In 1971, while living in Torrance, California, Quentin Tarantino's stepfather accompanied him to numerous film screenings, and his mother allowed him to watch mature movies like Carnal Knowledge.

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1972: Exposure to Mature Movies

In 1972, while living in Torrance, California, Quentin Tarantino's stepfather accompanied him to numerous film screenings, and his mother allowed him to watch mature movies like Deliverance.

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1973: Rolling Thunder Pictures releases Detroit 9000

In 1973 Rolling Thunder Pictures released Detroit 9000, dir. Arthur Marks

1973: Divorce and Return to Knoxville

In 1973, Quentin Tarantino's mother divorced Curtis Zastoupil. After a misdiagnosis, Tarantino was sent to live with his grandparents in Knoxville.

1975: Rolling Thunder Pictures releases Switchblade Sisters

In 1975 Rolling Thunder Pictures released Switchblade Sisters, dir. Jack Hill

1977: Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit Screenplay

At the age of 14, in 1977, Quentin Tarantino wrote one of his earliest works, a screenplay called Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit that was based on the film Smokey and the Bandit.

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1977: Rolling Thunder Pictures releases The Mighty Peking Man

In 1977 Rolling Thunder Pictures released The Mighty Peking Man, dir. Ho Meng Hua

1977: Charges against Roman Polanski

In a 2003 interview on the Howard Stern Show, Tarantino defended Roman Polanski against charges related to the rape of a minor in 1977, making controversial statements.

1981: Rolling Thunder Pictures releases The Beyond

In 1981 Rolling Thunder Pictures released The Beyond, dir. Lucio Fulci

1981: Influence of Blow Out and Roadgames

In 1981, Brian De Palma's film Blow Out led to Tarantino casting John Travolta in Pulp Fiction. He also listed the Australian suspense film Roadgames (1981) as another favorite film.

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1983: Influence of Breathless Remake

In 1983, Jim McBride's remake of Breathless captivated Tarantino with Richard Gere's character. The film's pop culture references, including the Silver Surfer comic, inspired the poster on Mr. Orange's apartment wall in Reservoir Dogs.

1983: Psycho II Superior to Psycho

Tarantino reappraises films that go against the views of mainstream film criticism, for example, he considers the 1983 film Psycho II to be superior to the original 1960 film Psycho.

1986: First Hollywood Job

In 1986, Quentin Tarantino got his first job in Hollywood, working as a production assistant on Dolph Lundgren's exercise video, Maximum Potential, alongside Video Archives colleague Roger Avary.

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1987: Directing My Best Friend's Birthday

In 1987, Quentin Tarantino co-wrote and directed "My Best Friend's Birthday". It was left uncompleted, but some of its dialogue was included in True Romance.

1987: Appreciates Ishtar

Tarantino is also among a few notable directors, including Martin Scorsese and Edgar Wright, who appreciate Elaine May's 1987 film Ishtar, despite its reputation as being a notorious box-office flop and one of the worst films ever made.

November 19, 1988: Appearance on The Golden Girls

On November 19, 1988, Quentin Tarantino appeared as an Elvis impersonator in "Sophia's Wedding: Part 1", an episode of The Golden Girls. He received residuals that supported him during the preproduction of Reservoir Dogs.

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January 1992: Release of Reservoir Dogs

In January 1992, Quentin Tarantino's crime thriller Reservoir Dogs, which he wrote, directed, and acted in, was released and screened at the Sundance Film Festival, receiving positive reviews.

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1992: Minor Acting Role in Eddie Presley

In 1992, Quentin Tarantino had a minor acting role in Eddie Presley.

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1993: Rolling Thunder Pictures releases Sonatine

In 1993 Rolling Thunder Pictures released Sonatine, dir. Takeshi Kitano

1993: Release of True Romance

In 1993, Quentin Tarantino's screenplay True Romance was optioned and released as a film.

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1993: Sale of Natural Born Killers script

In 1993, Tarantino sold his script for Natural Born Killers, but it was rewritten, leading to him receiving only a story credit. He later disowned the film.

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1994: Rolling Thunder Pictures releases Chungking Express

In 1994 Rolling Thunder Pictures released Chungking Express, dir. Wong Kar-wai

1994: Uncredited Rewrite on It's Pat

In 1994, Quentin Tarantino did an uncredited rewrite on the film It's Pat.

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1994: Minor Acting Roles

In 1994, Quentin Tarantino had minor acting roles in The Coriolis Effect, Sleep With Me, and Somebody to Love.

