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Quentin Tarantino on Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry | Cinema Speculation
Explore the gritty world of Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" through the eyes of Quentin Tarantino. Diving deep into the iconic film that redefined the cop genre, we unpack Tarantino's unique insights and analysis from his book "Cinema Speculation." Join us as we discuss how this 1971 classic influenced not only Tarantino's own filmmaking approach but also the broader landscape of American cinema. Whether you're a die-hard Tarantino fan or a film history buff, this video offers a fresh perspective on the impact of "Dirty Harry" in the realm of cinematic art.
To be clear, this is an unauthorized fan-made video. The words are Tarantino's, but the voice is AI-generated. If you know Tarantino, please share with him; I'd like to make more, but only with his approval.
Go buy Tarantino's book (Not an affiliated link.): amzn.to/481oXSF
"Dirty Harry" is a 1971 American action film directed by Don Siegel. The movie stars Clint Eastwood as the titular character, Inspector Harry Callahan, known for his unorthodox and ruthless methods in pursuing criminals. The film is set in San Francisco and follows Harry as he tracks down a psychopathic sniper named Scorpio, who terrorizes the city. The main cast includes Clint Eastwood as Harry Callahan, Andy Robinson as the antagonist Scorpio, Harry Guardino as Lieutenant Al Bressler, and Reni Santoni as Inspector Chico Gonzalez. "Dirty Harry" is noted for its influence on the action genre and is famous for its iconic line, "Do you feel lucky, punk?"
"Dirty Harry" faced significant controversy and backlash upon its release in 1971, primarily due to its portrayal of police methods and attitudes towards law enforcement. The film was criticized for its apparent endorsement of vigilantism and the use of excessive force by its protagonist, Inspector Harry Callahan, played by Clint Eastwood. Critics and some audiences viewed the character's actions and the film's message as a reactionary response to the social changes and civil rights movements of the 1960s.
Additionally, the portrayal of the antagonist, Scorpio, and the sympathetic depiction of a police officer taking the law into his own hands raised concerns about the film's impact on public perceptions of justice and police conduct. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other civil rights groups criticized the film for what they saw as a glorification of police brutality and a disregard for legal rights.
The film also sparked debates about media violence, with some critics arguing that it could encourage imitative crimes and desensitize viewers to the seriousness of real-world violence. Despite the controversy, or perhaps because of it, "Dirty Harry" became a significant commercial success and has since been recognized as a classic in the action genre, spawning several sequels and solidifying Clint Eastwood's status as a major Hollywood star.
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 Produce by: Alan Berry
Narrator: AI Brown (Yes, it's an AI voice)
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Point Blank (1967) Official 4k Remastered Trailer - Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson
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Dive back into the gritty, neon-drenched world of "Point Blank" with this stunningly remastered full length HD trailer, bringing Lee Marvin's iconic performance as Walker, a relentless thief and a betrayed man, back to vivid life. Directed by John Boorman, this trailblazing neo-noir film has been meticulously restored, ensuring every shadowy corner, every sharp suit, and the unparalleled intens...
Point Blank (1967) | The Documentary
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Learn something new about the classic crime thriller, "Point Blank"(1967), starring Lee Marvin. This full-length documentary uncovers never-published information via John Boorman and 4 months of research. No other book, podcast, or video has taken this deep of dive into the film "Point Blank." "Point Blank" is a 1967 American neo-noir crime film directed by John Boorman and starring Lee Marvin,...
Steve Vai on working with Ozzy Osbourne (1995)
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Steve Vai talks about working with Ozzy Osbourne in a never-published interview. We will release the full interview later this year. This is a snippet from a never-released interview with Steve Vai. I have 4 unreleased interviews of Vai that will be released later this year. One covers David Lee Roth's Skyskrapper album, one on Vai's Passion and Warfare album, one on the Whitesnake album, and o...
Ozzy Osbourne 1981 | The Blizzard of Ozz Interviews
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Two 1981 interviews with former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne. At the time of the interviews in 1981, Ozzy was 31 years old and was promoting his Blizzard of Ozz tour and his upcoming Diary of a Madman album. In the interview, he talks about how glad he is to be out of Black Sabbath, buying fireworks, Randy Rhoads, and how Donny Osmond influenced a Black Sabbath song. 00:00 - Intro to Ozzy...
TRAILER - NEW EDDIE VAN HALEN DOCUMENTARY SERIES: "Edward Van Halen: A Musician"
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In 1962, at the age of 7, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen left his native Holland with his parents and brother Alex, to begin a new life in America. Arriving in Pasadena, California, with just a few dollars and a piano to the family’s name, the brothers and their father, Jan, gravitated towards music as they struggled to fit into this new country. Eventually, Eddie and Alex Van Halen would join force...
