Quentin Tarantino delves into film history, offering a director's perspective on classic crime thrillers Point Blank (1967), The Outfit (1973), and Richard Stark's (Donald E. Westlake) Parker character. The video is written by Quentin Tarantino via his Cinema Speculation book. But to be clear, this is an unauthorized fan-made video.

Quentin Tarantino's Cinema Speculation is a collection of essays exploring films that have influenced and inspired him throughout his career. His chapter on The Outfit, a 1973 film directed by John Flynn, showcases his deep appreciation for the movie. Tarantino highlights The Outfit as the most successful adaptation of mystery writer Donald Westlake's character Parker, a professional armed robber. This chapter delves into various aspects of the film and other related movies, offering a rich exploration of this genre.

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In the video, Tarantino discusses how The Outfit, which features a climactic all-out assault led by the criminal character played by Robert Duvall on the mob boss's headquarters, exemplifies the quintessence of a specific type of crime film. He expands this discussion by referencing other films with Parker stand-ins, like Point Blank (starring Lee Marvin) and other similar Parker characters like Heat (starring Robert De Niro). This wide range of references shows Tarantino's extensive knowledge and love for cinema, particularly films with a gritty, crime-focused narrative.

Moreover, the video is an appreciation of The Outfit and a broader exploration of the crime genre and its impact on cinema. It offers insights into how these films have shaped Tarantino’s perspective on filmmaking and storytelling. The chapter is part of a larger work in which Tarantino shares his views on a wide range of films, from classic Hollywood movies to cult favorites, providing a unique perspective on the art of filmmaking​​​​.

Written by: Quentin Tarantino* (taken from his book Cinema Speculation. Tarantino had nothing to do with the making of this video. This is a fan-made tribute to him and classic cinema.)
Edited by: Alan Berry
Produced by: Alan Berry and Mark Enochs
Narrator: AI Brown (Yes, it's an AI voice)

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00:00 - Start of Quentin Tarantino’s Cinema Speculation
00:15 - Quentin Tarantino discovers Richard Stark’s Parker books
00:30 - Parker’s conflict with his co-workers
03:02 - Ward lays down the law for June
03:53 - Quentin Tarantino’s list of good directors from the 80s
04:15 - Films that didn’t suck in the 80s
04:41 - Tarantino working at a video store
05:00 - Tarantino on being fearless
06:38 - Complex 80’s characters
07:07 - Censored films from the 50s
07:18 - 80s movies turned into morality plays
07:29 - The Unbearable Lightness of Being
08:27 - Roger Ebert weighs in on Billy Murray and Chevy Chase
08:57 - Chevy Chase enjoying booga sugar
09:30 - Wall Street 1987
09:52 - Something Wild
10:13 - People have no taste
10:39 - The Scarlet Letter 1995
10:52 - Rambo
11:20 - Parker gets his revenge
12:19 - The Man with the Getaway Face
12:40 - Best Parker movies and bad ones
12:50 - Heat 1995
13:06 - Words to live by
14:22 - Point Blank 1967
14:47 - The Killers 1964
15:55 - Tarantino on Lee Marvin’s career
16:07 - Attack 1956
16:19 - The Professionals 1966
16:32 - The Dirty Dozen, 1967
16:50 - Avalanche Express 1979
17:12 - The Iceman Cometh 1973
17:22 - The Split 1968
17:37 - Payback 1999
17:59 - The Outfit 1973
23:27 - Rolling Thunder 1977
24:01 - Reception of The Outfit
24:33 - Quentin Tarantino’s appreciation of Robert Duvall
25:25 - Quentin Tarantino’s appreciation of Joe Don Baker
25:55 - Cannon has entered the room
26:36 - Quentin Tarantino on actor John Vernon
26:46 - The Outlaw Josey Wales 1976
27:03 - Quentin Tarantino on actor Carroll O'Connor
27:54 - Fish faced Lloyd Bochner
28:30 - Quentin Tarantino thought of remaking The Outfit
28:44 - MGM’s James Aubrey, aka the Smiling Cobra
29:09 - The Outfit opens
29:22 - Fat Hack James Bacon
30:03 - Critics review The Outfit
31:07 - Roger Ebert on The Outfit
32:02 - Quentin Tarantino goes to see The Outfit
32:22 - Quentin Tarantino goes to see The Outfit a second time
33:11 - Credits