Quentin Tarantino is a legendary director known for his violent gangster films from the 1990s onward. His career began in 1992 with Reservoir Dogs, a critical and commercial success that established his style. Tarantino then directed the iconic 1994 film Pulp Fiction, another well-received crime film. He continued working within the gangster and crime genres with films like Kill Bill and Inglorious Basterds. Tarantino is known for his use of aliases for characters, Mexican standoffs involving multiple characters pointing guns, and excessive violence. He also often includes cameos of himself in small roles and uses music that contrasts the on-screen scene.