Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Anyone order fried sauerkraut? because we’re diving deep into Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”! This ain’t your average movie review, folks. I am dissecting this historical fiction, revenge fantasy masterpiece, exploring everything from the stellar supporting cast to its beautifully stylized cinematography. We’ll unpack the thematic layers, Tarantino’s signature dialogue, and yes, even *those* infamous feet! Get ready to analyze the nostalgia, the violence, and the undeniable magic that makes “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” a modern classic. Tune into this week’s episode because I’m the devil and I’m here to do the devils work. Information used to assist me in the creation of this episode are the film itself and the following websites, my opinions on the film and thoughts about it are my own. References: Goldberg, Alan, and Alan Goldberg. “Biography/Charles Manson: Journey Into Evil.” Episode. Biography 7, no. 46. A&E, 1995. Goldberg, Matt. “What Is New Hollywood? The History + Influence of Film’s Most Daring Era.” Backstage, April 4, 2024. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/new-hollywood-movies-explained-77096/. Maron, Marc, and Quentin Tarantino. Episode 1239-Quentin Tarantino. Other. WTF with Marc Maron, June 28, 2021. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JduAPTmLCTwA4VMSdd50s?si=-CfMyk5lRfOUUE7I1m9zZw. Once upon a time in Hollywood. Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 2019. “Once upon a Time in Hollywood.” Wikipedia, March 15, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Hollywood