BEST CINEMATIC PISSING MATCH #7: DJANGO UNCHAINED
Two key components to any male posturing performed before a metaphorical pissing match commences is the Square Off leading to the Stare Down.
One modern filmmaker who can be counted on for delivering a good old fashion pissing match its Quentin Tarantino. If there’s one thing Tarantino likes more than Mexican standoffs it’s that classic measurement of machismo, the pissing match. Both figured prominently in his first flick , famous from Mr. Blonde’s “little doggie” taunt toward Mr. White.
Tarantino may break from his traditional inclusion of pistol pointing posing prior to turning into flying leadfest, however he does bring his personal best cinematic pissing match since another Vega smack talked a punchy palooka in PULP FICTION.
This scene from DJANGO UNCHAINED practically plays as an ode to male ego. Tarantino casting catch elevates this piss match to fine form.
Less of verbal spar and more on par as an acting heavy weight face off between our hero Django (Jamie Foxx delivering with a spaghetti-era Eastwood hiss) and the devilish dandy Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio high wiring humanity from one of the most despicable beings seen on the big screen).
The scene is all about the looks traded between hero and foe, with Candie clearly believing to have the upper hand in this masterful stand off of eye fuckery. Foxx and DiCaprio are brilliant together.
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