Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019): Tarantino’s nostalgic trip down Hollywood Boulevard

ByFabian Bullitt

2019 • Quentin Tarantino • 2.39:1 • Jump to Gallery ↓

Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood follows a fading television actor and his long-time stunt double as they navigate the changing landscape of the Hollywood film industry in 1969 Los Angeles. Their parallel lives intersect with real figures from the era, including actress Sharon Tate, against the backdrop of a city and industry undergoing cultural transformation.

Structured as an episodic comedy-drama, this sun-bleached hangout movie is a love letter to 1969’s Los Angeles. The film showcases its meticulous historical accuracy through a nostalgic lens. Neon signs, cruising Cadillacs, iconic landmarks and jukebox pop set the scene for a reimagining of one of Hollywood’s most shocking tragedies.

‘Full of details’ doesn’t begin to describe Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Beyond the sets, costumes and hairdos, and the recreation of long-gone business façades, there is also an exploration of Hollywood as the film and TV industries change. It’s like looking at a snapshot of the end of an era, a fantasy of one last victory lap for the old guard.

Technical Specs:

  • The Story: An aging television actor and his loyal stunt double navigate a rapidly changing Hollywood in 1969, their intertwined lives colliding with the fading studio system, rising counterculture, and a notorious true-crime backdrop.
  • Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Julia Butters, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Mike Moh, Luke Perry, Damian Lewis, Al Pacino.
  • Director: Quentin Tarantino
  • Year: 2019
  • Cinematographer: Robert Richardson
  • Origin: American Cinema
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
  • Genre: Buddy Films / Period Films / Comedy & Satire
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