Quentin Tarantino: The Film Geek Files

by Paul A. Woods

For the first time since Hitchcock, moviegoers have embraced a film director whose name denotes a genre in itself. Tarantino has become a byword for post-modern violence, for a unique take on the crime/gangster/noir genres which both celebrates and comments ironically upon itself. In charting his career, The Film Geek Files provides a colourful guide to the brash, media-saturated world that spawned the premier filmmaker of his generation.

Divided into sections charting the controversial success of Tarantino's self-directed films (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Volumes I and II) and his famous screenplays (True Romance, Natural Born Killers, From Dusk till Dawn), The Film Geek Files comprises the most essential interviews, essays and reviews of Tarantino's career. This edition is revised and updated to include interviews, reviews and articles on Tarantino's recent films Kill Bill Vols 1 and 2, as well as his forthcoming projects: The Inglorious Bastards and Reservoir Dogs/Pulp Fiction prequel The Vega Brothers.

To a vast number of young moviegoers, Tarantino is cinema. To this avid fan market, The Film Geek Files will provide both an entertainment and an education.

Genres: Film

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 7, 2000

Reviews

[Gláucia Renata · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sou muito fã de seus filmes (e da pessoa carinhosamente me presenteou com esse livro) e foi ótimo conhecer um pouco de alguns bastidores por trás deles.
A obra reúne sua filmografia até Bastardos Inglórios e traz, em sua maioria, artigos, críticas, entrevistas e resenhas publicadas na época do lançamento. O interessante foi conhecer as influências por trás de cada filme, mostrando que cada um deles é uma colcha de retalhos com várias influências de outros filmes e estilos apreciados pelo diretor. Não vejo isso como problema, apesar de ser possível perceber esses filmes e cenas dentro de seus próprios o resultado é muito peculiar, muito típico. Tarantinesco, enfim.
Fui anotando os títulos todos e pretendo vê-los ao longo da vida. A lista é enorme.



Histórico de leitura


"Bastardos Inglórios - 2009" Nota: 5 excluir | editar


"À Prova de Morte - 2007" Nota: 5


"Sin City - 2005" Nota: 4


"Kill Bill Vol.1 e 2 - 2003 e 2004" Nota: 5


"Jackie Brown - 1997" Nota: 5


"Um Drink no Inferno - 1996" Nota: 5


"Grande Hotel" Nota: 3


"Pulp Fiction" Nota: 4


"Amor à Queima-Roupa" Nota: 4


"Cães de Aluguel" Nota: 4

[Daniel Levi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bastante interessante, cheio de curiosidades.

[Bryce Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great addition to a great series.

The book works best when it allow Tarantino to speak for himself. And aside from some annoying reviews by the likes of Amy Taubin, and an interview with Juliet Lewis that has the tone of nails on a screeching, borderline retarded, Scientoligist Chalkboard. The book is a very interesting time passer.

[Fernando · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfeito.

[Atanas Dimitrov · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book contained a collection of what were for the big part of it quality feature articles showcasing the essence - or some of it - of what Tarantino, his films, his legacy and his immediate impact on the world at the time of his releases was. It provided an intriguing peak into Tarantino's mind, the essence of his art as seen both by critics, the general public and himself, as well as a look at what the surrounding world perceived of all of it.
The chronological order of the book added a feeling of following through Quentin's steps in the world of cinema, especially when considering everything with the perspective of today (2017). Although the quality of the majority of the selected articles was superb, there were nevertheless a few which from a contemporary standpoint served no purpose and begged to be skimmed through.
An entertaining read, especially good for quick and sporadic reading sessions in the tube.