Quentin Tarantino

Pam Grier on her rise as a blaxploitation film star

Actress Pam Grier is best known for her roles as a blaxploitation star in the 1970s films 'Coffy' and 'Foxy Brown.' She's written a new memoir detailing her rise to fame and her struggles as a young girl dealing with sexual violence and racial prejudice.

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Glourious Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" is up for eight Oscars. Though far-fetched (it features Jewish-American GIs taking Nazi scalps), some would say it's his least gory picture yet. Kurt talks to Tarantino about his influences, from Leni Riefenstahl to Stan Lee's "Sergeant Fury."

Movies that Span Generations

The Takeaway is joined by Karina Longworth of SpoutBlog and Rafer Guzman of Newsday to discuss the latest films: Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Shorts, a new kids' film that has appeal for adults, and Robin Williams' World's Greatest Dad.

On Screen: 'Passing Strange,' 'Inglourious Basterds'

Wesley Morris, film critic for the Boston Globe, joins The Takeaway for a look at the movies opening this weekend: Spike Lee's Passing Strange and Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.