#FourRooms

[twistedtwinsproductions]

Four Rooms… but which one was your favorite? I have to go with The Misbehavers ♥️ #FourRooms https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2xjnUr-maw7J3UTUWKsde3EQ4CUFCqdOamDs0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mrgonev6]

It’s time once again for my annual New Year’s Eve triple feature! Strange Days, FourRooms and 200 Cigarettes !! Love these movies and I always look forward to watching them! I hope everyone has a great New Year’s Eve and a Happy New Year! 🎉

[chrisjohnsoninfiction]

For sale A couple of thoughts behind this if you have a minute. Mr Brown from Reservoir Dogs running past a tv repair shop. All the TVs are 1992 models and all are playing Tarantino movies. I didn’t include Sin City because he only directed that one scene. I really wanted to add True Romance but it just didn’t fit. I’ll be using this as a convention print next year once I get it colored. #reservoirdogs #killbill #djangounchained #thehatefuleight #jackiebrown #deathproof #onceuponatimeinhollywood #pulpfiction #inglouriousbasterds #fourrooms #quentintarantino #movies #fanart #ink #art #bradpitt #samualljackson #badmuthafucka #umathurman #leonardodicaprio #jamiefoxx (at Musso & Frank Grill) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0qyrwnh-kh/?igshid=1texbcdpr6k6u

[bitchpleasewithus]

🖤💧🔮🗡 #allisonanders #sammidavis #amandadecadenet #valeriegolino #madonna #ioneskye #lilitaylor #aliciawitt #themissingingredient #fourrooms #4 https://www.instagram.com/p/BrD64gejYSW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7w8t8xf1a108

[doomonfilm]

Ranking : Quentin Tarantino (1963 - present)

When it comes to connecting ‘cool’ with cinema of the past 3 decades, the name that often skyrockets to the top of most lists is Quentin Tarantino.  With a distinct flare for mixing varied genres with the grace of a DJ, a unique tone in terms of both dialogue and humor, and more controversy than a gaggle of directors can shake a stick at often surrounding his name, Tarantino’s output never ceases to entertain or amaze.  We never quite know what he’ll bring to the table next, but we know what he’s left at the table, and now is the time to put them in a personal favorite order.

While possibly controversial in its inclusion, Four Rooms will be on this list due to Tarantino’s distinct style being present in his equally timed segment of the film.  Conversely, Sin City will not be included, as he only co-directed a scene and not an entire section of the film.  True Romance and Natural Born Killers have also been excluded, as Tarantino did not direct those films, despite his involvement in them.

10.   Four Rooms (1995) While not a full feature directed by Tarantino, his portion was the perfect way to wrap up the entire film.  His portion amped up the film’s energy, the stakes were instantly recognizable and identifiable to a viewer, putting this feeling in the pit of your stomach that rides with you until the inevitable conclusion, and it was a continuation of the wonderful working chemistry between Tarantino and Tim Roth.  It anchors this list simply because it is not a full-length feature, but it is a notable breathing point in a remarkable career.

9.   Inglorious Basterds (2009) In terms of premise alone, this movie should have done it for me.  Christoph Waltz gave a performance for the ages.  Even my friend Tina Rodriguez is in the opening frames of this film.  To put it plain and simple, the final 20 or so minutes of this film lost any and all momentum it had built, in my eyes, and became a piece of shock exploitation when it could have continued being a genre-redefining twist on a story we are all too familiar with.  Basterds was definitely a shot at something unique, but Tarantino would go on to do it better in the next film on this list.

8.   Django Unchained (2012) This could have been much higher on the list, as it does (in my opinion) what Inglorious Basterds could not in terms of taking a genre or topic we believe is well defined and putting a fresh spin on it.  Making a continuation of the Django western series with a former slave in the starring role is a bold choice, but Tarantino came within a breath of hitting the bullseye.  The only, and I mean ONLY thing that kicks this film so far down the list is the HORRIBLE choice to include the rap music cues more than two-thirds into the film’s run.  It totally took me out of the world that the film had built, and turned it into a Robert Rodriguez level ending for what was nearly a modern day masterpiece.

