Talkin' Tarantino

By: Camden Schrickel     Hey guys, welcome back to Talkin' Tarantino and today we will be talking about the TCU or Tarantino's Cinematic Universe.     In Tarantino's Cinematic Universe (TCU) the idea is that all the films exist within the same imaginative realm, which allows for subtle connections between movies that more hardcore fans discover. Even though the characters don't tend to crossover in between movies, they do have recurring elements that serve as threads that bind the movies together. The Red Apple cigarettes, the fictitious Big Kahuna Burger, or even the iconic Tarantino trunk shot all contribute to a sort of cohesion between the narratives.      " Pulp Fiction " and " Reservoir Dogs " which are often considered cornerstones of Tarantino's universe, they introduce us to the criminal underbelly that serves as a backdrop for many of his films. They also include shared locations such as Jack Rabbit Slims or Marsellus Wallace's brie

  By: Camden Schrickel     Hey guys, welcome back to Talkin' Tarantino and today we will be talking about Tarantino's appreciation of film and use of homages.     Tarantino's films are a goldmine of homages, that are seamlessly woven into his narratives. From the iconic to the obscure, he is bale to pay tribute to a multitude of genres, directors, and specific scenes. His love for the art of cinema really shines through with his attention to detail, and his ability to ensure that the homages feel like more than just a nod but more integral parts of his storytelling.     One of Tarantino's most popular homages is found in " Pulp Fiction " where he uses techniques from the French New Wave cinema and more specifically that of Jean-Luc Godard. This is shown with his use of a nonlinear narrative, the use of jump cuts, and his overall use of unconventional storytelling which is highly reminiscent of Godard's style. But Tarantino doesn't just pay an homage to

 By: Camden Schrickel     Hey guys, welcome back to Talkin' Tarantino and today we are going to be talking about Quentin Tarantino's remarkable ability to make well polished and memorable characters.     One staple of Tarantino's characters is his use of unconventional development. He isn't afraid to break away from traditional character arcs and instead creating a more multi-dimensional character and ones that tend to be more morally ambiguous. For example, Vincent Vega from " Pulp Fiction " or the Bride in " Kill Bill ," these characters aren't easily categorizable because they blur the lines between hero and anti-hero which then gives the viewers a chance to make their own decision on the characters morality.     Tarantino also has a knack for giving his character distinct voices. The dialogue he is able to write is sharp, witty, and filled with cultural references which helps his characters become more memorable. A couple of examples of this

By: Camden Schrickel     In this special blogcast episode me and my special guest Professor Samuel Finch where we sat down and talked about Quentin Tarantino's great screenwriting skills and why he believes Tarantino's screenwriting is so popular. Talkin' Tarantino Blogcast                                                        Author: Pixabay.com (StandbildCA)

 By: Camden Schrickel      Hey guys, welcome back to Talkin' Tarantino and today we are going to talk about Quentin Tarantino's consistent use of unconventional soundtracks in his films. I'm going to talk about the eclectic mix of music he uses, how he uses the music to help narrate a scene, and how he uses forgotten songs in his films.      Tarantino's music choices are about as eclectic as his filmography . He using genres such as surf rock to soul, spaghetti western to funk, his soundtracks somehow spans over multiple genres and eras, and even defies most people's conventional expectations of what a soundtrack should sound like. His vast knowledge and appreciation for music especially music from the 1960s to the 1970s, give his films a vintage yet timeless quality that you can't find in any other director's films. The result of this is films that enriches the cinematic experience for the audience.     A trademark of Tarantino's films is his use of mus

     By: Camden Schrickel         Hey guys, welcome back to Talkin Tarantino’ and today we are going to talk about the relationship and partnership between Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. I’m going to talk about how they met and became friends, and the work they’ve done together since then.  They first met at the 17th Toronto Film Festival in 1992 as two freshly budding directors. They had both just released their respective directorial debuts. Tarantino with Reservoir Dogs and Rodriguez with El Mariachi. These films were also similar but very different with Reservoir Dogs having a neo-noir inspiration and El Mariachi being neo-western. They were both directors speaking on a panel at the festival talking about the general aestheticization of violence regarding to cinema and giving their opinions on directors like Brian De Palma and Martin Scorcese. Funnily enough years later Tarantino and Rodriguez would also be talked about in that conversation for their use of violence in