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With a plethora of hits that range from his crime-thrillerPulp Fictionfrom 1994 to his war/adventure dark comedyInglourious Basterdsfrom 2009 to his Western/actionDjango Unchainedfrom 2012 to his martial arts actionKill Billfilm series, Quentin Tarantino has unarguably cemented himself as one of the greatest filmmakers in Hollywood’s entertainment industry.
His specially stylized violence set in extended dialogue often featuring much profanity and speckled with references to popular culture works have been so commendable and left such an indelible mark on their audiences that they have even garnered the mastermind quite a few accolades. This includes the likes of 2 Oscars, 2 BAFTAs, and 4 Golden Globes, among others.
Throughout this star-studded journey, Tarantino has worked with a lot of A-listers and has even ostensibly been met with a favorite of his own: Samuel L. Jackson. Though both of them have worked with quite a few geniuses, Jackson’s pairing with Tarantino in six projects to date actually hits differently. Plus, they have nothing more than good words to say about each other as well.
But it seems like there’s someone that the genius filmmaker loves to have more in his films than the Nick Fury of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Quentin Tarantino himself! As unbelievable as it sounds, this couldn’t be truer, for the director cum actor cum author actually ensures to have his own cameos in his projects, among certain other details he makes sure to include.
Quentin Tarantino Loves Himself More Than Samuel L. Jackson to Appear in His Movies
While he has already become the recipient of multiple major awards including 2 Academy Awards, 3 British Academy Film Awards, 4 Golden Globes, a Cannes Award, 4 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, and 2 Independent Spirit Awards – not to mention the nods for a Primetime Emmy and 5 Grammys –Quentin Tarantinohas only directed 10 movies by himself to date.
These films areReservoir Dogs(1992),Pulp Fiction(1994),Jackie Brown(1997),Kill Bill: Volume 1(2003),Kill Bill: Volume 2(2004),Death Proof(2007),Inglourious Basterds(2009),Django Unchained(2012),The Hateful Eight(2015), andOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood(2019). But what’s surprising is that in all of these pieces, the director has ensured to have at least one appearance, irrespective of how minor or major it may be.
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This affair started with his feature-length directorial debut,Reservoir Dogs, in 1992, where Tarantino plays Mr. Brown, one of the bank robbers part of the infamous snapshot that happens as the cast walks out of the diner withLittle Green Bagplaying in the background. Following this, pretty much all of his works to date have had at least his voice in them, if not the filmmaker himself.
InPulp Fiction, he plays Jimmie Dimmick, whileJackie Brownheard him as the automated voice on Jackie’s answering machine. Then inKill Bill, which was meant to be a one-parter before being divided into two volumes, he made a cameo as a member of the Crazy 88 in the first installment.Death Proof– his worst film to date – in the meanwhile, saw him as the bartender Warren.
Then cameInglourious Basterds, where he gave the voice of the British soldier who implores a superior officer to bomb the tower where Zoller was hiding out, andDjango Unchained, where he had two roles: One, as Robert aka Bag Head #1, one of the Klu Klux Klan members bloodthirsty for Django, and two, as Frankie, the Australian miner transporting Django.
The Hateful Eightbrought him about as the narrator, andOnce Upon a Time in Hollywooddid the same as he voiced the Bounty Law announcer and later starred as the unseen director of the Red Apple Cigarettes commercialin the post-credit scene. If anything, these make it evident that the director might as well lovehimselfmore than others to appear in his helmed films.
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On the one hand, while Quentin Tarantino has ensured he himself appears the most in his directed pieces, on the other hand, he also seems to be a major supporter of working with his longtime collaboratorSamuel L. Jackson. This affair started with 1994’s crime/thrillerPulp Fictionand has since gone on for six appearances until 2015’s Western/actionThe Hateful Eight.
In the 1994 film, he played Jules Winnfield, followed by 1997’sJackie Brownstarring him as Ordell Robbie. He then appeared in 2004’sKill Bill: Volume 2as Rufus, in 2009’sInglourious Basterdsas the narrator, in 2012’sDjango Unchainedas Stephen, and in his leading role as Major Marquis Warren in 2015’sThe Hateful Eight.
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That said, Jackson has also heaped praise on the director on many occasions, tellingAPearlier this year, “Tarantino films are very different in that, yes, they are character-driven. […] The fact that I spent years and years in theater helped me a lot to embrace what Quentin does. And he appreciates it in another way because he knows that I’m used to giving speeches, and I like it.”
All of these collaborations and outstanding performances have, of course, established a decades-long friendship and professional relationship between the two. But while Quentin Tarantino made sure to have Samuel L. Jackson appear in at least 6 of his 10 projects directed to date, he isn’t the only person the filmmaker has frequently worked with over the years.
Stuntwoman cum actress Zoë Bell, for one, has appeared in seven of Tarantino’s pieces, starting from theKill Billfilm series and ending withOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood. Then there’s producer Lawrence Bender, editor Sally Menke, cinematographer Robert Richardson, production designer David Wasco, and producers Bob andHarvey Weinstein, all of whom have worked with Tarantino six or more times.
Other Details Quentin Tarantino Seemingly Ensures to Include in His Flicks
Besides making sure all of his films have at least some kind of his cameo appearance in the least, Quentin Tarantino also has a few other details he makes sure are included in all of his movies. Like securing the perfect soundtrack for each of his works with respect to the particular piece’s theme to help reinforce the emotion or intensity of a certain scene or character.
Then there’s the fact that he never hesitates to give direct reference to the movies he himself is a fan of, like how his love for martial arts can be perfectly felt in pieces like theKill Billfilm series. Plus, he makes sure to have stylized monologues and violence in his movies, especially all those graphic death scenes that his movies are laced throughout with.
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While he is also famous for having pivotal scenes of the characters in his projects eating or drinking together, another (rather controversial) staple includes him adding close-up shots of female characters’ feet in his movies. But the real deal is all the intense, heart-pounding climaxes he includes, as well as his low-angle shots that just never fail to deliver per the required mark.
Currently, Quentin Tarantino is reportedly working on his last film,The Movie Critic, perThe Hollywood Reporter, so fans might as well expect all these details to pop back up with the release of this work-in-progress piece. Not to forget, of course, his own appearance in the piece, one way or another.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