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1994: Palme d'Or win for Pulp Fiction

In 1994, Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Pulp Fiction.

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1994: Release and Success of Pulp Fiction

In 1994, Quentin Tarantino wrote, directed, and acted in Pulp Fiction. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The film grossed over $200 million and received positive reviews.

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1994: Feud with Denzel Washington

In 1994, Tarantino had an on-set feud with Denzel Washington during the filming of Crimson Tide over dialogue that was described as "racist dialogue added to the script".

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1995: Interview with Tony Tarantino

In 1995, Jami Bernard interviewed Tony Tarantino, Quentin Tarantino's biological father whom he had never met, for a biography, which Quentin considered "pretty tasteless".

1995: Dating Mira Sorvino

In 1995, Quentin Tarantino began dating actress Mira Sorvino.

1995: Minor Acting Roles

In 1995, Quentin Tarantino had minor acting roles in All-American Girl and Destiny Turns on the Radio.

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1995: Participation in Four Rooms and Desperado

In 1995, Quentin Tarantino participated in the anthology film Four Rooms, directing a segment. He also had a supporting role in Robert Rodriguez's Desperado.

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1995: Uncredited Screenwriter for Crimson Tide

In 1995, Quentin Tarantino was an uncredited screenwriter for the film Crimson Tide.

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1995: Formation of Rolling Thunder Pictures

In 1995, Tarantino formed Rolling Thunder Pictures with Miramax to release or re-release several independent and foreign features.

1996: Rolling Thunder Pictures releases Hard Core Logo and Curdled

In 1996 Rolling Thunder Pictures released Hard Core Logo, dir. Bruce McDonald, and Curdled, dir. Reb Braddock

1996: Minor Acting Roles

In 1996, Quentin Tarantino had minor acting roles in Girl 6 and Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair video game.

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1996: Uncredited Screenwriter for The Rock

In 1996, Quentin Tarantino was an uncredited screenwriter for the film The Rock.

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1996: From Dusk till Dawn

In 1996, one of Tarantino's first paid writing assignments was for From Dusk till Dawn, which Rodriguez directed. Tarantino also had another acting role.

October 1997: Physical Assault on Don Murphy

In October 1997, Tarantino physically assaulted Don Murphy at the AGO restaurant in West Hollywood, California, after the publication of the book 'Killer Instinct' by Jane Hamsher, which criticized Tarantino. Murphy subsequently filed a $5 million lawsuit against Tarantino, and the judge ordered Tarantino to pay Murphy $450.

Killer Instinct: How Two Young Producers Took on Hollywood and Made the Most Controversial Film of the Decade
Killer Instinct: How Two Young Producers Took on Hollywood and Made the Most Controversial Film of the Decade

1997: Miramax shuts down Rolling Thunder Pictures

By 1997, Miramax had shut down Rolling Thunder Pictures due to poor sales.

1997: Approached by Major Studios

In 1997, Following the success of Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino was approached by major film studios and offered projects that included Men in Black, but he instead retreated to Amsterdam to work on his script for Pulp Fiction.

1997: Release of Jackie Brown

In 1997, Quentin Tarantino's third feature film, Jackie Brown, an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, was released. It starred Pam Grier and received positive reviews.

1997: Spike Lee's Criticism of Racial Slurs

In 1997, Spike Lee questioned Tarantino's use of racial slurs in his films, especially the N-word, particularly in Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown, stating he was infatuated with that word.

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1997: Incident with Chris Connelly

In 1997, during the Oscars ceremony, Quentin Tarantino was accompanying Mira Sorvino when Chris Connelly called out to Sorvino. Tarantino pulled Sorvino away, telling her about a story Connelly did on his dad and then spat at Connelly, yelling "Fuck you!".

March 1998: Separation from Mira Sorvino

In March 1998, Quentin Tarantino and Mira Sorvino separated. Sorvino released a statement saying they still loved each other but had reached a mutual decision to go their separate ways.

1998: Broadway Debut in Wait Until Dark

In 1998, Quentin Tarantino made his Broadway debut in a revival of the 1966 play Wait Until Dark, receiving unfavorable reviews for his performance.

2001: US Release of Iron Monkey

In 2001, Tarantino produced the US release of the Hong Kong martial arts film Iron Monkey, which made over $14 million worldwide.

2002: Portrayal of McKenas Cole in Alias

From 2002, Quentin Tarantino portrayed villain McKenas Cole in the ABC television series Alias.

2003: Relationship with Sofia Coppola

In 2003, Quentin Tarantino began a romantic relationship with filmmaker Sofia Coppola.

