1997 Interview

Writing dialogue is like listening to real people on the street

Quentin Tarantino · Кино · Quentin Tarantino interview (1997)

Quentin Tarantino

Revolutionary director, known for bold plots and musical cinema.

Movies vs TV — Quentin Tarantino
Cinema grants magic, television just fills time
From Reservoir Dogs — Quentin Tarantino
Each of my films is a love letter to cinema and its history
Conversation with Tarantino — Quentin Tarantino
I'm not afraid to contradict myself if the story demands it
2-Hour Exclusive — Quentin Tarantino
Story is everything, but narrative is everything else, and I live for narrative
Why Movies Resonate — Quentin Tarantino
My films resonate because I believe in the audience, their mind and their feelings
Shutting Down — Quentin Tarantino
Cinema should be honest, even if it's painful and uncomfortable

Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.