Quentin Tarantino on How He Directs Actors on Set

[@DelightLovesMovies]

That's a great director.

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

who?

[@jamesjameson4566]

That's a great director right there

[@psychomantis183]

An overrated one though.

[@jamesjameson4566]

@@psychomantis183 underrated comment

[@psychomantis183]

@@jamesjameson4566 ???

[@crapstermcduck6593]

Beautiful monologue.

[@PiCheZvara]

I guess this at least in part explains why the performances in Tarantino's movies are so good. Firstly, he writes his scripts with a specific actor in mind most of the time, secondly he writes great parts for them that fit them and thirdly he then works with them hands-on to get a great performance out of them. Combine this with Tarantino's talent for scriptwriting and directing and you get actors pretty much always being guaranteed that a performance in a Tarantino movie will be among their career best. It's true for Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Ving Rhames, Bruce Willis, Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Darryl Hannah, Lucy Liu, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Foxx, Walton Goggins, Leonardo DiCaprio. Tarantino is simply an actors' director, his entire body of work is synonymous first and foremost with great characters, great dialogue and great performances.

[@baylee8659]

Well said 👏🏻

[@gentlycz]

love it

[@oliverford5367]

Landa was written first but he's a perfectionist about it. He was about to cancel IB right before he found Waltz.

[@TheSphinxProd]

Of course he picks the lady with the open toe sandals to use as the example. lol

[@jarkkehhh213]

He is a feet man after all 😉

[@Jackhanmma7099]

Lmao I thought I'm the only one noticed that

[@harshsonar9346]

Your joke is beyong the understanding of general public!

[@milesfolley6840]

Of course she’ll be visible to Quentin…😉

[@gothichellokitty]

😂😂😂

[@CarcPazu]

Tarantino is simply the best. Not only his movies are amazing, listening to him talk is highly entertaining and motivating. They will still study him and his movies in 100 years. Mark my words.

[@carsondenny1986]

lol, marked

[@elmud]

Wow... what a strong statement. Tarantino is already studied since early the 2000's, almost 20 years now.

[@carsondenny1986]

@@elmud yeah what he is saying is both objectively true and impossible to prove. And yet he wants the credit for it. It would be as if I said “the sun will rise tomorrow. Mark my words.”

[@mr2seis388]

@@carsondenny1986 Marked.

[@CarcPazu]

@Akshay Natu You're hard. Django and Once Upon were perfect that way in my opinion. I'll give you that Hateful was a little too long. Maybe cropping about 30 minutes would've made the whole movie a little snappier. Just by curiosity, tell me what scenes would cut from Django to amount to an hour? I honestly don't think you could cut more than 15 minutes out of Django without ruining the movie.

[@Stallan666]

Images of George Lucas directing the prequels come to mind when he said "watching tv" haha.

[@odessa745]

You needed a cattle prod to get him out of that chair.

[@Hs022]

“Faster! More Intense!”

[@sitebstudios]

David Fincher sits at a video village. So it works for some as well.

[@alexanderg1297]

When Quentin says “watching tv” he means watching the set from a monitor. He isn’t actually watching a television show.

[@carl_anderson9315]

Well, we have to consider QT works with a practical real sets. George Lucas designed a sci-fi world that includes CGI aliens, spaceships, etc, therefore he needs full view of every inch of the frame, for composition.

[@adroxx_]

This is why Q is one of the best directors EVER!! I’m really going to miss his films when he retires.

[@bepriceless]

Oh my god, maybe he is Q. He says he is retired.

[@PotatoesFromSaturn]

I don't wanna think about it. I'm not accepting it until the time comes. As far as I'm concerned he's making movies forever 🙃

[@adroxx_]

@@PotatoesFromSaturn I would have nothing against him doing one more film to wrap up his universe, if he then moved to series television. Imagine an anthology series, in the similar vein of Fargo. I could totally go for long form Tarantino.

[@Purple1984Rain]

Love that explanation of being by the camera if you watch old photographs of directing legends like Hitchcock, Capra , Curtiz, Ford, Lean or Billy Wilder just to name a few you always seem them right by the DP watching the performance up close and personal. Thank you Mr Tarantino for sharing your love of cinema in so many ways.

[@roberts9078]

So that's why the performances in his movies are always incredible.

[@Snatchystashy]

You can tell by the way he speaks about his craft that he loves what he does. QT is one of the best ever! Sucks he's going to stop making movies after the next one but hopefully he'll start writing books next. His novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was brilliant.

