November 2nd 2024.
Quentin Tarantino may be known for creating some of the most iconic films in cinematic history, but when it comes to the Dune franchise, he's not a fan. The 61-year-old American filmmaker, who gained recognition for his X-rated movies featuring hyper-stylized violence, avant-garde editing, and extended dialogue, has made it clear that he has no time for Dune.
Despite starting his career as an independent filmmaker and creating critically acclaimed movies like Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill: Volume 1, and Inglourious Basterds, Tarantino doesn't hold back when sharing his thoughts on movies. During an appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, he was asked about his opinion on Dune: Part Two and whether he considered it one of the best movies of the year.
While the sci-fi/adventure flick, starring Austin Butler, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, and Florence Pugh, received praise from critics and grossed $714 million at the box office, Tarantino wasn't too impressed. "I saw Dune a couple of times. I don't need to see that story again," he stated. "I don't need to see spice worms. I don't need to see a movie that says the word 'spice' so dramatically."
However, Tarantino's criticism wasn't directed towards director Denis Villeneuve. Instead, he expressed his desire to see original material instead of Hollywood remakes. "It's one after another of this remake and that remake," he explained. "People ask, have you seen Dune? Have you seen Ripley? Have you seen Shogun? And I'm like no, no, no, no."
When it comes to Shogun specifically, Tarantino revealed that he had already watched "all 13 hours" of it in the 80s and has no interest in seeing it again. "I've seen that story twice before, and I didn't really like it in either version, so I'm not really interested in seeing it a third time," he said. "If you did another story, that would be interesting enough to give it a shot anyway."
Despite his negative opinions on certain movies, Tarantino does have favorites. He even praised Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux, stating that he "really, really liked it" and that it exceeded his expectations. "I really got caught up into it. I really liked the musical sequences. I got really caught up," he said. "I thought the more banal the songs were, the better they were."
As for his own work, Tarantino reportedly abandoned his plans for The Movie Critic, which was supposed to be his 10th and final project. Deadline reported that a source confirmed the news, stating that Tarantino has "simply changed his mind" and is "going back to the drawing board to figure out what that final movie will be."
Despite his strong opinions, Tarantino's passion for film is undeniable. Whether he loves or hates a movie, he always has something interesting to say. And while he may not be a fan of Dune, he continues to leave his mark on the world of cinema with his unique and unforgettable creations.
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