Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Quentin Tarantino Reflects on 'Death Proof' Box Office Failure
Quentin Tarantino, the famous director, talked about a movie of his called 'Death Proof' that didn't do well in theaters.
He said it made him lose confidence a bit, like his 'girlfriend' broke up with him.
He got advice from other directors, like Steven Spielberg, who said that it's okay to have flops and that a hit would feel even better after a miss.
Tarantino also mentioned he might make one more movie, but it's not set in stone.
The town of El Segundo declared September 28th 'Quentin Tarantino Day' to honor him.
Quentin Tarantino received the Career Vanguard Award at the Burbank International Film Festival.
Tarantino discussed how the box office failure of 'Death Proof' affected him.
He sought advice from Steven Spielberg and Tony Scott regarding the film's reception.
Spielberg advised Tarantino that a future hit would be more rewarding after the flop.
The mayor of El Segundo declared September 28th "Quentin Tarantino Day".
- Who
- Quentin Tarantino
- What
- Discussed his career and box office performance of Death Proof and received the Career Vanguard Award.
- When
- September 28
- Where
- Burbank International Film Festival
- Why
- To reflect on his career and receive an award.
- Event
- Burbank International Film Festival
- Award
- Career Vanguard Award
- Movie that impacted Tarantino
- Death Proof
- Date Declared 'Quentin Tarantino Day'
- September 28