“In the '50s, audiences accepted a level of artifice that the audiences in 1966 would chuckle at. And the audiences of 1978 would chuckle at what the audience of 1966 said was okay, too. The trick is to try to be way ahead of that curve, so they're not chuckling at your movies 20 years down the line.”

American filmmaker, actor, and author

Quentin Tarantino is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. He is known for films that mix graphic violence, long stretches of talk, and frequent references to popular culture. His work has attracted both a devoted cult following and major critical and commercial success. He has also been described by some as the most influential director of his generation, and his films have earned numerous honors, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.