August 20, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Basterds to Bump Aliens From Top Spot
Studios rush four more films into wide release hoping to grab whatever dollars they can in the final weeks of the summer movie season. Leading the way is Quentin Tarantino's war saga Inglourious Basterds which is the only newcomer targeting mature... More...

August 18, 2009
Exclusive: Inglourious Basterds - The Cast Discuss Their Characters
Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's unique take on the Second World War, blasts into cinemas on Friday. Following our interview with the maverick director last week, RT sat down for exclusive chats with Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Christoph... More...

August 11, 2009
Quentin Tarantino talks Inglourious Basterds - RT Interview
With his sixth film, Quentin Tarantino has fashioned the ultimate in pulp fiction, a Second World War epic set in Nazi-occupied France that sees two parallel assassination plots vying to kill off the Big Four: Adolf Hitler, Martin Borman, Joseph... More...

July 27, 2009
Five Favorite Films with Zoe Bell
Native New Zealander Zoe Bell spent years as an accomplished stunt double for Lucy Lawless of Xena: Warrior Princess before doubling for Uma Thurman on Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films. After establishing a rapport with the auteur, Tarantino... More...

May 24, 2009
Cannes 2009: The Tomato Report - Critics Pick Their Awards Favourites
With the Cannes Film Festival winding down this weekend, talk is now turning to who will win the Palme d'Or this evening. We tracked down several journalists covering the fest to gauge their opinion, and it seems there are two very definite... More...

May 20, 2009
Cannes 2009: Tarantino Talks Basterds
The stars were out in full force to support Inglorious Basterds in Cannes this morning, with writer/director Quentin Tarantino and cast members Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger and Michael Fassbender (amongst others) facing the press on the... More...

May 20, 2009
Cannes 2009: The Tomato Report – Inglourious Splits Critics
Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds got its long-awaited first screening this morning at the Cannes Film festival, with critics giving it a round of applause at its conclusion, but opinions gathered so far have been mixed. The film follows a... More...

May 17, 2009
Cannes 2009: RT Hits the Exclusive Soho House Party
Champagne and cocktails flowed, stars arrived en masse and perhaps the most impressive display of food at any party this Cannes greeted guests who arrived last night for the exclusive Soho House party in a glamorous setting amidst a castle just... More...

May 10, 2009
Cannes 2009: RT's 10 Most Anticipated Movies
The Cannes Film Festival will screen nearly 100 films as part of its Official Selection and associated sidebars when it kicks off next week in the Southern France town. The festival runs from 13-24th May and there are plenty of exciting new movies... More...

October 17, 2008
See Brad Pitt in the First Inglourious Basterds Official Image
With production underway in Germany, and a recently announced synopsis and full cast lineup, what could get you more excited about Quentin Tarantino's WWII pic Inglourious Basterds? How about the very first production image, featuring Brad Pitt on... More...

October 14, 2008
Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" Not a Typo
Now that filming has begun on Quentin Tarantino's upcoming WWII-spaghetti western remake of Enzo Castellari's Inglorious Bastards, we've got a new synopsis and confirmation that QT's cheekily "misspelled" title is actually official. Mark your... More...

September 26, 2008
Exclusive: David Carradine Cameo in Crank 2 says Statham
It's not just Death Race that boasts a cameo from legend David Carradine. According to star Jason Statham, speaking to RT this week ahead of the UK release of Death Race, the action superstar let slip that Carradine would appear in Crank 2: High... More...

August 27, 2008
Exclusive Clip: Sukiyaki Western Django
Tarantino fans, prick up your ears! Maverick filmmaker Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer) is back with the culture-mashing Sukiyaki Western Django (which features a cameo by QT himself), and Rotten Tomatoes is bringing you an exclusive look... More...

August 15, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Kung Fu Panda 2, Wheel of Time and more
This week's Ketchup bottle brings news about Kung Fu Panda 2, Madagascar 3, development news about the Wheel of Time series, and casting news about Mike Myers and Billy Bob Thornton. More...

