Watch the new trailer for D-J-A-N-G-O UNCHAINED – the “D” is silent. Be prepared to come unchained when director Quentin Tarantino’s film opens in theaters on Christmas Day.
Best part? Jonah Hill. Sure, there’s a plethora of new footage, but there was a lot more to celebrate when Hill showed up. Can’t wait for December 25th.
Set in the South two years before the Civil War, DJANGO UNCHAINED stars Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx as Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Academy Award®-winner Christoph Waltz). Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty. The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles – dead or alive. Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South’s most wanted criminals with Django by his side. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago. Django and Schultz’s search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie (Academy Award®-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio), the proprietor of “Candyland,” an infamous plantation. Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen (Academy Award®-nominee Samuel L. Jackson), Candie’s trusted house slave. Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them. If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival… ‘
Credit: Andrew Cooper, SMPSP / The Weinstein Company
Written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Quentin Tarantino, DJANGO UNCHAINED is produced by Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin and Pilar Savone. The executive producers are Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Michael Shamberg, Shannon McIntosh, and James Skotchdopole. DJANGO UNCHAINED will be released in the U.S. by The Weinstein Company on December 25, 2012, and internationally by Sony Pictures.
Calling all Quentin Tarantino fans! Time to break out the piggy bank to the tune of $119.99 and celebrate the director’s legendary filmmaking. Lionsgate and Miramax are releasing the TARANTINO XX: 8-FILMCOLLECTIONon Blu-ray Disc November 20th. This will be one of those must-have collections for serious movie geeks. Listen to this… TARANTINO XX contains eight films chosen by Tarantino to illustrate the first 20 years of his career, featuring the films that helped define his early success, including Reservoir Dogs, True Romance, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Death Proof and Inglourious Basterds.To complete the 10-disc set, the collection also features two discs with five hours of all-new bonus material, highlighted by a critics’ retrospective on Tarantino’s groundbreaking catalog of films and “20 Years of Filmmaking” that contains interviews with critics, stars and other masters of cinema.
Just in time for his new film too – DJANGO UNCHAINED will be in theaters on Christmas Day. Honoring the 20th anniversary of Reservoir Dogs (has it really been two decades already?) – the cultural milestone that brought Tarantino to the forefront as a cinematic legend – the collection is highlighted by recurring appearances from Tarantino favs including Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill), Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill), Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction) and Steve Buscemi (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction), and also includes starring performances from Brad Pitt (Inglourious Basterds), Pam Grier (Jackie Brown) and Robert Forster (Jackie Brown).TARANTINO XX on Blu-ray will also include original artwork designed and illustrated by MONDO (www.mondotees.com).
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES – 2 Discs*
Critics Corner: The Films of Quentin Tarantino – In-depth critics’ discussion piece exploring Tarantino’s films that redefined cinema and the impact of one of the most influential writers/directors of our time.
20 Years of Filmmaking – Take a look at Tarantino’s career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, stars and master filmmakers alike as well as a tribute to his greatest collaborator, Sally Menke.
Credit: Andrew Cooper, SMPSP / The Weinstein Company
RESERVOIR DOGS
Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut, nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival (1992) and awarded the International Critics Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (1992), is raw, violent and unforgettable. Four perfect strangers are assembled to pull off the perfect crime, but when a botched robbery reveals a police informant among them, their simple robbery explodes into a bloody ambush.
Blu-ray Special Features*
Pulp Factoids Viewer
Playing It Fast and Loose
Profiling the Reservoir Dogs
TRUE ROMANCE – DIRECTOR’S CUT
Runaway lovers Clarence and Alabama (Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette) play a dangerous game with a stolen suitcase containing $5 million worth of cocaine. They head for Los Angeles, where they’ll sell the goods and begin a new life, but both sides of the law have other ideas. This dark comic web of crime, murder and mayhem from writer Quentin Tarantino and director Tony Scott (Top Gun, Spy Game), features an ensemble cast including Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini and Christopher Walken.
