This is what criticism strives to be, people of various backgrounds, religions and lives all coming together to give their own interpretation to a movie that provides the ability for the viewer/reader to learn and expand their knowledge about the world. Of course, not all films seek this accomplishment intentionally but it’s interesting how much a movie and it’s characters can act as a symbol for certain themes, such as justice, prudence and temperance, in this case.
Bishop Barron: "For the sake of conversation, let's just overlook the fact that Cliff Booth probably killed his wife 😅". In all seriousness, loved his take on the film.
Agreed. Barron's take on Booth is quite flawed in my humble opinion. (You can read my in-depth thoughts among the most recent comments). Like Barron I'm a Tarantino fan in some respects, but I have to say there was anything but ambiguity in the scene on the boat. Booth sits there, harpoon aimed squarely at the wife, eyes throwing daggers, and music appropriately creepy. If it was ambiguous, then I've completely misunderstood Tarantino. Seems to me Tarantino is quite nihilistic and all his characters are capable of both great evil and great good. At least that is what I've perceived in seeing his greatest works.
@@JeansiByxan I disagree. If it was supposed to be unambiguous, why wouldn't Tarantino simply show the killing? It's not like he wastes any opportunity to show violence. There is absolutely no reason why he couldn't have shown it - even off-screen, with just the sound. And if the scene were to conclude with Booth killing his wife, he'd have to lose his temper over her nagging. But it doesn't happen to him at any other point. Quite the contrary, he's an admirably composed individual. He can be violent, sure, like when he beats up that hippie who cut the tire. But even then he doesn't just fly into a rage. He calmly explains the situation first (in a well articulated manner), then still gives the guy a chance to fix the situation by just changing the wheel. He's also calm when the house gets invaded (although he's on acid at that moment, so it could be chalked up to that, ok). But he restrained himself in the fight against Bruce Lee too, staying perfectly in control of the situation. He did speak his mind, but didn't push for the fight to happen, and didn't use more violence than he meant to; cool-blooded enough to just accept the first kick. He doesn't get even verbally violent to Squeaky, even though she's confrontational and rather provocative. He sort of forces his way in, sure, by telling her in no uncertain terms her lies aren't going to stop him, but he's showing no sign of getting agitated at that. His self-restraint is sharply contrasted with Rick's short temper, demonstrated both in sadness (crying "in front of Mexicans") and in anger (how differently they handle their confrontations with Manson family members, Rick flying off the handle at a petty annoyance). Cliff also shows it in other aspects of life, by the way - sexual (rejecting Pussycat's advances), drugs (he's putting the LSD cigarette away for later; plans for using it in a safe place at a safe time). And so on. So it would really be bizarrely, massively out of character for him to suddenly lose it and go outright homicidal just because his wife threw a few generic insults at him. Insults which most certainly weren't anything he hadn't heard before; it's not like she's dropping some bomb at him in the boat scene.
@@vibovitold Exactly, its put there to make you question him, not to tell you thats the reality. Tarantino puts every shot in deliberately. If it were meant to be that black and white he wouldn't have done it that way.
I've already seen the movie twice and I think you've hit on some aspects that most critics either have ignored or just don't see at all. Tarantino's movies surprisingly do have a deep moral concern that is usually lost on even his biggest fans who think he's all about violence and pop culture talk. Thank you for this.
@@mojo7495 The idea that God disapproves of anyone watching R-rated movies would suggest he might not even want us to engage with the real world, which is about as hardcore as it gets. Both are ridiculous and the idea that you know better is even funnier. I think you need to come up with a new name, Mo Jo, because like the PG-13 Austin Powers, you lost it!
@@mojo7495 I'm sure you could and that's great! And yes, I am Biblically illiterate, so you can rest assured that you're an all around better person that I am. That's what being a Christian is all about right? Obviously watching any movie has little or nothing to with the real world. In fact, the real world is filled with horrors no movie ever dteamed of. So what are you going to do? Lock yourself in with your Bible and never go out? What on earth are you watching RUclips for? Are you alright?
@@mojo7495 Uh, what's w refering to yourself as "us"? Did the devil jump up and get on in you, Mo Jo! Say no, to the heathen devilllluh! In Jesus's name, release our Mo Jo from your wicked grip! Begone , Satanuh! Mo Jo belongs to our Father in Heaven! Begone!!!
I'm sorry but my favourite Masonic Bishop is Tricky Dick Williamson if i had to pick.. actually he's my favourite freemason if i had to pick out of all the millions if i had to pick.. btw who's yer favourite anti-pope as we've hundreds to chose from.
Wow, every time Bishop Barron comments on a movie, I get woooow, he is such an intelligent man, he has so much cultural resources, I just eat pop corn and get some thinking, Is blessing that I can see this videos and get so much of them, thanks a lot
Anyone who believes in a god in the 21st century, either turns a blind eye to the way nature works or is incompetent. Your “god” is either impotent or evil, or the most probable, there is none. What type of a sick demented god would allow 21,000 children under the age of 5 to die every day in our world? What type of a scum bag would create an entire ecosystem that thrives off pain and death. It saddens me to see a perfectly smart man like this bishop, just can’t see the clear contradictions in his beloved religion. Religion is what people believe by the billions, what only lunatics will believe on their own.
Mo Jo you are a sheep. Your warped religious mind is lost like your warped opinions.... kids grow out of fairy tales, it’s time you try to put the fairy tales aside. Just on simple mathematical probability, you have a higher % chance of believing in the “wrong god” then you do the “right god” and based on zero evidence and no fault of your own. Usually due to your upbringing, you are asked to believe with absolutely zero evidence that you picked the right one👌🏻. You my friend are a typical bible banging moron.... please don’t vote this election👍🏻
Thanks Bishop Barron for your cultural commentary. You truly are able to enjoy the cultural and intellectual fruits of this world while keeping your faith strong and robust - and you can still separate the wheat from the chaff. You've said before that someone once told you that "philosophy is the art of making distinctions" and you do that well. God bless.
Cliff Booth never lied. Never minced words. The scene at the ranch when he keeps repeating who he is to Mr Spahn was magnificent. I still can't stop thinking about this. Not the take away from this movie i expected.