[@ancientlights]

Oh my god, I needed to hear that. Thanks for the clip AFI.

[@geoycs]

I always learn something when he speaks.

[@MoreConsole]

This is why QT is a legend

[@darklordish1]

Quentin Tarantino*

[@Pesku]

@@darklordish1 Shut up bro

[@blzaster]

who qt cinderalla ?

[@Wade_Fucking_Wilson]

@Eduardo Oropeza explain please

[@jeremyhopkins577]

I think it's because Miramax was very good at marketing

[@eil11een]

he is a creative genius

[@marchmcmadness7134]

One trick pony.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

@@marchmcmadness7134 what a stupid thing to say

[@marchmcmadness7134]

@@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes you mean correct? All his films are revenge and his version of history. He doesn't do originality. Yes pulp fiction was amazing but after that they all revolve around those 2 sub plots.

[@Shitgotmegeekin]

​@@marchmcmadness7134 you could literally say that about almost every director. If you choose to simplify his plots that much you obviously don't understand his films

[@marchmcmadness7134]

@@Shitgotmegeekin explain his films not mentioning them two sub plots amd name other directors who's majority of films revolver around those two sub plots.

[@SkGow]

Did you also look at the thumbnail and go "Man..his hair.. he's gotten old. Wait.. I'm getting old too'.

[@randomstandard]

Exactly

[@raeldor]

I could never hate on a guy with this much passion and love for what he does.

[@df4196]

For actors: “No with the hard R” For actresses: “So this scene you do without shoes or socks”

[@superstimulatedminotaur3681]

These decisions can make or break the success of a film

[@Evanderj]

😂

[@JohnWick-og5ds]

Just Tarantino things

[@flazeda8743]

😶

[@Shitgotmegeekin]

funny...

[@marcelojaimep]

whether you like him or not, Quentin Tarantino is one of the best actor's director working today

[@blakemaxfield4267]

One of the best directors/writers period

[@Evanderj]

The opening farm scene in Inglorious Basterds might be the absolute pinnacle of dialogue acting and conversational tension of all time. When Tarantino is on, he’s really on.

[@blakemaxfield4267]

@@Evanderj Masterful scene!

[@manuelpineda9067]

Who the fuck doesn't like him???

[@rijokripto3633]

no really.. screen writer... sure.. but director not

[@storlach]

Could NOT agree more with him on that point. Directing is being in a relationship with your actors. So listen to them, feel them, see them, love them!!

[@strayportal]

Always grateful for anything Tarantino

[@gehteuchnixan9027]

Surely one of the best directors of our time. Made some real intense movies... Chapeau...

[@internziko]

Fir almost 40yrs the man has beeb releasing gold. His films are an event. God bless em

[@kmlgraph]

It helps that Tarantino wanted to be an actor before he took up directing and attended acting classes. So he knows what actors need from a director. All directors should probably take a few acting classes to understand what they go through.

[@SewerKingTV]

I love how Jon Favreau just let him talk without interrupting.

[@arpitdas4263]

Spectacular director, shoots just the way it's meant to be

[@jameschesterton]

An actors director, I'm sure no one loves the process more than Quentin.

[@raworange8187]

I could listen to him all day 🤘🤘🤘

[@calmorale7724]

Usually it's the 1st AD who travels back and forth between the director and the actors on set so they can get feedback from the director and give it to the actors. This is so the director can focus on how it looks on the frame but I prefer how QT does it! Seems more rewarding.

[@c.c.244]

You go in the Ocean your finished,Gothic Grim Reaper.

[@thelittleasiankid]

he went straight to a low angle of the girl with the open-toed shoes 😂

[@amargad69]

I saw Pulp Fiction in the theatre when I was 12 and I can honestly tell you that it literally changed the course of my life. He’s the goat on my book

[@nataliep6385]

I have always found Quentin Tarantino very attractive.. The way he speaks and explains himself, he is so passionate about what he loves in life.

[@nms7872]

eagerly waiting for him to announce his next movie. OUATIH is coming up on 3 years soon

[@wombathijs4560]

Holy shit that's insane to think of

[@DonToto93]

As a guy who's worked in theater for most of my life? Now THAT, right there, is a Fucking Director! He So clearly understands the Main Job of Any director, be it movie Or theater! He has mentioned that he might wanna do a play. He definitely should. This coming from a guy, who's worked with Several directors in theater, and some of THEM don't understand this point, even:D Hallelujah, Quentin! The world is Lucky to have you!

