Not so fun fact! That diner she walks to after breaking out of the coffin is called Emma Jeans Holland Burger Cafe, in Victorville, CA! Worked there for a while, the guy that owned it was one of the kindest men I’ve ever met, and died only a few months ago. They still got a poster of him and Tarantino on the wall!
I love that scene. Imagine being that guy working at the diner seeing this chick come walking out of the graveyard looking like she crawled out of a grave with blood stains on her shirt and then asked for water. He must have been shitting his pants.. fucking zombies lol
From what I've heard, the actor that plays Pai Mei is usually cast as the comic relief in kung-fu films, so the fact that he's a malevolent, sadistic master in this is an extra bit of fun for those in the know.
Gordon Liu! He’s been in Kung Fu movies since the 70s, he’s awesome. He’s a legend in Chinese Cinema, this was his first role in an America film. Tarantino was a big fan (anyone who loves Kung fu movies is a big fan!) and it’s fitting he played Pai Mei as the character is a legendary figure in Kung Fu. Unfortunately, Liu had a stroke in 2011, but he’s one of the biggest Kung fu stars in China.
16:54 "Like, it's so good for how slightly un-serious it is" - yes, that makes sense! The best way to make a tribute or a parody is to take it seriously and put in the effort to make it good.
Ya I think the Kill Bill films feel very much like Tarantino's homage to directors like Woo-Ping Yuen kung fu films and Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns (not them specifically but you get the idea), but also with Tarantino's modern stylings and flair. This is what Tarantino loves to do, all his films are very much him attempting to capture a specific style or era of film (seems to be a very large fan of spaghetti westerns and blaxploitation) and blend it with his sensibilities. Fun reaction as always Maple, glad you enjoyed these.
Larry Gomez : The hat. That f*cking hat. How many times did I tell you not to wear that f*cking hat? He had a small role but played the hell out of what he was given.
Got to give props to the late Michael Parks. As Sheriff McGraw in volume 1 and as the charming pimp Esteban in volume 2 he managed to steal the scenes and be 2 interesting characters. He was a great character actor whose absence is noticeable.
my favourite theory that she didn’t actually kill bill, she didn’t kill a single human in vol2. the whole film is about forgiving bill. when he asks her if pai mei taught her the move, she says yes but moves her had saying no, and bill just pretended that he died, it was an illustration of the ending of their conflict that she “killed bill”. this heart blowing move wasn’t even real
GORDON LIU IS THE MAN! He killed it as Johnny Mo and Pai Mei, one of the greatest Kung fu stars to walk the Earth! Anyone who loves Kung Fu knows him and Tarantino being a big Kung fu fan, as is obvious from this film, really wanted him to be in it, and it became his debut role in Hollywood/American cinema. He’s been doing it since the 70s, total legend!
I gotta say, Bill's Superman monologue doesn't understand what Superman is about He's not an unbeatable all powerful being first and foremost He IS Clark Kent the farm boy. Superman and Reporter Clark Kent are both disguises Clark wishes he could just be a regular guy who happens to have amazing powers, but most people will not accept him that way So he has to split his identity into two halves. One half is the symbol of hope worshipped by many as a savior where he exercises his powers to do good, and the other is the "regular guy" who pretends to be average strength and very clumsy and meek But neither of those tell Clark's full story, as the REAL him is somewhere in-between. A good guy who wants to live a simple life, but will gladly use his powers to help those in need
That shrill siren sound is the start of "The Theme from _Ironside_ " (1967), _Ironside_ being an old TV crime drama starring Raymond Burr. Apparently also serves as a double reference to _Five Fingers of Death_ , a classic kungfu move which used that on its on soundtrack and Tarantino was likely inspired by.
Reaction isn't talking per say, it’s watching people have visceral moments, like when she squishes the eyeball between her toes, they skipped that completely, I’m not saying she didn’t enjoy it, it just wasn’t an enjoyable RUclips reaction
Why are bangs called a fringe where you are from? Bangs and fringe to describe this haircut actually originated independently and at the same time so neither is more correct than the other.
Not so fun fact! That diner she walks to after breaking out of the coffin is called Emma Jeans Holland Burger Cafe, in Victorville, CA!
Worked there for a while, the guy that owned it was one of the kindest men I’ve ever met, and died only a few months ago.
They still got a poster of him and Tarantino on the wall!
I love that scene. Imagine being that guy working at the diner seeing this chick come walking out of the graveyard looking like she crawled out of a grave with blood stains on her shirt and then asked for water. He must have been shitting his pants.. fucking zombies lol
that makes me feel a little bit better about the world today. not the guy dying part, but the picture on the wall part.
From what I've heard, the actor that plays Pai Mei is usually cast as the comic relief in kung-fu films, so the fact that he's a malevolent, sadistic master in this is an extra bit of fun for those in the know.
He also plays the leader of The Crazy 88 in the first film.