Blu-ray Special Features*
Audio commentary by Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette
Audio commentary by Tony Scott
Audio commentary by Quentin Tarantino
Scene selective commentaries by Val Kilmer, Dennis Hopper, Brad Pitt and Michael Rapaport
Deleted/Extended Scenes with Optional Director Commentary
Alternate Ending with Optional Director and Writer Commentary
Original 1993 Mini-feature
Behind-the-Scenes Interactive Feature
Animated Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailer
PULP FICTION
Pulp Fiction has been hailed by critics and audiences worldwide as a film that redefined cinema. A burger-loving hit man (John Travolta), his philosophical partner (Samuel L. Jackson), a drug-addled gangster’s moll (Uma Thurman) and a washed-up boxer (Bruce Willis) converge in four tales of violence and redemption. The film was honored with an Academy Award® for Best Original Screenplay (1994) and earned seven total nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. It has also been listed as one of the best films of all-time by Time and Entertainment Weekly.
Blu-ray Special Features*
Interviews with Cast
Critics’ Retrospective on the Movie’s Place in Film History
Behind-the-Scenes Footage
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Production Design Feature
Siskel & Ebert At the Movies – The Tarantino Generation
Independent Spirit Awards Footage
Cannes Film Festival Footage
Charlie Rose – Tarantino Interview
Stills Galleries
Trivia Track
Deleted Scenes
JACKIE BROWN
Quentin Tarantino’s acclaimed adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s Rum Punch follows a cash-smuggling flight attendant (Pam Grier) who is busted by an ATF agent (Michael Keaton) and a cop (Michael Bowen). When pressured to help with their investigation, she agrees to do one last run for a ruthless arms dealer (Samuel L. Jackson). Mistrust and suspicions arise when Jackie plays the opposing forces against each other in an effort to walk away with the dough. Robert Forster earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® nomination for his role as Max Cherry, a bail bondsman who falls for Jackie and becomes embroiled in the scheme.
Blu-ray Special Features*
Breaking Down Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown: How It Went Down – Retrospective Interviews with Cast and Crew
A Look Back at Jackie Brown – Interview with Quentin Tarantino
Chicks with Guns Video
Siskel & Ebert At the Movies – Jackie Brown Review
Jackie Brown on MTV
Marketing Gallery
Stills Galleries
Trivia Track
Deleted and Alternate Scenes
KILL BILL VOL. 1
In the first volume of this gritty revenge saga, an assassin (Uma Thurman) is shot at the altar by her ruthless employer, Bill (David Carradine), and other members of his Deadly Vipers Assassination Squad. In this epic tale of survival The Bride sets out to bring justice to all those who wronged her, including a reformed suburban mother (Vivica A. Fox) and the Japanese Yakuza crime-lord (Lucy Liu).
Blu-ray Special Features*
The Making of Kill Bill Vol. 1
The 5.6.7.8’s Bonus Musical Performances
Tarantino Trailers
KILL BILL VOL. 2
The murderous Bride (Uma Thurman) mercilessly continues her vengeance quest against her ex-boss, Bill (David Carradine), and his two remaining associates: Bill’s degenerate younger brother (Michael Madsen) and a vicious one-eyed swordswoman (Daryl Hannah).
Blu-ray Special Features*
The Making of Kill Bill Vol. 2
Damoe Deleted Scene
Chingon Musical Performance
DEATH PROOF
Kurt Russell stars as a tough-talking, psychotic serial murderer who transforms his stunt car into an indestructible killing machine, then climbs behind the wheel to stalk and terrorize a group of women on the road. What he doesn’t realize is that he’s picked the wrong babes to mess with.
Blu-ray Special Features*
Stunts on Wheels: The Legendary Drivers of Death Proof
Introducing Zoe Bell
Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike
The Uncut Version of Baby, It’s You performed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead
A Jewish cinema owner in Nazi-occupied Paris is forced to host a movie premiere for the Third Reich, where a radical group of American soldiers, The Basterds, led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), plan to roll out a score-settling scheme. The film was honored with an Academy Award® for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2009, Christoph Waltz) and earned seven total nominations, including Best Motion Picture of the Year for Lawrence Bender and Best Writing, Original Screenplay for Quentin Tarantino.
