1. Reservoir Dogs (1992): A crime thriller about a group of criminals whose diamond heist goes awry, leading them to suspect one of their own is an undercover cop.

  2. Pulp Fiction (1994): A cult classic that intertwines multiple storylines involving hitmen, a boxer, and a pair of armed robbers in Los Angeles.

  3. Jackie Brown (1997): Based on Elmore Leonard’s novel, this film follows a flight attendant caught in a money smuggling scheme, playing both sides against each other to secure her freedom.

  4. Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003): An action-packed revenge saga about “The Bride,” a former assassin seeking vengeance against her former colleagues.

  5. Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004): The continuation of “The Bride’s” quest for revenge, exploring her backstory and relationships.

  6. Death Proof (2007): Part of the “Grindhouse” double feature, it follows a psychopathic stuntman who uses his “death-proof” car to stalk and kill young women.

  7. Inglourious Basterds (2009): Set during World War II, it follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers planning to assassinate Nazi leaders.

  8. Django Unchained (2012): A Western about Django, a freed slave who teams up with a bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner.

  9. The Hateful Eight (2015): Set in post-Civil War Wyoming, it follows a group of strangers seeking shelter during a blizzard, leading to a violent confrontation.

  10. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): Set in 1969 Los Angeles, it follows a fading actor and his stunt double navigating the changing film industry.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    (Pulp Fiction (1994):
    Reservoir Dogs (1992):
    Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003):
    Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004): )

    Really hard to separate these four as they are each classics in their own way.

    I put Pulp Fiction first as it’s more original than Reservoir Dogs which is largely a re-make of City on Fire.

    Kill Bill is slightly lesser due to it’s slavish devotion to Lady Snowblood.

    (Inglourious Basterds (2009):
    Django Unchained (2012): )

    Two others that could really go in either order. Historical revenge fiction. They’re fine. Waltz is more brilliant in Basterds than Django.

    1. The Hateful Eight (2015):
      Definition of a slow burn. More fun if you go with the fan theory that this is a remake of John Carpenter’s “The Thing”. Unlike the last two, there is no stand out performance like with Waltz.

    2. Jackie Brown (1997):
      Pam Grier walking simulator. I get it, she’s hot, Tarantino has a foot fetish, felt like 40 minutes of her walking was too much.

    3. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019): Excruciating to watch. Doesn’t even have a Tarantino signature soundtrack. Just people driving around LA listening to radio commercials.

    4. Death Proof (2007):
      Irredeemably unlikable.