The Process

The Process

Grand theft art.

Why Quentin Tarantino steals from every movie he sees.

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Cole Schafer
Aug 08, 2026
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Most people don’t lack creativity. They lack taste.

This was certainly true for Quentin Tarantino.

Before Tarantino became a director, he worked behind the counter at a video store. It was far from glamorous, especially for an aspiring filmmaker who had his sights set on being among the greats.

However, Tarantino treated the job like a paid MFA in filmmaking.

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