I believe Cliff did not kill his wife, for these very reasons. It seems like the scene in question is laid out to almost make us WANT him to do it, and that's partly why I don't think he did. Also, I very much want Mr. Tarantino to see this video!
I think it was definitely channeling some of the Robert Wagner accusations and the unknown events that took place on his boat. I’m not necessarily saying Cliff did kill his wife, he is just simply living in the aftermath of it all. Interesting decision to give a character that back story all while being inspired by true events.
@@ThePaisteTrout477 Good point re: Wagner, although I agree that, the way Tarantino lets it unfold, it's probably true that Booth didn't kill his wife. In a related manner, I thought that Booth's refusal of Pussycat's advances was a dig at Roman Polanski, i.e. real men don't take advantage of girls.
@@jtdemers75 The Bishop ascribes all these moral attributes to the Pitt character. Wouldn't he have devoted his life to seeking out the killer of his wife (this is a Tarantino movie, after all) if he himself wasn't responsible for her death?
Of course he killed her. He was a Vietnam vet who obviously had killed a few people in Nam. The scene did not leave much ambiguity and he never denied the accusation when accused.
He´s an awesome film critic, I loved this movie, and had a wonderful time watching it I'm surprised that Bishop Barron liked this film lol, I've been trying to hone my prudence skills a lot, I was told the prayer and prudence is a powerful weapon.
Catholic Spaniard - opps! Sorry 😐... I thought you were commenting on the music in Tarantino’s movie... my comment referred to the movie... you and others are referring to the music bishop Barron uses as an intro to his videos. My mistake.. I had Tarantino’s movie on my Brain. I deleted my comment.
Your Excellency, I just saw it encouraged by your wonderful review. One point you didn't address was Clint's relationship with his dog. The fact that Clint lovingly but firmly trains the dog to be both a good companion and an obedient and deadly guard dog demonstrates Clint's fitness to be a free man and hero, even though his position in life is humble.
This movie totally blew my mind. It is Tarantinos masterpiece. The way the scenes are weaved together, the nuances, the imagery, the subtleties will probably go over most people's heads. The sublime coincidences, the pathos, it's too much to take in in one viewing. All leading up to a mind blowing twist that brings it all together. Pure poetry and genius.
Cliffs moment of turning down pleasure with the Manson girl for the good of another persons well being was such a great way to get you on his side. What I also loved about cliff and George. Is when he walked up to his house and is confronted by red. The camera is positioned by cliffs hand and thigh, like a western he’s ready to draw. Great scene. Amazing movie
For everyone who disliked this film: try watching it a second time. For me, i loved it after seeing it again, which i didn’t the first time, it’s one of those films. It is of course understandable if you don’t like it no matter what, but a film like this, that is largely a ”hang-out” film, that creates its narrative through characters and mood etc. , second watch can do wonders.
What an excellent review! Bishop Barron really gets to the essence of the movie and Pitt's character. I plan on seeing it again and will keep these insights in mind as I watch it.
Really liked your thoughts and interpretations of this masterpiece. Brilliant analysis. You also hit on my favorite part this movie. Friendship. Thank you very much.
I can't help see but see the Polanski house gate at the end as representative of the Heavenly gate, and the church Triumphant welcoming DiCaprio's character in for serving justice to those monsters.
How is this more than a revenge fantasy to cover up the massive incompetence in solving the Tate murders? The more actual details you learn from reading, the more you see the failure of our legal system clearly.
Even though I have seen almost all of Bishop Robert Barron's videos of his insightful commentary on movies I am still shocked and surprised and have a minor jolt at hearing a Bishop talk about these things Thank You Bishop Robert Barron.
“Don’t write me letters.” Who is writing them? You should be commended for engaging with serious films in an adult way. Please do more of this, and engage with fiction and essays too.
Cracks me up. Can you imagine his mail: people in crisis, folks losing their faith, others scared for the souls of their loved ones, and people who had to vent on his taste in films.
Tarantino's movies can be uneven but they are INTERESTING. Pitt's character is very cool throughout the film. It was a little surprising how the audience I was with (including myself) reacted to the little twist in the 3rd act. Good stuff.
Thank you for your insights on the play of prudence in the film, Bishop. But I would love to hear your take on the other themes of the film - the redeeming power of art (movies/television) in the face of the horror and despair of reality and the spiritual kinship between characters, old and new, real and fictional, on the brink of obsolescence. I think Pitt's prudent display of heroism was in service of these values in what is essentially an adult fairy tale in the classical, pre-Victorian mold (i.e. with a clear moral vision, but not moralizing).
Pitt also overcame many of his inner demons before the production of this film and it shows in his cool calm approach to any situation. "I'm the devil and I have come to do the devils work" No, your that guy from the ranch. whats his name
I went to see this the friday it came out and it blew me away. So much so I went to see it again the next night, something I never do. I saw it one more time when I was travelling to the Uk, and it just got better. I decided to leave it at that and not watch it again for a few years, this is a film I want to keep fresh forever.
@@HIMYMTR it's known as the Fatima Catholic Church since Rome was stripped of her authority for losing the Catholic keys to heaven (God The Father Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum 1777,Holy Ghost in 1944 in english the moment the 3rd secret was ordered be put to paper to spiritually counteract the end of everything(D-Day landings & assault probably has something to do with the dates) it was ordered be released by 1960 which by then the masonic vatican kickstarted the New World Order final ecumenical(satanic rhe lawd iz god)council one lifetime away from ww3 & the new world order allowed by God Jesum Christum to filter out Heaven..2012-2013 JWO
It'd be amazing if Quentin Tarantino himself were to take a look at this review. If this guy weren't a "man of the cloth", he make a TREMENDOUS movie reviewer!! Very captivating review!!
I don’t want to tell you too much, but....more reviews, man! I could’ve listened to a comprehensive discourse and what you see in the film from beginning to end. Brilliant.
I don't suppose it was any coincidence that this review appeared on the 50th anniversary of the first night of Manson murders. It was a very tumultuous time in our nation's culture and the music of the time was a large part of it. I just was hoping that the movie would've had something about Dennis Wilson, drummer for the Beach Boys, trying to promote Manson's musical aspirations. It might have been extraneous to the plot line, but could've fleshed out the Manson character a little more. I thank Bishop Barron for pointing out the moral vision that would've been totally lost on me otherwise.
