Quentin Tarantino on Taxi Driver | Cinema Speculation

Dive into the gritty underbelly of 1970s New York City with Quentin Tarantino as he dissects Martin Scorsese's magnum opus, "Taxi Driver." In this enthralling video, Tarantino brings his signature blend of sharp wit, profound insight, and unfiltered passion to explore the film's raw power and cultural impact.

Disclaimer: This is an unauthorized fan-made video. The words are Tarantino's, but the voice is AI-generated. The script is taken from Tarantino's chapter on Taxi Driver. Some of the pages were cut for the video to hopefully encourage people to buy his book.

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From Robert De Niro's iconic performance as the troubled Travis Bickle to Paul Schrader's razor-sharp screenplay, Tarantino leaves no stone unturned. Witness a master storyteller unpacking the layers of this cinematic gem, revealing the intricate dance between character, setting, and narrative that makes "Taxi Driver" a timeless classic.

Whether you're a film buff, a Tarantino devotee, or simply curious about the darker corners of American cinema, this video is your ticket to understanding the genius behind one of the most influential films ever made. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of "Taxi Driver," where every frame pulsates with the spirit of rebellion and the quest for redemption.

00:00 - Travis Bickle
01:21 - Joe (1972)
02:35 - Is Taxi Driver a racist movie?
03:47 - The Warriors (1979) analogy
05:43 - Harvey Keitel as a
08:02 - The Mack (1979)
10:27 - Revengeamatics
13:57 - Columbia Pictures plans for Taxi Driver
14:46 - Tarantino first sees Taxi Driver
16:08 - Death Wish rip-off
17:31 - Travis Bickle was a nutter
20:25 - The moment Taxi Driver got serious
22:07 - Bickle meets the white
22:55 - Jodi Foster’s Iris
24:24 - Let the blood flow
25:04 - Scorsese is shocked
29:35 - Tarantino poses a question to Martin Scorsese
30:10 - Taxi Driver ending compared to Joe ending
31:01 - Was Bickle a vetern?
32:26 - Bickle is not happy with what Tarantino is saying

Written by: Quentin Tarantino* (taken from his book Cinema Speculation. Tarantino had nothing to do with the making of this video. This is a fan-made tribute to him and classic cinema.)
Edited and Produced by: Alan Berry
Narrator: AI Brown (Yes, it's an AI voice)