2003: Release of Kill Bill: Volume 1

In 2003, Quentin Tarantino released Kill Bill: Volume 1, a highly stylized "revenge flick" based on a character and plot developed with Uma Thurman.

2003: Howard Stern Interview

In a 2003 interview on the Howard Stern Show, Tarantino defended Roman Polanski against charges related to the rape of a minor in 1977, making controversial statements.

2004: President of the Jury at Cannes Film Festival

In 2004, Quentin Tarantino attended the Cannes Film Festival as president of the jury.

2004: Release of Kill Bill: Volume 2

In 2004, Quentin Tarantino released Kill Bill: Volume 2, the second part of the highly stylized "revenge flick" that he considers a single film with Volume 1.

2004: Brought Hero to the US

In 2004, Tarantino brought the Chinese martial arts film Hero to the US, opening at number one and earning $53.5 million.

May 2005: Directing "Grave Danger" for CSI

In May 2005, Quentin Tarantino co-wrote and directed "Grave Danger", the fifth season finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.

2005: End of Relationship with Sofia Coppola

In 2005, Quentin Tarantino ended his romantic relationship with filmmaker Sofia Coppola. The two remained friends after their breakup.

2005: Icon of the Decade Award

In 2005, Quentin Tarantino was awarded the honorary Icon of the Decade at the 10th Empire Awards.

2005: Inclusion on Time 100 List

In 2005, Quentin Tarantino was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

2006: Hostel Opened at Number One

In 2006, Hostel, presented by Quentin Tarantino, opened at number one at the box office with a $20.1 million opening weekend. He also presented The Protector in 2006.

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2006: Production of Freedom's Fury

In 2006, while negotiating with Lucy Liu for Kill Bill, Tarantino helped produce the Hungarian sports documentary Freedom's Fury.

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August 2007: Cited Filipino Directors as Icons

In August 2007, while teaching in Manila, Tarantino cited Filipino directors Cirio H. Santiago, Eddie Romero and Gerardo de León as personal icons from the 1970s, praising De Leon's movies on vampires and female bondage.

2007: Relationship with Sally Menke

Editor Sally Menke, who worked on all Tarantino films until her death in 2010, was described by Tarantino in 2007 as "hands down my number one collaborator".

2007: Release of Death Proof

In 2007, Quentin Tarantino directed the exploitation slasher film Death Proof, released as part of Grindhouse, a double feature with Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror. It received mostly positive reviews.

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2007: Inclusion on Top 100 Living Geniuses List

In 2007, Quentin Tarantino was on The Daily Telegraph list of "Top 100 Living Geniuses".

2007: Producer of Hostel: Part II

In 2007, Tarantino was a producer of the film Hostel: Part II.

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October 2008: Filming of Inglourious Basterds Begins

In October 2008, filming began on Quentin Tarantino's film Inglourious Basterds, originally titled "Inglorious Bastards".

2008: Produced Hell Ride

In 2008, Tarantino produced Hell Ride, a revenge biker film directed by Larry Bishop.

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August 2009: Release of Inglourious Basterds

In August 2009, Quentin Tarantino's film Inglourious Basterds was released, receiving positive reviews and the highest box office gross in the US and Canada for the weekend of its release.

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2009: Meeting Daniella Pick

In 2009, Quentin Tarantino met Israeli singer Daniella Pick, daughter of musician Zvika Pick, while in Israel to promote Inglourious Basterds.

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2009: Tarantino's Retirement Plans

In 2009, Tarantino stated he plans to retire from filmmaking at 60 to focus on writing novels and film literature, skeptical of the film industry going digital, intending to retire after making his tenth movie.

2009: Threats to David Letterman

In 2009, after David Letterman made jokes about Tarantino's former girlfriend, Tarantino phoned Letterman, angrily threatening to kill him. Letterman offered Tarantino a fight which Tarantino determined would be with "bats". The incident occurred a few years before Tarantino was set to appear on Late Show with David Letterman to promote Inglourious Basterds. Later, Tarantino begrudgingly apologized to Letterman before appearing on the show.

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February 2010: Purchase of New Beverly Cinema

In February 2010, Tarantino bought the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles, allowing the previous owners to continue operating it while he made occasional programming suggestions, ensuring films shot on 35 mm would be shown.

2010: Death of Sally Menke

In 2010, Sally Menke, who worked on all Tarantino films, passed away. She was considered Tarantino's number one collaborator.