June 30, 2008
RT on DVD: Tarantino on Inglorious Bastards DVD, Godfather Trilogy Restored
This week in DVD news, Francis Ford Coppola brings you the Godfather trilogy (again), Quentin Tarantino is super excited about the original Inglorious Bastards, and Hancock may soon stream directly into your TV set. Plus, we've got Vantage... More...

June 16, 2008
RT on DVD: 70 More Minutes of The Incredible Hulk on Blu-Ray??
This week in DVD news, that long-awaited Kill Bill double-volume set may finally be on its way and Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier promises enough leftover Hulk footage to make another feature film come Blu-Ray time. Plus, we've got an... More...

March 13, 2008
Top Ten Death Proof Exploitation Films: the films that wouldn’t die.
Exploitation films are B-grade gold for those who like it rough, sleazy and thrill-packed. More...

January 18, 2008
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! Getting Tarantino Treatment?
This probably falls under the "too perfect to actually ever come close to being true" column, but what if -- what if, people -- Quentin Tarantino wanted to remake Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!? More...

December 13, 2007
Atonement Leads Golden Globe Nominations
The nominations for the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning. Did your favorite films, stars, and songs make the cut? More...

October 23, 2007
RT on DVD: Hostel II Oozes Onto Shelves, and Criterion Serves Up Breathless!
It's a bit of a slow week for home video releases, led by Eli Roth's torture-for-hire gore fest (Hostel II). Thankfully, Criterion has another wave of beautifully restored classics for us (Breathless, Days of Heaven, and Under the Volcano), all... More...

October 15, 2007
Eli Roth Talks Trailer Trash
In what may be a cinematic first, director Eli Roth is using the trailer for a movie that doesn't exist as the inspiration for his next project. More...

September 21, 2007
Quentin Tarantino Stimulated to Write Swedish Soft-Core Film
Quentin Tarantino has a penchant for reviving under-recognized genres. Next on his revivalist roster: Swedish Soft-Core. More...

September 18, 2007
RT on DVD: It's Death Proof Time!
If you've been itching for a good rental, you're in luck -- even the gambles this week are near Fresh on the Tomatometer! Tarantino fans already know to look for his Death Proof on shelves today; click for more picks. More...

September 18, 2007
QT Talks Death Proof: What's Different In the DVD Release?
At a press conference at Cannes, the Death Proof gang talked about the differences between the stand-alone version and the Grindhouse cut, as well as Tarantino's influences, his ability to write for female characters, and what's going on with his... More...

September 04, 2007
First Shots from Takashi Miike's Sukiyaki Western: Django
Takashi Miike's Sukiyaki Western: Django is in post-production -- and CinEmpire has no fewer than 16 promotional stills! More...

August 26, 2007
RT-UK's What to Watch at the Edinburgh Film Festival
Rotten Tomatoes UK heads up north to take in the sights and sounds of the Edinburgh Film Festival. And as the celebration of cinema draws to a close we present what's hot and what's not from the event. More...

August 01, 2007
Exclusive: Sydney Tamiia Poitier on Critics, Grindhouse, and the Final Frontier
We caught up with Grindhouse's Jungle Julia at Comic-Con. You'll never guess which movie site she checks all the time! Find out how Sydney Tamiia Poitier coped with Quentin Tarantino and what J.J. Abrams flick we just might see her in (hint: we... More...

June 27, 2007
Is Tarantino Preparing Two "Kill Bill" Sequels?
Well, according to one source he sure seems to be ... maybe. More...

June 12, 2007
"Death Proof" Has a DVD Date; "Planet Terror" Does Not
Yeah, you knew the Weinsteins were going to do it this way: One half of "Grindhouse" will be out on DVD this September. Another will not. More...

June 07, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Lucky "13" Hopes for Full Houses
The stars come marching out to do battle with the pirates for the number one spot this weekend. More...

