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Date: 2004 (Copyright)

Countries: USA, People's Republic of China

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Production company billing: ©2004. Supercool Manchu, Inc. Miramax Films presents a Band Apart A film by Quentin Tarantino Produced with assistance of China Film Co-production Corporation and The Fourth Film Production Company Distributed by Miramax Films Dolby Digital/Digital Sound DTS/SDDS Colour by Technicolor Prints by DeLuxe 2.35:1 [Panavision]/1.33:1 Filmed in Panavision MPAA: 40699 author: Supercool Manchu, Inc. Film Extracts The Golden Stallion (1949) Shogun Assassin [audio only] (1980)
Synopsis: Martial arts movie. The Bride is determined to complete her plan of revenge.

Genres:
Action and Adventure, Martial arts, Drama

Subjects:
Parents, Revenge, Homicide, Premature burial
Releases
Date: 2004not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specifiedRuntime: 136 mins Length: 12226 Feet
Date: October 2017Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 136 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (44)
In: Empire n235 January 2009  Page: 194
Title: At home/Blu-Ray: Kill Bill Vol.1 & Vol.2Author: THOMAS, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Post Script v28 n2 Win/Spr 2009  Pages: 92-100
Title: Promoting virtue and punishing vice: Tarantino's Kill...Author: INOUYE, Charles Shiro Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Bill and the return of bakumatsu aesthetics". With reference to Japanese social and cultural tradtions, discusses the extent and intent of Quentin Tarantino's 'borrowings' of these for the KILL BILL films.

In: Empire n246 December 2009  Pages: 116-117
Title: Icons of the decade: The BrideAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles iconic fictional film characters from the 1990s onwards as voted by the readers of 'Empire' magazine. Interview with Uma Thurman about her role as The Bride in the KILL BILL films.

In: Sight and Sound v19 n9 September 2009  Pages: 16-21
Title: Days of glouryAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino discusses the use of language in his films, his personal favourites and answers back at the accusations of pastiche in his films. With reference to JACKIE BROWN, KILL BILL, GRINDHOUSE and INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

In: Animation v2 n2 July 2007  Pages: [171]-186
Title: Tarantino the cartoonistAuthor: Pallant, ChrisArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discussion of Quentin Tarantino's work in terms of 'cartooni sm', defined as a process whereby live action films seek to imitate or utilise the aesthetics and conventions of cartoon s.

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.

In: Metro n148 2006  Pages: 100-105
Title: Tarantino and the re-invention of the martial arts filmAuthor: BROWN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Metro n148 2006  Pages: 96-99
Title: Enter the (Diaspora) Dragons: Martial Arts Cinema and Globa.Author: CATANIA, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: '...lization'. Ang Lee's CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON and Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL volumes are exam- ples of a renaissance in and success of the martial art film genre in both the Asian and American cinema.

In: Screening Noir v1 n1 Autumn 2005  Pages: 80-98
Title: Quentin Tarantino's Phallic Fantasies: A White Boy's...Author: DUNN, Stephane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...'Baadasssss' Yearnings". In a whole issue on blaxploitation, this article focuses on JACKIE BROWN and KILL BILL VOL 1 AND 2.

In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004  Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Academy Awards

In: Variety 12 Apr 2004  Page: 36,43
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004  Pages: 18-19
Title: Anatomy lesson: cutting crewAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On KNB's special effects for KILL BILL.

In: Sight and Sound v14 n5 May 2004  Pages: 4-5
Title: Rushes: the bigger pictureArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A still of Uma Thurman as The Bride and a brief note on the imminent release in the UK of KILL BILL VOL.2.

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n15 10 Apr 2004  Page: 33
Title: FilmkritikAuthor: BORNER, Kerstin Article type: CreditsLanguage: German

In: Film Score Monthly v9 n3 March 2004  Pages: 28-29
Title: The RZA makes his own breaksAuthor: ALLINA, John Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Hip-hop artist RZA interviewed about his music for KILL BILL VOL. 1 & 2.

In: Film Comment v40 n4 Jul/Aug 2004  Pages: 44-47
Title: The whole she-bangAuthor: STEPHENS, Chuck Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of Quentin Tarantino's filmic style in the KILL BILL movies.

In: Film Comment v40 n4 Jul/Aug 2004  Page: 47
Title: A brief history of an iconic eye-patchAuthor: COX, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of Bo Arne Vibenius's THRILLER - EN GRYM FILM and its influence on Quentin Tarantino for the KILL BILL movies.

In: Empire n177 March 2004  Page: 50
Title: Intermission: wanted: Kill Bill 2Author: GOLDSMITH, Jeff Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English

In: Empire n179 May 2004  Pages: 90-93
Title: Last men standingAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Quentin Tarantino, Michael Madsen and David Carradine discuss the making of KILL BILL VOL. 2. VAN HELSING.

In: Premiere n327 May 2004  Page: 146
Title: Kannes 04Author: GRASSIN, Sophie Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: A Profile of Daryl Hannah who features in KILL BILL 2, screening at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

In: Premiere n327 May 2004  Pages: 40-41
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: SCHALLER, Nicolas Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Premiere n327 May 2004  Pages: 92-112
Title: Kannes 04Author: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Quentin Tarantino, acting as president of the Cannes 2004 jury, is profiled and interviewed about KILL BILL 2, brief profiles are given of the other members of the jury, and details are provided of the films in competition at Cannes.

