Quentin Tarantino's Best Advice for Directing Actors...

[@allanalogmusicat78rpm]

Good advice from Tarantino, with no unnecessary doucery! Nice.

[@zac3126]

They cut out the part where quinten says this is actually advice Harvey Keitel gave him

[@Tat2dTroll69]

yea.... cant stand ... doucery.... you know whats even worse? Douchery

[@SexyThyme]

AI Tarantino

[@deangelisdata]

@@zac3126 also the part where he says all the great movies have lots of feet shots in them

[@azulgaming77]

@@deangelisdata true dat. 🫡

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Tarantino's advice comes directly from Harvey Keitel during the preproduction of Reservoir Dogs. Best advice Tarantino had ever gotten from an actor.

[@fep_ptcp883]

Harvey is a legend

[@art_of_comedy3241]

Harvey told Kubrick to fuck off and walk out from eyes wide shot cuz he was asked to do 60 takes for simple scenes,

[@isaacgraham5727]

@@art_of_comedy3241Well, sometimes certain actors and certain directors do not mesh. I doubt it would have gone well if Kubrick had ever cast, say…. Dustin Hoffman in one of his films, either. Kubrick is like the polar opposite of “an actor’s director” but that doesn’t make his films bad or his approach incorrect.

[@IcaroRamosDM]

​@@art_of_comedy3241I think it was 62 shots of him opening a door, or something like that

[@jockturner1547]

@@isaacgraham5727To some extent I agree but there’s a point where it changes from artistic direction into compulsive control and I’d argue that Kubrick many times branched into that. He created brilliant films, that’s someone no one can deny but the cost on his cast and crew to do so, I’d argue was a flawed method. It was too much and arguably unneeded.

[@finnredmond3192]

His ability to explain his point of view so clearly is why he's one of the best director ever

[@xDaimao93]

Tarantino's passion for the film industry and its actors is what makes me love him.

[@googleuser1079]

This was the advice given to Quentin when he was shooting "Reservoir Dogs". He's repeating the same advice.

[@googleuser1079]

@@joggingscissors632 Why so mean, bro?

[@artistaccount]

Is it the subtext clip? Or which one is it cause I wanna see the other video

[@francescocendron]

Listen to advices and make them your own means being smart

[@jackwhitbread4583]

That's how people learn and grow, if you don't take advice to heart now and again then you're not learning. Humans should never stop learning and striving to be better than they were yesterday.

[@Thehamportal]

⁠@@joggingscissors632the original comment never painted a negative light on this. I think it makes it BETTER that he’s repeating advice that was given to him because that shows that he can grow and learn as a director.

[@westendlawn]

The man has only made 9 film's so far and is one of the most beloved film maker's to work for. I've seen so many actors praise working for Quenten, simply because he's right beside the cameras.

[@sohamchivukulae6235]

He really loves the craft, we can see it! QT 🔥💯❤️

[@randomguy122z]

ur tone of voice, gestures, choice of words, and personality must allow the actor to feel free

[@JDotWill]

I’ve only ever worked on one set & it was for a very small indie, so I had no idea directors on bigger films weren’t right there behind the camera the whole time. That’s how it’s depicted in every show or movie that depicts filmmaking. & I always assumed that was an accurate representation.

[@Dkaizen3000]

I worked on a few small Indies as well. It wasn’t until I worked on a slightly larger film and we were shooting a scene and I remember being confused like “where’s the Director?” And he was in another room looking at a monitor. I remember being even more confused at that point.

[@Uglysub5]

How Don't love this man? I love him.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

People perceive his confidence as a filmmaker as arrogance, personally I think he's more than earned the right to be confident in his abilities both as a director and a storyteller.

[@Uglysub5]

@@jackwhitbread4583 perfect comment.

[@b51a5h]

This! But also don't be afraid to redirect, as apparent from Jamie Foxx's story (from Howard Stern) of his first day on the set for Django: Unchained, in which he interpreted himself as a badass from the get-go and was sternly reminded by Tarantino that the character of Django is "a fucking slave [...that] *becomes* the hero."

[@hubguy]

I think that’s what’s key in getting that first read from an actor. There was friction but I think seeing it *then* correcting Jamie Foxx in that way cemented the idea far better than if he were told before that first read. Learning from failure can be more important than improving on what’s initially passable

[@arturobanuelos9485]

"Harvey Keitel"

[@GeoIz1234]

I think I like him even more now just for the fact of letting the actor's try to do their own thing. So Much respect he has for the filmmaking process is awesome. So Much respect for him.

[@wattsnottaken1]

I respect people who do something only because they love it. Quentin is one of those shining examples

[@Yamas258]

Wow that’s just such a great way to be collaborative, and to even give yourself (writer/director) a different take or perspective on a scene /character . Especially if your were torn on a couple ideals

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

great insight!

[@willcorker763]

There's behind the scenes of the dance scene from pulp fiction. He's literally dancing along with John and Uma. It's pretty awesome to see.

