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Tarantino's Mix of Humdrum Dialogue and Old-school ActionOne could say that Planet Terror and Death Proof, released in tandem as the two Grindhouse features, are vanity projects for directors Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. ... Full Article
Paul Solet Feeds Grace
moviemaker.com –
2009-08-12
For years, moviemakers have been exploring the notion that inside every seemingly adorable infant hides a demanding monster that will never leave his or her parents in peace. ... Full Article
Single Person's Movie: Death Proof
observer.com –
2009-07-30
Why we'll try to stay up and watch it: In a Hollywood economic climate where Steven Soderbergh couldn't get Moneyball made with Brad Pitt and a reasonable budget, you might wonder how Quentin Tarantino still gets funding. ... Full Article
Here is a tale of two Cannes festivalgoers. One is a veteran, the other a newcomer. Each had a major film playing in the competition, and each found himself at different times staring down the gauntlet of photographers flanking the... ... Full Article
There is a certain delight to be taken in the cheesiness of B-movies. In Death Proof (R, 2007), director Quentin Tarantino channels all the nuances of exploitation and splatter films, but does so with a modern twist. ... Full Article
Pitt To Bring "Basterds" To Cannes
cbsnews.com –
2009-04-02
The full lineup for the 10-day festival, which begins May 13, will not be announced until April 23. The Pixar animated film "Up" will open the film festival, it was announced last month. ... Full Article
Ed Brubaker, the writer infamous for killing Captain America and respected for his work both inside the Marvel and DC universes ( Gotham Central , Captain America , Daredevil ) and for creator-owned projects like Lowlife and Criminal can now... ... Full Article
Death Proof (Blu-ray)
dvdtown.com –
2009-02-24
"It´s better than safe. It´s death proof." - Stuntman Mike I could be in the minority, but right from the start I´ve always thought Quentin Tarantino´s and Robert Rodriguez´ joint venture "Grindhouse" was an underappreciated notion of brilliance. ... Full Article
DEATH PROOF
nytimes.com –
2008-12-23
Quentin Tarantino 's "Death Proof" first appeared in 2007 as a component of "Grindhouse," an elaborate conceptual project that was meant to evoke a double feature at a decaying downtown movie palace, around 1978. ... Full Article
The Digital Bits reports some disheartening news. According to the website, Genius will finally release the Grindhouse films, Planet Terror and Death Proof, on Blu-ray Disc on 12/16 (SRP $28.95). ... Full Article