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Tarantino Credits "There Will Be Blood" for Creative Revival

11/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Quentin Tarantino, the film director, cites Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood (2007) as a masterpiece that motivated him to improve after his Death Proof flop.
He praised Daniel Day-Lewis's performance and the film's score for their depth and complexity.
He noted the film's exploration of wealth and character amplified inherent traits rather than improving them.
This experience led him to refine his approach, culminating in Inglourious Basterds.

History

Historical Context

Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 film *There Will Be Blood*, inspired by Upton Sinclair's 1927 novel *Oil!*, explores the ruthless pursuit of wealth during the Californian oil boom. Daniel Day-Lewis's Oscar-winning performance contributed to the film's $76 million global gross. Following its success, Quentin Tarantino sought to refine his craft, leading to the creation of *Inglourious Basterds*, marking a pivotal shift in his filmmaking style.

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Story summary

Quentin Tarantino, the film director, cites Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood (2007) as a masterpiece that motivated him to improve after his Death Proof flop.
He praised Daniel Day-Lewis's performance and the film's score for their depth and complexity.
He noted the film's exploration of wealth and character amplified inherent traits rather than improving them.
This experience led him to refine his approach, culminating in Inglourious Basterds.

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