Deck the Halls with Dread | Holiday Horror Film Montage
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🔪 Dive into the dark side of the festive season with this carefully curated collection of spine-tingling moments from your favorite holiday horror movies. From eerie Yuletide tales to blood-curdling Christmas nightmares, this montage is packed with suspense, shocks, and a touch of dark humor. A chilling journey through the world of holiday horror slasher films! 🎅🔪 Even Quentin Tarantino would b...
Tarantino on Point Blank (1967) and The Outfit (1973)
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Quentin Tarantino delves into film history, offering a director's perspective on classic crime thrillers Point Blank (1967), The Outfit (1973), and Richard Stark's (Donald E. Westlake) Parker character. The video is written by Quentin Tarantino via his Cinema Speculation book. But to be clear, this is an unauthorized fan-made video. Quentin Tarantino's Cinema Speculation is a collection of essa...
The United States vs Van Halen | The PMRC hearings on Van Halen's Hot For Teacher video
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"Hot for Teacher" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen. The song was released in 1984 as a single from their album "1984." The music video for "Hot for Teacher" became quite controversial due to its content and themes. The video features a young boy, played by a young actor named Waldo, who is portrayed as a schoolboy infatuated with his attractive female teacher. It includes scenes of...
Ozzy Osbourne 1974 | The Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Interview
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This 1974 Ozzy Osbourne interview has never been heard until now. It's the earliest known long-form audio interview with the Prince of Darkness. It’s also the only audio interview with Ozzy relating to Black Sabbath’s Sabbath Bloody Sabbath album. The interview is conducted by Steve Rosen, one of the true legends in rock journalism. Rosen has a career spanning 50 years, thousands of articles, a...
David Lee Roth 2019 Interview | Looking Back on Life
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Last week, we released an interview with David Lee Roth from 1984. This week, we are releasing another Roth interview, but 35 years later. We go from the height of Roth’s Van Halen career to his twilight years. I believe this interview is one of the most honest and humble interviews he’s ever given; he speaks very candidly on many topics. At the time of this interview in 2019, Roth was 65 years...
David Lee Roth (Van Halen) 1984 Interview
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David Lee Roth (Van Halen) 1984 Interview
Van Halen - Unchained (Lip Sync Video Remix) 4K Remaster
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Van Halen - Unchained (Lip Sync Video Remix) 4K Remaster
Sammy Hagar 1997 | The Post-Van Halen Interview
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Sammy Hagar 1997 | The Post-Van Halen Interview
Van Halen Brothers cover Black Sabbath's War Pigs | 1972 rare Mammoth song
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Van Halen Brothers cover Black Sabbath's War Pigs | 1972 rare Mammoth song
Van Halen Breaks Up | 1984 Documentary Episode 5
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Van Halen Breaks Up | 1984 Documentary Episode 5
Buying Van Halen concert tickets in 1984
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Buying Van Halen concert tickets in 1984
Alex Van Halen 1995 Interview | The Tapes Archive podcast
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Alex Van Halen 1995 Interview | The Tapes Archive podcast
Eddie Van Halen & Michael Anthony | The OU812 Interview
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Eddie Van Halen & Michael Anthony | The OU812 Interview
The 1984 Tour | 1984 Documentary Episode 4
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The 1984 Tour | 1984 Documentary Episode 4
David Lee Roth Interview 1988 | The Tapes Archive podcast
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David Lee Roth Interview 1988 | The Tapes Archive podcast
The Making of the 1984 Album | 1984 Documentary Episode 3
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The Making of the 1984 Album | 1984 Documentary Episode 3
Building 5150 Studios | 1984 Documentary Episode 1
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Building 5150 Studios | 1984 Documentary Episode 1
The Road to the US Festival | The Van Halen 1984 Documentary Episode 2
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The Road to the US Festival | The Van Halen 1984 Documentary Episode 2
Van Halen Fan Made 1984 Documentary Trailer | 5-Part Fan-Made Miniseries
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Van Halen Fan Made 1984 Documentary Trailer | 5-Part Fan-Made Miniseries
Ronnie James Dio | The Sacred Heart Interview 1985
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Ronnie James Dio | The Sacred Heart Interview 1985
Eddie Van Halen & Cheech Marin (Van Hey Man!) 1985
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Eddie Van Halen & Cheech Marin (Van Hey Man!) 1985
Tony Iommi | The Born Again Interview 1984
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Tony Iommi | The Born Again Interview 1984
The Steve Vai Eat 'Em and Smile interview | w/Van Halen author Greg Renoff
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The Steve Vai Eat 'Em and Smile interview | w/Van Halen author Greg Renoff