I have been a lapsed Catholic for 40 years, and at 60 years old, have been considering returning to the Church for some moral clarity in these tumultuous times. Alas, during my 40 years in the wilderness the Church has changed. It now has a Pope more concerned about climate change than the catastrophic social change taking place. A Pope more concerned with preserving the earth than shepherding souls to heaven. Now we have a Bishop with a RUclips channel who loves Quentin Tarantino movies? Egad!! With spiritual leadership like this I think I’ll pass on returning to the Church. They’re more confused than I am.
I’d like to hear what Bishop Barron has to say about ‘The Lighthouse’. It’s definitely a film which contains tons of moral substance & religious symbolism. It needs picking apart!
Bp. Barron, I think that you should do a video on the different "moral codes" of the Reservoir Dogs characters. I especially like Mr. White: he is not a "good" man but his loyalty to Mr. Orange is an admirable quality.
@Kim wise Moral code or compass was not lost in the 1960s it was a period where the decline started. These things tend to deteriorate slowly and across different generations until it appears that collapse is taking place.
@@kimwiser445 Back in the 1960s there was still a moral code that many people adhered to but the foundations of society was being targeted in that period but were still not dissolved.
Thank you Bishop Barron, for your marvelous critique of this film. There was something very admirable about the Cliff Booth character that kept eating at me throughout the viewing; loyalty, temperance, prudence, and justice on display in this character. I did not cherish the violence in the last sequences, yet one has to sit through the gore to grasp QT’s sense of the reality of this life. I especially liked his spin on the events of that horrible night. What if.........? God’s peace to all.
Great review and great points about Cliff's values/ being a man from another era! Men I knew from that generation were a lot like him in all the ways you mentioned.
Was thinking of seeing this, but not sure because VIOLENCE. Thank you for this AND all of your other film reviews. I look to them now for guidance on themes. While I'm at it, thank you for ALL of your videos. I've been learning so much and thanks to you have the Summa, Confessions, Fathers Know Best, and am reading your Priority of Christ. God bless your work Bishop.
Elke, I do understand about the violence. But if violence were a deal-breaker, you wouldn't read any of Flannery O'Connor's stories--or the Bible for that matter.
@@BishopBarron I have no problem with violence. I have with meaningless violence and aberrant sexuality. I think its a sin to enjoy such films." And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell."
@@Universalist1000 Oh brother...That's so fussily puritanical. I know a book that depicts rape, murder, incest, masturbation, wanton killing, and child sacrifice. It's called the Bible. Sometimes artists put us in contact with even the dark side of life in order to convey some truth. If we followed your advice, we'd only watch movies for children.
DiCaprio played a bit of a insecure coward, who need a child actor to give him strength, while Pitt played the alter ego, heroic "shadow" figure ... which then completed the DiCaprio character in the end. My wife hated the movie, while I couldn't explain why I kinda liked it. It had an implicit meaning that I couldn't put into words. Having the Manson characters being destroyed was also cathartic.
@@andresnavarro5978 Trollers makes us stronger. Mo Jo may be one of those "bots' they talk about because his/her statement seems kinda childish and illiterate. Must be an algorithm right :)
I really enjoy your reviews!! Yes, this is Brad Pitt's best performance ever as an actor. He overshadowed DiCaprio who seemingly was the main character. Everything you said was right in point Father, stumbled upon this because I am a big fan of this film, and am now subscribing. Am looking forward to your other reviews. I saw the one you did for Scorsese's Silence as well.
It is interesting that Cliff wears a "Champion" t-shirt. Yes, I know that the "Champion" t-shirt is referring to Champion spark plugs, but the shirt is referring to his character.
Bishop Barren, Thank you for giving insight into this film on a whole different level. I saw it last night and I rather enjoyed it. You mentioned the virtue of temperance being shown in the moments in which Cliff could have easily sexually taken advantage of the young girl. I wonder if this intention was a driving force behind the cinematography in those scenes (camera angles, nuances in the actors clothing, etc.) While this may seem obvious to the normal movie goer, critics have mentioned in the past that Tarantino tends to portray a sexist and objective view of women in his movies. My question - what do you think about that? Is it possible to have these suggestive moments while still upholding a dignified view of women, or is it sometimes necessary to do as much as possible to get the point across in movies? Thanks again! You rock! - Eleazar
Bishop Barron you’ve so very eloquently explained why I walked out of that movie saying “I love Brad Pitts character in that!” It must be a Catholic thing haha 😆 Deo Gratias 🙏
Thank you Bishop, I really like how you broke down the contents of the movie. To show how Brad Pitts character is in a lot of ways a good guy. I have seen the movie and even though Cliff Both is not a roll model. He does portray great characteristics that are look down upon in today's society. I like your channel.
One of the most in depth screen writer/directors, admittedly, Quentin Tarantino's name is iconic for gratuitously violent films along with those whose names typify this genre. In Quentin Tarantino's own words, he admires Roman Polanski. (see his interviews) He frequented The Playboy mansion and would like to think he visited the Ranch where Mansion lived. This is an attempt at an elevation of the lowest most base of human characters, Manson. It is a romantic take on an horrific event in Hollywood history. Let's not let that distortion get lost on us.
Another great review on one of my favorite channels. You have a great mix of fun/serious videos like this and deadly serious ones the sexual abuse crisis discussion. I look forward to reading your book on the crisis. It would be nice to see a video on the hundreds of Catholic children who've been separated from their parents and detained in cages for months a few hours' drive from you.
Great channel. I must say, I think you missed that Cliff Booth's friendship was not motivated by money. He lived in a trailer whilst his friend lived next door to the most famous film director in the world.
I do agree with the temperance part, the problem it's that it's completely overshadowed by his other terrible traits, including a possible murder of his wife!
Just watched this film, and I came away with a deep fondness for Brad Pitt's character. I couldnt pinpoint why until I listened to you here. 👍 You are a most interesting person. Thanks for your insight.
When I was in Catholic School the Christian Brothers told us to avoid R-rated movies because going to them was a sin. Now priests are not only going to them but giving them good reviews. What's changed?
