Quentin Tarantino And Stephen Bond Over Their Shared Love For "The Thing"

[@astropioneer3296]

Love him or hate him, Tarantino's love for cinema is infectious.

[@theonlyconformist]

For real. I like some of his movies but am kind of tired of his films at this point (don't hate me). That said, his passion, encyclopedic knowledge, analysis, and intelligent descriptions of what makes movies great is so compelling to listen to. He's an incredible guest on any talk show

[@SWERIC1]

Agreed, even though hes controversial I still love his movies. Especially inglorious basterds

[@CrescentFreshable]

He knows so much. He's like the House M.D. of film.

[@purefoldnz3070]

He's starting to become Marlon Brando

[@kylecook7187]

His love for feet? Less so.

[@benjaminstock5334]

I was lucky enough to be in attendance for this interview. This conversation actually went on a bit longer. Colbert and Tarantino talked about Ennio Morricone and his soundtrack for the Thing, but it was cut for time. Few things make me as happy as Colbert and Tarantino shmoozing about Morricone.

[@corbelius6]

Did they mention that Ennios ' music ended up in the Hateful eight? Weeee.

[@Anvar2308]

Hope they put extended version on KZbin, please!

[@corbelius6]

@@browsman2328 Yes, you pronounce the E

[@ElPayasoMalo]

I used to be friends with Morricone on MySpace.

[@StreetHierarchy]

@@corbelius6 his music didn't "end up" in The Hateful Eight, unlike the other Tarantino works, Morricone composed the music FOR The Hateful Eight. It's not like Kill Bill, where Tarantino snatched needle drops from past Ennio Morricone scores.

[@paulfromt.o.7384]

The Thing is a masterpiece in horror and suspense. Blew my mind on VHS in 82.

[@jaraza323]

What about Twilight?

[@jimbrown2688]

First saw it when it was released and I was about 12... Still watch it at least 4 times a year..

[@jaraza323]

@@jimbrown2688 what about Twilight?

[@captainbeastazoid7084]

@@jaraza323 What about Fifty Shades of Grey?

[@nickstav08]

​@@jimbrown2688 i watch it every winter. i turn off the heater, open a window and let the room get cold and dark

[@mev202]

Stephen Colbert showing how good he is here, didn't try and interrupt, just let Quentin Tarantino talk and express himself. That's the sign of a brilliant interviewer

[@sschithra]

Yes! Imagine Jimmy Faking Fallon doing this interview, interrupting every other words and faking laugh and all.

[@bbuggediffy]

This is the time. Just right now and only now. Oh really? Is that so? Then tell me. What are the signs of a good commenter?

[@RukYouLikeAHurricane]

@@sschithra omg I wasn’t sure anyone else was annoyed by Fallins fake laugh either?! I can’t watch it unless one of my absolute favorites will be on but I’m rolling my eyes the entire time.

[@MrJerpink]

Colbert knows when to steer and when to navigate.

[@parabostonian2267]

Frankly this is a lesson that Stephen took a very long time to learn (if you look at his entire career), too. Heh. He’s a talented guy, but he loves attention. =p but good point, chat.

[@brandocalrissian3294]

John Carpenter needs to be celebrated more. Darkstar, Halloween, escape from new york, the thing, big trouble in little China, prince of darkness, in the mouth of madness. Such an amazing and criminally underrated resume of absolutely fantastic films.

[@terrycoolidge9511]

Your excellent list is conspicuously missing "Starman" and "Assault on Precinct 13."

[@HeyClutch]

And Escape from LA, and yes I’m being serious.

[@breno7950]

They live

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

He's incredible.

[@rnw2739]

You forgot one of his very best..... 'Christine'.

[@ryans.1900]

Having recently watched "The Thing," i cant believe this movie was lambasted by critics when it came out

[@captainspaulding5963]

Critics always hate horror...

[@waynej2608]

@@captainspaulding5963 Generally. The one I recall they all seemed to like was The Exorcist.

