Quentin Tarantino Reflects on His Cinematic Legacy: Masterpiece, Favorite, and the Film He Was Born to Make

During a recent appearance on *The Church of Tarantino* podcast, acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino shared his personal rankings of his films, sparking renewed discussions among cinephiles. He declared that his 2009 film *Inglourious Basterds* is his "masterpiece," while his 2019 work *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* stands as his favorite. Additionally, he described *Kill Bill* as the film he was "born to make," emphasizing its unique connection to his artistic identity.

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Tarantino elaborated on his choices, stating, “I think *Kill Bill* is the ultimate Quentin movie, like nobody else could’ve made it. Every aspect about it is so particularly ripped, like tentacles and bloody tissue, from my imagination and my id and my loves and my passion and my obsession.” He further noted that while *Inglourious Basterds* represents his best work, *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* resonates with him on a personal level.

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In addition to ranking his films, Tarantino discussed his screenwriting achievements. He considers *Inglourious Basterds* his best script, with *The Hateful Eight* and *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* following closely behind. He remarked, “There’s an aspect of *Hateful Eight* that I actually think is probably my best directing of my material,” highlighting his ability to effectively service the material he has written.

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Tarantino is currently working on *The Adventures of Cliff Booth*, a sequel to *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, which will be directed by David Fincher. He explained his decision to step back from directing the sequel, stating, “I love this script, but I’m still walking down the same ground I’ve already walked. It just kind of unenthused me.” This reflects his commitment to exploring new creative territories in his final film endeavors.

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The director also confirmed that he has scrapped his long-rumored project, *The Movie Critic*, which he felt was too similar to his previous work. He expressed a desire to avoid repeating himself, stating, “I wasn’t really excited about dramatizing what I wrote when I was in pre-production.”

Quentin Tarantino Reveals Which Of His Movies Is His ‘Masterpiece’—And Which Is His Favorite

As Tarantino approaches the completion of his cinematic journey, his reflections on his films provide valuable insights into his artistic philosophy. His distinctions between technical mastery, personal satisfaction, and artistic expression reveal a nuanced understanding of his contributions to cinema. With his final film on the horizon, Tarantino's commitment to originality and risk-taking remains a hallmark of his storied career.

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