Bucks And Corn: An ode to Tarantino!

On March 27 of this year, Quentin Tarantino celebrated his 50th birthday. I, like most of you, have been fascinated by Tarantino's body of work, a compelling story-teller that he is. Tarantino has his own brand of narrating a plot by creating the coolest of characters who appeal to you not by the guns they wield or the dark suits they wear (though those help too!) but by the strength of their dialogues and the depth of the plot in which they are placed. His style of bringing things to life is unique, something which many directors in the future would aspire to achieve, though I doubt how many would actually be able to bring forth the universes he does with the quality of the characters that he creates and mix those two up with the most amazing of background scores that result in movies which deserve the most superlative of eulogies. What more can you say about a man whose first feature film was as stylish and mesmerizing as Reservoir Dogs? I am indeed not surprised that Tarantino's two Oscars have been not for Best Direction but infact for Best Screenplay (written directly for the Screen).

21 years in the business of direction, 8 full-length feature films directed. Tarantino does take his time to wring out those classics. Which is his best work yet or which is the coolest character he has brought to life; these are the kind of questions that are debated for nights with no definitive answer. That is probably the most definitive stamp of greatness. So here's looking back at some of the great works of an extraordinary writer and director. And here's to 50 more years of Quentin Tarantino!

"You shoot me in a dream, you better wake up and apologize"

"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay My vengeance upon thee."