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

The best part of this video is like six master directors hanging on every word that he says because they all know he can teach them something about actors.

[@o-wolf]

Not exactly, everyone learns everyday but to think tarantino is "teaching" anyone at that table anything is laughable, furthermore there are a few there who have the COMPLETE OPPOSITE directing style especially O'Russel who is known to be somewhat of a tyrant, and seemed particularly puzzled at Tarantinos advice, partially because that's not an approach he'd EVER use and partially because he knows Quentins kinda full of it and is largely known to be an autocrat who rules his sets with an iron fist unless he's working with Leo who has carte blanche on every set he graces

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

@@o-wolf QT is a better director than every other director at that table combined times 10. If they aren't listening to his every word, they're a pompous fool whose ego is stopping them from being educated.

[@ABP_23]

This reminds me of Gary Oldman talking about what a good direction note should be. I think Tarantino and him would have made such a great combo in a movie

[@kawamikazecheant]

We kind of had it even if it wasn't directed by Tarantino, but written by him, and directed by Tony Scott who made a great job respecting the material, except for the time structure, as it was classic chronology, unlike Pulp Fiction. True Romance contains a great performance from Gary Oldman, who succeeded to play a character that would have been ridiculous with a lot of actors.

[@elijahjohn4482]

Such an amazing piece of advice

[@88Doug]

Awesome precise advice!

[@DavidLEzell]

So true about keeping one’s mouth closed at table read (and maybe a few more after that). Let your actors find their way then start giving notes. 👍🏻

[@dustinswarb9190]

As an aspiring writer and director myself, this is great advice.

[@SANITIZEDINC]

So simple. Perfect. Smart advice. And maybe a flash of real emotion in there, too. Nice.

[@Djm8520]

Having watched the entire 86 original Talking Sopranos podcasts and the edited HBO, now MAX, versions, one thing is crystal clear: Actors hate it when the Director, or fellow actors for that matter, give them a line reading. Because they cannot get it out of their heads. It’s like un-ringing a bell.

[@lewishorsman2219]

It’s crazy because not only is he a great director he’s also a good actor too so he knows exactly how the actors feel too

[@owlontheprowl1657]

The Man has spoken. It would be wise to listen

[@murrynathan]

If you direct the entire movie from video village, then you’ll only ever see your movie on a screen and never with your own eyes.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

So good!

[@Mangaliso_Madzivhe]

Why I love this guy so much

[@greenjade9597]

Yesss true u have the script let me see how u push n bring out the scene from your Head Excellent Craftsmanship 🎉🎉❤❤

[@steampunkerjoe]

Few can do what Tarantino does. Boggles my mind how Hollywood can spend millions and millions on a movie and the directing sucks.

[@Matopulas]

Great advice

[@cesaravegah3787]

That sounds as solid, respectful advice.

[@robinryan3408]

I love his films.

[@innocentodeny6882]

Wow... this is wisdom

[@funnypantshd150]

danny boyle is there not knowing he has directed the best movie ever known to man, trainspotting

[@julianchih3925]

my goat

[@LarayLeverett-zu2rr]

I love this man!

[@MotionPicScripts]

That’s good advice !

[@JustinGRhodes]

Would love to do a movie with you Quentin.

[@tiasalo1661]

Mr. QT wearing a Chiefs jersey! Way to goooooo... 🏒

[@INV_TV]

Jeff bezos says the same thing. Always let the lowest ranked person talk first because if you speak first they might change their mind about what they wanted to say. Like if you tell an actor first take to do it a certain way maybe they had a amazing thing planned already but they throw it out the window to please the director

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Love it!

[@raginald7mars408]

Hitchock FIRED "Actors" for THAT! "Actors - are a NECESSARY... EVIL"...

[@MightyEFX]

What

[@tubsy.]

I have never seen a more incomprehensible style of writing

[@MaxAbramson3]

I've been saying this for so many years and direct that way myself. Yet most directors will not allow actors to show their interpretation of the character.

[@Philly919]

This guy is what u call talent

[@OurLordAndSavior953]

Like the way Lucas filmed the entire prequel trilogy. He sat in a lazy chair with two monitors in front of him (camera A and camera B)

[@drooster1219]

Love QT in the slap shot chiefs jersey🔥

[@iancampbell8697]

Quoting advice from Harvey Keitel on the set of Reservoir Dogs.

[@emmanuellawan1738]

This two clip are different, the first answered the question, the second one was from a discussion he was talking about an advice he got from a senior colleague about what to look for during casting auditions.

[@VampirusX]

"Let them cook" 👌🏼

[@EricKleinpeter]

And this is why he is one of my favorites! Unscripted is the best way to go sometimes!

[@omarhaq9635]

as a film major, Quentin Tarantino is my hero

[@5Gburn]

Yet more proof the man is brilliant.

[@michaelmacias8]

This is good advice because I’ve experienced this myself.