[@Elephantstonica]

@@waynej2608 Yet the Exorcist 3 is far better. Bar the last few minutes; which was not Blatty’s fault.

[@1ksweatyrikers455]

it was way ahead of it's time

[@AngelofMusic04]

"The Thing" was released less than two weeks after "E.T." It wasn't so much the film itself that people were reacting so negatively to as it was it's inescapably bleak and nihilistic... everything. Thankfully, time and context have proven "The Thing" is every bit as incredible and game changing.

[@CKMxMaSteRx]

When he is describing the movie, the audience is silent. So much respect for Quentin.

[@ubercoo]

We have lost something along the way, the real world community without having to check in with Google or Meetup and just enjoy the company of strangers as civil adults.

[@purefoldnz3070]

He's an idiot. He just gave a recent interview that the 80's was the worst time for movies but then says he loves The Thing??

[@thegamewin100]

You know it’s crazy that people STILL talk about this movie it’s my favorite ever I love it

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Also one of my absolute favourite films of all time, horror or otherwise. No film has ever scared me as much as The Thing has. It's genuinely a masterpiece in cinematography.

[@dannybursace9151]

Yes! And the ending is perfect…what a movie!

[@thegamewin100]

@@dannybursace9151 love this movie they are making a documentary on it lol the thing expanded 😭😭

[@stobe187]

Rob Bottin was like 21-22 years old when he made the practical FX for The Thing, which is wild.

[@CB-zt6qs]

Wow, that's incredible.

[@b.l.fisher8230]

And had a nervous breakdown...

[@t.jasonkittell2916]

Really good story!

[@stobe187]

@@b.l.fisher8230 yeah, worked himself into the hospital unfortunately.

[@stephensporman8206]

He has no regrets I'm sure. His art is considered the best by most fans and critics. It'll live on forever. Absolutely amazing.

[@rogersjgregory]

The Thing is a masterpiece and a Masterclass in storytelling. The theatrical experience just can’t be replicated at home. Hearing others nervous laughter or gasps that mirror your own is a great experience.

[@charlesmartin1121]

Tarantino is a great talk show guest, especially if he is opposite an intelligent interviewer.

[@AlmostaFlipinSkater]

Stephen Colbert is the Dick Cavett of this generation. I'd say Jon Stewart, but guest interviews weren't the core of the Daily Show.

[@charlesmartin1121]

@@AlmostaFlipinSkater An apt comparison. I have noticed Colbert is usually at his best as an interviewer if he is opposite a guest with an above average level of intelligence. When he draws some ditsy starlet he seems to struggle a little, or the conversation is more forced. Leave those guests to Fallon.

[@dancollins6171]

I don't think Colbert likes interviewing Tarantino. Quentin comes off as a self-indulgent, tangent-chasing kook in his talk show appearances and sucks at editing himself because nobody's ever told him to shut up. I mean, he makes some very intriguing films and all, but an intelligent interviewer likes to be able to ask a question once in awhile.

[@beverleyreid8258]

True, true, true

[@charlesmartin1121]

@@dancollins6171 He is certainly over the top at times I will admit, but I kind of like that occassionally.

[@wizard5637]

Carpenter's The Thing is a tremendous movie. You got dudes from The Warriors, You got Snake Pliskin, You got Wilford with no mustache! Perfection.

[@brandonburton5928]

And you got Keith "voice of our childhood" David.

[@herestobeingalibra9515]

Scared the sh*t out of me when I was a kid.

[@alex0589]

And the best dog actor!

[@ImaginaShip]

@@brandonburton5928 but he doesn’t believe in all this voodoo bullshit 😆

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Legends say that when the Thing ate Brimley, it caught Diabetes.

[@mufan4ever]

Could watch these two talk about movies all day

[@jeswilde6188]

ALLL day

[@brianmcmanus4690]

Word.