@@peterjongsma2754 What does that have to do with deciding to watch a film with violence and foul language and then, as a priest, telling people how good it is?
ONE COMPLAINT that I had heard going in, was that, some how, Sharon Tate was under-represented. Knowing what she is famous for, Tarantino's most brilliant move is giving Margot Robbie's character exactly the amount of attention an up and coming, relatively unknown, starlet deserves, without the stain of history that has been thrust upon her. We actually got to spend the afternoon with her, fresh, full of enthusiasm and ambition, going to the movies. We quietly enjoy a lost moment of her blossoming success and confidence, spared the awful, and unforgettable notoriety that is to come.
I would really like to know why you didn't like The Hateful Eight. I'd wager that it is easily Tarantino's most morally complex film. Maybe a rewatch is in order, Bishop?
The film was full of stereotyped characters and it also fed into the modern narrative of politics. I did not think it was a terrible film but not a great film.
Just for clarification. Brad Pitt is 55 in real life, but it doesn't mean he was 55 in the movie. He looks younger and could have been playing a 40 year old for all we know.
Great review, as always! I'd love to hear your thoughts on Denzel Washington's Equalizer movies, Bishop. I think you'd find them interesting and enjoyable for similar reasons.
Excellent review! Many reviewers chose to focus on what they perceived to be Booth’s lack of motivation, or his “Dudeness”. Speaking of Dudeness... cowboy virtue is a theme that runs through many of the Coen Brothers movies as well.
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This is what criticism strives to be, people of various backgrounds, religions and lives all coming together to give their own interpretation to a movie that provides the ability for the viewer/reader to learn and expand their knowledge about the world.
Of course, not all films seek this accomplishment intentionally but it’s interesting how much a movie and it’s characters can act as a symbol for certain themes, such as justice, prudence and temperance, in this case.
Bishop Barron: "For the sake of conversation, let's just overlook the fact that Cliff Booth probably killed his wife 😅".
In all seriousness, loved his take on the film.
Jose Gonzalez I never believed that for a minute. It just adds more layers to his seemingly straightforward but ultimately mysterious persona
Agreed. Barron's take on Booth is quite flawed in my humble opinion. (You can read my in-depth thoughts among the most recent comments). Like Barron I'm a Tarantino fan in some respects, but I have to say there was anything but ambiguity in the scene on the boat. Booth sits there, harpoon aimed squarely at the wife, eyes throwing daggers, and music appropriately creepy. If it was ambiguous, then I've completely misunderstood Tarantino. Seems to me Tarantino is quite nihilistic and all his characters are capable of both great evil and great good. At least that is what I've perceived in seeing his greatest works.
@@JeansiByxan I disagree. If it was supposed to be unambiguous, why wouldn't Tarantino simply show the killing? It's not like he wastes any opportunity to show violence. There is absolutely no reason why he couldn't have shown it - even off-screen, with just the sound.
And if the scene were to conclude with Booth killing his wife, he'd have to lose his temper over her nagging.
But it doesn't happen to him at any other point. Quite the contrary, he's an admirably composed individual. He can be violent, sure, like when he beats up that hippie who cut the tire. But even then he doesn't just fly into a rage. He calmly explains the situation first (in a well articulated manner), then still gives the guy a chance to fix the situation by just changing the wheel.
He's also calm when the house gets invaded (although he's on acid at that moment, so it could be chalked up to that, ok).
But he restrained himself in the fight against Bruce Lee too, staying perfectly in control of the situation. He did speak his mind, but didn't push for the fight to happen, and didn't use more violence than he meant to; cool-blooded enough to just accept the first kick.
He doesn't get even verbally violent to Squeaky, even though she's confrontational and rather provocative. He sort of forces his way in, sure, by telling her in no uncertain terms her lies aren't going to stop him, but he's showing no sign of getting agitated at that.
His self-restraint is sharply contrasted with Rick's short temper, demonstrated both in sadness (crying "in front of Mexicans") and in anger (how differently they handle their confrontations with Manson family members, Rick flying off the handle at a petty annoyance).
Cliff also shows it in other aspects of life, by the way - sexual (rejecting Pussycat's advances), drugs (he's putting the LSD cigarette away for later; plans for using it in a safe place at a safe time). And so on.
So it would really be bizarrely, massively out of character for him to suddenly lose it and go outright homicidal just because his wife threw a few generic insults at him. Insults which most certainly weren't anything he hadn't heard before; it's not like she's dropping some bomb at him in the boat scene.
@@vibovitold Exactly, its put there to make you question him, not to tell you thats the reality. Tarantino puts every shot in deliberately. If it were meant to be that black and white he wouldn't have done it that way.
I mean the recent book showed that he did kill his wife.
Brandy is the true Hero of this film so cute and lovely yet will chomp on your balls to defend its guardian.
🤣 yeah, that dog was awesome!
I've already seen the movie twice and I think you've hit on some aspects that most critics either have ignored or just don't see at all. Tarantino's movies surprisingly do have a deep moral concern that is usually lost on even his biggest fans who think he's all about violence and pop culture talk. Thank you for this.
@@mojo7495 The idea that God disapproves of anyone watching R-rated movies would suggest he might not even want us to engage with the real world, which is about as hardcore as it gets. Both are ridiculous and the idea that you know better is even funnier. I think you need to come up with a new name, Mo Jo, because like the PG-13 Austin Powers, you lost it!
@@mojo7495 I'm sure you could and that's great! And yes, I am Biblically illiterate, so you can rest assured that you're an all around better person that I am. That's what being a Christian is all about right? Obviously watching any movie has little or nothing to with the real world. In fact, the real world is filled with horrors no movie ever dteamed of. So what are you going to do? Lock yourself in with your Bible and never go out? What on earth are you watching RUclips for? Are you alright?
Mo Jo the Bible has more violent and sexual themes than this movie
@@mojo7495 Uh, what's w refering to yourself as "us"? Did the devil jump up and get on in you, Mo Jo! Say no, to the heathen devilllluh! In Jesus's name, release our Mo Jo from your wicked grip! Begone , Satanuh! Mo Jo belongs to our Father in Heaven! Begone!!!
