The influence of Quentin Tarantino loomed large over mid-90s pop culture, not only in the films he directed, but also those he starred in, and even the movies he claimed as his influences. But as ubiquitous as he became, he can take credit for at least one unambiguously good deed- convincing the Weinstein Brothers to give Wong Kar-wai's gorgeous Chungking Express (the source of last week's quotation) an American release. In doing so, he introduced many a budding film nerd- myself included- to the magical career of Wong Kar-wai, as well as to an Asian art cinema that previously took a backseat to John Woo and Tsui Hark-helmed actioners on the world film scene. While In the Mood for Love seems to get the most critical love of any of his films nowadays, Chungking Express remains my personal favorite. Congrats to those who guessed it.
Two-thirds of the way through the round, and there are still plenty of contenders for the prizes. Here's this week's quote, the shortest of this round so far:
"You're working for me now."
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