Blu-ray Special Features*
Extended and Alternate Scenes
Roundtable Discussion with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell
The Making of Nation’s Pride
A Conversation with Rod Taylor
Nation’s Pride – the film within the film
The Original Inglorious Bastards
Quentin Tarantino’s Camera Angel
Film Poster Gallery Tour
Rod Taylor on Victoria Bitter
Hi Sallys
Killin’ Nazis Trivia Challenge
Trailers
Years of Production:1992-2009 Reservoir Dogs: 1992 True Romance – Director’s Cut: 1993 Pulp Fiction: 1994 Jackie Brown: 1997 Kill Bill Vol. 1: 2003 Kill Bill Vol. 2:2004 Death Proof: 2007 Inglourious Basterds: 2009
Rating: Reservoir Dogs: R for strong language and violence True Romance – Director’s Cut: Not Rated Pulp Fiction: R for strong graphic violence and drug use, pervasive strong language and some sexuality Jackie Brown:R for strong language, some violence, drug use and sexuality Kill Bill Vol. 1:R for strong bloody violence, language and some sexual content Kill Bill Vol. 2: R for violence, language and brief drug use Death Proof: Unrated; this motion picture previously was released in a version rated R for strong graphic bloody violence and gore, pervasive language, some sexuality, nudity and drug use. This unrated version contains material different from the original R-Rated version. Inglourious Basterds: R for strong graphic violence, language and brief sexuality
Genre: Compilation; Crime; Drama; Thriller
Blu-ray Closed Captioned: English SDH
Subtitles:
Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Death Proof:English and Spanish
True Romance -Director’s Cut, Inglourious Basterds: English, Spanish and French
Blu-ray Format:
Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Death Proof: 1080P High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.35:1)
Jackie Brown:1080P High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (1.85:1)
Inglourious Basterds, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, True Romance: 1080P High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
Feature Running Time:
Reservoir Dogs: 100 minutes
True Romance -Director’s Cut: 121 minutes
Pulp Fiction: 154 minutes
Jackie Brown:154 minutes
Kill Bill Vol. 1:111 minutes
Kill Bill Vol. 2:136 minutes
Death Proof: 113 minutes
Inglourious Basterds: 153 minutes
Blu-ray Audio Status:
Reservoir Dogs: DTS-HD Master Audio and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX
True Romance -Director’s Cut: English, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
“Gentleman, you had my curiosity… but now you have my attention.”
The first trailer has arrived for director Quentin Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonard DiCaprio. Be on the lookout for the original Django, Franco Nero.
Whereas INGLORIOUS BASTERDS was WWII in the form of a Spaghetti Western, this first teaser for DJANGO UNCHAINED feels like a Western with overtones of the blaxploitation films of the 1970’s. There’s no denying it’s a well cut trailer and no doubt a film to be reckoned with come Awards season.
Set in the South two years before the Civil War, DJANGO UNCHAINED stars Academy Award®-winnerJamie Foxx as Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Academy Award®-winner Christoph Waltz). Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty. The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles – dead or alive. Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South’s most wanted criminals with Django by his side. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago.
Django and Schultz’s search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie (Academy Award®-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio), the proprietor of “Candyland,” an infamous plantation where slaves are groomed by trainer Ace Woody (Kurt Russell) to battle each other for sport. Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen (Academy Award®-nominee Samuel L. Jackson), Candie’s trusted house slave. Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them. If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival…
Written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Quentin Tarantino, DJANGO UNCHAINED is produced by Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin and Pilar Savone. The executive producers are Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Michael Shamberg, Shannon McIntosh, and James Skotchdopole.
DJANGO UNCHAINED will be released in the U.S. on December 25, 2012, and internationally by Sony Pictures.
With MLB in full swing and fans buzzing about the NHL playoffs, concerned that you’re not up to speed with the latest movie news? Not to worry because here’s the first teaser poster for DJANGO UNCHAINED.
Set in the South two years before the Civil War, DJANGO UNCHAINED stars Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx as Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Academy Award®-winner Christoph Waltz). Schultz is on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers, and only Django can lead him to his bounty. The unorthodox Schultz acquires Django with a promise to free him upon the capture of the Brittles – dead or alive. Success leads Schultz to free Django, though the two men choose not to go their separate ways. Instead, Schultz seeks out the South’s most wanted criminals with Django by his side. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), the wife he lost to the slave trade long ago. Django and Schultz’s search ultimately leads them to Calvin Candie (Academy Award®-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio), the proprietor of “Candyland,” an infamous plantation where slaves are groomed by trainer Ace Woody (Kurt Russell) to battle each other for sport. Exploring the compound under false pretenses, Django and Schultz arouse the suspicion of Stephen (Academy Award®-nominee Samuel L. Jackson), Candie’s trusted house slave. Their moves are marked, and a treacherous organization closes in on them. If Django and Schultz are to escape with Broomhilda, they must choose between independence and solidarity, between sacrifice and survival…
Written and directed by Academy Award®-winner Quentin Tarantino, DJANGO UNCHAINED is produced by Stacey Sher, Reginald Hudlin and Pilar Savone. The executive producers are Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Michael Shamberg, Shannon McIntosh, and James Skotchdopole.
