Quentin Jerome Tarantino (born March 27, 1963) is an American filmmaker, actor, film programmer, and cinema owner.
His films are characterized by nonlinear storylines, satirical subject matter, aestheticization of violence, extended scenes of dialogue, ensemble casts, references to popular culture and a wide variety of other films, soundtracks primarily containing songs and score pieces from the 1960s to the 1980s, alternate history, and features of neo-noir film.
Quentin Tarantino has killed off his fictional character Rick Dalton from Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.The character, played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2019 film, was declared dead on May 19 in a tweet from The Video Archives Podcast, hosted by Tarantino and longtime friend Roger Avary.“We are saddened by the news of the passing of actor Rick Dalton, best known for his roles in the hit TV series Bounty Law and The Fireman Trilogy,” the message reads. “Rick passed away peacefully in his home in Hawaii and is survived by his wife Francesca.
RIP Rick Dalton 1933-2023.”The news was followed by a memorial episode released today (May 23) dedicated to Dalton’s life and career, with a second part set to arrive on June 6.“On this episode of the Video Archives Podcast, we invite you to remember Rick Dalton,” the synopsis reads. “In Part 1 of our memorial episode, we discuss his most famous roles, including standout TV performances in Cade’s County and Manhunter.“We’ll also hear excerpts of a Q&A conducted by Quentin in 1999 between him and Rick.
Stay tuned for more of our celebration of Dalton’s life and work, coming in two weeks.”We are saddened by the news of the passing of actor Rick Dalton, best known for his roles in the hit TV series Bounty Law and The Fireman trilogy.
Rick passed away peacefully in his home in Hawaii and is survived by his wife Francesca. RIP Rick Dalton 1933-2023 pic.twitter.com/j51sNEh7AP— The Video Archives Podcast (@VideoArchives) May 19, 2023Since Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Tarantino has released a film novelisation which expanded Dalton’s backstory.
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