[@herestobeingalibra9515]

Heard!

[@Bamajana]

Ditto!

[@TexasADV]

new podcast idea! shut up and take my money

[@IaMD.B.]

The case for seeing movies in theaters is simple: Throughout human history, people have always gathered together to hear and experience great stories. Be it around the campfire, in ancient stage plays and auditoriums, and the movie theater is the modern equivalent of that. It's a precious aspect of the human experience, and we should never give that up.

[@Primenumber19]

Lost in translation, anchorman, the ghost and the darkness are just some films that were ruined by watching with an audience in a theater. People are awful.

[@IaMD.B.]

@@Primenumber19 I'm sorry you feel that way, man. Of course there are always some a-holes who ruin the movie going experience, but by and large, the vast majority of my cinema experiences were positive. Watching comedies in theater is great because everyone laughs together, and you get a collective sense of awe when you watch an epic blockbuster. And Dramas can be enjoyable as well, although with those specifically I can see why some would prefer TV.

[@Primenumber19]

@@IaMD.B. try being the only dude in a crowded theater laughing at anchorman. It’s awkward.

[@IaMD.B.]

@@Primenumber19 how can this be? Anchorman is hilarious!

[@Vicky21987]

It's a nice thought, eloquently put, and I completely understand why people feel this way about cinema. Me personally though, am kind of done with cinema for the following reasons: a) it's become massively overpriced. For the price I pay for two tickets for a two hour movie (plus an hour of commercials) I could instead have a lovely dinner in a nice restaurant with a friend. b) if you go into a full cinema (which by your reasoning is more to the point, rather than an almost empty screening), you get people who are noisy/smelly/annoying/etc. It'll ruin my mood and my experience of the movie as a whole. c) honestly, the main reason why I used to like the cinema was because you'd see something that wasn't out yet, on a giant screen with awesome sound. Well, with almost simultaneous releases to streaming the first point's almost gone. People now have giant screens with great sound systems at home, which negates the other two reasons - obviously not quite as grand as the large silver screens, but if size is a big argument, then by that reasoning small cinemas should shut down, only leaving massive multiplexes. Gathering together to hear stories is a nice sentiment, but I'm really not there to gather with all the other people around me. I barely get to see any of their faces before the movie starts in the darkened room and I have zero interaction with them during or after. I know there's a thing where people will, for example, laugh more and louder at a comedy when they're within a group. It's basically the main reason why sitcoms used to have a live audience. I, however, am for some reason a little different. I'll laugh my head off at a good comedy or cry my eyes out at a sad drama - when I'm alone. Within groups I always automatically hold back. The last Tarantino movie I saw in the cinema was Django Unchained and I distinctly remember that being just a godawful experience. They played almost an entire hour of commercials, there were endless arguments among the entire room because it was a packed room in a cinema without seat specific tickets, so everyone was trying to make arrangements with strangers so they could sit with their friends (even after the movie finally started), throughout the movie the person next to me had to explain to their friend what was going on, people who were laughing and howling way to much and of course the ever annoying, constant sound of rustling and crunching popcorn accompanying the soundtrack...

[@buckyboy28]

It's refreshing when Stephen stops talking and lets his guests talk uninterrupted.

[@gregthomas1346]

The Thing was trounced by critics on its release and flopped at the box office, people were in the mood for friendly, cuddlier ETs, but over the years it's gained this respect and reverence and is rightly seen as a great, claustrophobic horror movie and in my own top 5 of all time

[@brewer9565]

I saw The Thing in a movie theater when it was released. It scared the hell out of me and, like Quentin Tarantino, I don’t get “scared” watching movies. But this one...I remember the experience vividly to this day. The Howard Hawks original is not to be missed also. The interplay between the actors and the overlapping dialogue in 1950’s black and white is incredible. Great clip here - thanks for posting.

[@colinclayton8042]

John Carpenter's The Thing deserves a place in the National Film Registry. It's long overdue.