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @technofeeliak
    @technofeeliak 58 хвилин тому

    I now understand the narrator was in character. So I'm willing to give this video a thumbs up.

  • @erichhitchcock3368
    @erichhitchcock3368 Годину тому

    I moved out of Mom's house in late 1983 (she was trying to get me to not waste my money on a locking tremelo system for my first, Edward inspired, homemade guitar)...see ya! I went and got my first apartment, a full time job...and quit high school (only needed 2 credits, went to night classes and got my diploma)...actually ended up getting an apartment above the music store with the tremelo system. So here comes 1984...the soundtrack of my life for the new year as a "free" man. " You ll be crawling back to our doorstep..." ---let's see, it's been 41 years now...still have not done that. The b***h.

  • @JFree1971
    @JFree1971 Годину тому

    You might be confused (like ebert was) by the definition of fascism. Harry does not represent the state or a government, even though he is employed by the state. His actions are extra-judicious and outside his normal scope of duties. He has transcended his earthly station and became a god-like figure when he makes it his purpose to end the life of this antagonist. That's all.

  • @ccsportsfan7886
    @ccsportsfan7886 Годину тому

    excellent

  • @donallmon1338
    @donallmon1338 Годину тому

    So.... same old same old.

  • @blacknapalm2131
    @blacknapalm2131 2 години тому

    *In today's woke hellscape every city needs a Detective Callahan*

  • @foto21
    @foto21 2 години тому

    DLR isn't the only person in a rock band to think it's OK to leave the rock behind. it's NEVER OK. You can dilute the rock some - sometimes rock ALL the time is too much, but the minute you get under 50% rock, your career is on the way out!

  • @ge0rgeharris218
    @ge0rgeharris218 2 години тому

    Jack L. Warner said that controversy means box office! And Warner Bros. Was no stranger to controversy going back to the 1930s!

  • @jerryh2954
    @jerryh2954 2 години тому

    As soon as they begin labeling things to keep you from seeing them, my interest peaks and I need to see it. Very interesting take by Quentin

  • @danielparsons2859
    @danielparsons2859 3 години тому

    Dirty Harry is all about style. The way people dress, talk, walk, look. This is why audiences loved it. Like Pulp Fiction. Style is often the most important ingredient in movies.

  • @stevekosak8624
    @stevekosak8624 4 години тому

    This is amazing Thank you!!!!!

  • @gazwillz3225
    @gazwillz3225 4 години тому

    Fun Culture. Welcome to America

  • @stevekosak8624
    @stevekosak8624 4 години тому

    El duce from the mentors in the picture at 14:14!!!

  • @turdferguson7504
    @turdferguson7504 4 години тому

    When did Billy get AIDS?

  • @dafunken
    @dafunken 4 години тому

    Why isn’t the video’s title pointing out clearly that this is voiced by AI, not Tarantino? Talk about misleading content.

  • @gypsy1962
    @gypsy1962 4 години тому

    Harry Callahan was an equal opportunity racist.

