EPISODE · Sep 4, 2023 · 14 MIN
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Quentin Tarantino
from Books for Men · host Douglas Vigliotti
In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, host Douglas Vigliotti discusses Quentin Tarantino's novelization of his film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Vigliotti explains that Tarantino wrote the novel because he had so much material on the lead characters that he wanted to further explore and flesh out. He also mentions that the ending of the book is different from the film. Vigliotti discusses Tarantino's filmmaking style and his impact on the crime genre, as well as the influence of directors like Martin Scorsese (among many others) on Tarantino. He briefly summarizes the plot of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which combines two narratives in 1969: the story of an aging country western star dealing with the changing Hollywood industry, and the story of the Tate-LaBianca murders on Cielo Drive in the Hollywood Hills. Vigliotti praises Tarantino's conversational writing style and encourages listeners to share the episode and support the podcast. He also reminds the audience that he can be reached on Instagram @douglasvigliotti.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the podcast. Any of the three things below will help provide awareness for the initiative—inspiring (more) men to read and bringing together men who do. (Ladies, of course, you're always welcome!)Share with a friend or on social mediaSubscribe or follow on your favorite podcast platformLeave a rating or reviewVisit BooksforMen.org to sign up for the Books for Men newsletter, a monthly round-up of every episode with full book and author info, all the best quotes, and newsletter-only book recommendations!
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This episode of Books for Men features Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino. A novelization of the award-winning film of the same name that intersects two narratives in 1969—aging actor Rick Dalton's transition into New Hollywood with the Tate-LaBianca murders at the hands of members of the Manson Family. It goes much deeper than the film. Listen for more!
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