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Will Smith on the Real Reason Why He Turned Down 'Django Unchained'

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:37:41 +0000

Quentin Tarantino wrote 'Django Unchained' with Will Smith in mind to star and Smith was the first actor Tarantino approached with the script. So why didn't Will Smith star in the film? We've heard previously from Smith who said he had some "issues" with the script but never heard what those issues were. Now the actor has explained and, well, at least he's being honest.

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Daniel Day-Lewis Almost Starred in 'Pulp Fiction'?

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:00:17 +0000

Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' is one of the undisputed classics of modern cinema; one of those movie everyone can remember seeing for the first time, a movie that seems like it's always been here with us. But a fascinating article in Vanity Fair has revealed that the 'Pulp Fiction' we know and love almost looked very different. For example, how about Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis instead of John Travolta?

Get the intriguing behind-the-scenes story after the break. (Tasty burger optional.)

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Quentin Tarantino Wins Best Screenplay For 'Django Unchained' at the 2013 Golden Globes

Mike Sampson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:29:08 +0000

How's this for a surprise? Quentin Tarantino won Best Screenplay for 'Django Unchained' at the 2013 Golden Globes.

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Tarantino Goes Off Over Gun Violence in Movies

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:28:54 +0000

Violence in pop culture and its relation to real-life violence and 'Django Unchained': these are white hot controversies streaming through the public discourse right now. And they've just rammed into each other in captivating fashion in an interview between 'Django' writer-director Quentin Tarantino and British journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This is must-see TV, folks.

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Every Pop Culture Reference From Tarantino's Movies

Emerald Catron — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:15:22 +0000

We genuinely thought that if every pop culture reference ever made in a Quentin Tarantino film was stuck into one video, it would be a lot longer than this. It seems like quite an undertaking. The folks at College Humor were also good enough to arrange them all in chronological order, showcasing the scope of his knowledge, and proving that Tarantino would probably kill at Trivial Pursuit. Also, it seems like most of 'Deathproof' is in there, so if you haven't seen that, enjoy the abridged version!

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'Inglourious Basterds' Spin-Off: Tarantino Talks Possible Film

Britt Hayes — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:49:10 +0000

'Django Unchained' hit theaters on Christmas Day, and writer/director Quentin Tarantino is dropping all kinds of tasty bits of news on his press tour -- including word of a possible 'Inglourious Basterds' spin-off film, and a little hate for legendary director John Ford.

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Quentin Tarantino's Ten Boldest Moments

Evan Saathoff — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:00:12 +0000

Few directors working today offer more surprises per film than Quentin Tarantino, which is why it pays to go into his films knowing as little as possible before hand. But most of Tarantino's surprises are seasoned with a characteristically impressive nerve, which allows him to get away with things most filmmakers might shy away from. Her

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'Django Unchained' Releases One Final Trailer

Damon Houx — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:30:06 +0000

We're mere days away from the release of 'Django Unchained' on December 25, so we're surprised there's a new trailer for the film. Then again, so many trailers released now aren't intended to play before movies, but get online audiences interested and stoked for the film.

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Quentin Tarantino Almost Directed a Marvel Superhero Movie?

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:36:42 +0000

How would you like to see Quentin Tarantino direct a superhero movie? Before you pass out do to overload of geek whimsy, we'll have to quickly inform you that it's not happening, at least, not at the moment. But QT came surprisingly close to making one almost twenty years ago. Read what the director has to say about it after the break.

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'Django Unchained' Soundtrack Now Streaming

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:40:57 +0000

We've got a little while to wait until we can all bask in Quentin Tarantino's latest ode to badass cinema, 'Django Unchained', but today you can get closer to the film by listening to the entire soundtrack. And you can do that right here...for free!

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