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QT‘s not even half as annoying in written form as he is when interviewed. Whatever the literary equivalent of over-enthusiastic babbling is, this isn‘t it. It‘s palatable nerdiness, focused on what makes films interesting to QT. He makes them interesting to me too: Mostly 70s action films - their stars, directors & producers. You have to take what QT says seriously because he‘s a genuinely successful and this sets it above standard movie critique.

Picked this up. Probably won't actually have time for it but I couldn't resist.

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Imagine you are on a long car trip in a junk car in your twenties with your best friend who happens to be Quentin Tarantino. I loved this book, I love how much he loves movies, he makes me want to love movies. He makes you feel like you need to see these movies. It‘s like you are sitting in a movie trailer on the set in the 70‘s. He describes the screenplays, and how they are different than the actual movie. The actors, directors, a fun read

A perfect book for cinephiles. Tarantino‘s passion is infectious and his knowledge is unparalleled. If you want a book of accessible film criticism, check this out.

4/150 I feel my pick should have an * beside it. This is a very interesting look at the movies that Tarantino saw during his formative years, and how they affected his own film making career. Depending on the reader's knowledge or interest in 70s cinema will affect the level of enjoyment. Except for Rolling Thunder, I've seen all the movies discussed in the book, so I found Tarantino's analysis very entertaining. It may differ for others. 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cannot wait to start this!

Tarantino is one of my favorite contemporary directors. I haven‘t loved all his films, but I‘m consistently excited for a new movie from him. QT‘s appreciation for and nerdy scholarship of this era of movies (50s-70s) comes through with his signature irreverent voice. The best part is an interlude explaining the shift in the industry from the 1950s studio system > 60s New Hollywood > 70s movie brat generation. While rated a pick, I gave it 3 ⭐️…..