DJANGO UNCHAINED will be released in the U.S. on December 25, 2012, and internationally by Sony Pictures.
Praised with “4 stars,” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times), Tarantino’s feature film JACKIE BROWN earned a 1997 Oscar® nomination for supporting actor Robert Forster (Mulholland Drive), three Golden Globe nominations (including Best Musical/Comedy) and an NAACP Image Award nomination for Pam Grier’s performance. An all-star cast joins Grier and Forster, including Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DeNiro, Michael Keaton and Bridget Fonda in Tarantino’s adaptation of the novel by Elmore Leonard (3:10 to Yuma, Out of Sight).
A sexy flight attendant (Grier) is caught in a plot between the police and an arms dealer, and everyone’s looking for the payoff. There are six unlikely players on the trail for a big score – a half million dollars in cash. But alliances are shaky when its unclear who is playing and who is getting played.
JACKIE BROWN is not my favorite from Tarantino’s vault, but it’s still a damn good film. Don’t get me wrong, I like the film, but this is a bit slower in pace than his other films… to me anyway. The film is not cut the way Tarantino’s other films are, so it’s often forgotten about. Still, this film is worth a look. Despite how the film is cut, the classic Tarantino wit, sarcasm, and violence are all present. Grier, as always, is impeccable as Jackie Brown. I certainly wouldn’t mess with her! Add the star-studded cast – Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, Robert Forster, and Michael Keaton – and this film is a force to be reckoned with. The soundtrack, as always, is amazing. I could ramble on and on about this film, but this film has been reviewed a million times over, so let’s get to the review of the Blu-Ray!
Tarantino made sure that this film was presentable, and that this Blu-Ray is packed with lots of extra’s for the fans!
VIDEO:
The 1080p transfer to 1.85:1 film is beautifully done. To date, this is Tarantino’s only use of 1.85:1 framing for an entire film. The colors are much brighter than the dvd, and the picture is much more crisp and vibrant.
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
AUDIO:
Crisp and clear, viewers can now experience JACKIE BROWN like never before. The dialog sounds top notch, and is complimented by an impeccable soundtrack. There are a few spots that sound off, or even a bit lost, but it doesn’t effect the viewing experience for the film as a whole.
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
SPECIAL FEATURES
“BREAKING DOWN JACKIE BROWN” – Critic’s Retrospective: Roundtables with film critics Elivis Mitchell, Scott Foundas, Stephanie Zacharek, Tim Lucas, and Andy Klein. Although the critics offer up little criticism, there are some pretty interesting topics that they focus on. This is worth watching.
“JACKIE BROWN: HOW IT WENT DOWN” Retrospective Featuring Interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, Elmore Leonard and Crew: Presented in ten parts, this feature touches on everything from adapting the script from the book, to one-on-one’s with the cast. Although it’s got a bit of filler, it’s still a great bonus feature.
“A LOOK BACK AT JACKIE BROWN” Interview With Quentin Tarantino: What more could one ask for than an hour long interview with Quentin Tarantino? Sure, he’s a bit random and scatterbrained, but it’s always fun to hear him talk.
“CHICKS WITH GUNS” Video: This is what was on the TV in the film. Now you get to see ‘CHICKS WITH GUNS” in all it’s glory! HOORAY!
SISKEL & EBERT “AT THE MOVIES” : A review from the vault that is Siskel & Ebert.
JACKIE BROWN ON MTV: It’s just a clip from an old MTV contest. Nothing special, but MTV fans might appreciate it.
MARKETING GALLERY: TV spots, trailers, and posters…
STILL GALLERIES
TRIVIA TRACK
DELETED and ALTERNATIVE SCENES: Not much is very special about this. Most of the changes are so little, but the final cut is worth watching.