[@Bobbiii0.2]

So good to see an interview where the guest really gets into their stride and talks about something they are interested in and passionate about.

[@famousgoldentouch]

I agree, not the normal 0815 I promote my project talk including the same 5 questions… his one is really refreshing

[@moodyshooty]

The thing is a true masterclass in storytelling and editing. Ive seen in 50 times and each time I notice something new.

[@billbozeman]

John Carpenter's The Thing has been my favorite horror movie since its release. I love it. It was terrifying movie upon its initial release and I have watched it in every format possible since 1982. I thoroughly enjoy all who give their analysis of this modern day classic.

[@Julie-wr8dj]

I’m embarrassed to mention I’ve never seen it- gonna do that today.

[@sauceguy19]

how was it??

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

That movie wasn't very successful when it came out, it's one of those that built it's audience later.

[@jaraza323]

What about Twilight?

[@thebrownfilmshow]

John Carpenter's The Thing STILL FUCKING HOLDS UP TODAY! It's sooooooooo good!

[@SagaciousFrank]

Okay, calm down.

[@chuckzilla3000]

The last time I watched ‘The Thing’, I was alone in the dark, with our dog just sitting across the room staring at me.

[@kitcobain444]

oh crap......

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Dogs probably don't appreciate that movie.

[@charlesjonessr3684]

LOL!!!!!!!

[@sivaronin7097]

Scary shit

[@alexanderscott9001]

Think I would've left the room and locked the door...lol

[@thatfunk]

John Carpenter's The Thing is my favorite movie ever. It's guaranteed to shock whoever watches it their first time.

[@warrenbfeagins]

I my opinion it's the great horror film ever made and one of the best movies ever made. It is astounding and should be re-released at the movies. The concept of what The Thing is is unlike anything I've ever seen and the paranoia and tension is mind blowing.

[@bestmoviesever1]

The Howard Hawks version of the Thing needs more love by today's audiences. A true classic.

[@Njbear7453]

Thank you! Howard hawks was a great filmmaker

[@davidlevy4291]

I haven't seen it since I was young. I should rewatch it. Didnt Howard Hughes co-direct?

[@mateusshoeman2092]

QT seems like a wind up doll of infatuation, curiosity, and respect and as he's spinning around he's showing us his genius. I'm sure Tarantino could have been successful doing a number of things, he's obviously smart; but I doubt he would have been considered a unique talent in another field. Young people, old people, people not dead--I hope everyone can see the genius of doing what you passionately love.

[@Pratanjali64]

The way he bounces when he talks is very endearing, but then when he slows down to make a deeper point you end up slowing down with him and really take it in.

[@steveconn]

Half of his movies are pretty decent too (the other half cartoon revenge fantasies).

[@lethallatin5094]

Cocaine a hell of a drug

[@walker2345]

He would have been a great musician I think. His attention to detail is a super power.

[@facespaz]

Tarantino, Colbert & The Thing... I'm in heaven.

[@brianmcmanus4690]

Amen!

[@MB5rider81]

I don't care how much he doesn't care, and how little he'll ever hear of it... But I love Quentin Tarantino. His movies have made me feel like I was part of a collective. All my life.

[@doglady9334]

I understand. He is genious

[@jayzenitram9621]

I felt exactly what he described when I watched Pulp Fiction in the theater. That movie blew me away. Same with Kill Bill.

[@MB5rider81]

@@jayzenitram9621 what a ride

[@thatfield977]

I love how the entire audience was silent while Stephen was interviewing this genius.

[@Turtleproof]

A collective, like ten toes nestled together or a convention for podiatrists?

[@SBandy]

Case for the the big silver screen: Rise of the Planet of the Apes when Caesar said "NO". The entire cinema (including me) went from chuckling at the "get your paws off me" line to stunned silence and the movie was just completely elevated from a good film to a truly great film that built from that moment til it finished spectacularly. Never forget that feeling. Goosebumps.

