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Tarantino

British  
/ ˌtærənˈtiːnəʊ /

noun

  1. Quentin. born 1963, US film director and screenwriter, noted for violent quirky dramas including Reservoir Dogs (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1998), the two parts of Kill Bill (2003, 2004), Inglourious Basterds (2009), and Django Unchained (2012)

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But, like Tarantino, he anoints a marvelous leading lady as his Pam Grier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The genre-bending artist’s concept album is a commendable experiment in storytelling, inspired by the like of Sergio Leone and Quentin Tarantino and featuring appearances from Jamie Foxx, Sam Elliot and Kehlani.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

He’ll soon be appearing in David Fincher’s still-untitled sequel to “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,” which sees Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth, with a script from Quentin Tarantino.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue were seen hand-in-hand in Cardiff, and were also spotted in the seaside town of Porthcawl.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

I’m in the same position as some as my favorite filmmakers like Richard Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, who had people doubt them because of where they came from.

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