Episode #2240
Roger Avary & Quentin Tarantino
Books mentioned
Robin Hood
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Filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary discuss their early careers at a video store, the dangers of comfortable jobs, and their podcast "The Video Archives." Avary recounts his time in jail writing scripts by hand, his tragic car accident, and watching Tarantino win an Oscar while he was incarcerated.
What they talked about
- Assassination techniques from former operators
- Fire department response times and property taxes
- Running a video store and curating for customers
- Making 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'True Romance'
- Roger Avary's jail experience and writing in prison
- The Video Archives podcast and movie discussions
- Violence in film vs. television
- Cocaine use and self-control in Hollywood
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