[@ThallVic]

He mentioned how much "The Thing" influenced the writing of "Reservoir Dogs". But also, years later, he did "The Hateful Eight", which I see, amongst other things, as his homage to John Carpenter's version.

[@titusmccarthy]

Awful movie. Hateful Eight. Self indulgent crap.

[@hungrywives8282]

Definitely, and also with a nod to the Hawks version: the repeated yelling of "close the door!"

[@kitcobain444]

With Kurt Russell in both!!

[@ThallVic]

And Ennio Morricone too, @@kitcobain444. Bonus: thanks to the movie, the late Maestro finally won a long deserved Academy Award for Best Original Score.

[@kitcobain444]

@@ThallVic Right on!!

[@TheHorrorFactory]

Still like a kid with such wonder and eager curiosity for film. It’s no wonder he’s one of the greatest.

[@leodelgadocaula]

he calls it a "boo scare" instead of a "jump scare", how cute

[@Druffmaul]

Never heard anyone use that term before, eh? Adorable.

[@doh4828]

YES! John Carpenter’s The Thing is an all-time masterpiece of terror, suspense and the most fantastically visceral and gross practical special FX ever to have been put on celluloid.

[@TheWaynos73]

And Quentin loved it so much he even made his own version of it and called it The Hateful Eight.

[@dax9431]

The original 'The Thing' was filled with dialogue over and over with each actor, and it was PERFECT! I have NEVER EVER seen it since.....it was SO perfectly natural!

[@Njbear7453]

That’s the power of Howard hawks

[@vincentlee8787]

I really love that Colbert is leaning into his geekery here. It really makes an impact when you feel his genuine shared love with the guests (like with Villeneuve and DUNE), and I'm sure it makes an impact on the guests too.

[@delfin7461]

I am a huge film geek as well and love how Quentin described the group experience of seeing a film in the cinema -- nothing can replace that.

[@themoviecritic1092]

Watched the movie for the first time yesterday and MAN... that movie was good.

[@EmersonWilkes]

QT - goddam legend. Guy spent 6 minutes of HIS slot bigging up someone else's masterpiece. Ladies and gentlemen... That's class.

[@borderlineXI]

he spends the entire runtime of his films mentioning other people’s films

[@DCstar]

F E E T

[@davidlevy4291]

​@@DCstaryehhh? Andddddd what?

[@DCstar]

@@davidlevy4291 M O R E F E E T

[@mbizozo6271]

Tarantino’s explanation about cinemas is just perfect. I watched No Time to Die recently after not being in cinemas for while. That experience will remain with me for the longest time.

[@Edward-6909]

Really ?should've gone see dune instead

[@johnpoole8451]

This was a fun interview to listen to. Tarantino is a likable character and Stephen brings him out.

[@Emulous79]

I love the way he describes the film and his enthusiasm.

[@daisyq3418]

Just received my copy. His books contain so many scenes not in his films. I have dedicated one whole shelf of my bookcase to all his books. Tarantino is a Genius. I luv the way his mind creates such rich and pertinent stories.

[@axizz100]

all his books?

[@ChantingInTheDark]

I love how Quentin describes the movies, I wish it was like that. Sadly most movies I watch are full of people on their phones and people constantly talking.

[@stevehinze1090]

The Thing has always been my favorite so glad it's getting the respect it deserves

[@JoshuaCastillo6309]

The Thing is my comfort movie as well. It's crazy because I have since developed a strong desire to live in Antartica because of that film.

[@Elephantstonica]

I’m with them. John Carpenter’s work in general is my happy place. I easily consider him to be the single greatest living American.

[@howisthatgay4275]

What he’s talking about with the collective movie theatre experience, I totally felt with the night premier of The Dark Knight. One of my fav nights ever

[@juliaconnell]

completely agree - though it has literally been years since I could AFFORD to go to the movies, there are some movies that I want to see - again - with an audience - to be part of that group experience

[@brianmcmanus4690]

lol right?!?

