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The TCU: Tarantino Cinematic Universe

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 briefcase mystery which help create a sense of continuity that fans love to discover. 


    





    

    To recap we talked about the TCU or the Tarantino Cinematic Universe and how his movies are able to intertwine with each other in their shared settings and tones. Anyways thank you all for watching and I hope you tune in next time for the final blog post where I will be talking about Tarantino's impact on the cinema community.




























                                                                                            

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