Gordon Liu! He’s been in Kung Fu movies since the 70s, he’s awesome. He’s a legend in Chinese Cinema, this was his first role in an America film. Tarantino was a big fan (anyone who loves Kung fu movies is a big fan!) and it’s fitting he played Pai Mei as the character is a legendary figure in Kung Fu. Unfortunately, Liu had a stroke in 2011, but he’s one of the biggest Kung fu stars in China.
He's the star of the Shaolin series of films from the 70s starting with "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" (yes the Wu-Tang Clan are big fans).
16:54 "Like, it's so good for how slightly un-serious it is" - yes, that makes sense!
The best way to make a tribute or a parody is to take it seriously and put in the effort to make it good.
Ya I think the Kill Bill films feel very much like Tarantino's homage to directors like Woo-Ping Yuen kung fu films and Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns (not them specifically but you get the idea), but also with Tarantino's modern stylings and flair. This is what Tarantino loves to do, all his films are very much him attempting to capture a specific style or era of film (seems to be a very large fan of spaghetti westerns and blaxploitation) and blend it with his sensibilities. Fun reaction as always Maple, glad you enjoyed these.
Kill Bill was always meant to be just one big film. But he was forced to cut it in two. That’s why it felt like it didn’t lose traction etc.
Larry Gomez : The hat. That f*cking hat. How many times did I tell you not to wear that f*cking hat?
He had a small role but played the hell out of what he was given.
Gotta go with "Jackie Brown" for your next Tarantino movie.
The most "normal" Tarantino film
I find that to be my least favorite Tarintino film, still a good movie but not nearly as engaging as even his first movie Resevior Dogs.
"Is there somebody under the stairs?"
Didn't know maple was a legit ninja
Got to give props to the late Michael Parks. As Sheriff McGraw in volume 1 and as the charming pimp Esteban in volume 2 he managed to steal the scenes and be 2 interesting characters. He was a great character actor whose absence is noticeable.
my favourite theory that she didn’t actually kill bill, she didn’t kill a single human in vol2. the whole film is about forgiving bill. when he asks her if pai mei taught her the move, she says yes but moves her had saying no, and bill just pretended that he died, it was an illustration of the ending of their conflict that she “killed bill”. this heart blowing move wasn’t even real
GORDON LIU IS THE MAN! He killed it as Johnny Mo and Pai Mei, one of the greatest Kung fu stars to walk the Earth! Anyone who loves Kung Fu knows him and Tarantino being a big Kung fu fan, as is obvious from this film, really wanted him to be in it, and it became his debut role in Hollywood/American cinema. He’s been doing it since the 70s, total legend!
19:23 It's the opening to a song called Ironside.
I gotta say, Bill's Superman monologue doesn't understand what Superman is about
He's not an unbeatable all powerful being first and foremost
He IS Clark Kent the farm boy. Superman and Reporter Clark Kent are both disguises
Clark wishes he could just be a regular guy who happens to have amazing powers, but most people will not accept him that way
So he has to split his identity into two halves. One half is the symbol of hope worshipped by many as a savior where he exercises his powers to do good, and the other is the "regular guy" who pretends to be average strength and very clumsy and meek
But neither of those tell Clark's full story, as the REAL him is somewhere in-between. A good guy who wants to live a simple life, but will gladly use his powers to help those in need
That shrill siren sound is the start of "The Theme from _Ironside_ " (1967), _Ironside_ being an old TV crime drama starring Raymond Burr.
Apparently also serves as a double reference to _Five Fingers of Death_ , a classic kungfu move which used that on its on soundtrack and Tarantino was likely inspired by.
When I was younger part 1 was my favorite but as an adult part 2 is easily my favorite.
8:02 this woman has the eyes of an eagle
They skipped the best part. Esteban. “I must warn you young lady, I am susceptible to flattery. How may I be of service to you”
I've just watched the show " Normal people " and it's one of the best shows I've seen, so I came here to recommend it
You might like some Akira Kurosawa films. There is a lot of wild west/ samurai/shakespear themes involved.
Tarantino's debute movie 'Reservoir Dogs' will always be my favorite. Great memories.
I’m here to simp, MAPLE IS SO DAMN BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
Woo we're back🎉
Look at the western influences that Tarantino would have been exposed to like the spaghetti westerns from the 60's.
Many fans prefer part one, but I love part two. Part one has more action, but part two has more emotional punch.
Check out Sergio Leones Westerns
A lot was edited out, including when we learn her name.
Love maple but she seemed too invested in this one to "react", glad she enjoyed it nonetheless
She talked like four times throughout the video. I’m a huge fan of this channel, but it’s giving sniperwolf vibes
Reaction isn't talking per say, it’s watching people have visceral moments, like when she squishes the eyeball between her toes, they skipped that completely, I’m not saying she didn’t enjoy it, it just wasn’t an enjoyable RUclips reaction
30:50 women, amirite?
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Why is a fringe called "bangs" in America?
Why are bangs called a fringe where you are from?
Bangs and fringe to describe this haircut actually originated independently and at the same time so neither is more correct than the other.