SOUNDTRACK CHAPTERS: This is kind of neat. You can skip through to where the songs you like play in the film.
ROBERT FORSTER TRAILERS: An assortment of trailers from Robert Forster’s career.
PAM GRIER TRAILERS AND RADIO SPOTS: This is perfect for any Grier fan. Heck, even if you aren’t, there is some good stuff in here!
Quentin Tarantino makes sure to load this film full of bonus features to satisfy fans, and did not disappoint. Sure, most of the bonus features have been released previously, but add the impeccable audio and visual quality, and this film is worthy of your Blu-Ray collection.
pulp /p lp/ n.
1. A soft, moist, shapeless mass of matter.
2. A magazine or book containing lurid subject matter and being characteristically printed on rough, unfinished paper.
Called “one of the most wanted Blu-ray titles of all time” (IGN) and ranked as such on numerous critics’ lists, Pulp Fiction is “nothing less than a cultural phenomenon” (Moviemaker Magazine). The film was honored with an Academy Award® for Best Original Screenplay (1994) and earned seven total nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Quentin Tarantino.
A pair of low-rent hit men, Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), are sent out to collect a stolen briefcase for their mob boss employer, Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). Having proven himself worthy, Wallace then entrusts Vincent to entertain his wife, Mia (Uma Thurman), while he is out of town. Meanwhile, Wallace has paid off aging boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) to throw his next fight. The lives of these wildly entertaining characters intertwine with unexpected and violent consequences.
I don’t really think I need to tell you how outstanding this film is. I mean, if you don’t know the beauty that is PULP FICTION… we can’t be friends! So, let’s just jump into the meat and potatoes of the Blu-Ray.
VIDEO:
Holy moly! They did this 1080p transfer to 2.35:1 film right! This film looks flawless from start to finish! When the film was released on DVD in 2002 there were some issues, but no more. This film is stunning on blu-ray… A real treat for the eyes!
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
AUDIO:
Mind blowing! This audio will take you on journey! Crisp, clear, directional… everything from the channel separation to the LFE are impressive. Add the already stellar soundtrack and your eardrums are about to have an eargasm!
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
2 New Features:
“NOT THE USUAL MINDLESS BORING GETTING TO KNOW YOU CHIT CHAT” Interviews With The Cast (43 min): Newly recorded interviews with John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Patricia Arquette and Eric Stoltz. These interviews were really fun to watch. You can really tell that the cast appreciates being apart of such a historic film. The interviews are fun and energetic!
“HERE ARE SOME FACTS ON THE FICTION” Critics’ Retrospective on the Movie’s Place in Film History (20 min): Roundtables with film critics Elivis Mitchell, Scott Foundas, Stephanie Zacharek, Tim Lucas, and Andy Klein. I really enjoyed the honesty in this piece. Rather than blowing smoke up the viewers… well, you know… these five critics have a frank discussion on the films strengths and weaknesses.
Features Previously Released:
2 Behind-The-Scenes Montages “JACK RABBIT SLIMS” and “BUTCH HITS MARSELLUS”
“PULP FICTION: THE FACTS” Featurette: Although the video quality is terrible, this featurette is worth watching. It contains some interesting stuff, so be patient.
Production Design Featurette: features Production Designer David Wasco and Set Decorator Sandy Reynolds-Wasco.
Siskel & Ebert “AT THE MOVIES” – “THE TARANTINO GENERATION” : If you are a Tarantino fan, you will enjoy this episode.
Independent Spirit Awards Footage: Tarantino being interviewed by a young Michael Moore.
Cannes Film Festival Footage: The Palme D’Or Acceptance Speech… I’m a fan of Tarantino’s response to the angry woman in the balcony. I don’t know what she is so angry about, but her outburst has been captured on video and re-released for her own embarrassment.
“THE CHARLIE ROSE SHOW” Tarantino Interview
Still Galleries, Trailer and TV Spots
Trivia Track
5 Deleted Scenes With Intro’s by Quentin Tarantino: Quick and to the point, Tarantino gives a brief intro to each of the five deleted scenes. I mean, who doesn’t want to hear why these scenes were cut from the man himself?
