Buckle up, because much like a Quentin Tarantino film, this is a wild ride. What can we learn from a spat between two Hollywood bigwigs? I'll tell you, but first—some backstory. This supposed feud started last week, when the German-language version of Playboy magazine published excerpts of an alleged interview with Ennio Morricone, the celebrated composer whose credits include The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in the West and more. In the interview, Morricone seemed to slam director Quentin Tarantino, with whom he has collaborated on multiple projects, from Kill Bill to The Hateful Eight. Morricone allegedly called Tarantino a “cretin” and compared his homage style of filmmaking to “stealing” ideas, or reheating old food. He allegedly said Tarantino would give him unrealistic deadlines and was a “chaotic” director. The interview also included some disparaging comments about Hollywood and the Oscars. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 14 November, 2018