Pulp Fiction most of all, I think
I love these movie reviews. How I found the channel and I have to say they helped subtly push me back towards faith.
Maybe he should review Mr. Nobody which is a must for any actual Catholic 😎ruclips.net/video/6TIvHKTBdn0/видео.html
@Chris French which is barron is not a bishop & is a freemason
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@@hindenpeter2.04 what?
@@spaceslav8954 ruclips.net/video/fJIjoE27F-Q/видео.html
I'm sorry but my favourite Masonic Bishop is Tricky Dick Williamson if i had to pick.. actually he's my favourite freemason if i had to pick out of all the millions if i had to pick.. btw who's yer favourite anti-pope as we've hundreds to chose from.
Wow, every time Bishop Barron comments on a movie, I get woooow, he is such an intelligent man, he has so much cultural resources, I just eat pop corn and get some thinking, Is blessing that I can see this videos and get so much of them, thanks a lot
Anyone who believes in a god in the 21st century, either turns a blind eye to the way nature works or is incompetent. Your “god” is either impotent or evil, or the most probable, there is none. What type of a sick demented god would allow 21,000 children under the age of 5 to die every day in our world? What type of a scum bag would create an entire ecosystem that thrives off pain and death. It saddens me to see a perfectly smart man like this bishop, just can’t see the clear contradictions in his beloved religion. Religion is what people believe by the billions, what only lunatics will believe on their own.
Mo Jo you are a sheep. Your warped religious mind is lost like your warped opinions.... kids grow out of fairy tales, it’s time you try to put the fairy tales aside. Just on simple mathematical probability, you have a higher % chance of believing in the “wrong god” then you do the “right god” and based on zero evidence and no fault of your own. Usually due to your upbringing, you are asked to believe with absolutely zero evidence that you picked the right one👌🏻. You my friend are a typical bible banging moron.... please don’t vote this election👍🏻
@@mojo7495 this movie has no nudity in it so how is it "nearly rated X"? Stop throwing stones.
Booth is Tarantino's most psychotic character.
Thanks Bishop Barron for your cultural commentary. You truly are able to enjoy the cultural and intellectual fruits of this world while keeping your faith strong and robust - and you can still separate the wheat from the chaff. You've said before that someone once told you that "philosophy is the art of making distinctions" and you do that well. God bless.
I'm deeply touched to see that Barron sees something in Cliff Booth. I too think Tarantino intended him to be an important bellwether for morality.
Thank you for pointing out Brad being a Cowboy figure because I kept thinking to myself, “is this a modern day western”.
Cliff Booth never lied. Never minced words. The scene at the ranch when he keeps repeating who he is to Mr Spahn was magnificent. I still can't stop thinking about this. Not the take away from this movie i expected.
“Little more than a brother, little less than a wife”
“Don’t cry in front of Mexicans.”
Honestly, one of the funniest lines in the whole movie! 🤣
As mexicans we laught the shit off on that part
Hahhaahaha I can see some other people get offended
@Stephen Carter Oh yeah, like Tarantino's movies are always 100 % correct.
@@Youboga haha same here, i took pride when he said that
I believe Cliff did not kill his wife, for these very reasons. It seems like the scene in question is laid out to almost make us WANT him to do it, and that's partly why I don't think he did.
Also, I very much want Mr. Tarantino to see this video!
I think it was definitely channeling some of the Robert Wagner accusations and the unknown events that took place on his boat. I’m not necessarily saying Cliff did kill his wife, he is just simply living in the aftermath of it all. Interesting decision to give a character that back story all while being inspired by true events.
@@ThePaisteTrout477 Good point re: Wagner, although I agree that, the way Tarantino lets it unfold, it's probably true that Booth didn't kill his wife. In a related manner, I thought that Booth's refusal of Pussycat's advances was a dig at Roman Polanski, i.e. real men don't take advantage of girls.
@@jtdemers75 The Bishop ascribes all these moral attributes to the Pitt character. Wouldn't he have devoted his life to seeking out the killer of his wife (this is a Tarantino movie, after all) if he himself wasn't responsible for her death?
Of course he killed her. He was a Vietnam vet who obviously had killed a few people in Nam. The scene did not leave much ambiguity and he never denied the accusation when accused.
ascensionenergy would have been WW2 surely?
Do more movie reviews! We miss them and love hearing your interpretations.
God Bless you and thank you for everything you’ve done.
To hear Bishop Barron use the term Aristotelian and cite Plato when describing Quentin Tarantino movie characters was eye opening and mind boggling.
He´s an awesome film critic, I loved this movie, and had a wonderful time watching it I'm surprised that Bishop Barron liked this film lol, I've been trying to hone my prudence skills a lot, I was told the prayer and prudence is a powerful weapon.
Missed these videos. The intro music is superb. God love you, Bishop.
That intro music has trained me; my mind salivates when I hear it 🐶
@@oambitiousone7100 Same for me. Bishop Barron´s videos and The Vortex of CM have distinctive themes that give me goosebumps.
@@richardbenitez7803 Uhh, what? It´s just a theme, not an official soundtrack, right?
Catholic Spaniard - opps! Sorry 😐... I thought you were commenting on the music in Tarantino’s movie... my comment referred to the movie... you and others are referring to the music bishop Barron uses as an intro to his videos. My mistake.. I had Tarantino’s movie on my Brain. I deleted my comment.
@@richardbenitez7803 No worries, Mr.Benítez. Anyone with that cool surname deserves my respect.
Your Excellency, I just saw it encouraged by your wonderful review. One point you didn't address was Clint's relationship with his dog. The fact that Clint lovingly but firmly trains the dog to be both a good companion and an obedient and deadly guard dog demonstrates Clint's fitness to be a free man and hero, even though his position in life is humble.
This movie totally blew my mind. It is Tarantinos masterpiece. The way the scenes are weaved together, the nuances, the imagery, the subtleties will probably go over most people's heads. The sublime coincidences, the pathos, it's too much to take in in one viewing. All leading up to a mind blowing twist that brings it all together. Pure poetry and genius.
Did not realize that Brad Pitt’s character served as the modern cowboy, interesting insight.
I don't think Tarantino did, either!
@@gabepettinicchio7454 No, he certainly did. It's pretty clear.