In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v57th May 12-23, 2004  Pages: 52-53
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v57th May 12-23, 2004: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distributor/contact details. Brief script excerpt.

In: Le Film Francais n3041 23 Apr 2004  Page: 9
Title: "Kill Bill" sur tous les frontsAuthor: BOBEAU, Anthony Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Details of the marketing of Quentin Tarantino's KILL BILL VOL. 1 and KILL BILL VOL.2 in France.

In: StarBurst n311 June 2004  Page: 66
Title: Reviews: new moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n232 May 2004  Pages: 34-38
Title: Quentin Tarantino: father of the brideAuthor: TIMPONE, Anthony Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Quentin Tarantino talks about his work, particularly KILL BILL 1 and 2.

In: Empire n176 February 2004  Pages: 73-82
Title: The ten biggest films of 2004Author: DINNING, Mark Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews of ten movies due out in 2004, including KILL BILL VOL. 2.

In: Empire n183 September 2004  Pages: 152-153
Title: Remote control: playAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review for KILL BILL 2. Includes an interview with Uman Thurman on her role as the Bride.

In: Film Review vSpec. n50 Oscars Issue  Pages: 6-63
Title: Girl power specialAuthor: READING, John [et al...] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "Girl power special" featuring "the top 20" women most likely to make it in the industry, features on: Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, the women in KILL BILL - Uman Thurman, Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah, Julie Dreyfus, Vivica a Fox.

In: Film Review vSpec. n50 Oscars Issue  Pages: 64-67
Title: Partner in crimeAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Lawrence Bender is interviewed on the process of producing the KILL BILL films.

In: Empire n178 April 2004  Pages: 90-94
Title: If looks could kill...Author: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actress Uma Thurman who discusses her career, referring particularly to working with Tarantino on PULP FICTION and to his latest movie KILL BILL VOL. 2.

In: Empire n178 April 2004  Page: 95
Title: What Bill did next...the secrets of Kill Bill Vol.2 revealedAuthor: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004  Pages: 24-27
Title: Day of the womanAuthor: RICH, B. Ruby Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An appreciation of KILL BILL VOL. 2 focusing on it as a female revenge fantasy as well as a remapping of traditional family values.

In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004  Pages: 63-64
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics  Page: 113
Title: Reviews directoryAuthor: MILLAR, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1449 16 Apr 2004  Page: 18
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v36 n4 Aug/Sep 2004  Pages: 56-57
Title: In review: film in briefAuthor: REID, Craig Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v36 n4 Aug/Sep 2004  Pages: 9-11
Title: CFQ Update: the kung fu of Gordon LiuAuthor: REID, Craig Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Gordon Liu talks about his work, particularly kung fu.

In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004  Pages: 74-78,119
Title: The moviegoerAuthor: SCHRUERS, Fred Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Quentin Tartantino who talks about KILL BILL VOL 1. and KILL BILL VOL. 2 referring to cinematic homages, the making of the trailers, and the theme of maternal protectiveness.

In: Film Review n647 August 2004  Pages: 118-121
Title: Home entertainment to buy and rentAuthor: [NB] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of KILL BILL 2 and interviews with Quentin Tarantino who discusses his future film and DVD plans, and with Uma Thurman who talks about making KILL BILL 2.

In: Empire n180 June 2004  Page: 26
Title: Now showingAuthor: DINNING, Mark Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n227 October 2003  Pages: 28-32,88
Title: Kill Bill: Samurai FictionAuthor: TIMPONE, Anthony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Quentin Tarantino talks about KILL BILL vols 1 and 2 and his possible future projects.

In: Cinefantastique v35 n5 Oct/Nov 2003  Pages: 38-41,43-44
Title: Hong Kong callingAuthor: REED, Craig Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Quentin Tarantino talks about making KILL BILL, and the Asian action cinema that was his inspiration.

In: Cinefantastique v35 n5 Oct/Nov 2003  Pages: 42-44
Title: Hong Kong Calling: The Tao of Kill BillAuthor: REED, Craig Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Quentin Tarantino talks about making KILL BILL with Sonny Chiba, Gordon Liu and David Carradine.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (10)
Title: Tarantino: a retrospective
Author: SHONE, Tom  Pages: 255 pages

Title: Heroines of film and television: portrayals in popular culture
Author: Jones, Norma  Pages: x, 256 pages
Description: Also discusses television series Lost Girl (2010-2016), television series Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997) and television series Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011).

Title: Race on the QT: blackness and the films of Quentin Tarantino
Author: NAMA, Adilifu  Pages: 169 pages

Title: Kill Bill diary: the making of a Tarantino classic as seen through the eyes of a screen legend
Author: CARRADINE, David  Pages: 311 p.

Title: Politics and film: the political culture of film in the United States
Author: FRANKLIN, Daniel P.  Pages: v, 223 p.

Title: Quentin Tarantino
Author: GALLAFENT, Edward  Pages: viii, 128 p.

Title: Martial arts
Author: RANCE, PTJ  Pages: 280 p.

Title: Cinephilia: movies, love and memory
Author: Valck, Marijke de  Pages: 236 p.

Title: Film theory and contemporary Hollywood movies
Author: BUCKLAND, Warren  Pages: vi, 355 p.

Title: Remade in Hollywood: the global Chinese presence in transnational cinemas
Author: CHAN, Kenneth  Pages: ix, 259 p.