Tarantino's Hollow Violence

Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction exposed the absurdity of Hollywood violence, says Lee Siegel. But Quentin Tarantino’s latest is everything he once tried to parody. So why is everyone still taking him seriously?

Published Aug. 24 2009 1:52AM EDT

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Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction exposed the absurdity of Hollywood violence, says Lee Siegel. But Quentin Tarantino’s latest, Inglourious Basterds—which grossed $37 million opening weekend—is everything he once tried to parody.

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Tarantino's Hollow Violence

Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction exposed the absurdity of Hollywood violence, says Lee Siegel. But Quentin Tarantino’s latest is everything he once tried to parody. So why is everyone still taking him seriously?

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Lee Siegel