Back in 2022, writer/director Quentin Tarantino sat down with Jimmy Kimmel, and the discussion turned to an interesting question.What makes a movie perfect?Tarantino had a definition in mind when he called certain films flawless. These weren't movies he just loved, although that's important. They were ones that he said transcended individual taste and were objectively remarkable.As he explained to Kimmel, "The perfect movie kind of crosses all aesthetics to one degree or another. Might not be your cup of tea, but there's nothing you can say to bring it down."We bet a few of you would still be willing to argue with him. Either way, we're going to explore his brief list of cinematic perfection. - YouTube youtu.be Check out Tarantino and Kimmel's conversation above, then learn more about each of his picks.The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Tobe Hooper) - YouTube www.youtube.com Eyebrow-raising to some, but to me, this makes perfect sense. Tarantino led with Tobe Hooper's horror masterpiece. Kimmel expressed surprise at the choice, but the 1974 independent horror film has earned its reputation as a groundbreaking work that transformed the genre. The production itself was a nightmare, shooting 16-hour days in over 100-degree Texas heat for weeks on end. That physical exhaustion and discomfort transferred directly onto the screen, making the film's terror palpable. Little violence actually appears on screen, yet the film remains one of the most effective horror experiences in cinema history.Jaws (Steven Spielberg) - YouTube youtu.be Tarantino's next pick was Jaws. We don't need to...
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