Quentin Tarantino And Stephen Bond Over Their Shared Love For 'The Thing'

In part two of the interview, director and author Quentin Tarantino joins our host in showering praise on the John Carpenter film, "The Thing," a movie Tarantino says influenced many of his own works including, "The Hateful 8." Tarantino's new novel, based on his film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood," is available now. #Colbert #OnceUponATimeInHollywood #QuentinTarantino

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[astropioneer]

Love him or hate him, Tarantino's love for cinema is infectious.

[benjaminstock]

I was lucky enough to be in attendance for this interview. This conversation actually went on a bit longer. Colbert and Tarantino talked about Ennio Morricone and his soundtrack for the Thing, but it was cut for time. Few things make me as happy as Colbert and Tarantino shmoozing about Morricone.

[paulfromt.o.]

The Thing is a masterpiece in horror and suspense.

Blew my mind on VHS in 82.

[mev]

Stephen Colbert showing how good he is here, didn't try and interrupt, just let Quentin Tarantino talk and express himself. That's the sign of a brilliant interviewer

[ryans.]

Having recently watched "The Thing, " i cant believe this movie was lambasted by critics when it came out

[CKMxMaSteRx]

When he is describing the movie, the audience is silent. So much respect for Quentin.

[brandocalrissian]

John Carpenter needs to be celebrated more. Darkstar, Halloween, escape from new york, the thing, big trouble in little China, prince of darkness, in the mouth of madness. Such an amazing and criminally underrated resume of absolutely fantastic films.

[stobe]

Rob Bottin was like 21-22 years old when he made the practical FX for The Thing, which is wild.

[charlesmartin]

Tarantino is a great talk show guest, especially if he is opposite an intelligent interviewer.

[mufanever]

Could watch these two talk about movies all day

[thegamewin]

You know it’s crazy that people STILL talk about this movie it’s my favorite ever I love it

[frogwizard]

Carpenter's The Thing is a tremendous movie.
You got dudes from The Warriors,
You got Snake Pliskin,
You got Wilford with no mustache!
Perfection.

[IaMD.B.]

The case for seeing movies in theaters is simple:

Throughout human history, people have always gathered together to hear and experience great stories.
Be it around the campfire, in ancient stage plays and auditoriums, and the movie theater is the modern equivalent of that.

It's a precious aspect of the human experience, and we should never give that up.

[chuckzilla]

The last time I watched ‘The Thing’, I was alone in the dark, with our dog just sitting across the room staring at me.

[rogersjgregory]

The Thing is a masterpiece and a Masterclass in storytelling. The theatrical experience just can’t be replicated at home. Hearing others nervous laughter or gasps that mirror your own is a great experience.

[facespaz]

Tarantino, Colbert & The Thing... I'm in heaven.

[colinclayton]

John Carpenter's The Thing deserves a place in the National Film Registry. It's long overdue.

[thebrownfilmshow]

John Carpenter's The Thing STILL FUCKING HOLDS UP TODAY! It's good!

[billbozeman]

John Carpenter's The Thing has been my favorite horror movie since its release.
I love it.
It was terrifying movie upon its initial release and I have watched it in every format possible since 1982.
I thoroughly enjoy all who give their analysis of this modern day classic.

[buckyboy]

It's refreshing when Stephen stops talking and lets his guests talk uninterrupted.