2011: Honorary César Award

In 2011, Quentin Tarantino was given an Honorary César by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma.

2011: Music+Film Award

In 2011, Tarantino was recognized at the 16th Critics' Choice Awards with the inaugural Music+Film Award. His films take place in one of two cinematic universes and use fictional brands like Big Kahuna Burger.

2011: Production begins on Django Unchained

In 2011, production began on Django Unchained, a film about a former slave seeking revenge in the Southern United States in 1858. Tarantino wanted to produce a Spaghetti Western set in America's Deep South during the Antebellum Period, calling it a "southern".

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December 2012: Django Unchained Released and Academy Award

In December 2012, Django Unchained was released and became Quentin Tarantino's highest-grossing film to date. He also received his second Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in December 2012.

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2012: Lifetime Achievement Award from Rome Film Festival

In 2012, Quentin Tarantino received a lifetime achievement award from the Rome Film Festival.

2012: Listing of Favorite Films

In the 2012 Sight & Sound directors' poll, Tarantino listed his 12 favorite films: Apocalypse Now, The Bad News Bears, Carrie, Dazed and Confused, The Great Escape, His Girl Friday, Jaws, Pretty Maids All in a Row, Rolling Thunder, Sorcerer, Taxi Driver, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

November 2013: Tarantino announces new Western Film

In November 2013, Tarantino announced that he was working on a new Western film, though not a sequel to Django Unchained.

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2013: Most-Studied Director in the UK

In 2013, a survey revealed that Quentin Tarantino was the most-studied director in the United Kingdom, ahead of Alfred Hitchcock, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

2013: Argument on Channel 4 News

In 2013, during an interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Channel 4 News, while promoting Django Unchained in the UK, Tarantino became angry when questioned about a link between movie violence and real-life violence. He refused to answer the question.

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January 11, 2014: Title of new Western film Revealed

On January 11, 2014, the title of Tarantino's new Western film was revealed to be The Hateful Eight.

January 2014: The Hateful Eight Script Leak

In January 2014, the script for The Hateful Eight was leaked. This breach of confidence led Tarantino to consider abandoning the production and publishing it as a novel instead.

April 19, 2014: Live Reading of The Hateful Eight Script

On April 19, 2014, Tarantino directed a live reading of the leaked script for The Hateful Eight at the United Artists Theater in the Ace Hotel Los Angeles as part of the Live Read series. He mentioned that he was writing two new drafts with a different ending.

2014: Active Role in Programming at New Beverly

Starting in 2014, Tarantino took a more active role in programming film screenings at the New Beverly, showing his own films and prints from his personal collection.

January 2015: Filming of The Hateful Eight Begins

In January 2015, filming for The Hateful Eight went ahead as planned with the new draft of the script.

October 2015: Attendance at Police Brutality Rally

In October 2015, Quentin Tarantino attended a rally in New York protesting police brutality. At the event, Tarantino made a speech denouncing murder and calling murderers as such.

December 25, 2015: The Hateful Eight Roadshow Release

On December 25, 2015, The Hateful Eight was released as a roadshow presentation in 70 mm film-format theaters.

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December 30, 2015: The Hateful Eight Digital Release

On December 30, 2015, The Hateful Eight was released in digital theaters, receiving mostly positive reviews from critics.

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2015: Support for Obama and Black Lives Matter

In 2015, Quentin Tarantino stated that Barack Obama is his favorite president and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 30, 2017: Engagement to Daniella Pick

On June 30, 2017, Quentin Tarantino became engaged to Israeli singer Daniella Pick.

July 2017: Next Project: Manson Family Murders

In July 2017, it was reported that Tarantino's next project would be a film about the Manson Family murders.

October 18, 2017: Tarantino discusses Harvey Weinstein allegations

On October 18, 2017, Quentin Tarantino discussed sexual harassment and assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein in an interview. He mentioned that his then-girlfriend Mira Sorvino had shared her experience with Weinstein in the mid-1990s, leading Tarantino to confront Weinstein and receive an apology. He expressed regret for not taking stronger action at the time, stating he knew enough to do more.

2017: Weinstein scandal

In 2017, a scandal broke regarding Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct.

February 3, 2018: Uma Thurman's allegations against Weinstein

On February 3, 2018, Uma Thurman, an actress in Kill Bill, revealed in an interview with The New York Times that Harvey Weinstein had sexually assaulted her and that she had reported this to Tarantino. Tarantino stated that he confronted Weinstein and banned him from contacting Thurman during the remainder of the film's production.