May 21, 2007
Cannes Wrap-Up: "Death Proof" Stands On Its Own; "Paranoid Park" Is Powerful
Quentin Tarantino's expanded version of "Death Proof" premieres at Cannes; does it top the "Grindhouse" version? Plus, Gus Van Sant's powerful "Paranoid Park" and the Guillermo del Toro-produced stunner, "The... More...

May 20, 2007
Cannes Wrap-Up: Michael Moore's Latest And Leo's Global Warming Doc
Michael Moore's latest doc, "Sicko," has stirred up more controversy for the Michigan muckraker. Is he onto something with his evisceration of the US healthcare system? Plus, "The 11th Hour," a climate change doc featuring... More...

April 15, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Disturbia" Scares Up #1 Opening
Paramount replaced itself at the top of the North American box office chart as its new teen thriller "Disturbia" opened ahead of expectations in first place bumping the studio's two-week champ "Blades of Glory" into the... More...

April 10, 2007
Will "Grindhouse" Split Up and Hit Theaters Again?
As far as the overseas release plans for "Grindhouse" are concerned, the Weinsteins were always planning to split the flick into two and sell 'em as solo movies. And now with the underwhelming opening weekend for the double feature... More...

April 08, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Ferrell & Heder Still America's Favorite Couple
Will Ferrell and Jon Heder skated to another gold medal victory over the Easter holiday as the comedy "Blades of Glory" remained atop the charts despite the arrival of a handful of new pictures. The Quentin Tarantino-Robert Rodriguez... More...

April 05, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Grindhouse" Prepares for Easter Carnage
Easter weekend sees four new wide releases hopping into the marketplace aiming to give the spring box office a boost. More...

April 05, 2007
Critical Consensus: "Grindhouse" Is Gory Glory; "Done" Needs Fixing; "Firehouse" Is Mangy; "Reaping" Is Plagued
This week at the movies, we've got sleaze (Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez' "Grindhouse," starring Kurt Russell and Rose McGowan), fixer-uppers ("Are We Done Yet?," starring Ice Cube), plagues ("The Reaping,"... More...

April 04, 2007
Line Up For Thursday Night "Grindhouse" Screenings; Check Our A to Z Guide
If you live in one of just 13 lucky metropolitan areas, you're in luck; you can watch the Tarantino/Rodriguez double feature the night before it opens nationwide. Bring on the gore! More...

April 04, 2007
Tarantino Chops Feature Length "Death Proof" For "Grindhouse"
Quentin Tarantino has done a good job explaining to the world what grindhouse is. For a term most people don't know, they get the idea of a double feature of low budget movies with fake trailers in between. They don't have to know all the details... More...

April 03, 2007
Rose McGowan Does Double Duty in "Grindhouse"
There are several inside jokes within "Grindhouse," including a few characters appearing in both films, and some actors appearing in the fake trailers between features. But Rose McGowan is the only actor to appear in both films as unique... More...

April 02, 2007
Kurt Russell Makes Up "Death Proof" As He Goes
Quentin Tarantino is known for his dialogue heavy scripts, and sticking to them word for word. With "Death Proof," his half of "Grindhouse," he let Kurt Russell add volumes to his character. More...

March 31, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Grindhouse," Tarantino, And Rodriguez, Oh My!
In this week's Ketchup, "Grindhouse" and all its related byproducts are hogging the spotlight, with Rosario Dawson shedding light (and possibly shedding something else) on her role in "Sin City 2." More...

March 30, 2007
Tarantino to Give Cannes Even More "Grindhouse" "Proof"
Cannes has been good to Quentin Tarantino in the past -- he took top honors at the festival with 1994's "Pulp Fiction," and was president of its 2004 jury -- and now, Variety reports, he's set to return some of that goodwill by showing... More...

March 30, 2007
View Tonight's "Transformers" TV Spots, Eli Roth's "Grindhouse" Trailer Now!!
It's a Friday afternoon video bonanza, with early peeks at tonight's two new "Transformers" TV spots, rife with tons of good and bad robots in disguise -- plus the debut of Eli Roth's majorly sick, holiday-themed "Grindhouse"... More...

