Cinema Speculations

The Tarantino-writer slips away from definitions just as easily as Tarantino-the-director. Memoirs, Hollywood history, film theory, viewer diary, pulp non-fiction, or documented stand-up, all this is "Cinema Speculations." Tarantino dedicated his first documentary book to the films of his youth that shaped his taste and intuition: from "Dirty Harry" and "Rocky" to "Escape from Alcatraz." The author brings order to the directorial kitchens of his predecessors, invariably asking the question: what if the history of cinema had unfolded differently? This book is full of sincere love and excitement from a director whose vast knowledge, professional experience, and connections in Hollywood allow him to be convincing even in the most fantastic and speculative constructions. Can you imagine how Brian De Palma would have filmed "Taxi Driver"? Quentin will tell you.

5 facts about the book:
a) The second book by Quentin Tarantino. The first, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," became a real hit — as did everything the filmmaker does.
b) "The most essential read for film enthusiasts" of the year, according to KinoPoisk.
c) Tarantino focuses on the 1970s—a turning point for cinema: the golden age of New Hollywood, a time of bold films and the lifting of censorship restrictions. Quentin offers a directorial version of this story—in his signature style, with dozens of characters, references to past cinema, and echoes of future cinema.
d) Tarantino's book is a comprehensive film guide to the director's own work for those curious to understand where Quentin's films come from. Tarantino begins his narrative with his first trips to the movies with his parents, listing hundreds of favorite films that had a significant impact on him, and occasionally candidly revealing where he borrowed certain details for "Reservoir Dogs" or "Kill Bill."
e) The book concludes with a monumental index, a 23-page alphabetical listing of all names, films, film companies, and brands mentioned by Tarantino—a true gift for cinephiles and an easy way to find the director's thoughts on the most interesting questions.