The one thing missing is an audio commentary, which would have been nice. I can understand why they wouldn’t include it though. Adding commentary now, after all that has been said about this film, would be sort of pointless. Still, it would be an interesting addition for fans. PULP FICTION on Blu-Ray gives viewers a bountiful selection of extras and features. This film has stood the test of time. It’s wit, narrative crime story, and beautiful cinematography are just as relevant and appealing today as it was in 1994, when the film was first released. This is a great addition to any Blu-Ray library!
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The LA Times is sadly reporting that director Quentin Tarantino’s longtime film editor, Sally Menke, who went hiking with her dog amid the extreme heat Monday, was discovered dead early Tuesday morning by searchers in Beachwood Canyon.
Menke was a nominated for an Oscar twice in editing for PULP FICTION and just recently on INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.
Award-winning film editor Sally Menke, 56, worked on such movies as PULP FICTION, KILL BILL and JACKIE BROWN.
Menke had gone hiking in the morning, and her friends alerted police after she failed to come home.
Search dogs, an LAPD helicopter and officers from patrol units spent hours in Griffith Park searching for her.
Her locked car was found in a Griffith Park parking lot. Menke’s dog was found alive, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The sources, who spoke on the condition that they not be named because the investigation was ongoing, said Menke’s body was found at the bottom of a ravine near 5600 block of Green Oak Drive.
No cause of death was immediately reported, and it’s unclear whether the heat was a factor.
[Updated at 8:42 a.m.: LAPD Lt. Bob Binder said Menke and a hiking buddy set out about 9 a.m. to hike a trail in Bronson Canyon, in the shadows of the Hollywood sign. An hour later, Menke’s partner decided to turn back. Menke and her Labrador retriever continued on.
That was the last time she was reported seen. Friends and family contacted authorities about 4 p.m.
First on scene were officers with the city’s General Services Department, which patrols the park. Searchers with the LAPD Metro Division and Los Angeles Fire Department were called in around 6 p.m.Her family and friends aided in the search.
Menke’s body was found just after 2 a.m. at the bottom of a ravine near the 5600 block of Green Oak Drive in Bronson Canyon.
Her was dog sitting next to her body, which was about a football field’s length from nearby homes.
Ed Winter, assistant chief of the L.A. County Coroner’s office, said there did not appear to be a jump in deaths Monday because of the extreme heat.
Sources familiar with the death investigation believe Menke became disoriented and collapsed, and the weather conditions contributed to her death. Winter said the coroner’s office is trying to determine whether the heat played a role in Menke’s death.]
EW posted this video in their lovely tribute to Menke. Tarantino “was such a fan of her as a person that he routinely assembled “Hi Sally” reels (included on the extras of many of his DVDs) where the cast and crew would begin each take by looking into the camera and giving her a shout-out she’d see months later to cheer her up in the editing room and push her to forge ahead.”
Quentin Tarantino has been saying for years how he wants to do a Western, and, save for the spaghetti Western style of KILL BILL VOl. 2 and the small role he played in SUKIYAKI WESTERN DJANGO, that goal has yet to be achieved. However, that isn’t stopping the auteur from talking about the project and divulging what his vision for it could be. While lunching with Rush & Molloy of the NY Daily News, Tarantino had this to say about the vision for his “Western” project:
I’d like to do a Western. But rather than set it in Texas, have it in slavery times. With that subject that everybody is afraid to deal with. Let’s shine that light on ourselves. You could do a ponderous history lesson of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad. Or, you could make a movie that would be exciting. Do it as an adventure. A spaghetti Western that takes place during that time. And I would call it ‘A Southern.’
This would certainly be somewhat along the same lines as his idea to make a feature film adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s 40 LASHES LESS ONE, a project that Tarantino has been talking about since all the way back in 2000. Nothing much has come from that project being on his plate since 2007, so it could very well be dead in the water.
Tarantino is a man who likes deciding between any number of projects, but the idea of him doing a Western has to come to fruition soother rather than later. Some were speculating KILL BILL VOL. 3 might be next on his plate, but I don’t see that coming to be for a few years, especially if it follows the intended storyline of Vernita Green’s daughter coming after The Bride for revenge.
Of course, this news from The NY Daily could just be Tarantino spit-balling ideas. That’s something he likes to do, also, and it wouldn’t surprise anyone to never hear about this slavery Western idea ever again. Time will tell.
