#100 - "Django Unchained" - How Tarantino Created the Perfect Movie

In this episode, we dive deep into Django Unchained and explore what makes it one of Quentin Tarantino’s most iconic films. We break down the characters and their motivations—from Django’s revenge-driven arc to Dr. Schultz’s moral compass and Calvin Candie’s twisted charm. We analyze the brilliant camera work that enhances tension and emotion, and unpack the bold storytelling, unforgettable moments, and everything we love about the movie.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro Convo: 100th episode celebration

00:04:29 Movie Breakdown Starts: Tarantino's creative character names

00:07:53 How to perfectly hook an audience from the jump

00:10:51 Samuel L Jackson's brilliantly written character

00:15:07 Calvin Candie's real reason for being in the movie

00:18:15 Shultz's misunderstanding of American slavery

00:21:49 Dr.Shultz's character arc and death explained

00:30:01 The backlash

00:33:52 The pure brutality Tarantino puts you through

00:38:24 Proof Tarantino has the most fun making a movie

00:43:21 The KKK scene 

00:48:45 The absurd amount of money they were making

00:50:51 Diving deeper into Stephen

00:54:56 Leonardo DiCaprio struggled being this evil

00:58:46 Christoph Walz didn't want to be in this movie

01:00:43 Tarantino spazzing on Jamie Foxx

01:03:27 Breaking down some of the best camera work

01:21:02 Our ratings: The NEW rating system (do it with us)

01:28:36 Final thoughts: A cool metaphor

01:35:17 Cue the music