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Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Quentin Tarantino's iconic 'masterpiece' leaving Netflix in just days
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, the 2009 war epic featuring a star-studded cast including Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz, is often hailed as a 'masterpiece' by both critics and fans. The film, which was both penned and helmed by Quentin Tarantino, is available for streaming on Netflix, but viewers have limited time to watch it as it's set to leave the platform on June 16. Inglourious Basterds took its title from Enzo G. Castellari's 1978 Euro War film The Inglorious Bastards, with Mr Tarantino opting for a quirky misspelling to add "a Basquiat-esque touch". Despite starting the script in 1998, Quentin hit a snag with the ending and chose to direct Kill Bill in two parts before returning to complete Basterds. The film is a World War II revenge thriller that intertwines two main plots. The first one spotlights a merciless group of Jewish-American soldiers, known as the 'Basterds', who execute savage assaults on Nazis, whilst another narrative revolves around Shosanna, a French-Jewish woman who survived a Nazi massacre and is scheming her own retribution by utilising her cinema house as a snare for high-ranking Nazi officials. Their individual pursuits for vengeance culminate in a dramatic climax that reimagines history, delivering a finale imbued with Quentin's trademark violence, suspense, and dark humour. Inglourious Basterds proved to be an immense box office success, raking in around $321.5 million globally against its $70 million budget. The movie earned eight Oscar nods including Best Picture and Best Director while Christoph Waltz walked away with the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In addition to his Oscar win, Christoph clinched the Best Actor gong at the Cannes Film Festival, not to mention BAFTA, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice, and Screen Actors Guild accolades for his riveting turn as Standartenführer Hans Landa. The film also featured a top-tier performance from Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt as Lieutenant Aldo Raine. Quentin shared his thoughts on Brad with GQ magazine, saying: "He's one of the last remaining big-screen movie stars. "It's just a different breed of man. And frankly, I don't think you can describe exactly what that is because it's like describing starshine. "I noticed it when we were doing Inglourious Basterds. When Brad was in the shot, I didn't feel like I was looking through the viewfinder of the camera. "I felt like I was watching a movie. Just his presence in the four walls of the frame created that impression." Critics praised the film overall, with particular admiration for its dialogue and visuals; one critic shared: "Dialogue is sharp, the imagery mesmerising and both come together to create a wildly entertaining film. Impossible to watch without wanting to be a Basterd yourself." One film critic raved about Inglourious Basterds, saying: "A brutal, audacious, triumphant piece of filmmaking that hits harder than a baseball bat to the jawbone." However, not all critics shared the same enthusiasm, with one stating: "All the trademark Tarantino flourishes are here, the joyous splaying of gore; the self-referential dialogue; the artful artificiality and the juxtaposition of humor and violence, but they don't add up to much." A different reviewer expressed a similar sentiment, writing: "For all its visual bravura and occasional bursts of antic inspiration, it feels trivial, the work of a kid who can't stop grabbing his favorite shiny plaything." On the other hand, an audience member gave the film a glowing review, saying: "Inglourious Basterds is Tarantino at his boldest - a genre-bending, dialogue-driven masterpiece that blends tension, humour, and brutal intensity with effortless style. "From the unforgettable opening scene to the final shot, the film keeps you locked in with razor-sharp writing and a fearless approach to storytelling. The performances are phenomenal across the board, but Christoph Waltz steals the show with a chilling, magnetic presence that earned every bit of praise. "The film doesn't follow the rules - and that's exactly what makes it so entertaining. Every scene is packed with purpose, often exploding in unexpected, satisfying ways." One viewer expressed their admiration, saying: "Although Pulp Fiction is my favorite film all-time, Basterds is what I consider the finest of Tarantino's work. The most mature film of his excellent filmography," while another praised Brad Pitt's performance: "When you put comedy, action, story, Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino together, the only thing you can get is pure gold." Another fan shared their thoughts: "Might be Tarantino's best effort so far. Gloriously gory and merciless brutality, plenty of action and twists. Great cinematography. "Brad Pitt excels in this character, well all cast is just excellent in character. No nonsense in typical Tarantino fashion. "Absolute must see, badass to the bone." Inglourious Basterds is available to stream on Netflix until June 15.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From Mensik to Moutet: French Open roars with French fans and rising tension
