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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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It is unclear whether Tarantino was home at the time of the incident, and police could not confirm whether the trespasser was successful in their burglary attempt.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Written by Tarantino, the movie was directed by Pitt’s frequent collaborator, David Fincher.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

She described Tarantino as "gracious and charming" adding that he thanked her for the kind words.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Notably, in 2018, Quentin Tarantino used the Bruin during the filming of “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” which is set in late-1960s Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 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.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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