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Despite only having directed two films prior, Tarantino had created a formidable cult following. Reflecting on the whirlwind of success that engulfed him, he expressed a desire for longevity in an industry notoriously fickle. He acknowledged that the real test of a film’s quality is not its opening weekend box office but rather its endurance over time—an aspiration toward a potential 30-year career.