Howdy, I'm Quentin Tarantino, a filmmaker with a penchant for the bold, the unconventional, and the downright cinematic. Born on March 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee, my journey in the world of film began as a video store clerk, soaking in every frame of the eclectic movies that lined the shelves.

My directorial debut, "Reservoir Dogs" (1992), announced my arrival with a burst of unconventional storytelling, non-linear narratives, and, of course, a generous sprinkle of pop culture references