[@aileenburke4667]

Same here. There is definitely something different about actually going to a theater, whether it be for a movie or a play. I remember my first movie so distinctly. My mother took me to see Mary Poppins at Madison Square Gardens when I was about five. It was the first time I had popcorn. Lol!

[@juliaconnell]

@@aileenburke4667 mine was Sound of Music - shortly after this the one and only movie theater in our small town was destroyed during a 'big storm' (that also blew a train over)

[@gabe5525]

I remember when I saw The Avengers at a midnight showing with such an enthusiastic audience that I felt like I was on Cloud 9 for days afterward.

[@jaceshaffer8104]

I adore hearing people enthusiastically bounce off their shared love of movies and experiences like this

[@Paulnikon]

This is the best Quentin Tarantino interview I've ever seen.

[@vb8428]

Seen better on BBC, podcasts and Jonathan

[@dopeybrew7006]

The thing is hands down my favorite movie of all time

[@XenonPrimeSBSV]

Now that was a wonderful segment! More thoughtful and deep moments like that please!

[@jackfirmin5814]

man going to the cinema is the best thing...glad there is a big independent cinema scene out there, small movies where they show old movies. Saw so many good classics on a big screen actually, incredible. Our gouvernment should support cinema since it is culture...

[@marydarko3380]

I love ‘The Thing’, I first watched it in 2019 all alone in my house. It made me appreciate special effects more and even has inspired my final film for university

[@jaraza323]

What about Twilight?

[@rogerwatersfanspage2828]

Hello there, I find it really odd writing to you because I don't usually chat with fans but After reading your comment on my fan page, I realized how much you like and follow my page. Thanks for your support and positive vibes .

[@jonneye]

I greatly appreciate the way he describes his inspiration behind a feeling and what inspired a particular takeaway from Reservoir Dogs. I especially appreciate him making the case for the theater experience in which he has earned the right to speak on behalf of the industry and push for a continuation of theatrical releases. Thank you.

[@herestobeingalibra9515]

The thing was an incredible piece of art film. Jon C's version was way ahead of its time. It's fun to watch these two legends disect it and analyze it. Really fun episode of Steve Cobert.

[@GlennTillema]

I love how Tarantino talked about how jump scares really weren't the thing to cause fear, and that it was the paranoia. Great horror films don't rely upon garbage jumping out on you in the film but instead immerse you in the environment and make the horror plausible. The original alien is a great example of this as although they had bloody scenes the the fear was really about a creature that was always out of sight but ready to get you, like a monster under the bed.

[@daynjirus]

Art film? How do you mean?

[@JasonZakrajsek]

@@daynjirus he meant “‘piece of art’ film”, not “piece of ‘art film’”

[@davidlillecrapp2960]

I've finally discovered one single shred of respect for Stephen Colbert.

[@brysonlozano7]

Tarantino is one of MOST IMPORTANT ARTISTS we’ve ever had! his love for art is so inspiring & his daring directing choices is what pushes art forward.

[@donmorton7282]

He is totally correct. The big screen experience with a great audience is absolute gold.

[@terencegarcia4193]

The Thing is one of my top three horror movies. It’s truly amazing!

[@Bubbles99718]

Numero uno fer moi

[@CleverCase]

I love this movie SO MUCH

[@jonoeschger1552]

The Thing is now hailed as a masterpiece…not so in 1982.

[@Bubbles99718]

ET

[@rnw2739]

Same happened to 'Psycho' in 1960.... all the critics slaughtered it. Ten years later, they all changed their reviews and hailed it a masterpiece.

[@tarunmood]

He took me to another place when he started talking about the movie experience..