[@somecallmecrispy]

This was heartwarming to hear 🧸

[@TheUnFairAdvantageCrypto]

when you say CUT they all look to you... simple but brilliant observation

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

He has said he's also like this in other departmants, not just acting. Like he goes to see the costume department making clothes or the production design because, in his opinion, that's where the movie is being made. And you can tell. In many movies it looks like the different departments don't know what's going on but in Tarantino movies they work together with a single vision.

[@user-vv4lo5yz3h]

Man this guy inspires me to direct 🙏

[@of1300]

Probably the best thing ever taught about directing.

[@HealthHorror]

Yes, this just seems instinctive when you are really into what you are doing. You want to be in the magical circle. You want to feel that energy. I directed a short where they crew kept setting up a monitor that I didn't ask for. I would always be with the DP and the actors and the 1stAD would always say "don't you want to come watch on the monitor..." No.

[@ryangettig274]

Great Advices:)QT-The Family Man Years:)

[@RoadTripperrr]

0:29 I'm right here, look right at her feet

[@robertoseveno]

Always inspiring , this guy

[@justinsullivan5839]

So glad he’s finally letting his go grey.

[@JohnzyZombee]

Enlightening.

[@delix787]

When did Quentin Tarantino age? He looked perfectly normal two years ago! 😭😭😭

[@delix787]

Apparently this took place in 2017! Yet he looks younger today but looks older five years ago?

[@itsjynx6975]

@@delix787 Hollywood’s crazy

[@m.s6136]

@@delix787 it's because of his hair seems like he dyes it

[@hjj9269]

That’s what I thought, it’s the hair he apparently dyes it. Didn’t even know it tbh.

[@sanekabc]

He got married and has a kid. That will age you fast.

[@skait174]

he like that "acting only for you" part narcissist.

[@lambtoon]

2:04 You’re part of it. You’re a part of the Illum…… You’re part of the electric current.

[@Mark-v7y8t]

I totally respect Mr. Tarantino.

[@mortenolsen1111]

This is a living legend…

[@HBDSHOUTOUTS]

Having a solid team in place that gives you the freedom to not have to watch the monitor…. What a gift!

[@tt4570]

Powerful!

[@funglegunk]

Could listen to Tarantino talk about movies and music all day.

[@petrfrizen6078]

Yes, Mr. Tarantino! It is really "back and forth", indeed. The film set is the human interaction medium!🐣🍇🐣

[@Shelboooooo]

Quentin is looking great!

[@malex4321]

I absolutely adore his complete inability to be boring.

[@Jesterswords]

I love this.

[@miklovelka6526]

This man has gotten the recognition and acclaim of a director who's been on the scene for 5 decades...yet he still hasn't made over 10 films...thats insaaaaaneeee

[@schmiggidy]

"Quality over quantity" appears to be a pretty decent maxim to live by, eh? ;) Q clearly experienced a fair bit o' success incorporating this principle.

[@iletaMarchita]

incredible advice

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

In the Kill Bill Diary, David Carradine gives a valuable insight in Tarantino's directing ways.

[@jiiig8667]

The man is a national treasure.

[@brandontaylor8957]

Brown and white hair Quentin. I like it.

[@BrianOMahonyPhotography]

One word: Genius!

[@stefanc4520]

Damn QT is getting up there in age.

[@twmax6525]

I would have the most fun yet be the most nervous I've ever been if I acted in a Tarantino movie. Lol.

[@raw_dah]

That's QT!!

[@gdsvalentine1193]

What a talented chap he is.

[@Pancrasio-it9qd]

Quentin tarantino 😎😎😎😎😎👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@braddyer4441]

Feel the frequency. Fuck the frame. Few will ever get this.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Even with Tarantino’s ‘lesser’ movies the actors always are so prominent and delightfully active/engaged on-screen paired with their dialogue, even when the dialogue is a bit obvious with the obscure film references and nerd talk. Death Proof is a boring movie for many and tbf nothing happens for nearly 2 hours yet the dialogue is amazing and the actors are all fantastic, even unknown actors are completely involved and deliver their lines so naturally. Death Proof rlly made me realise how much of Tarantino is working well with actors.

[@shawmitchoudhary6480]

I never knew directors would be in another room watching TV, i always thought they were always right there watching every scene be shot

[@gizoe5572]

I think he means that a lot of directors watch the shot on a monitor that might be placed in another room

[@shawmitchoudhary6480]

@@gizoe5572 Oh right, got it

[@rockzhard2009]

best filmmaker ever

[@JannemanVaarwater]

That Man... A Master!

