If only I could make the eight...

Happy Holidays George! Speaking of movies have you seen the new Star Wars movie? Was really good. If you have what did you think of Kylo Ren as a villain?

LOVE Tarantino. One of the best writer/director to ever live. And he usually has an interesting non-PC view on all things that evoke controversy and attention in the media.

But i'm afraid that his name is the only thing that brings attention to the film. The majority of American audiences are stupid; it has to be an established franchise or have a current big name Hollywood actor to make the casual moviegoer buy a ticket. Otherwise they'll just see Star Wars again.

Speaking of Star Wars, I get the feeling you don't have much respect for George Lucas as a writer. The man had an unbelievable vision and was incredibly creative with special effects and sound editing but he could of used some tips from Tarantino on writing some interesting dialogue.

I just imagine you sorrounded by your peers in the 80's talking about a great Sci-Fi novel that came out and received no attention while the mediocre Return of the Jedi went on to make millions.

Like I said, the majority of American audiences go on brand name appeal.

Not sure why, but I'm pretty curious what your opinions on that movie will be

This is probably my favorite movie of his, it's a good one. Don't spoil yourself, go into it blind, it makes it that much better.

In 70mm? Is it really that superior?

speaking about movies, what´s your favourite Christmas movie? mine is Die Hard I.
also, what do you think the episode Castamere Rains would have been like if Tarantino directed this particular episode? ;)
anyway, merry christmas to you!

Tarantino is one of the handful of film makers who I go see all of his movies at the theatre. I'm not a huge fan of the genre he works in, but I still like his movies a lot. I would so love to see him branch out and do a sci fi, space opera, fantasy or supernatural movie. It would've been so interesting had someone like him took a crack at Star Wars.

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Do you get to screen these films before the release date? Looking forward to this one. I was not enamored of Django Unchained, and Grindhouse was spotty, but Kill Bill was nigh perfect, and the opening farmhouse sequence from Inglourious Basterds has no rival that I know.

Cash this under silver lining to the whole ODB vs Josh Norman debacle. But today on ESPN First Take both Skip Bayless and Steven A Smith has given you an open invitation to come on the show and discuss whatever you like. As a fan of the show and your work I hope this can happen.

- AZNSBD

Hey grrm, Merry Christmas to you!
Which is your most favorite Quentin Tarantino movie?

I'm a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino. I accidentally saw Pulp Fiction on tv when I was 11 years old, back in 1995, and it had a huge impact in me. I was already interested in films, especially sci fi and fantasy, and I had already watched a great number of them on my parents VHS player, but that film fascinated me, it expanded my horizons, and motivated me on exploring different genres.

The Hateful Eight has already been leaked online, but I have huge respect for the man behind it, and so I have resisted temptation on having a glimpse at it... I will wait until it hits theaters here, and enjoy it the right way. The trailers look promising, and to me it seems like this film is a return to the Reservoir Dogs formula, and that can't be a bad thing.

P.S.: As other people have recommended, you should go see the new Star Wars film. Personally I think that it's the third best film of the franchise, after Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope.

P.S. 2: Merry Christmas to you, and to every person participating on this blog!

Is there a particular movie of his you think his best work?

Inglorious Basterds had so much tension in the scenes especially when Cristoph Waltz was on screen. The Hateful 8 is unfortunately just a very long film and not his best work in my opinion. Even with all the hype of the roadshow and the intermission etc, only a handful of people clapped in the theater after the show which was in stark contrast to his earlier 2 films.

I always love his movies and Django Unchained is probably my favorite movie and soundtrack. I can't wait to see what Hateful 8 brings.

Is the difference in 70mm quality noticeable and worth the experience? I want to make it my goal to see one but they are pretty rare.