[@amityislandchum]

I get what he means about being there right by the actors as they act, but ultimately, it's what's on the monitor that the audience is going to see. I'm curious about where that balance comes in.

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

I agree. The benefit now if you can have a wireless monitor on you so you can do both!

[@stephenoneill2844]

Quentin, I'm going gray, what hair dye advice can you give me?

[@MrMad0920]

The Goat

[@manasyoga]

Beautiful words from the man master😊

[@orangejuiceman777]

is that robert rodriguez? such a amazing director too

[@callumheatherly]

Quentin proves exactly why he's movies r so great

[@eduardogomez2232]

You heard that, Kubrick? Hmm?

[@howardkoor9365]

Genius

[@MyoticTesseract]

kinda hilarious that tarantino yapped in the spotlight for a minute and then the interviewer added on "sometimes being a director is being a good audience" 😂

[@jesusalvarez5663]

He’s right 1/4 part. Everything else comes in the end from the first interview.

[@Ch3fdadda]

Don’t make him call The Wolf to explain it again!

[@LooCoo8]

Lives by his mentors words...

[@AucoinInkScreenwriting]

I wish they'd make another movie together.

[@Michael-cf9lf]

Jackie Brown if not his best movie its top 3..

[@maxseverson8028]

Love who is interviewing the QT.

[@jonphebus6720]

I have seen this somewhere else - Give Kritel the same credit that Tarantino did in the original interview - why would you cut that out?

[@blindnumber]

4.03. You see master sinatra strong karate skills..

[@blindnumber]

RIGHT BOSS!!!!!

[@scoogsy]

This clip is over edited. While the advice is sound, they’ve cut it up to appear as though tarantenio came up with the “let the actor run through it on their first take”. He got that advice from Harvey Cartel, and in the film clip admits as much.

[@thegoodsun4450]

Give me more Quinton Tarantino

[@quimcastells]

Where is full interview?

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

Here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKaon6BhteGeLs

[@fedtsten]

​@@NatesFilmTutorialsWrong, that is a roundtable with 4 other directors, not a one on one with Robert Rodriguez.

[@stevewhite791]

Legend

[@हालसमाचार]

Is that Rodriguez?

[@satiricalhaz-homeofbanter4371]

Harvey keitel gave him the advice about casting

[@seanmiller5460]

Focus on their feet.

[@jburton413]

GOAT 🐐 !!!!!

[@jefffogg8730]

Word

[@SteadyEddy-ko9po]

Yet somehow every character sounds exactly like him.

[@theanti-hypemonitor9079]

Is this robert rodriguez??

[@GlennQuagmire48]

yes

[@blindnumber]

That sinatras karate is strong...

[@NovelDiscussions]

to start why are you asking this guy? as good as his films are all in he has about a dozen and a half Scorsese has almost 100 others 2-300 films under their belt and oscars globes international etc awards. Funny how the Niche director which is Quinton is pushed as the main stream voice when even his movies his style is not mainstream

[@white.berry_cgi]

I still don't understand myself.

[@MB-qg5vd]

Working for Quentin has to be the dream for the majority of this new generation of actors...i cannot imagine what is like to be told: "ehi, you'll be in a QT movie" like damn

[@kimbrian7891]

Good directors = Great listeners

[@jon4715]

Damn...being a good audience. More profound than you might realize.

[@VibesReviews]

Yeah but Jamie Foxx told a story about how Tarantino had to have a talk with him and change his delivery after the first reading in Django.

[@redpyramid97]

That was after the first reading, he allowed him to act and after that first time then he jumped in and told him what he wants.

[@trimming5664]

Because Foxx completely misinterpreted the character.

[@artistaccount]

Tarantino said making adjustments is easy but give the actor that first go through of how they envision the character and then tell them to change this or that in their performance. Jamie Foxx says he does he version then Tarantino says the stuff he says

[@blindnumber]

Master sinatra vs steven segal....hu win...

[@kevinandrewsphoto]

Step one. Don’t be in a Robert Rodriguez movie

[@MightyEFX]

???

[@acebenedict9945]

Imo a good director let’s the working parts around him happen , and doesn’t try and make all the working parts around him , work around him

[@brandocalrissian3294]

Trust people to do their jobs.

[@temite80]

That last bit "it's as if they're doing it solely for you" come off a little control-freak / tyrant creepy to me.

[@Nate-im3sg]

An absolute master of his craft. It bums me out that we only get one more film from QT. Unfortunately, I think he'll stick to it. Where were you on 9/11.

[@kedabro1957]

What did you mean by "where were you on 9/11"?

[@TheRulerRoderickSutton]

A Director who watches the film from video village is NOT a director, but an audience member.

[@Owenhlre]

I suppose every director is subjective about advice

[@dsrsp]

Harvey Keitel told him to start doing that. What a duo.

[@vsmooveatl]

Amazing advice - let the actors cook 🤓

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

🧑‍🍳

[@zaziou711]

Best advice when you work with talented actors.