March 27, 2007
Two Early "Grindhouse" Reviews Are Here!
Want to know just how excited you should be for next week's Tarantino-Rodriguez double feature schlock-fest? You've got two advance reviews to choose from, for the Sight & Sound subscriber and the basement-dweller alike, so jump in and wade... More...

March 23, 2007
"Grindhouse" Earns an R -- and the "Halloween" Trailer
As if you needed a few more reasons to run out and see the Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez collaboration known as "Grindhouse," well, here's two. More...

March 16, 2007
NC-17 Rating for "Grindhouse"? (Grisly Semi-Spoilers Within)
Consider these seven words describing a scene in "Grindhouse:" "Grossly obese man chewing on a baby." Yeah, so is it any wonder rumors claim the grungy Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez double feature is heading towards an NC-17? More...

March 12, 2007
Rodriguez to Turn "Grindhouse" Trailer into Feature Film
While discussing "Grindhouse" with lucky fans at SXSW, Robert Rodriguez revealed that one of the movie's fake trailers will soon become a full-length feature film, starring Danny Trejo as a motorcycle-riding badass named Machete. More...

February 28, 2007
Check Out the Tunes from Tarantino's "Death Proof"
It might only be half a movie, but Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof" is getting a full-bore soundtrack CD full of coloful tunes from the 1960s and '70s. More...

February 20, 2007
"Grindhouse" to Be Sliced Up for Overseas Consumption
Remember how Tarantino's "Kill Bill" was originally intended to be one long movie, but the filmmaker (with some advice from the Weinsteins) decided to split it into two movies -- for "artistic" reasons? Looks like the same... More...

February 16, 2007
Nasty New "Grindhouse" Trailer!
We've seen all sorts of promo clips and one pretty slick trailer, but now comes a king-sized two-headed "Grindhouse" trailer that tells you pretty much all you need to know about this movie. After you see this promo, you'll know if... More...

February 11, 2007
Nicolas Cage Hams Up "Grindhouse" Trailer for Friends
Having Nicolas Cage in your film can be pretty expensive. They don't rest big special effects movies on his shoulders for nothing. But if you're pals, you can sometimes get a good deal. Robert Rodriguez is known for that, so his associates on... More...

January 16, 2007
Rob Zombie to Helm a "Grindhouse" Trailer!
By now you're well aware that "Grindhouse" will be two movies in one: Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof" and Robert Rodriguez's "Planet Terror" -- but didn't we once hear something about "extra" material for... More...

December 22, 2006
Tarantino, Rodriguez, Clooney & Pitt: It's "Grind House" and "Ocean's 13" Trailer Time!
A pair of pretty high-profile movie trailers hit the 'net quite recently, one for the long-awaited Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez action-horror combo "Grindhouse," and the other for the second star-studded sequel to "Ocean's... More...

December 11, 2006
Soderbergh Wants Double Che Within a Week
Ever since Quentin Tarantino split up his "Kill Bill" movies, everyone's trying to turn their films into double features. Steven Soderbergh is making two movies about Che Guevara, "The Argentine" and "Guerilla." More...

November 14, 2006
Madsen Still Wants to Do "Vega Brothers" with Tarantino
Know that "Vega Brothers" project that Quentin Tarantino keeps mentioning every once in a while, only to shove it onto a back burner when something more interesting comes up? Apparently some sort of spin-off flick that'd be cousin to... More...

November 07, 2006
Tarantino's "Grindhouse" to be Funny and Real
Robert Rodriguez showed footage of his "Grindhouse" movie, "Planet Terror," at Comic-Con. The crazy action include amputated strippers and Danny Trejo with a trench coat full of machetes. Mary Elizabeth Winstead assured Rotten... More...

October 11, 2006
Sleaze-tastic "Grind House" Trailer Hits The Net!
If you missed last night's Spike TV Scream Awards, you NEED to see the exclusive, awesome, limb-ripping, trailer for Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's double bill gore-fest, "Grind House" (Check out the promo posters here)! More...

September 21, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Jackass Crashes into Theaters
Four new films open wide, but they may not be enough to stop the North American box office from suffering its third consecutive down weekend. More...