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

Poor Rob Bottin had a complete mental and physical breakdown after The Thing. I'm sure it was mentioned in a documentary that he worked every day of production and would go days without sleep to make sure the effects all worked and didn't look bad. I'm kind of annoyed the audience didn't clap after QT gave him his due praise but they've probably never seen the thing

[@bakdpotato143]

Hearing him talk about this movie makes me understand why he liked It Follows so much.

[@EyesOfByes]

Spontaneously, I went to a 9PM screening of Interstellar on my way home from a dinner. When the credits rolled, I was in a state of overwhelming shock. When I got outside, downtown Stockholm was quiet and empty. When I got home, I collapsed and cried for hours. The intensity of Interstellar combined with Hans Zimmers music was like an emotional deluge of the Hooverdam. It released everything at once. Still to this day, I need emotional release I listen to the Interstellar soundtrack. So Quentin is right about the importance of the movie theatre experience. You can never get it from watching on an iPad. (Yes, I probably looked like phonebooth scene in The Anchorman.)

[@miguelmarrero3383]

I saw it in 2014. Good film

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

No disrespect, but where would Nolan be without Hans Zimmer? lol. Try to imagine the last acts of Interstellar and Inception without Zimmer's music and you'll get two soulless planks of wood with a big budget.

[@yewtewbstew547]

For some reason it's always on my list of movies to watch around Christmas lol.

[@BackwoodsFilms]

QT basically directed a remake of The Thing with The Hateful Eight

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

facts

[@ttrestle]

I was blown away at this interview as I am completely obsessed with the thing and have probably watched it 100 times.

[@reyngel]

What a fantastic, intellectual interview. It’s been so great in recent years how Stephen and the Late Show don’t waste a great guest’s time with stupid questions and fake laughter.

[@herestobeingalibra9515]

Great episode

[@katiesbeenyarnified]

Yes!

[@GildaLee27]

This attempt at reckoning the value of the collective was truly unexpected. Bravo.

[@clauditorium]

Man, he does a great job of selling the experience of going to the movie theatre. And he's 100% right about it, too. I love a lot of tv, but you have to invest more to go see a movie at the theatre, and that automatically gives it more weight, more meaning.

[@talbrott]

The THING changed me forever. I saw it in the movies in the early 80s and exceeded my expectations of what a movie could be. The blood test scene is the best scene in movies.

[@paradisecityX0]

One of the best directors alive!

[@brianmcmanus4690]

Agreed.

[@karenwapinski4822]

I love what he says about the experience of going to see a movie. I was lucky enough to see Decision to Leave in theatres when it came out and you could feel the entire audience completely absorbed by the story. The mystery, the sense of uneasiness, the fascination and even the ending; it was a really cool experience to be able to see a movie like that in a room full of people all going on the same journey with you.

[@ozeirGD]

The Thing is one of the best horror movie ever made. My father and I still loves that movie till these days because the movie focused on the paranoia where all these macho men being trapped and fear of the unknown. Also, Kurt Russell and Keith David in that movie make it so much better.

[@stewiedarkinvisibleid]

One of my most memorable times at the movie theater was in San Jose CA, The Century Theaters, opening night of John Carpenters The Thing, as it was a double feature, with the second film being Conan The Barbarian. Man, film-going doesn't get any better than that. Cheers!

[@1ksweatyrikers455]

I like how instead of talking about Quentin's new book, they talked about one of the best movies of all time

[@billbranch3557]

It had to be done . Idiot critics back in the days had panned this movie. Goes to show what they know. The thing is now regarded as one of the greatest horror sci fis of all time.i was saying that in 1982 and I was just 12 years old.

[@collinkyle116]

I am so lucky to have felt that cinema experience seeing almost all Tarantino films in theaters. I still remember everything about where and when I saw them. His passion for cinema is so real and definitely comes through in his work.

[@wocookie2277]

Had to do a second tour of duty at CFS Alert. It is at the northernmost tip of Canada and the closest inhabited place to the North Pole. One of our secondary duties was to run a three channel tv station for the camp. One channel was our choice to play what we wanted, the rest was preset. Fist duty on the station i played the Thing. Only a few got my humour.

