Quentin Tarantino Confirms Inglourious Basterds As Best Film, Scraps Final Movie

Quentin Tarantino considers his 2009 World War II film Inglourious Basterds to be his best work, describing it as his 'masterpiece,' while naming Once Upon a Time in Hollywood his favorite film and Kill Bill as the ultimate expression of his unique style. He recently scrapped plans for his rumored 10th and final film, The Movie Critic, because it was too similar to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, particularly in its depiction of 1969 Los Angeles, which he felt did not offer a fresh creative challenge. Inglourious Basterds stands out as a film that transcends Tarantino's usual fan-driven style by integrating a story about weaponizing movies and cinema culture against evil, a theme that elevated it beyond just a cool homage to films. Tarantino acknowledged minor regrets about some amateur mistakes in early works like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction but maintains high regard for his filmography overall. Additionally, David Fincher is set to direct a sequel to Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth, starring Brad Pitt and premiering on Netflix. These reflections offer insight into Tarantino's evolving creative priorities as he approaches the end of his directing career.