7.   Grindhouse - Death Proof (2007) This film oozes so much style and bravado that it’s almost disgusting.  The cars chosen for this film would fit wonderfully in my collection when I become a rich man.  The collisions captured for the film are some of the most jaw dropping and gut wrenching ever committed to celluloid.  Kurt Russell is a pure joy to watch in this film, and every woman cast in this film has something unique about them that demands your attention and tugs at your heartstrings (if not base desires).  The heavy exploitation elements, including the raucous ending, are pitch perfect.  Even the touch of the entire missing reel in the theatrical version, present in the home released full cut, divides viewers, as many are missing a huge exposition chunk not present in theaters.  Probably would not have worked as well outside of the Grindhouse context, but nevertheless a pleasant surprise of a film that emerged from that collaborative project.     

6.   Jackie Brown (1997) For a passion project, this film really finds its groove and sticks the landing.  One of a handful of Elmore Leonard novels that found its way to the big screen in the mid to late 1990′s, Jackie Brown might be the one that speaks best to an older time and sentiment being forced to find value in a changing age.  Robert Forrestor and Pam Grier’s chemistry is undeniable, Bridget Fonda brings a whimsy to the screen not present in full sincerity since the 1970′s, and seeing Samuel L. Jackson paired with Robert De Niro is cinematic gold.  The soundtrack is amazing, the story is easy to relate to, and the style used for the film was probably the last Scorcese-esque approach Tarantino used before committing fully to the flare and outlandishness of his exploitation desires.  An underappreciated gem, in all honesty.

5.   Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)

4.   Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) Oh, what could have been... here was an idea, when pitched, that would cover three to four hours of runtime, emotional and action-based peaks and valleys unparalleled in modern day film, and revitalize the possibility of a director’s vision and execution being identical if not extremely similar.  Instead, what we were given were two halves of one film promoted and released as separate films, thoroughly confusing the majority of the viewing public and showing that, despite all that Quentin had done prior, he was still left to answer to the powers that be at Miramax.  Had this film been released in its original intended presentation, it would very like be the top film on this list.  I will hold out indefinitely for the hopes that it is re-cut as one film for the Criterion Collection one day.

3.   The Hateful Eight (2015) Another film that seems deeply personal upon repeat viewing.  This one was very specific on the technical side when it came to shooting with the Ultra Panavision 70 (for a true 70mm aspect ratio), but the result is an amazingly claustrophobic experience, as most of this wideness was used to capture strangers locked in together during a fierce snowstorm.  Casting Kurt Russell in a low-key remake of The Thing is a stroke of genius.  Casting Jennifer Jason Leigh in a scene-stealing lead actress role was another.  This film is perfectly tense when it needs to be, extremely violent (usually out of the blue), and hilarious all in equal measure.  A true example of what the film experience can (and should) be, and one that must be seen on a big screen if afforded the opportunity.

2.   Reservoir Dogs (1992) It may seem obvious, but one way to get an established and fruitful career is with a monumental and mind-blowing debut.  In the case of Quentin Tarintino, we got an exercise in minimalism, a showcase for a handful of actors that were not getting the respect they deserved at the time, and a (deceptively) straightforward genre film that you can hang your notions and comparisons on.  What is quickly revealed, however, is a demonstration of how tough guys can be cordial when they need to be, and all business when the heat is on.  This tale of a robbery gone horribly wrong shows almost none of the robbery, focusing instead on mostly fallout, and still somehow manages to ratchet the tension up so high that you find yourself constantly on the edge of your seat.  Cool aesthetic is drenched all over this film, from casting to production to wardrobe.  The radio motif presented in both the film and the soundtrack further solidify the film and sear images into the memory, making them instantly recognizable and utterly unforgettable.  

