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Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is arguably one of the best directors currently working in Hollywood, with a phenomenal critical and commercial record. He recently appeared on a podcast, where Tarantino discussed all things cinema, especially the movies he has come to love over the years. In the process, Tarantino also revealed the only film trilogy he considers perfect.
During the podcast, Tarantino shared his admiration for theToy Storymovies but admitted that there was one trilogy he loved more. The Academy Award-winning director named Sergio Leone’sDollarstrilogy as the only one he deems perfect. In the process, Tarantino praised one genre that critics have often seen dismissively, and here is what he had to say.
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Quentin Tarantinois yet to formally confirm his next directorial venture after abandoning the idea of a film tentatively titled,The Movie Critic. While fans wait for a word on Tarantino’s tenth and final film as a director, they were recently treated with a bonanza of film knowledge from him.
Tarantino appeared on an episode of theClub Randompodcast, hosted by Bill Maher. During the podcast, the filmmaker dished out some of his favorite movies, especially trilogies, admitting that he admired the first threeToy Storymovies. However, Tarantino revealed that he was more fond of theDollarstrilogy.
I think there’s only one trilogy that completely and utterly works to the nth degree and that’s A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good and the Bad and the Ugly.
Tarantino stated the above about the trilogy of Spaghetti Western films directed by Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone and starringClint Eastwoodas the iconic Man With No Name. He continued:
It takes the whole idea to such a bigger canvas that it obliterates the first one wow and then the third one.
Tarantino explained that he enjoyed the franchise, primarily because Leone’s vision anchors it. However, each film was made on a bigger canvas and outdid the previous installment.
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Ultimately, Tarantino admitted that what makesDollarsa perfect trilogy is its storytelling that evolves with each installment while still feeling like a part of the same world. He added that theToy Storyfranchisecontrasted this notion by adding a fourth filmdespite the third film ending on a satisfying note.
Quentin Tarantino’s Compliment is Rare Respect For the Spaghetti Western Genre
Tarantino citingSergio Leone‘sDollarstrilogy is a rare occurrence of praise for the genre of Spaghetti Westerns. The genre is similar to the brooding American Westerns, but the term primarily refers to Westerns produced outside America, mainly in Europe.
American film critics have largely looked down upon the films in the subgenre since its boom during the 1960s. TheDollarstrilogywas a major reason for the popularity of Spaghetti Western films. However, the movies were generally considered invasive of American culture.
The films werecriticizedfor being boring, repetitive, and sometimes derogatory and racist. Nonetheless, the Spaghetti Western genre has earned a cult classic status, proving that Tarantino’s praise is justified. The filmmaker alluded to the disregard for the genre in his 2019 filmOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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Similarly, his 2012 revisionist WesternDjango Unchained, also alludes to one of the most popular characters from the Spaghetti Western genre. Hence, it is safe to say that Tarantino, one of the finest filmmakers of our time, was inspired by the genre, which itself is a huge compliment.
TheDollarstrilogy is streaming on AMC+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