Novak Djokovic Paris: Court No.14 is a nondescript space in the otherwise scenic settings of Roland Garros. The stands around the court can hold about 800 spectators, not a daunting number if you discount partisan sentiment – fans rallying behind the home player, employing hardy decibel levels, chanting 'ole` ole`' under threatening skies. On Tuesday, 19-year-old Jakub Mensik turned to the Court 14 stands like a concert conductor, swaying to their notes, even lending them an ear after he took a two-sets-to-one lead against Frenchman Alexandre Muller, before wrapping up the first-round match in four sets. The Czech sealed it with a smile. On Wednesday, the world No.52 Quentin Halys, born in the northeastern suburb of Paris, some 20 kms from where he was playing his second-round match against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic, used the energy of the crowd to lift him after he fell behind early in the match. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Shouts of 'Quentin' clap-clap 'Quentin' carried across the grounds as every Kecmanovic error was celebrated with the same gusto as a winner from the home player. Halys, playing in a shade of rich red wine, fed off the crowd to power home in four sets. Novak Djokovic , the 24-time major winner, who doesn't hesitate to call out crowds when he thinks they cross the line, was asked if he thought fans at the French Open had become worse over the years. RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Qualifier 1: Quick singles from Mullanpur The 38-year-old Serbian said it was logical for fans to celebrate the home player. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'Let's take all four Slams, anywhere you go, the local player is going to have the crowd on their side. It is expected,' he said. 'It is true that here in Paris, compared to other Slams, people are louder, more passionate and give more support, more energy to their players. It's not the ideal environment to be playing in, but you have to be ready for it.' At each of tennis' Grand Slam fortnights crowds are debated on. The question is always the same, which of the majors has the worst (read most disruptive) fandom? While there's no escaping the loud chants at Roland Garros, with fans getting behind their players firmly, New York's Arthur Ashe stadium with a near 24,000 capacity, holding approximately 9000 spectators more than the other three – Rod Laver Arena, Court Philippe Chatrier and Wimbledon's Centre court --. maybe the hardest to negotiate for sheer volume. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Remember the 2018 and 2019 US Open finals that pit Naomi Osaka and Bianca Andreescu respectively against the game's rockstar Serena Williams? It got so loud, it felt like someone was thumping on your ear drums. Djokovic, seeded six this time, plays gifted Frenchman Corentin Moutet in the second round on Thursday. 'I would expect most people to cheer for the French player, it's not personal,' he said. Mensik, seeded 19, who idolizes Djokovic, walked onto court on Tuesday waving a page from the Serbian's handbook of tough takes. 'When they were shouting his name, I was trying to (imagine) they were shouting my name,' the teenager said. 'Sometimes it was super difficult, but I did well. I was just repeating in my head that they are cheering for me.' IPL 2025: What went wrong for Lucknow Super Giants? The 26-year-old Moutet hoped the crowd would be a factor on Thursday against Djokovic in the second round. 'I don't think that will be the only reason to beat Djokovic,' the left-hander said. 'He has been through a lot of different crowds. He won so many Grand Slams. I don't think I can count (only) on this. If they support me, it's going to give me a lot of power. So I'm going to play with the crowd. The goal is to win because I don't want to stop my tournament in the second round.' It's getting louder in Paris, and the competition hotter, atmosphere might just be the synonym for boisterous volume. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Relationship coach shares 6 green flags you may be missing in you and your partner
Everyone's a Sherlock in relationships these days, zooming in on every little behaviour with a psychological magnifying glass to spot red flags like commitment issues, gaslighting, and more. And for good reason, too, one scans signs of doom to prevent potential emotional turmoil down the road. But it's also important to take a step back and appreciate the green flags, the signs that point to emotional maturity and the potential for something truly healthy. However, this doesn't mean one should stop being cautious of red flags, but occasionally it's totally worth flipping the list and adding a few solid green flag entries to the pro column of the mental checklist we all make. For the uninitiated, these 'flags' hint at certain behaviours or traits in a relationship. Red flags are warning signs, like when someone lies too much or is overly manipulative. Green flags are the complete opposite. They include positive and healthy signs, like respecting boundaries and being emotionally available. Moreover, flagging behaviour goes both ways, even with yourself. You may be looking for green flags without realising that you might be the red flag. Relationship coach Quentin, who frequently shares tips to improve relationships on Instagram, recently highlighted a list of green flags that indicate when you or your partner is ready to build a strong and lasting relationship. Developing an understanding of green flags is helpful, especially in a generation that is so hung up on casual relationships. A post shared by Q | Relationship Coach, Therapist, Writer, Mentor. (@ Here are the green flags the relationship coach shared: You understand your own patterns and those of your ex-partners that contributed to the dissolution of your past relationships. You feel ready to grow through life's challenges. Previously, you might have sought relationships only for comfort, pleasure, or to fulfil unmet needs. You have a deep enough awareness of your traumas, past conditionings, and triggers that could cause you to become overwhelmed and project onto others. You are meeting your own needs, feel safe on your own, and are able to self-regulate and self-rejuvenate. You are not conflict-avoidant and are mature enough to have difficult conversations. You have learned to remove yourself if you are too triggered, but you don't wait an excessive amount of time to return and repair. You have unmasked yourself from personalities you felt you had to adopt to be appreciated by others, and you now show your authentic self no matter what. ALSO READ: Is chemistry enough for happiness in relationship? Study reveals what actually matters Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
The Guardian
21-05-2025
- The Guardian
Derek and Quentin, twins from Indiana who live in the woods: Robin de Puy's best photograph
