After the cinema of the Wachowskis which we recently talked about, today we remain in the seventh art and at Third Editions, since we are going to approach The Work of Quentin Tarantino: From Cinephile to Filmmaker. A director and screenwriter who, as the book says so well, leaves no one indifferent, whether you like his work or not. Guillaume Labrude was responsible for writing this book.
The author looks back over QT’s entire career, chronologically, from his beginnings at the video club where he perfected his cinephilia, until his latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. A feature film paying homage to cinema from a completely different era.
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The Work of Quentin Tarantino: From Cinephile to Filmmaker is a book that talks about the man behind the camera, but also about his works, each of which will have the right to its little analysis. A usual structure for a Third Editions book. The book also draws a sympathetic nod to the filmmaker by interspersing the book with parts that are titled with the names of the films. Referring to a Tarantino renowned for his great cinephile culture and the multitude of borrowings and references in his productions.
As we said in the introduction, the book traces Tarantino’s story chronologically, from his beginnings in a video club and his first film that disappeared, his love for writing and his attraction to different cinematographic genres. Between gangster film, western and historical film, etc. By dwelling on the filmmaker, Guillaume Labrude takes the time to introduce us to the man and invites us to discover his evolution through his films which mark important moments in his life.
There is also enough data on his youth, on people important to the filmmaker, etc. Enough to identify what could shape his style so recognizable and make him such a popular filmmaker, even though he is most often divisive. Never missing the opportunity to animate various and varied controversies. This can be seen in the work of Quentin Tarantino, he enjoys a freedom that few artists in the field can boast of having.
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Obviously, the analytical part is the most interesting in I’Quentin Tarantino’s work: From cinephile to filmmaker. The vision being specific to the author, the reflections are in themselves potentially unique. Although in general these analyzes are quite logical in view of the argument. Moreover, due to a relatively small cinematography, the author was easily able to dwell on each of the works and offer them space in this work. most famous movies, Kill Bill Where Pulp Fiction, passing through other less popular ones, without counting those where QT will have only been a screenwriter, true romance especially.
We have a fairly complete overview which allows us to understand the filmmaker’s style. Just as much as discovering the many links that unite his films. These analyses, interspersed with filming anecdotes and other documented information, allow us to see Tarantino’s work from a different perspective. Relevant work by the author, based both on the aesthetics of feature films and on writing. Quentin Tarantino being above all a screenwriter. Another point that the book is sure to deal with properly.
Well written and exuding passion, The Work of Quentin Tarantino: From Cinephile to Filmmaker brings all that is necessary of notions and reflections in order to discover, or rediscover this filmography in the best way. With a new look. Because, when we focus on looking more carefully at the whole, more than a style, there is a real discussion that takes place with cinema in general. The filmmaker communicates, through his films, with cinema and film genres. In addition, a whole fictional universe changes from one film to another, in which the connections multiply.
Should we fall for The Work of Quentin Tarantino: From cinephile to filmmaker?
If you don’t like his cinema, but are open and receptive to opposing opinions, Third Editions’ book is worth a look. He takes enough time to explore the essential facts and events in the life of the filmmaker, in order to understand a minimum of his vision of the seventh art. In addition, thanks to the analyzes of the films, dissected in a relevant way, in The Work of Quentin Tarantino: From Cinephile to Filmmaker the author shows us that things emerge in the background, like a potential discourse on cinema itself. Then the aesthetic richness of feature films lends itself very well to this work.
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For QT fans, this book is a must have. Even if you know the whole life of the artist, the analysis part necessarily has something to feed your own reflection, your own vision of his cinema. Some data remains quite difficult to know and Guillaume Labrude shares it with us with generosity. What more can I say without repeating myself. The Work of Quentin Tarantino is a great book that effectively manages to enlighten us on the filmography of a funny artist, sometimes considered the terrible child of Hollywood.