„I actually made it a point not to do stuff like that”. Quentin Tarantino never intends to make the mistake he did with Kill Bill again

As a devoted admirer of Quentin Tarantino‘s cinematic masterpieces, I’ve always been captivated by his unconventional approach to storytelling. The saga of “Kill Bill” stands as a testament to this unique style, with its intricate plotlines and richly detailed narrative.

Quentin Tarantino generally prefers not to make sequels for his films, except for the case of Kill Bill. Originally planned as a single movie, the script for Kill Bill turned out to be so extensive that it was more like a novel. To avoid discarding any parts, he decided to split his work into two movies, resulting in the creation of Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill Bill: Volume 2.

In my enthusiasm as a fan, I must share that after crafting those extraordinary films, Tarantino pledged he wouldn’t embark on another extensive screenplay of that sort again. During an interview with NPR, he admitted that the process of adapting it for the big screen was a challenge he wasn’t eager to repeat. Yet, in the case of Kill Bill, such an extensive script was indispensable for him to include all the vital details.

As a passionate gamer, I found myself deeply engrossed in crafting more intricate prose, particularly within what you refer to as stage directions. This newfound focus resulted in my scripts expanding significantly, leading me to the epic saga of “Kill Bill: Volume 1 and 2”. However, by the time I was working on “Kill Bill”, the script was so overflowing with prose that I began to understand why some writers choose to create a screenplay as a blueprint rather than a novel. Essentially, I had written a novel every day, and then adapted it for the screen, improvising as I went along.

To prevent my work from becoming overly complex and cluttered as it has been in recent years or even decades, I intentionally chose to simplify it, making it more concise. However, in this particular instance, I couldn’t adhere to that simplicity. I felt compelled to write it out, to describe the events, the character’s background, the situation, and how it unfolded because it was too significant not to.

Despite feeling remorseful about crafting an overly lengthy script, Tarantino ultimately adhered to his initial vision and produced two movies instead of one. Later on, he decided not to write such elaborate scripts again. This doesn’t imply that he abandoned the intricate storytelling that eventually made it to the silver screen.

As a gamer, I’ve just discovered that Quentin Tarantino, after the release of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, penned a novelization of the story, providing more depth to what was shown on the big screen. This shows his enduring love for storytelling, something he expressed during the making of “Kill Bill”. Instead of extending the movie itself, he opted for an innovative approach, transforming the extended tale into a captivating book format.

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2024-12-11 22:32