  • @Greggee100
    @Greggee100 4 години тому

    Frank Sinatra No Robert Mitchum Yes 🤔🧐🤨

  • @phonebackup8132
    @phonebackup8132 5 годин тому

    John Wayne is the GOAT. On the other hand so is Clint Eastwood, just different genre.

  • @sooperalex15
    @sooperalex15 6 годин тому

    Tarantino could forget more about film in one afternoon than you’ll ever learn in a lifetime.

  • @tominrichmond
    @tominrichmond 6 годин тому

    Dirty Harry simply addressed the concerns of the normals. Because it was honest in portraying some criminals (but not the star bad guy, Scorpio!) as black, it's realism could not be replicated today, where Hollywood cops are beset by a statistically ridiculous amount of white criminals.

  • @foto21
    @foto21 6 годин тому

    Magnum Force might be inferior to Dirty Harry but I thought it was still fantastic. Hal Holbrook and Eastwood spar in a marvellous way. The fact that they took a total 180 in intent is pretty amazing. Dirty Harry is its own thing, though, and for some reason, has an atmosphere of dread most action action pictures don't actually want. Dirty Harry is as much a horror film as an action film, partially because the villain is so horrid in deed and in representation by an amazing acting performance. Dirty Harry seems to cover every aspect of the policeman's nightmare. At the start, stopping the bankrobbers, is the first and only fun scene for the audience and the only time Harry has any actual control. After that, he's just trying to survive against an enemy who pulls every trick in the book against him. And at the end, when Harry finally wins, there're no joy in the victory. The hero has been laid low, he's had it with being the hero. It's really an amazing trajectory. And the way his partner is sidelined by being wounded, and their conversation is also another remarkable moment, for me at least. I never saw cops quit in any movie, and I never saw another cop say 'I totally understand why you would quit'. Dirty Harry is totally cynical, and we had seen that before, but not to this extent, where the cynicism is not rolled back in some sort of victory. The Enforcer is where things got formulaic, but I think there's a lot to like and be surprised by in Magnum Force. To have the villains go from the crazy hippie to actual calculating fascists with the polished chrome and leather, looking like pretty boy aryans, was also a serious achievement and very accurate. The Manson family was an anamoly and there's a good chance the Zodiac killer was actually a blue collar white man, so the villain in Dirty Harry was more of a stretch than a team of fascist cops.

  • @terrysmith5734
    @terrysmith5734 6 годин тому

    I love 70s cinema, but moral ambiguity does not automatically mean great cinema

  • @terrysmith5734
    @terrysmith5734 6 годин тому

    The fact that filmmakers wanted a happy ending is "self sensorship" is wildly misinformed. To prefer Chevy Chase's sameness over Bill Murray's character ark is a head scratcher..

  • @webexpertcharlie
    @webexpertcharlie 6 годин тому

    AI generated Tarantino voice sounds pretty authentic.

  • @turdferguson7504
    @turdferguson7504 6 годин тому

    Roger Ebert…worst critic ever. Often wrong but never in doubt. He wore his politics like a suit of armor.

  • @jkdrummer9585
    @jkdrummer9585 6 годин тому

    A young Alex Lifeson (guitarist from Rush) at 7:15

  • @grazzitdvram
    @grazzitdvram 7 годин тому

    yeah yankee rose was totally different from normal van halen... uh huh

  • @kenbriggs3465
    @kenbriggs3465 7 годин тому

    Good narration I almost believed it was his voice. Good luck with a collab!

  • @krisyoung447
    @krisyoung447 7 годин тому

    Love Tarantino films. I just realized that he has patterned his entire look from Scorpio! 😀

  • @bobbyokeefe4285
    @bobbyokeefe4285 7 годин тому

    He can talk shit all he wants most his movies have the most moralistic endings ever,the nazi doesn't get away in Inglorious,the slavers don't win in Django,the cult doesn't win in Hollywood,the criminal doesn't run away in Hateful ect...also,most of this heros are very likeable and not that complex,Butch,The Bride,Jackie Brown,Django,Shoshana ect...he's been the boss of virtue signalling for years,he's actually often rewritten History in order to get a contrived moralistic ending,what the heck is he talking about?

