TLDR Tarantino defends Bruce Lee depiction while addressing criticism as trivial, discussing Cliff's method of winning fights and Bruce's interactions with stuntmen.

Key insights

  • ⚔️ Quentin Tarantino defends the depiction of Bruce Lee and dismisses criticism as trivial
  • 🤐 Tarantino is hesitant to discuss controversy but understands Bruce Lee's daughter's concerns
  • 🥋 Cliff explains a method for winning fights by letting the opponent demonstrate their move first
  • 🎬 Discussion about Bruce's interactions with stuntmen and his attitude towards them
  • 🤼 The discussion involves Bruce Lee's behavior towards American stuntmen and comparisons to Robert Conrad
  • 🎖️ Emphasis on the feats and background of Robert Conrad and Cliff, emphasizing their roles in stunts and combat
  • 💥 Bruce Lee's experience facing a lethal opponent and new episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience available for free on Spotify
  • 🔀 Seamless switch between video and audio on Spotify for the Joe Rogan Experience

Q&A

  • What did Bruce Lee realize when facing a lethal opponent?

    Bruce Lee realized when facing a lethal opponent that it was not just fighting but resisting the instinct to kill. Additionally, new episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience are available for free on Spotify, allowing users to switch seamlessly between video and audio.

  • What is emphasized about Robert Conrad and Cliff's roles in stunts and combat?

    The speaker discusses the feats and background of Robert Conrad and Cliff, emphasizing their roles in stunts and combat and comparing them to Bruce Lee in different contexts.

  • How is Bruce Lee's behavior towards American stuntmen compared to Robert Conrad's?

    The discussion involves Bruce Lee's behavior towards American stuntmen and comparisons to Robert Conrad's behavior during that time, questioning Bruce Lee's perspective and disrespect for American stuntmen.

  • What is discussed about Bruce Lee's interactions with stuntmen?

    The discussion involves Bruce Lee's disrespectful behavior towards stuntmen, Gene LeBell's role in teaching Bruce respect for American stuntmen, and Bruce's physical interactions with stuntmen on the Green Hornet set.

  • What is Cliff's method for winning fights?

    Cliff's method of winning fights involves letting the opponent demonstrate their move first without resistance, using the opponent's lack of defense to his advantage in subsequent rounds. Opponents often repeat the same move, allowing Cliff to prepare and counter it effectively.

  • What is the controversy around Bruce Lee's portrayal in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'?

    Quentin Tarantino addresses the controversy around Bruce Lee's portrayal in the movie, defending the depiction and dismissing criticism as trivial. He is hesitant to discuss the controversy, but he understands Bruce Lee's daughter's concerns and argues that it was obvious Cliff tricked Bruce Lee in the scene.

  • 00:00 Quentin Tarantino addresses controversy around Bruce Lee portrayal in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', defending the depiction and dismissing criticism as trivial.
  • 00:59 Cliff explains a method for winning fights by letting the opponent demonstrate their move first, then countering it in subsequent rounds. The opponent's lack of defense often leads them to repeat the same move, giving Cliff the advantage.
  • 02:00 Discussion about Bruce's interactions with stuntmen and his attitude towards them, including the role of Gene LeBell in teaching Bruce respect for American stuntmen.
  • 02:44 The discussion involves Bruce Lee's behavior towards American stuntmen and comparisons to Robert Conrad during that time.
  • 03:36 The speaker discusses the feats and background of Robert Conrad and Cliff, emphasizing their roles in stunts and combat.
  • 04:41 Bruce Lee realized when facing a lethal opponent that was not just fighting but resisting the instinct to kill. New episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience are available for free on Spotify, allowing users to switch seamlessly between video and audio.

Quentin Tarantino on Bruce Lee Portrayal: Addressing Controversy

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