[@BrandonAzzarella]

To be fair, this would be like using a hijacking movie as in-flight entertainment. Not everyone would be in chuckletown about it, sadly.

[@MarcillaSmith]

That's why they say dark humor is like the feeling that your life is worth living, because not everybody gets it

[@drstevenrey]

One of the all time absolutely greatest directors that ever were. Out of the top ten favorite movies that I have, 7 are Tarantino's work. Brilliant man.

[@MaartenSFS]

The Thing is a masterclass in film making. I could go on and on.. This interview was very interesting, but I think that they missed some of the other reasons that make the film truly horrifying, which is understandable given their limited time. The paranoia and the fact that they are isolated with no help coming for months when they clearly won't survive the day is definitely important, especially when they find out what happened to the only other people on the continent, leading to their decision to sacrifice themselves to at least try to save the world.. what a downer! The fact that these characters look like average guys, not like Hollywood actors. The complete absence of women or a love story just accentuates the feeling of hopelessness. The way that the creature assimilates them and the grotesque and creative transformations with those amazing creature effects and the inventive deaths! The tension and mystery without any sort of exposition just slowly simmers until the scene in the dog kennel. I love how Blair imagines where it could have come from without showing us. Very Lovecraftian. The music from Ennio Morricone. The ambiguity of the ending... Best horror film ever made. Full stop!

[@parulgarg4502]

They did talk about it but it was cut in production

[@geoffrobbins1000]

Also hidden clues about the blood bank keys. Windows drops the keys when he enters the room you can hear him dropping them, When Blair goes nuts in the radio room Palmer isnt in sight,.Palmer wearing headphones when conversations are going on....

[@MaartenSFS]

@@geoffrobbins1000 Interesting take!

[@MaartenSFS]

@@parulgarg4502 Aha, I see!

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

He's smokin' he's smokin' We love your passion on behalf of your medium..

[@baronbristow8764]

I get the feeling he kinda blew people away with his passion and knowledge for the artform

[@danieldemayo6209]

He nailed it. Both of those movies made me sit on the edge of my seat the first time seeing them. Not many movies can do that and hold up after the reveal of what’s really going on.

[@jedi1josh]

The original The Thing is worth watching. There's even a unexpected comical moment in the beginning.

[@V8RacerGT]

John Carpenter is so underrated.

[@southboundtracks]

I'd love to see John Carpenter perform on The Late Show.

[@triluna0]

I’ll never forget the collective audience reaction to Rocky! Tarantino’s description is viscerally evocative.

[@brianmcmanus4690]

Damn, that's one of my all-time favorite flicks as well. Snuck into it as a 13 year old, back when you could still do that, and it blew my mind. A stone-cold classic, regardless of genre. It's my happy place too, just so fuckin' good. Props to Carpenter. Cheers!

[@jamesoloughlin]

Carpenter’s The Thing is in my top 5 of all time. Could put it on anytime and never get tired of it.

[@Lithae]

Everything he said about The Thing is how I feel. Especially those practical effects. I rant about them often lol.

[@pvanukoff]

I generally rave about them myself.

[@kareem_da_ream1916]

This guy is the definition of passion!

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

Yep, the Thing by John Carpenter is my favourite horror movie of all time 😎😎😎

[@fifthhoven]

Great talk about The Thing, made me actually want to watch it for the first time. (I've had it running a couple of times in the background on TV and seen major scenes, of course, like anyone.)

[@MASTERCHIEF1173119]

I really need the full version of this interview

[@amirhosseini6231]

this man is just an absolute genius. the way he perceives his surrounding is way more complex than the others.

[@waqasbajwa3006]

The man is a movie fan first and foremost 🙏

[@stevegardiner8473]

I remember going to see 'The Thing' when it was released. Absolutely blew me away. It remains one of my favourite films of all time, that to this day, I can watch over and over again.