September 12, 2006
Tarantino Adds Three to "Grindhouse"
Three actors have been added to the cast of "Death Proof," Quentin Tarantino's movie segment of "Grindhouse." Robert Rodriguez's segment is titled "Planet Terror." More...

September 07, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Covenant Brings Evil to Theaters
After welcoming in four new wide releases per week for seven straight weekends, the North American box office slows it down a bit on Friday with only one saturation release and a pair of moderate national bows. More...

August 09, 2006
Nasty, Spooky, Old-School "Grind House" Posters!
We're obviously going to have a lot more "Grind House" reports to look forward to between now and next April, but hey, when you've got Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino working on a horror flick throwback epic ... the fans will want... More...

July 28, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: Kevin Smith Goes On Offensive, Heath Ledger as the Joker, Simpsons Movie Scenes, And More!
This week in RT Ketchup: Kevin Smith answers critics in RT's Forums; hunky Heath Ledger may play the Joker in the next "Batman Begins"; another grotesque "Saw 3" poster has been unveiled; you'd better get your "Harry... More...

July 24, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: "Grind House" Preview
...Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez have collaborated on other projects before, most visibly on "From Dusk 'Til Dawn," and, of course, "Sin City," where Tarantino directed a segment of the film. But the collaboration on... More...

July 22, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: Kurt Russell Enters the Grind House
Saturday at Comic-Con, it was announced that Kurt Russell had just inked a deal to start in Grindhouse. The Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez double-feature has drawn considerable interest from horror enthusiasts. More...

July 20, 2006
"Grind House" Cast Confusion
Frankly I've had a lot of trouble keeping it all organized in my head, but here's the latest casting news on the Robert Rodriguez / Quentin Tarantino "Grind House" production: Rose McGowan now has two roles (kinda), and Mickey Rourke has... More...

July 14, 2006
Rose McGowan On "Grind House" Double Duty
Fans of the curvaceous Ms. Rose McGowan may have a little extra portion to salivate over once the Robert Rodriguez / Quentin Tarantino collaboration "Grind House" hits the screens next year. Early word from a reliable (and fun) movie... More...

July 13, 2006
Angelina Jolie Visiting "Sin City"?
After her work in "Sin City," "The Rundown," and "Clerks 2," (and that ONE scene in "Alexander"!) there's probably not a more movie-geek-friendly mega-hottie than Ms. Rosario Dawson. And now she's spilling... More...

June 26, 2006
Tarantino & Rodriguez Spill Some "Grind House" Beans
When you have two very popular filmmakers collaborating on a slick-sounding horror concept, the fans are going to want the scoop. Both Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino recently shared some tidbits with reliable sources, and here's what we... More...

June 13, 2006
Uwe Wants to Fight Film Critics!
This is just so hilarious I barely know where to begin. OK, you all know that Uwe Boll is arguably one of the very worst filmmakers on the planet ... but now he's really gone off the deep end. Seems Mr. Boll (who, yes, actually IS a doctor) wants... More...

May 19, 2006
"Grindhouse" Welcomes Some New Tenants
The perpetually on-again off-again "Grind House" looks to be revving back into first gear once again, complete with a whole new dose of casting news. More...

March 30, 2006
The "Grind House" Welcomes its First Visitors
CHUD.com clues us in on a few of the first cast members signed to star in the Tarantino/Rodriguez horror flick "Grind House," which is presently in production down in beautiful Austin, Texas. Here's a clue: One of the new cast members is... More...

February 24, 2006
Time to Vote for JoBlo's Golden Schmoes!
The SAGs, the BAFTAs, the Globes and the Oscars are all fine and good, but if there's one voting process I always look forward to, it's JoBlo's Golden Schmoes. It's time for the "normal schmoe" movie geek to chime in with their 2 cents... More...

February 11, 2006
Cage Hams Up "Grindhouse" Trailer for Friends
Having Nicolas Cage in your film can be pretty expensive. They don't rest big special effects movies on his shoulders for nothing. But if you're pals, you can sometimes get a good deal. Robert Rodriguez is known for that, so his associates on... More...

