I find it fascinating that Tarantino was kind of a poster child of the New American Independent film movement and has a reputation of being one of those filmmakers that does things different and edgier than what traditional Hollywood wants. And yet he actually has nostalgia for when Hollywood was at its most traditional with the least amount of edge - it’s golden age. Film history might have misjudged him....
I watched once upon a Time in Hollywood at least 38 times now!! This is my favorite movie by Quentin Tarantino. The dialogue is extremely rememberable and still quoted today on social media. Rick and Cliff’s Broship was just Perfect!! Sharon Tate played by Margot Robbie was hired to play her alive in spirit and living her best life something that was taken from her. People seem to miss judge that, you don’t need a lot of lines to prove your worth as an actress. The soundtrack and camera work was just perfect!! 🎥
This was such a great review! This may be a strange opinion, but this film is right up there with Pulp Fiction for me as being Tarantino's best film. Your review was spot on talking about how there wasn't really a narrative thrust. That's what I enjoyed about the film; it was pure escapism, showing a bygone era I was never alive to experience. This was a great video, and I'd love to see more stuff like this in the future. Your videos are just as good now as they were years ago!
8 years and counting man... I'm still watching the videos, keep them up! It's disappointing (yet understandable) when you disappear for months at a time
So.... I knew nothing about this film when I went to the Cinema. My wife wanted to see it for date night. We arrived at the theater only to be met by an evacuation. This delayed our entry by about 15 minutes so never saw the opening. Near the end of the film, prior to the home invasion, I remarked to my wife how Tarantino-esque the cinematography was to which she replied "Yeah, It's a Tarantino movie" I thought this was a fantastic film and most definitely one of, if not, his best and what made it even better for me was not knowing it was a QT film going so had no prior expectations. Pitt and DiCaprio were exceptional! ..my 2 cents worth anyway.
I wasn't very impressed by this film when I first saw it, I thought it had overly long dialogue scenes, I felt only Brad Pitt's scenes pushed the plot forward and that fictionalized Sharon Tate wasn't very flashed out as a character, but this review has given me another way of seeing the way she was handled, and for that I thank you =)
Same. I was entertained in the theaters for the movie but left feeling somewhat underwhelmed by it in retrospect. But this definitely makes me reconsider if I should watch it again with a new perspective.
Fantastic work as always Sam. Nothing defeats the power of cinema! My favourite Tarantino at his most meta. That montage where "Out Of Time" by the rolling stones plays with those neon signs lighting up I adore so much.
Great to see a another video Sam. Also you once said you were going to do a video on how fandom has changed the blockbuster film industry. I think that would be a really introsting video.
Nice to you delve more into material outside of the super hero genre. Even better still to see this reviewed from a thematic pov, as opposed to a ball-by-ball format.
Wowowowow. Amazing review Sam! Absolutely on the nose! I admit when I first saw it it was a bit over my head with its more Coen brothers-esque restrained pacing, but after watching it again two months ago I understood why. Plus the allegories you made to today's current events was nothing short of fantastic. When it comes down to it, there really ain't nothin' like a good movie. I think this is why I'll be checking out Hail, Caesar again. Great review!!!!
Apparently you uploaded another video prior to this yet somehow don't recall it popping up in my feed except for this one. But it's good to see you back again and tackling other types of films like you mentioned before.
_"Yes!"_ What you say at 5:32 is precisely why I enjoyed the end of *_Once Upon a Time in Hollywood_* so much. Having known about her tragic murder all my life (occurring when I was only 2) it was quite cathartic to watch the alternate history. Sadly, while I am a Gen-Xer, and the slower pace of older films is something I'm used to and enjoy, I was utterly bored with this film. . .until that last act. I'm not sure if I should blame whatever it is that has reduced my attention span, be it *UA-cam* or the specific editing styles and overall presentation of modern media, but I feel this film could benefit from a second viewing. I thoroughly enjoyed your essay on this. You have definitely been missed. ••• Not that it matters, but I enjoyed seeing what looked to me to be a publicity shot at 7:57 for 1938's _"Holiday."_ It is an absolute favorite of mine. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Loved the movie. The only part I didn't like was the "film within a film western". The scene goes on way too long. Pitt was awesome. Dicaprio was very good. Loved how Sharon Tate was depicted. And the hippie chick was way sexy.
I prefer most of the other Tarantino movies more than this. I'd like to see Oliver Stone or somebody make a movie based on Tom O'Neill's book Chaos which explores the links between the CIA and Manson. The real story is much more interesting than the "Helter Skelter" theory reported uncritically at the time.