1.   Pulp Fiction (1994) Tarantino’s magnum opus.  The film where he not only truly honed in on his first great run thanks to his style, aesthetic and motifs, but the film that spawned a generation of copycats, both directly and in terms of general filmmaking style.  The film made John Travolta a star to an entirely new generation, it helped put Bruce Willis back on the map, and it made household names out of Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and Ving Rhames.  If there were a single film that was ever symbolic of 1990′s cinema, one would be hard pressed find a film more suitable than this one to fulfill that role.  Tarantino was truly firing on all cylinders when he put this one together.  The film is so good that it made most everything he touched an instant classic for a long, long time afterwards.

If their were ever a director (or a list) made to generate debate, it would be this one.  I anticipate disagreements, and in time, I even anticipate this list to probably change.  But, as of this point in my life, and this point in Tarantino’s career, I feel strongly and confidently that this is a good representation of his work and how they stand up to one another.

[moto-sun]

食ーべほーうだーい❣️ #fourrooms #ステーキ付き #食べ放題ランチ #元取れる気がしない #元とる気なし @koshigaya_laketown (Four Rooms Buffet) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8JCFyXh3-2/?igshid=xoxqurktb1zy

[rosellaweigand]

💛💛💛 Happy 58th Birthday to one of my all-time favorite actors -- TIM ROTH!!! 💛💛💛 #happybirthday #timroth #actors #reservoirdogs #mezco #mrorange #pulpfiction #thehatefuleight #fourrooms #lietome #tinstar #robroy #vincentandtheo #planetoftheapes #theincrediblehulk #luckynumbers #hoodlum #gridlockd #thehit #madeinbritain #rosencrantzandguildensternaredead https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdfpolD483/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ujds42usp766

[tallguycm]

Now viewing. . . . #movie #film #cine #cinema #cinephile #movies #films #hulu #expiringsoon #fourrooms #timroth #allisonanders #alexandrerockwell #robertrodriguez #quentintarantino #1995 #wednesday #comedy #90s https://www.instagram.com/p/BtSQIOFh9gF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uru9fzfs4289

[mkwii08]

fourrooms replied to your post “fourrooms replied to your post “guys i wont be able to have my...”

MAN IM SCARED FOR YOU IM BOUTTA TELL YOU TO COME OVER AND HAVE SOME OF MINE BUT IDK IF THE PHARMACY PPL WOULD NOTICE THAT I CAME BACK FOR A REFILL EARLIER U KNOW WHAT IM SAYING?

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[symbolforhope]

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When A "Waste Of Space" Co-Worker Sleeps The Entire Shift, Leaves You Handling Their Duties THEN Calls You Up At Work... #FourRooms #QuentinTarantino #RobertRodriguez #TimRoth #WorkMemes https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxr3nLiFtt3/?igshid=37uh7az6lhty

[neo3703]

#QuentinTarantino cьогодні святкує 55-й день народження. Вітаємо! #Birthday #ReservoirDogs #PulpFiction #FourRooms #KillBill #SinCity #InglouriousBasterds #DjangoUnchained #TheHatefulEight #Grindhouse #DeathProof #JackieBrown #NaturalBornKillers

[rcaf5point6]

#greatmovies #fourrooms #conceptual #airportsandtrainstations #onemanandhispen #olympus_penf #londonpaddingtonstation #interiordesign #olympusuk #olympus_italia #olympusdanmark #streetphotography #monochromelovers (at London Paddington Station)

[chrisjohnsoninfiction]

What’s your favorite #tarantino movie? #ink #movie #djangounchained #pulpfiction #killbill #fourrooms #quentintarantino #ingloriousbasterds #hatefuleight #deathproof #jackiebrown https://www.instagram.com/p/B0VLOIoBah3/?igshid=1191eguxqq2ks

[bitchpleasewithus]

The rain held off while in Japan. Now its raining there and in LA! Perfect day to catch up on sleep, work, and entertainment! 🙏🏼☔💻📼📺❣ #freevhstape #fourrooms #jenniferbeals #madonna #lillytaylor #marissatomei #timroth (at Studio City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDt2tWD4Eb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10dh0cjdcxxj8

[josephfrady]

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#fourrooms #1995 #robertrodriguez #antoniobanderas #comedy #quote #movie DP #guillermonavarro (à Hollywood)