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Raised byJulio

Quentin Tarantino

6 episodes touching this theme
  • Strongly explored
    Reservoir Dogs – Just the Tip

    Feb 2022 · raised by Julio

    "Oti says there are plenty, starting with the opening Madonna conversation, and KT flags the Pam Grier mention, which has her excited to watch Jackie Brown."

    Cross-refJackie Brown
  • Strongly explored
    Pulp Fiction – Big Gimpin’

    Feb 2022 · raised by Julio

    "Oti loves Jules wanting to quit and wander like Caine in Kung Fu, a show he grew up on; KT picks the diner's Marilyn Monroe and Buddy Holly lookalikes, and you add the Quarter Pounder and metric system bit."

    Cross-refKung FuWalker, Texas Ranger
  • Partially
    Jackie Brown – Top Grier

    Feb 2022 · raised by Julio

    "Oti finds only indirect nods, like Pam Grier's earlier Coffy and Foxy Brown roles; KT loves that it lives apart from pop culture, without the usual quippy references and snark."

    Cross-refCoffyFoxy Brown
  • Strongly explored
    Kill Bill – All Bride Out

    Feb 2022 · raised by Julio

    "KT names the yellow suit paying homage to Bruce Lee as the one she knew, and Oti thinks Pai Mei teaching Beatrix nods to Clan of the White Lotus."

    Cross-refClan of the White Lotus
  • Strongly explored
    Inglourious Basterds – Miniature Strudel

    Feb 2022 · raised by Julio

    "Oti spots a reference to Charlie Chaplin's The Kid, and KT points to the many film references, including the pointed use of propaganda films inside the story."

    Cross-refThe Kid
  • Strongly explored
    Django Unchained – Nuts & Schultz

    Feb 2022 · raised by Julio

    "Oti points to the Three Musketeers talk around D'Artagnan, a nod to Alexandre Dumas, and says his fun fact was learning that Dumas was Black."

    Cross-refThe Three Musketeers