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February 2018: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Announced

In February 2018, the film about the Manson Family murders was announced to be titled Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Leonardo DiCaprio was cast as Rick Dalton, Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth, and Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate. In wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations, Tarantino severed ties to The Weinstein Company and Miramax and sought a new distributor after working with Weinstein for his entire career.

November 28, 2018: Marriage to Daniella Pick

On November 28, 2018, Quentin Tarantino married Israeli singer Daniella Pick in a Reform Jewish ceremony at their Beverly Hills home.

2018: Resurfacing of Howard Stern Interview

In 2018, the 2003 Howard Stern interview resurfaced, drawing criticism, including from the victim, leading Tarantino to issue an apology for his earlier comments.

July 2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Theatrical Release

In July 2019, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, distributed by Sony Pictures, was theatrically released after premiering at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone praised the film, and it earned 10 Oscar nominations, including three for Tarantino.

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2019: Response to Margot Robbie question at Cannes

During the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood press conference, a journalist questioned why Margot Robbie had so few lines in the film. Tarantino responded indignantly "I just reject your hypothesis", with no further comment.

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January 2020: Splitting time between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles

As of January 2020, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick were splitting their time between the Ramat Aviv Gimel neighborhood of Tel Aviv and Los Angeles. Tarantino was also trying to learn Hebrew.

February 22, 2020: Birth of First Child

On February 22, 2020, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick's son was born in Israel.

June 2020: Officially Recognized Critic on Rotten Tomatoes

In June 2020, Tarantino became an officially recognized critic on Rotten Tomatoes, with his reviews contributing to the "Tomatometer" rating. He has since published over 30 film reviews on his New Beverly Cinema website.

2020: Two-book deal with HarperCollins

In 2020, Tarantino signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins to publish his first novel and a book on films of the New Hollywood era.

June 2021: Declaration of Atheism

In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino declared that he was an atheist.

June 2021: Announcement of Video Archives Podcast

In June 2021, Tarantino announced plans to start a podcast with Roger Avary, named after Video Archives, a video rental store they both worked at. The podcast will feature discussions about films that could have been offered for rental at the store.

June 2021: Release of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood novelization

In June 2021, Tarantino published his first novel, a novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which received positive reviews.

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June 2021: Tarantino reflects on Weinstein scandal

In June 2021, during an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Quentin Tarantino expressed regret for not challenging Harvey Weinstein more forcefully regarding his misconduct, before the 2017 scandal. He described his past relationship with Weinstein as 'sad', acknowledging his respect for Weinstein's role in advancing his career and referring to him as 'a fucked up father figure'.

2021: Purchase of Vista Theatre

In 2021, Tarantino announced that he had also purchased the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles, intending to keep it a first-run theatre showing movies only on film.

July 3, 2022: Birth of Second Child

On July 3, 2022, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick's second child, a daughter, was born in Israel.

July 19, 2022: Premiere of Video Archives Podcast

The Video Archives podcast, hosted by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, premiered on July 19, 2022. The podcast discusses films that could have been offered for rental at the Video Archives store, where they both worked.

November 1, 2022: Publication of Cinema Speculation

On November 1, 2022, Tarantino published his second book titled Cinema Speculation, about films of the New Hollywood era, inspired by film critic Pauline Kael.

Cinema Speculation
Cinema Speculation

November 2022: Plans for Television Series

In November 2022, Tarantino revealed his plans to shoot an eight-episode television series in 2023.

October 7, 2023: Visit to Israeli Military Base

In response to the Hamas-led attack on Israel, on October 7, 2023, Quentin Tarantino visited a military base in southern Israel to boost the morale of Israeli troops.

2023: Tarantino's Television Series

In November 2022, Tarantino revealed his plans to shoot an eight-episode television series in 2023. No further details were provided.

August 2024: Support for Kamala Harris

In August 2024, Quentin Tarantino expressed his intention to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election on Bill Maher's podcast Club Random.

January 2025: Prioritizing Stage Play Over Final Film

In January 2025, at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Tarantino expressed that he was in "no hurry" to make his final film. He stated he would prefer to wait at least a year and prioritize writing a stage play instead.

2025: First director to ever sweep "The Big Four" critics awards

For his work on Pulp Fiction, Tarantino became the first director to ever sweep "The Big Four" critics awards (LA, NBR, NY, NSFC) and the first of the five directors (including Curtis Hanson, Steven Soderbergh, David Fincher, and Barry Jenkins) to do so as of 2025.

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