My first trip photographing Americans was in 2015, when I drove 8,000 miles across the country on a Harley-Davidson. I'd spent too long caught up in assignments and wanted to take some time off from commercial and editorial work to follow my own creative urges. America offered an opportunity to explore a landscape I didn't know, and was far enough away from my home in the Netherlands to ensure it wouldn't be easy for me to just go back if things got difficult. I think Europeans often don't understand how tough life in America can be. I wanted to show real, underrepresented people who are just trying to survive, while also drawing attention to how rich their lives can be. At a time when people seem increasingly polarised in their views, my images seek to challenge the assumptions that often divide people, and to focus on the common experiences that connect us. This picture is from a more recent series, American, which I undertook with my husband between 2022 and 2024. Again, I took portraits of people we encountered while driving from state to state and we also recorded interviews and documented their stories on film. I spotted Derek and Quentin from our car as we were driving through Elkhart, Indiana. They were wearing hoodies and their faces were hidden. I don't know what it is that attracts me to people, it's just this gut feeling – I see certain people and feel I need to talk to and observe them. So I jumped out of the car and ran towards them. I said something like: 'Hey, are you brothers?' They said: 'Yeah, yeah,' but they were not really looking at me. I told them I was a photographer and film-maker from Amsterdam, and when they heard the word 'Amsterdam' they were suddenly interested. I discovered they were 29-year-old twins who lived nearby in a tent, in woodland behind a friend's trailer home. These boys had never learned how to have a 'normal' life – how to organise everything, show up to a job, all the basic things. Their mom has a severe mental health condition and never stays in the same place for long and their dad died of an overdose a couple of years ago. Their grandma had taken care of them until they left and started living on the streets. But they have each other, and if you asked them, they would say they had a good childhood. This was where they felt at ease and wanted to live. If you didn't know their story, you could look at this picture and think they are maybe runners or cyclists. Then you see the tattoos – Quentin, on the left, has a little star under his eye. Their skin is white where it's been covered by T-shirts but their necks and forearms are tanned, and the colour of their skin and hair is echoed by the orange flowers in the background. They're also unconsciously mirroring one another in the way they're holding their hands. There's so much going on in this picture that it's a little confusing. But because of that, you keep staring, and that, for me, is a way to break something open – people who see this photograph are curious and always want to know more about these boys. I use a medium format camera because I love capturing the texture of people's skin and hair, and the twins were fascinated by that and the other tech we were using – the film camera and sound equipment. They're really into machines and electronics. You can see in their gaze that they're communicating with me, their posture is open. That's how I like to approach these portraits – they're a collaborative process. I love being in that moment where the subject is as completely focused on me as I'm focused on them and we're reacting to one another. Even when my work exhausts me, it's not something I can just park, or detach myself from. I always say that through my photography, I've created my own family. Just like Randy, who I formed a close bond with on that first trip across America and still speak to daily, I've stayed in regular contact with Derek and Quentin. They are very dear to me. Born: 1986, Oostflakkee, the NetherlandsTrained: The Photo Academy, 'Mary Ellen Mark, Egon Schiele, David Lynch, Richard Avedon, Larry Clark and Harmony Korine (I love Kids and Gummo). And many, many moreHigh point: 'The documentary about my work (directed by Simone de Vries, director of photography Maarten van Rossem) being nominated for an International Emmy; meeting and photographing Randy and all the other great human beings; the little road trip along The Loneliest Road of America to check out the billboards with pictures from American – with some of the people who were on the billboards; driving 8,000 miles on my motorbike through storms and sunshine, through cities and mountains to shoot one of my best series'Low point: 'There are low points often. Some worse than others. Most low points are the ones that I create in my own mind'Top tip: 'Don't be afraid to go back and do it again, make it better, try again, again and again' See more at American by Robin De Puy is published by Hannibal Books
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- The Citizen
Children witnessed their parents' fatal plane crash at Middelburg Airfield
Aged just eight and 15, Quentin and Lezette Steyn's two daughters were at the Middelburg Airfield in Mpumalanga yesterday when their parents were killed in an aircraft crash. Middelburg Observer reports that the children were with their friends and other parents, who all saw the tragic crash unfold. Middelburg Observer spoke to Quentin's father, Raymond Steyn, who told the paper that his son was giving rides to people at the airfield. According to Raymond, for the last ride of the day, Quentin took Lezette as a passenger. He says that in an attempt to execute a 'fly-by', Quentin took his Rans S-10 Sakota close to the ground and attempted to twirl the plane to excite the crowd of onlookers. It is then alleged that one of the aircraft's wings grazed the terrain, causing the single-engine aircraft to smash into the ground. The aircraft then caught on fire. Raymond says his son was an experienced commercial and agricultural pilot, with over 6 000 flying hours logged. As such, the family believes the crash was an accident. A statement released by the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) said Quentin and Lezette were 'declared dead by emergency services on arrival'. The AIID was on site this morning to collate evidence that will form part of a preliminary report that will be published on the South African Civil Aviation Authority's website in 30 days. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
