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Cinema Speculation

By: Quentin Tarantino
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Quentin Tarantino
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 A unique cocktail of personal memoir, cultural criticism and Hollywood history by the one and only Quentin Tarantino.

The long-awaited first work of nonfiction from the author of the number one New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: a deliriously entertaining, wickedly intelligent cinema book as unique and creative as anything by Quentin Tarantino.

In addition to being among the most celebrated of contemporary filmmakers, Quentin Tarantino is possibly the most joyously infectious movie lover alive. For years he has touted in interviews his eventual turn to writing books about films.

Now, with CINEMA SPECULATION, the time has come, and the results are everything his passionate fans - and all movie lovers - could have hoped for.

Organized around key American films from the 1970s, all of which he first saw as a young moviegoer at the time, this book is as intellectually rigorous and insightful as it is rollicking and entertaining.

At once film criticism, film theory, a feat of reporting, and wonderful personal history, it is all written in the singular voice recognizable immediately as QT's and with the rare perspective about cinema possible only from one of the greatest practitioners of the artform ever. Art Direction & Production Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV History & Criticism Screenwriting Entertainment Thought-Provoking Inspiring Funny
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Unfortunately only the first and last chapters are read by Tarrantino himself which is disappointing. The other guy does a good job but it'd be better if Quentin read the whole thing as its written so much in his voice.

Disappointing narration

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This is so much more than it appears to be. A great deal of info about fantastic movies long forgotten, but also a very revealing read about Tarantino as a person. It exceeded my expectations, and taught me a few things. Thank you, Mr. Tarantino.

Wonderful

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Enjoyed every second of it. Excellently narrated by both men. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

Even better than I expected

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Worth noting that Tarrantino himself only narrates at beginning and end. Worth noting that this is actually a good thing, as his motor mouth knowledge dump is exhausting when delivered in his infamous voice. Interestingly, the guy doing the rest of the book sounds just enough like him to deliver without actually impersonating him, and it really works. And the content is excellent, but, as should be obvious, not if you don't like Tarrantino.

Fascinating, funny and a must for Tarrantino fans

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A great insight into the mind of Tarantino and his reflection of Cinema in the 70’s. Only wished he’s narrated the whole book but the main narrator did a great job.

Brilliant.

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