[@danielstoursvideo]

love that

[@craigmartin5939]

My favourite QT movie is Jackie Brown in 1997!!

[@curious_guy_]

really great advice......

[@TopFlightSecurity415]

there will never be another quentin folks

[@angelmatos9143]

One guy you hope never retires.

[@from1978]

This is a big part of why (I feel) there are only 4-5 great directors working today.

[@jamessheridan3908]

watch more movies

[@G11713]

...your part of the spirit of the scene.

[@jacobpaint]

Of course doing things as QT does requires that you have talent like he does. Not all directors are created equal and have his clear vision and intuitive understanding of what he's shooting so he can afford to just watch the actors... somewhat else might find they are a bit surprised that the rushes don't look as good as they imagined.

[@dankmeme682]

"if the camera's here, I'm right here, looking right at her feet."

[@alexanderg1297]

Why wouldn’t any filmmaker do it like this?

[@daysofgrace7818]

I saw an mini documentary once where George Lucas and Spielberg had some interesting encounters with Harrison Ford during the last Indy movie. They took the director/actor relationship to another level 😔

[@CoolHandLuke7]

Tarantino has the highest batting average for me of any director. All of his movies are at least 7/10.

[@justinherbert9146]

I worked on a pilot for a TV procedural -- directed by Brett Ratner - not only did he sit in front of monitors in video village but instead of watching what was on the screen during a take - he was glued to his cell phone - texting away and surfing the net - I have worked on many many tv shows and films and for the most part - most directors are over rated - and the cinematographers and film editors are way way under rated - Quentin is the real deal, a brilliant director and talent - he makes counter culture films that appeal to the mass populace and the suits in Hollywood stay the F out of his way!

[@3.2Carrera]

And these techniques help to differentiate a factory producing content from an artist creating something special.

[@retmania]

Christoph Waltz is the opposite of the worst actor in the world, That's the best compliment an actor can get, I hope they can make one more movie together before Quentin retire

[@bikkeychhetri5722]

where can I watch the full video?

[@kev1119]

Hes getting grey hairs omg the legend is getting old

[@wisef00l76]

lol he probably been dying his hair for ages

[@SquidkidMega]

He’s nearly 60….that’s what happens

[@kev1119]

@@SquidkidMega and hes just now getting some greys?

[@kev1119]

@@wisef00l76 thats what i thought like when he was promoting his latest movie i was like damn he still has black hair

[@henn863]

yeah he stopped using the rudy guliani hair dye. Looks better this way.

[@K.Straughan]

Looking Good Mr.

[@markfostercrtgamer3201]

I really like that he doesn't use a video village to shoot his movies. Tarantino loves the history of Hollywood so much and it really sucks how Disney took one dream away ... just because they could.

[@the_thing_is]

my man couldn't help himself - had to drum up some director act out and hit his knees to get closer to ol girl's feet in the front there

[@Linkacide]

What actors and their scenes did he say “genius l”, to?

[@jamesrinley]

I wonder if he was on that car with Uma Thurman...

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

She hates him for that doesn’t she?

[@jamesrinley]

@@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes She should.

[@TheMathPipe]

But then there’s guys like Fincher who do many takes and are looking at the monitor making sure everything is perfectly in sync with everything.

[@Nautilus1972]

Quentin Tarantino on How He Directs Actors on Set :"JUST DO THE FUCKING THING!" According to Brad Pitt.

[@mlough]

Could have said that in fewer words, but then again it is Quentin 😅

[@Treevors30]

Well yeah that's what a director does you got to watch everything the way I look at it if I write something I see it a certain way in my head it's like watching a movie so I see how I want it to be done now if an actor feels better saying a line differently or if it flows better I'd record it doesn't mean I'm going to use it but why not but definitely be in the moment if you're not then I feel like you're in the wrong business

[@abhradeepgoswami9872]

It's sad to see him ageing. But he still carries that sparkle of energy just like the Pulp Fiction Days!

[@117Industries]

Ageing reasonably well though.

[@georgeburch7730]

If seeing him ageing makes you sad; your going to be sad a lot going forward in life...

[@focusproductionarts]

i cant even imagine how sad you'll be seeing yourself aging through the mirror lol

[@kamw73]

There's nothing sad about it and it's inevitable. It brings a different perspective and that's always interesting & it's one of the reasons he's such a remarkable director. He recognizes the contribution we all make in every stage of our lives & displays it in a way that is relatable & entertaining. He's been a master storyteller at every age.