Curiosidades

Hates product placement hence, the use of the fictional cigarette Red Apple and now-defunct cereal Fruit Brute in his films.

He delayed production of Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) for several months when Uma Thurman became pregnant. He refused to recast her, as he had written the role specifically for her, based on an idea the two conceived on the set of Pulp Fiction: Tempo de Violência (1994).

Has said that the three films that have most influenced him as a director are: Três Homens em Conflito (1966) (which he says "is obvious"), Mario Bava's As Três Máscaras do Terror (1963) (because that taught him the importance of having a distinct directorial voice), and Às Voltas com Fantasmas (1948) (because that taught him about mixing genres).

Cites his influences as Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Sergio Leone, Jean-Luc Godard and Howard Hawks.

The Big Kahuna burger is mentioned in at least three of Tarantino's films.

Owns the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles, the theater where he often saw double features as a child. He helped the prior owner to keep the theater afloat and stay open with a $5000/mo subsidy. Subsequently, he bought the building in December 2007 to save the revival theater from being redeveloped into a Supercuts. In October 2014, he assumed full ownership and programs the theater's slate personally with kid's matinées, double features nightly, midnight showings on the weekends, vintage shorts/cartoons and a commitment to always show in 35mm celluloid film.

Has stated that he would like to direct a James Bond movie at some point in his career.

His mother reluctantly consented to allow him to drop out of Narbonne High School at age 16 on the condition he get a job. "I wanted him to see that life without education would not be a picnic." She thought he would return more focused and go onto college. Tarantino with a reported 160 IQ wanted to study acting and felt he could learn more following his own path.

Forbids all cell phones on the set when shooting, insisting that all such devices be turned in at point of entry - no exceptions.

Stated on a radio interview that the one thing he cannot stand seeing in movies is real animal and insect death or torture, and that real acts of violence have no place in film, which is about realism through artifice.

In 2018, Oxford English Dictionary added term "Tarantinoesque" into its collection and described Tarantinoesque films as "characterized by graphic and stylized violence, non-linear storylines, cineliterate references, satirical themes, and sharp dialogue".

Detests CGI (Computer-generated imagery) trickery, opting not to shoot a sequence at all unless it can be accomplished 'in-camera'. If a chase has to be filmed at 80 mph, it must be captured as it happens and not faked with camera under-cranking.

He got his first job in the film industry at age 16, by lying about his age, as an usher at Pussycat Theater, a porn theater in Torrance, California.

One of his biggest pet peeves while filming is actors and crew members napping on set. In his words "It always kinda bugged me so I came up with something where it wouldn't bug me." That something was a huge purple dildo named "Big Jerry". When ever an actor or crew member dozes off on set Quentin puts "Big Jerry" as close to the offenders face as he can without waking them and snaps photos that are hung on "The Wall of Shame" on set. Several photos of A-list actors and "Big Jerry" exist. All in good humor and fun according to the director.

Despite the constant comparison between them amongst fans, he considers fellow director Paul Thomas Anderson to be one of his best friends. In fact, Tarantino has praised Anderson's work, calling him a "filmmaking artist".

As of September 2015, Tarantino's films have grossed $1,407,548,403 worldwide.

Directed 8 actors in Oscar nominated performances: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Robert Forster, Christoph Waltz (twice) Jennifer Jason Leigh, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brad Pitt. Waltz won for his performances in both Bastardos Inglórios (2009) and Django Livre (2012). Pitt won for his performance in Era Uma Vez em... Hollywood (2019).

Is a huge fan of the Half-Life computer game series, and has considered possibilities of directing a movie adaptation.

Has indicated a desire to adapt his screenplays Cães de Aluguel (1992), Os Oito Odiados (2015) and Era Uma Vez em... Hollywood (2019) for theatrical live performances.

He has called Uma Thurman his muse.

Was sued by Don Murphy for $5,000,000, accused of assault. Tarantino attacked Murphy in restaurant, slammed him against the wall and punched him. (novembro de 1997)

Claims that Tarantino acted in the film Zombie - O Despertar dos Mortos (1978) or the film Rei Lear (1987) are incorrect. Quentin falsely listed these credits years ago on his acting resume to compensate for his lack of experience and these incorrect credits have subsequently been attributed to him in such places as Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide and the Cinemania CD ROM.

He screens Onde Começa o Inferno (1959) for potential girlfriends as a test of their compatibility.

Is mentioned in the cartoon "Courage the Cowardly Dog" as the zombie director Quintin Tarantella in several episodes, the first being "Everyone Wants to Direct".