  • @plumlogan
    @plumlogan 7 годин тому

    You telling me David Lee Roth secretly always wanted to be a Catskills lounge act?

  • @mudball47
    @mudball47 8 годин тому

    Bullshit. It was just a long TV program that you went to see with a little more violence.

  • @Gambitt1970
    @Gambitt1970 8 годин тому

    I never liked the ending of Heat either. I so badly wanted De Niro to win.

  • @grazzitdvram
    @grazzitdvram 8 годин тому

    all of this is just tedious bullshit, tarintino is great because he gave actors real words to say that humans would say, his plots aren't amazing, his shots aren't anything special, his inspirations blah blah blah. He's good at dialogue and he's not always good at that, I mean his nazi was meh with the only memorable character being the nazi.

  • @XpappaedgeX
    @XpappaedgeX 8 годин тому

    Dude! These cute aways are fucking amazing! Haha

  • @davidhull1481
    @davidhull1481 8 годин тому

    Thanks

  • @grazzitdvram
    @grazzitdvram 8 годин тому

    "smart mouthed cracker cop talk" wow.... that's something

  • @matttcoburn
    @matttcoburn 8 годин тому

    Dirty Harry borrowed the idea of a cop at odds with his superiors from Steve Mc Queen's bullit, but it was Eastwood's dry comedy element added to the set piece action sequences that really made it work. To us teenagers at the time, Dirty Harry was more comedy than anything too deep in social commentary.

  • @thejudasresurrection9136
    @thejudasresurrection9136 8 годин тому

    The Movies These Days #judasvariety #judasresurrection ua-cam.com/video/4sMJ7RGNzRY/v-deo.html

  • @kensmith8152
    @kensmith8152 8 годин тому

    I remember feeling very ambivalent when I first saw this movie and often wondered does art copy the reality or does it influence the person to copy the art? I had a friend who after seeing the Dirty Harry films wanting to go right out and get the same gun and he had no intentions of doing law enforcement. I never like producers who use gratuitous violence to sell a film, I always felt it desensitized society to violence and influences sick individuals to copy said violence. One only has to look at the GTA videos to see that violent car jacking are linked. I think to argue otherwise is spurious.

  • @darbyheavey406
    @darbyheavey406 9 годин тому

    The Commies were in Hollywood.

  • @IsabellaCatherine19XX
    @IsabellaCatherine19XX 9 годин тому

    Yeah, these videos are great. I too wish for officially authorized videos. I could do without the clips of Family Guy but that's me.

  • @IsabellaCatherine19XX
    @IsabellaCatherine19XX 9 годин тому

    Wait. So that's AI Quentin voice (during the additional parts not written by Quentin)?

  • @karlsalocks
    @karlsalocks 9 годин тому

    I really bothers me the way Mike was treated. Honestly gets in the way of my otherwise reverence for the rest of the band. Say what you want about the Sammy era (I personally love both eras), Sammy's loyalty to Mike (and why would you not be loyal to Mike, given what a loyal dude HE is) is a lot of why I do revere Sammy to this day. Whereas the brothers and DLR are/were all toxic people, unfortunately

  • @ThomasWBaldwin
    @ThomasWBaldwin 9 годин тому

    come on ya OLD cu*t! wE'RE GOING ON AN ADVENTURE!

  • @oldkinglog8209
    @oldkinglog8209 9 годин тому

    Great edit 5:12

  • @rabbieburns2501
    @rabbieburns2501 10 годин тому

    Superb this! new subs, do more like this, my friend, outstanding work!

  • @christianbritton1362
    @christianbritton1362 10 годин тому

    Damn, these are so good!

  • @sinistermaniac966
    @sinistermaniac966 10 годин тому

    This an excerpt from his book?

  • @ENGlishJELLo-yk7up
    @ENGlishJELLo-yk7up 11 годин тому

    Why did Van Halen break up? Three words: David Lee Roth When you start working on your own your a solo artist. And that's what Dave became. He was a asshole to begin with!