For this video, I managed to mostly get by on UA-cam clips that I downloaded, but nowadays I use an HDML Clonerbox Pro to capture most of my footage - it's essentially a digital recorder for anything going into the TV.
What do you think Tarantino's last film will be? I bet it will be based around pre 9/11, and Osama Bin Laden and his terrorist legion are killed in awesome ways before the attacks.
To an extent, do you think it would be accurate to say that Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is to the Manson family, what South Park’s “Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants” was to al-Quaeda? It sounds like both of them take a notorious tragedy that turned our culture upside down, then offer the viewer some catharsis by humorously making the people we feared into an object of light-hearted mockery. To also tie this back in with your older videos, it reminds me of how you explained why Spider-Man cracks jokes and insults at his opponents. Spider-Man’s gibes can both make it easier for the villains to lose their concentration, plus make him less scared of them so he can better maintain his own composure. You once said that it can become easier to not fold under fear, if you can find a way to make fun of the person trying to intimidate you, and that is often Peter Parker’s thinking.
This film going to be a cult classic like Brad Pitt say this film going to be around for a very long time!!!!! Tarantino play the film Every Friday @ Midnight at his Movie Theatre....
Speaking of an end of an era Marvel and DC are going to reboot the animated universe!That means what’s that god awful Spiderman cartoon on Disney XD is over marvels going to try again with the animated universe And once DC is done with the justice league Dark Apocalypse movie They are going to go back and proper DC stories Starting with superman man of tomorrow!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗!
I find it fascinating that Tarantino was kind of a poster child of the New American Independent film movement and has a reputation of being one of those filmmakers that does things different and edgier than what traditional Hollywood wants.
And yet he actually has nostalgia for when Hollywood was at its most traditional with the least amount of edge - it’s golden age. Film history might have misjudged him....
Because he still has a lot of love for every form of cinema.
Because Tarantino is ultimately not a subversive filmmaker. Perverse indulgence is not rebellious.
"He said 'he was the devil. And he was here to...do some devil shit', idk."
Amazing.
I watched once upon a Time in Hollywood at least 38 times now!! This is my favorite movie by Quentin Tarantino. The dialogue is extremely rememberable and still quoted today on social media. Rick and Cliff’s Broship was just Perfect!! Sharon Tate played by Margot Robbie was hired to play her alive in spirit and living her best life something that was taken from her. People seem to miss judge that, you don’t need a lot of lines to prove your worth as an actress. The soundtrack and camera work was just perfect!! 🎥
-whats your name?
-im the devil. Im here to do the devils business...
- nah it was something dumber
This was such a great review! This may be a strange opinion, but this film is right up there with Pulp Fiction for me as being Tarantino's best film. Your review was spot on talking about how there wasn't really a narrative thrust. That's what I enjoyed about the film; it was pure escapism, showing a bygone era I was never alive to experience.
This was a great video, and I'd love to see more stuff like this in the future. Your videos are just as good now as they were years ago!
Funny how this channel evolved over the years
8 years and counting man... I'm still watching the videos, keep them up! It's disappointing (yet understandable) when you disappear for months at a time
So.... I knew nothing about this film when I went to the Cinema. My wife wanted to see it for date night. We arrived at the theater only to be met by an evacuation. This delayed our entry by about 15 minutes so never saw the opening. Near the end of the film, prior to the home invasion, I remarked to my wife how Tarantino-esque the cinematography was to which she replied "Yeah, It's a Tarantino movie" I thought this was a fantastic film and most definitely one of, if not, his best and what made it even better for me was not knowing it was a QT film going so had no prior expectations. Pitt and DiCaprio were exceptional! ..my 2 cents worth anyway.
I wasn't very impressed by this film when I first saw it, I thought it had overly long dialogue scenes, I felt only Brad Pitt's scenes pushed the plot forward and that fictionalized Sharon Tate wasn't very flashed out as a character, but this review has given me another way of seeing the way she was handled, and for that I thank you =)
Same. I was entertained in the theaters for the movie but left feeling somewhat underwhelmed by it in retrospect. But this definitely makes me reconsider if I should watch it again with a new perspective.
Honestly Sam, you could make a video about anything and I'd love it!
I forget how much I live for your content Sam. Absolutely brilliant review/retrospective!
Fantastic work as always Sam.
Nothing defeats the power of cinema!
My favourite Tarantino at his most meta.
That montage where "Out Of Time" by the rolling stones plays with those neon signs lighting up I adore so much.
Great to see a another video Sam. Also you once said you were going to do a video on how fandom has changed the blockbuster film industry. I think that would be a really introsting video.