Thanked by the rock band Nirvana in the liner notes of their album "In Utero" (1993).

His films mainly feature criminals and characters committing horrible crimes involving murder and drugs. The only crime Tarantino has committed was shoplifting from a bookstore when he was a teenager.

Insists on being beside the camera at all times during a take. The notion of being in another room watching his actors perform on a video-assist monitor is both anathema and unacceptable to him.

His mother Connie McHugh was only age 16 when she gave birth to him.

He plans to retire after his 10th major film. Has stated he would like to write novels, books on film history, plays and work as a theater director.

He was originally offered the chance to direct MIB: Homens de Preto (1997), which he turned down. The task went to Barry Sonnenfeld.

Has expressed his desire to work with Kate Winslet, Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Simon Pegg and Michael Caine.

Although he uses both elements in his films, he strongly detests violence and drugs.

Filmed his latest film Os Oito Odiados (2015) using the Ultra Panavision 70 film process This rare film process has not been used for 50 years despite the technical advantages it offers over current technology.

In the 2008 Empire magazine poll of the 500 Greatest Movies of All Time, Tarantino listed his favorite films as: 1. Três Homens em Conflito (1966), (Sergio Leone), 2. Onde Começa o Inferno (1959), (Howard Hawks), 3. Um Tiro na Noite (1981), (Brian De Palma), 4. Taxi Driver: Motorista de Táxi (1976), (Martin Scorsese), 5. Jejum de Amor (1940), Howard Hawks), 6. Cinco Dedos de Violência (1972), (Chang-hwa Jeong), 7. A Caixa de Pandora (1929), (Georg Wilhelm Pabst), 8. Carrie, A Estranha (1976), (Brian De Palma), 9. Odeio-te Meu Amor (1948), (Preston Sturges), 10. Cinco Covas no Egito (1943), (Billy Wilder), 11. Tubarão (1975), (Steven Spielberg). Choices #2, 3 and 4 are marked as "interchangeable".

Named after the Burt Reynolds character Quint Asper from Gunsmoke (1955)

In all of his original screenplays, the name of a police detective named Scagnetti is referred to at least once. Most of the times, the particular scene was cut out of the final versions.

He was originally offered the chance to direct Velocidade Máxima (1994), which he turned down. The task went to Jan de Bont.

He did not become interested in writing and directing until he was in his early twenties.

One of his favorite horror films is the original Noite do Terror (1974). His tradition is to watch the film in his home theater every Christmas season.

On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), he stated his all-time favorite James Bond film is Moscou Contra 007 (1963).

Ranked #8 in Empire (UK) magazine's greatest directors ever 2005 poll.

While he was never accused of being part of Harvey Weinstein's massive record of sexual assaults, abuse, and harassment, Tarantino spoke publicly about his regrets over his long history of making movies for Weinstein at both Miramax and The Weinstein Company. After having a talk with his friend and outspoken advocate against sexual violence Tony Tamberelli, Tarantino apologized generally by saying "I knew enough to do more than I did." He also said he would make his ninth movie with a different studio, which turned out to be Sony.

His three favourite Alfred Hitchcock movies are; Sabotagem (1936), Suspeita (1941) and Cortina Rasgada (1966).

Six of his movies are mentioned in FHM's (DK) 100 Best Male Movies Ever (7 October 2004 issue): Amor à Queima Roupa (1993) at #75, Um Drink no Inferno (1996) at #73, Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) at #26, Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) at #25, Cães de Aluguel (1992) at #11, and Pulp Fiction: Tempo de Violência (1994) at #1.

Tarantino hates Matrix Reloaded (2003) and Matrix Revolutions (2003) stating that they ruined the mythology of the first movie to him.

Has signed on to direct a new "Star Trek" film for Paramount, which will be produced by J.J. Abrams. The two conditions he asked for and were granted by the studio were A) he would be able to choose the project's screenwriter, who ended up being "The Revenant" scripter Mark L. Smith, and B) the movie would be R-rated and not edited down to a PG-13 under any circumstances.

He was asked to direct the crime comedy O Nome do Jogo (1995). He declined, though he did persuade John Travolta to star in the film.

The character from Amor à Queima Roupa (1993), Clarence Worley, personifies Quentin Tarantino's passions in life.

Has stated that he would like to make and star in a film telling the story of John Brown, the abolitionist.

He has directed one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Pulp Fiction: Tempo de Violência (1994).