Not just a director, but a rabid film buff as well, Tarantino is at the vanguard of a new breed of movie directors so steeped in the lore of films and other media that it is difficult to separate personal expression from their copious allusions to films from the past. This Pocket Essential covers in detail not only Tarantino's five directorial successes, but also the films he has written and appeared in. Also taken into consideration are Tarantino's writings, TV appearances and his future projects.