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This is a summary of the video essay about Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The essay explores the film's production, references, historical accuracy, and reception. It also reveals some of the trivia, anecdotes, and secrets behind the scenes. The film is a tribute to the golden era of Hollywood and a revisionist fantasy that rewrites history. It follows the lives of fictional actor Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth, as well as real actress Sharon Tate, who was murdered by the Manson Family in 1969. The film features a star-studded cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margo Robbie, Al Pacino, and many others. The film was a commercial and critical success, earning 10 Oscar nominations and winning two. It was also Tarantino's penultimate film before his planned retirement.
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1. Quentin Tarantino wrote for pleasure and carefully prepared for new projects.
2. He had a simple story about Los Angeles in the late 1960s that he used to exercise his style and tell the story of Hollywood.
3. The story was inspired by the relationship of a star and his stunt double who were past their prime and the murder of Sharon Tate by the Manson Family.
4. He cast Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie as the main characters and had many other famous actors in supporting roles.
5. He recreated the city of his youth with meticulous attention to detail, avoiding computer graphics and using miniatures, props, costumes and retro cars.
6. He rewrote history in the finale, saving Sharon Tate and her friends from the Manson Family.
7. He finished filming his magnum opus in November 2018 and got married to Daniella Pick shortly after.
8. The film received 10 Oscar nominations and won two, including Brad Pitt's first Oscar for acting.
9. Tarantino became a father in February 2020 and named his son Leo.
10. He plans to retire after his 10th film and is currently working on a mini-series of Bounty Law.