Nice to you delve more into material outside of the super hero genre. Even better still to see this reviewed from a thematic pov, as opposed to a ball-by-ball format.
Spot on Sam loved your final summary.......plus I loved the movie.
I love when you turn into an obscure video on a topic of your interest and hear superb. audio and delivery.
Wowowowow. Amazing review Sam! Absolutely on the nose! I admit when I first saw it it was a bit over my head with its more Coen brothers-esque restrained pacing, but after watching it again two months ago I understood why. Plus the allegories you made to today's current events was nothing short of fantastic. When it comes down to it, there really ain't nothin' like a good movie. I think this is why I'll be checking out Hail, Caesar again. Great review!!!!
Apparently you uploaded another video prior to this yet somehow don't recall it popping up in my feed except for this one. But it's good to see you back again and tackling other types of films like you mentioned before.
This was just what I needed. Thanks. Stay safe and stay sane ✌️
Thanks man, that means a lot. Hope you're looking after yourself.
So glad to see you back on the youtube scene.
I might check this film out when I get a chance. Great analysis my friend 👍
Really well written analysis - that actually contains value and content, which many simar videos on film lack. Geat video!
Thanks for the kind words!
OMFG THAT KIRK BEATTIE THANKS AT THE END ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
XOXOXOXOXO
Loved this video. Great stuff.
I liked the part with Thomas the Tank Engine
Such a high quality channel, wow! You sir have earned a sub and I really hope you get a lot more than just me
_"Yes!"_ What you say at 5:32 is precisely why I enjoyed the end of *_Once Upon a Time in Hollywood_* so much. Having known about her tragic murder all my life (occurring when I was only 2) it was quite cathartic to watch the alternate history.
Sadly, while I am a Gen-Xer, and the slower pace of older films is something I'm used to and enjoy, I was utterly bored with this film. . .until that last act.
I'm not sure if I should blame whatever it is that has reduced my attention span, be it *UA-cam* or the specific editing styles and overall presentation of modern media, but I feel this film could benefit from a second viewing.
I thoroughly enjoyed your essay on this. You have definitely been missed.
•••
Not that it matters, but I enjoyed seeing what looked to me to be a publicity shot at 7:57 for 1938's _"Holiday."_ It is an absolute favorite of mine.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yes re watches make the film even better
Loved the movie. The only part I didn't like was the "film within a film western". The scene goes on way too long. Pitt was awesome. Dicaprio was very good. Loved how Sharon Tate was depicted. And the hippie chick was way sexy.
I’m 2 years late, but this is a great video 🙌
Thank you, friend!
Hope youre staying safe, Sam.
I prefer most of the other Tarantino movies more than this. I'd like to see Oliver Stone or somebody make a movie based on Tom O'Neill's book Chaos which explores the links between the CIA and Manson. The real story is much more interesting than the "Helter Skelter" theory reported uncritically at the time.
Hey Sam, how do you get the footage for these videos? Do you rip them from physical or digital media, or in some other way?
For this video, I managed to mostly get by on UA-cam clips that I downloaded, but nowadays I use an HDML Clonerbox Pro to capture most of my footage - it's essentially a digital recorder for anything going into the TV.
Didn’t you have a top ten Batman film video? Where can I access it?
Love it
What do you think Tarantino's last film will be? I bet it will be based around pre 9/11, and Osama Bin Laden and his terrorist legion are killed in awesome ways before the attacks.
To an extent, do you think it would be accurate to say that Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is to the Manson family, what South Park’s “Osama Bin Laden Has Farty Pants” was to al-Quaeda? It sounds like both of them take a notorious tragedy that turned our culture upside down, then offer the viewer some catharsis by humorously making the people we feared into an object of light-hearted mockery.
To also tie this back in with your older videos, it reminds me of how you explained why Spider-Man cracks jokes and insults at his opponents. Spider-Man’s gibes can both make it easier for the villains to lose their concentration, plus make him less scared of them so he can better maintain his own composure. You once said that it can become easier to not fold under fear, if you can find a way to make fun of the person trying to intimidate you, and that is often Peter Parker’s thinking.
This film going to be a cult classic like Brad Pitt say this film going to be around for a very long time!!!!! Tarantino play the film Every Friday @ Midnight at his Movie Theatre....
"Only violent sequence in the whole film"
Cliff breaks that guys nose at the ranch.
Speaking of an end of an era Marvel and DC are going to reboot the animated universe!That means what’s that god awful Spiderman cartoon on Disney XD is over marvels going to try again with the animated universe And once DC is done with the justice league Dark Apocalypse movie They are going to go back and proper DC stories Starting with superman man of tomorrow!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗!