Quentin Tarantino

Filmmaker

Contemporary influential 214 sayings

Sayings by Quentin Tarantino

I think violence is a legitimate cinematic tool.

2009 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm a big fan of spaghetti westerns. They're my favorite genre.

2015 — Interview with The Wall Street Journal
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I don't have a problem with gratuitous violence. I have a problem with boring violence.

2007 — Interview with The Observer
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I'm a big fan of kung fu movies. I love them.

2003 — Interview with The New York Times
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I'm not trying to make a statement with my films. I'm just trying to entertain people.

2012 — Interview with NPR
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I don't think about the message of my films. I just think about the story.

2019 — Interview with The New Yorker
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I'm a big fan of blaxploitation films. They're awesome.

2012 — Interview with The Guardian
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I don't care if people like my movies or not. I make them for myself.

2015 — Interview with The Independent
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I'm a big fan of grindhouse movies. They're great.

2007 — Interview with Collider
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I'm a big fan of film noir. It's my favorite genre.

1994 — Interview with The New York Times
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I don't think about the commercial success of my films. I just think about making a good movie.

2019 — Interview with Variety
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I'm a big fan of directors who have a strong vision.

2015 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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I don't believe in political correctness. I believe in freedom of speech.

2012 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm a big fan of practical effects. I think they're better than CGI.

2015 — Interview with Collider
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I don't think about the legacy of my films. I just think about making the next one.

2019 — Interview with The New York Times
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I'm a big fan of writing dialogue. It's my favorite part of filmmaking.

2013 — Interview with BAFTA Guru
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I'm a big fan of actors who are willing to take risks.

2019 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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I don't believe in censorship. I believe in artistic freedom.

2012 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm a big fan of movies that challenge the audience.

2009 — Interview with The Times
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I don't think about the awards season when I'm making a movie. I just think about making a good movie.

2015 — Interview with Variety
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