February 02, 2006
Rodriguez & Tarantino Prepare to "Grind" It Out
Variety brings a solid report on the highly-anticipated "Grind" horror flick, which will be a dual-story experiment from directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. Production is expected to get underway later this month. More...

December 23, 2005
Tarantino Plans to Put "Bill" Back Together Again
Brit movie site The Digital Spy, which I found by way of the (rather awesome) Cinematical blog, shares a brief bit of news regarding the certifiably insane Quentin Tarantino and his plans to smoosh "Kill Bill" 1 & 2 back into one... More...

October 28, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Hostel
Fans of horror flicks in general and "Cabin Fever" specifically will want to scrawl a blood-red pencil around "Hostel," which is Eli Roth's sophomore effort ... and, based on the all-new trailer, obviously a horror film of the... More...

October 26, 2005
Lions Gate & Screen Gems Team Up to Release "Hostel"
The Hollywood Reporter brings news on when you might be able to see Eli ("Cabin Fever") Roth's sophomore effort, and it'll be through Lions Gate (theatrically) and Sony's Screen Gems (on video). More...

September 30, 2005
Alba Talks "Sin City" Sequels, Dreams of "Jeannie," and More of the "Four"
ComingSoon.net recently sat down with the fine figure known as Jessica Alba, and the curvaceous young actress shared some tidbits on the status of "Sin City 2," the "Fantastic Four" reviews, the possibilities of an "I... More...

July 07, 2005
In Other News...Natalie Portman, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Britney Spears, and More!
Entertainment watchers know she shaved her head for the upcoming "V for Vendetta," but New York's finest must have been wary of Natalie Portman's new look when they pulled her over just outside the Midtown Tunnel. More...

June 20, 2005
In Other News...Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, and the Return of Celebrity Deathmatch
Aviator star and perpetual heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio was assaulted Friday evening when a woman hit him in the head with a beer bottle, causing a cut that required multiple stitches. More...

May 26, 2005
Sandler Wants to Remake "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes"??
Rock-solid horror site Bloody Disgusting may have scored themselves an interesting little scoop ... if notorious joker Adam Sandler isn't pulling their leg, that is. A college reporter sent in a goofy little news item that has Mr. Sandler... More...

May 26, 2005
Tarantino & Rodriguez to Team Up for Weinstein Horror Combo
Variety brings news of an upcoming collaboration between old pals Quentin Tarantino ("Kill Bill") and Robert Rodriguez ("Sin City"). Both directors will deliver a one-hour horror flick, and together the pair of scary tales will... More...

May 24, 2005
Madsen, Roth, Murphy, and Sandler to Become "Bastards"?
The always-reliable FilmFocus had an informative little chat with Mr. Michael Madsen during the UK premiere of "Sin City," and the gravel-voiced character actor dished some pretty exciting news about Quentin Tarantino's perpetually... More...

March 21, 2005
Michael Madsen on "Inglorious Bastards," "Sin City"
Speaking to FilmFocus at last weekend's Empire Awards, Michael Madsen revealed details about Quentin Tarantino's next project, "Inglorious Bastards," as well as his impressions on his time spent on the set of Sin City. Of... More...

March 14, 2005
Tarantino Clears Up All the Confusion
It seems that there are more rumours floating around Quentin Tarantino's career than one would assume, as FilmFocus learned when they spoke to the director this week. More...

March 08, 2005
Quentin Tarantino to Visit Camp Crystal Lake?
IGN Filmforce was the first to break some movie news that has delighted some and nauseated others: could filmmaker Quentin Tarantino be setting his sights on directing a new "Friday the 13th" sequel? As crazy as that sounds, it just... More...

February 28, 2005
Tarantino to Direct "CSI" Episode
AOL News says Quentin Tarantino has signed to direct the season finale of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." He is also said to have come up with the original idea for that episode. The story is said to have something to do with one of... More...