@@FrancoisDressler My comment was tongue and cheek ... perhaps!
The character was a war hero who was the real deal but clearly had a moral compass.
A very enjoyable movie indeed. Definitely his least violent. The denouement was satisfying.
I feel like Death Proof and Jackie Brown are less violent than this.
That was a great analysis of Brad Pitts character. That’s almost 100% what I thought of him.
Great analysis. God bless you Bishop and greetings from Puerto Rico!🇵🇷
Actually for me it would be Robert Duvall's character Gus in Lonesome Dove
An absolute favorite character -- books or movies. Thx for the reminder.
Would be so great if he reviewed the mini series.
Cliffs moment of turning down pleasure with the Manson girl for the good of another persons well being was such a great way to get you on his side. What I also loved about cliff and George. Is when he walked up to his house and is confronted by red. The camera is positioned by cliffs hand and thigh, like a western he’s ready to draw. Great scene. Amazing movie
I've always loved Bishop Barron's movie reviews. They're so good! :)
For everyone who disliked this film: try watching it a second time. For me, i loved it after seeing it again, which i didn’t the first time, it’s one of those films.
It is of course understandable if you don’t like it no matter what, but a film like this, that is largely a ”hang-out” film, that creates its narrative through characters and mood etc. , second watch can do wonders.
I loved the film overall, but hated the ending.
LOL everyone i know love Brad Pitt's "Cliff". Cliff is so loveable, Bishop Baron admires him
What an excellent review! Bishop Barron really gets to the essence of the movie and Pitt's character. I plan on seeing it again and will keep these insights in mind as I watch it.
Now we are going back to discussing movies you saw .I like that !
I was not planning to see this movie but thanks to Bishop Barron, I am in!
Really liked your thoughts and interpretations of this masterpiece.
Brilliant analysis. You also hit on my favorite part this movie. Friendship.
Thank you very much.
@@mojo7495 you sound a bit "evil"
@@mojo7495 oh god, go back to church why don't you? This is a youtube comment section not a bible for fucks sake
❤ these movie reviews; they were how I broached religion w/my lapsed Catholic husband. Now we listen to WOF regularly.
I can't help see but see the Polanski house gate at the end as representative of the Heavenly gate, and the church Triumphant welcoming DiCaprio's character in for serving justice to those monsters.
Koby As they peacefully ascended up the driveway, I saw the exact same thing.
There was a cross on the driveway from the aerial shot, it was of the best endings in a film I have ever experienced.
How is this more than a revenge fantasy to cover up the massive incompetence in solving the Tate murders? The more actual details you learn from reading, the more you see the failure of our legal system clearly.
I have a feeling that Polanski was destroyed by what occurred that day.
Even though I have seen almost all of Bishop Robert Barron's videos of his insightful commentary on movies I am still shocked and surprised and have a minor jolt at hearing a Bishop talk about these things Thank You Bishop Robert Barron.
Bishop Barron: One Hip Cat in the Aristotlean sense..!
“Don’t write me letters.” Who is writing them? You should be commended for engaging with serious films in an adult way. Please do more of this, and engage with fiction and essays too.
Cracks me up. Can you imagine his mail: people in crisis, folks losing their faith, others scared for the souls of their loved ones, and people who had to vent on his taste in films.
The entertaining and clever voice on cinema since the great Roger Ebert left us ten years ago. God bless you, Bishop Barron- keep up the good work!
Bishop Barron, what’s your opinion of the influence of the occult in Hollywood?
Occult?
Tarantino's movies can be uneven but they are INTERESTING. Pitt's character is very cool throughout the film. It was a little surprising how the audience I was with (including myself) reacted to the little twist in the 3rd act. Good stuff.
Thank you for your insights on the play of prudence in the film, Bishop. But I would love to hear your take on the other themes of the film - the redeeming power of art (movies/television) in the face of the horror and despair of reality and the spiritual kinship between characters, old and new, real and fictional, on the brink of obsolescence. I think Pitt's prudent display of heroism was in service of these values in what is essentially an adult fairy tale in the classical, pre-Victorian mold (i.e. with a clear moral vision, but not moralizing).
Thank you, Bishop Barron for your analysis of this movie. You intrigue me to maybe consider seeing this movie. God bless you. 🙏🏽😊
I did not except Bishop Barron to weigh in on this one...
Same, its such a morally repulsive and anti-Christian director.
Pitt also overcame many of his inner demons before the production of this film and it shows in his cool calm approach to any situation. "I'm the devil and I have come to do the devils work" No, your that guy from the ranch. whats his name
Please do more movie reviews, they are great!
Mo Jo haha you again ? I don’t think your much of a Christian yourself since you judge people over a movie ..
I'd like to see him review other Tarantino movies like Django Unchained or Kill Bill
I always enjoy your viewpoint on current movies Bishop Barron. Thanks
I went to see this the friday it came out and it blew me away. So much so I went to see it again the next night, something I never do. I saw it one more time when I was travelling to the Uk, and it just got better. I decided to leave it at that and not watch it again for a few years, this is a film I want to keep fresh forever.
As a rabbi and cinephile, I loved this review - and loved the movie. I've already seen it three times. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on OUATIH.
the rabbi supports the ''Catholic'' Bishop!!! Says it all.. The Vatican is no longer catholic since 69 100%
@Tuscan417 barron is a freemason. i cant believe you eejits..the truth isn't out there it's on OurLadyisGod dotcom (fatimaMovement) since 2010
@@HIMYMTR Mother,Son & Holy Ghost or Our Lady,Our God Jesum Christum & The Holy Ghost
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@@HIMYMTR best of luck with that masonic trinity, Tis not the apocalypse cuz everybody's right...apocalypse interrupted buster
@@HIMYMTR it's known as the Fatima Catholic Church since Rome was stripped of her authority for losing the Catholic keys to heaven (God The Father Deum Patrum Spiritum Sanctum 1777,Holy Ghost in 1944 in english the moment the 3rd secret was ordered be put to paper to spiritually counteract the end of everything(D-Day landings & assault probably has something to do with the dates) it was ordered be released by 1960
which by then the masonic vatican kickstarted the New World Order final ecumenical(satanic rhe lawd iz god)council one lifetime away from ww3 & the new world order allowed by God Jesum Christum to filter out Heaven..2012-2013 JWO
It'd be amazing if Quentin Tarantino himself were to take a look at this review. If this guy weren't a "man of the cloth", he make a TREMENDOUS movie reviewer!! Very captivating review!!
