Question 1

How did Quentin Tarantino convince Robert Forster to join the cast of Jackie Brown?

Accepted Answer

Tarantino met Forster in a restaurant, handed him the script, and said 'You're going to do this, and that's all there is to it.' Forster was thrilled as he was in a career slump at the time.

Question 2

What surprising connection does Jackie Brown have to Kill Bill and other Tarantino films?

Accepted Answer

During a mall scene, a cup reads 'Acuna Boys' - the name of a gang that appears in Kill Bill: Volume 2, Grindhouse, and Death Proof.

Question 3

What was Elmore Leonard's reaction to Quentin Tarantino's adaptation of his work?

Accepted Answer

Leonard loved the screenplay, calling it the best of 26 adaptations of his work and possibly the best screenplay he'd ever read.

Question 4

Which actor suggested adding a scene about hair restoration surgery to their character?

Accepted Answer

Robert Forster suggested the scene where Max discusses having work done on his hair to look more youthful, based on his own experience.

Question 5

What was Pam Grier's reaction when she saw Quentin Tarantino's collection of her old posters?

Accepted Answer

Grier asked if Tarantino put up her vintage posters because she was coming over. He replied he was going to take them down because she was coming.

Question 6

How did Quentin Tarantino convince Robert Forster to join the cast of Jackie Brown?

Accepted Answer

Tarantino met Forster in a restaurant, handed him the script, and said, 'You're going to do this, and that's all there is to it.' Forster was thrilled, as he was in a career slump at the time.

Question 7

What surprising connection does Jackie Brown have to Kill Bill: Volume 2?

Accepted Answer

In a mall scene, a cup on the table reads 'Acuna Boys,' which is the name of a gang featured in Kill Bill: Volume 2, Grindhouse, and Death Proof.

Question 8

What was Elmore Leonard's reaction to Quentin Tarantino's adaptation of his work?

Accepted Answer

Leonard loved the screenplay, considering it the best of the 26 adaptations of his works and possibly the best screenplay he had ever read.

Question 9

Which actor suggested a scene where his character discusses cosmetic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Robert Forster suggested the scene where Max talks about having work done on his hair to look more youthful, based on his own experience.

Question 10

What major film festivals has Jackie Brown been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1998, Göteborg Film Festival in 2013, São Paulo International Film Festival in 2013, and Locarno International Film Festival in 2019.

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