Tarantino's Top Picks: A Wild Ride Through the 21st Century's Best Films
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Quentin Tarantino, known for his unfiltered opinions on cinema, has unveiled his list of the 20 best films of the 21st century. In a recent episode of The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, the Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill director shared his picks, which showcase his eclectic taste in films. Inspired by The Big Picture podcast's "25 Best Films of the Century" episode, Tarantino's list includes a mix of gory horror, martial arts, musicals, and comedies. Tarantino imposed one rule: each director could only have one film on the list. The top 10 picks will be revealed later, but here's a look at his selections from 11 to 20: 11. Battle Royale (Kinji Fukasaku, 2000) - This Japanese action-thriller follows a group of high school students forced to fight to the death on a remote island. Tarantino praised the film's bold concept and criticized The Hunger Games for its similarities. 12. Big Bad Wolves (Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado, 2013) - This Israeli thriller centres on a father seeking vengeance for his daughter's murder and a detective trying to solve the case. Tarantino was impressed by its audacity and compared it to Prisoners. 13. Jackass: The Movie (Jeff Tremaine, 2002) - This chaotic comedy documentary follows Johnny Knoxville and his crew as they push physical comedy to the extreme. Tarantino called it one of the funniest experiences of his life. 14. The School of Rock (Richard Linklater, 2003) - Jack Black stars as a down-on-his-luck musician who poses as a substitute teacher and recruits his students to form a rock band. Tarantino praised the movie for its infectious fun and compared it to Bad News Bears. 15. The Passion of the Christ (Mel Gibson, 2004) - This biblical epic portrays the final 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life with brutal realism and controversial depictions of violence. Tarantino reacted to its extremity, saying it was "funny" and "extreme violence is just funny to me.