He makes a tremendous movie reviewer as is
Praise God for your insight Bishop! I have to pray & ask the Holy Spirit for what, when & how He wants me to do anything so I don't mess up! 🙏🔥😇🎶🍞🍷📖📜💒
I don’t want to tell you too much, but....more reviews, man! I could’ve listened to a comprehensive discourse and what you see in the film from beginning to end. Brilliant.
Mo Jo ruclips.net/video/Z5O4LKJ6UvA/видео.html 💪🏽🏋🏿♀️
I don't suppose it was any coincidence that this review appeared on the 50th anniversary of the first night of Manson murders. It was a very tumultuous time in our nation's culture and the music of the time was a large part of it. I just was hoping that the movie would've had something about Dennis Wilson, drummer for the Beach Boys, trying to promote Manson's musical aspirations. It might have been extraneous to the plot line, but could've fleshed out the Manson character a little more. I thank Bishop Barron for pointing out the moral vision that would've been totally lost on me otherwise.
The novelization goes deep into that.
I have been a lapsed Catholic for 40 years, and at 60 years old, have been considering returning to the Church for some moral clarity in these tumultuous times. Alas, during my 40 years in the wilderness the Church has changed.
It now has a Pope more concerned about climate change than the catastrophic social change taking place. A Pope more concerned with preserving the earth than shepherding souls to heaven. Now we have a Bishop with a RUclips channel who loves Quentin Tarantino movies? Egad!! With spiritual leadership like this I think I’ll pass on returning to the Church. They’re more confused than I am.
Oh come on, friend...What I like in this particular film is precisely what you say you’re looking for: moral clarity and a model of virtue.
I love this movie. Its just so beautiful to watch, you can just sit back and get absorbed in it. And its a love letter to an era
Enjoyed listening to your review of the movie characters. I usually don't like Tarentino movies but loved this one. Going to see it again.
Thank you Bishoo Barron, I never would have considered the movie without your wise counsel. God bless you.
Bishop: hateful eight is terrible
Me: immediately exits the video
I think he's right
Kyokushin 17 haha! I felt the same way but I’m aware Hateful Eight is DEF an acquired taste of a film. I loved it but i know some who hated it. ☺️
it was awful
He has the right to not like a movie. Who cares if he doesn’t?!
Kimmer N apologies for the language bishop but this chick was way too serious
I’d like to hear what Bishop Barron has to say about ‘The Lighthouse’. It’s definitely a film which contains tons of moral substance & religious symbolism.
It needs picking apart!
Bp. Barron, I think that you should do a video on the different "moral codes" of the Reservoir Dogs characters. I especially like Mr. White: he is not a "good" man but his loyalty to Mr. Orange is an admirable quality.
Wolf dog food. Good food for bad dogs. Everyone wants a friend like Cliff.
Bishop Barron. You make me want to study philosophy. Awesome. Can't wait to watch the movie.
Do it. Study philosophy, it's one of the few things worth studying- but it is a hard field to find employment in.
Bishop Barron's review is definitely, like many of his RUclips presentations, worth watching more than once.
I see Dylan's Desire over there. Any words on Scorsese's Rolling Thunder Revue?
I just watched a video by Thomas Sowell and he also talked about how we lost our moral code in the 60’s.
From the renowned economist to a bishop and scholar of theology, it seems the best teachers are revolving around the same underlying truth.
@Kim wise
Moral code or compass was not lost in the 1960s it was a period where the decline started. These things tend to deteriorate slowly and across different generations until it appears that collapse is taking place.
@@bighands69 A very good point, that’s pretty much what Sowell said.
@@kimwiser445
Back in the 1960s there was still a moral code that many people adhered to but the foundations of society was being targeted in that period but were still not dissolved.
Father Barron, you will love Bad Times At the El Royale. Would love to see your take on that.
Thank you Bishop Barron, for your marvelous critique of this film. There was something very admirable about the Cliff Booth character that kept eating at me throughout the viewing; loyalty, temperance, prudence, and justice on display in this character. I did not cherish the violence in the last sequences, yet one has to sit through the gore to grasp QT’s sense of the reality of this life. I especially liked his spin on the events of that horrible night. What if.........? God’s peace to all.
Great review and great points about Cliff's values/ being a man from another era! Men I knew from that generation were a lot like him in all the ways you mentioned.
Thank you for posting this review. I found it to be full of interesting knowledge that works to show the depth of Cliff Booth.
Was thinking of seeing this, but not sure because VIOLENCE. Thank you for this AND all of your other film reviews. I look to them now for guidance on themes. While I'm at it, thank you for ALL of your videos. I've been learning so much and thanks to you have the Summa, Confessions, Fathers Know Best, and am reading your Priority of Christ. God bless your work Bishop.
This is Tarantinos least violent film by far... that said... the end has a spurt of shocking violence.. but its not really offensive honestly
Elke, I do understand about the violence. But if violence were a deal-breaker, you wouldn't read any of Flannery O'Connor's stories--or the Bible for that matter.
Bishop Robert Barron Your Excellency, you are truly awesome haha
@@BishopBarron I have no problem with violence. I have with meaningless violence and aberrant sexuality. I think its a sin to enjoy such films." And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and
cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee
that one of thy members should perish, and not
that thy whole body should be cast into hell."
@@Universalist1000 Oh brother...That's so fussily puritanical. I know a book that depicts rape, murder, incest, masturbation, wanton killing, and child sacrifice. It's called the Bible. Sometimes artists put us in contact with even the dark side of life in order to convey some truth. If we followed your advice, we'd only watch movies for children.
DiCaprio played a bit of a insecure coward, who need a child actor to give him strength, while Pitt played the alter ego, heroic "shadow" figure ... which then completed the DiCaprio character in the end. My wife hated the movie, while I couldn't explain why I kinda liked it. It had an implicit meaning that I couldn't put into words. Having the Manson characters being destroyed was also cathartic.
Mo Jo calm down haha , why don’t you go and tell that to people who actually do bad things , instead of freaking out over a movie
@@andresnavarro5978 Trollers makes us stronger. Mo Jo may be one of those "bots' they talk about because his/her statement seems kinda childish and illiterate. Must be an algorithm right :)
Just watched this movie & Bishop Barron is right on Key. Great review!
I really enjoy your reviews!! Yes, this is Brad Pitt's best performance ever as an actor. He overshadowed DiCaprio who seemingly was the main character. Everything you said was right in point Father, stumbled upon this because I am a big fan of this film, and am now subscribing. Am looking forward to your other reviews. I saw the one you did for Scorsese's Silence as well.
Best straight up movie reviews on youtube
I absolutely love your videos! You find lessons all things. You are an inspiration.
Incredible job at describing things without spoiling by the way. Keep it up!
It is interesting that Cliff wears a "Champion" t-shirt. Yes, I know that the "Champion" t-shirt is referring to Champion spark plugs, but the shirt is referring to his character.
Who thought the part where he said, “ Don’t cry infront of the Mexicans!” was frickin hilarious! 🤣
Fantastic movie review, Bishop Barron!
Bishop Barren,
Thank you for giving insight into this film on a whole different level. I saw it last night and I rather enjoyed it.
You mentioned the virtue of temperance being shown in the moments in which Cliff could have easily sexually taken advantage of the young girl. I wonder if this intention was a driving force behind the cinematography in those scenes (camera angles, nuances in the actors clothing, etc.)
While this may seem obvious to the normal movie goer, critics have mentioned in the past that Tarantino tends to portray a sexist and objective view of women in his movies.
My question - what do you think about that? Is it possible to have these suggestive moments while still upholding a dignified view of women, or is it sometimes necessary to do as much as possible to get the point across in movies?
Thanks again! You rock!
- Eleazar
What a wonderful review of one of my favorite films. Well done!
Bishop Barron you’ve so very eloquently explained why I walked out of that movie saying “I love Brad Pitts character in that!” It must be a Catholic thing haha 😆 Deo Gratias 🙏
Thank you Bishop, I really like how you broke down the contents of the movie. To show how Brad Pitts character is in a lot of ways a good guy. I have seen the movie and even though Cliff Both is not a roll model. He does portray great characteristics that are look down upon in today's society. I like your channel.
That ranch scene really is a great scene. Great summary of it 👍.
I think this is why hollywood westerns had so many parallels with japanese samurai movies: the virtues of honor, loyalty and duty
I wanna be as smart and articulate as Bishop Barron when I grow up.
The clarity we had prior to 2nd Vatican council.
One of the most in depth screen writer/directors, admittedly, Quentin Tarantino's name is iconic for gratuitously violent films along with those whose names typify this genre. In Quentin Tarantino's own words, he admires Roman Polanski. (see his interviews) He frequented The Playboy mansion and would like to think he visited the Ranch where Mansion lived. This is an attempt at an elevation of the lowest most base of human characters, Manson. It is a romantic take on an horrific event in Hollywood history. Let's not let that distortion get lost on us.
Bishop B, nice Bob Dylan album in the background. Is that Desire?
Is it to our right of bishops left shoulder??????slow train coming is a better cd.
Where exactly is the bob dylan album,to our right or left of bishops shoulder head or what?
@Kevin K obviously thats what previous commenters typed,but i already typed EXACTLY where in the background.
Another great review on one of my favorite channels. You have a great mix of fun/serious videos like this and deadly serious ones the sexual abuse crisis discussion. I look forward to reading your book on the crisis. It would be nice to see a video on the hundreds of Catholic children who've been separated from their parents and detained in cages for months a few hours' drive from you.
Excellent! I just wish you had spoken more about Courage. (The willingness to do Justice despite the cost and/or opposition?)
Great channel. I must say, I think you missed that Cliff Booth's friendship was not motivated by money. He lived in a trailer whilst his friend lived next door to the most famous film director in the world.
No he didn't miss that at all. He talked about Cliff's loyalty, even after Rick stopped paying him.
I do agree with the temperance part, the problem it's that it's completely overshadowed by his other terrible traits, including a possible murder of his wife!
SPLENDID analysis!! Thanks 🙏🏻
Just watched this film, and I came away with a deep fondness for Brad Pitt's character.
I couldnt pinpoint why until I listened to you here. 👍
You are a most interesting person. Thanks for your insight.
When I was in Catholic School the Christian Brothers told us to avoid R-rated movies because going to them was a sin. Now priests are not only going to them but giving them good reviews. What's changed?
I'm Christian but some parts of the Bible are pretty R rated.
@@peterjongsma2754 What does that have to do with deciding to watch violent films with vulgar language?
@@peterjongsma2754 What does that have to do with deciding to watch a film with violence and foul language and then, as a priest, telling people how good it is?
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏
ONE COMPLAINT that I had heard going in, was that, some how, Sharon Tate was under-represented.
Knowing what she is famous for, Tarantino's most brilliant move is giving Margot Robbie's character exactly the amount of attention an up and coming, relatively unknown, starlet deserves, without the stain of history that has been thrust upon her. We actually got to spend the afternoon with her, fresh, full of enthusiasm and ambition, going to the movies. We quietly enjoy a lost moment of her blossoming success and confidence, spared the awful, and unforgettable notoriety that is to come.
I would really like to know why you didn't like The Hateful Eight. I'd wager that it is easily Tarantino's most morally complex film. Maybe a rewatch is in order, Bishop?
The film was full of stereotyped characters and it also fed into the modern narrative of politics. I did not think it was a terrible film but not a great film.
Just for clarification. Brad Pitt is 55 in real life, but it doesn't mean he was 55 in the movie. He looks younger and could have been playing a 40 year old for all we know.
Great review, as always! I'd love to hear your thoughts on Denzel Washington's Equalizer movies, Bishop. I think you'd find them interesting and enjoyable for similar reasons.
I could only wish to be as wise and well spoken as him
Excellent review! Many reviewers chose to focus on what they perceived to be Booth’s lack of motivation, or his “Dudeness”. Speaking of Dudeness... cowboy virtue is a theme that runs through many of the Coen Brothers movies as well.