‘Django’ strikes gold as Quentin Tarantino’s highest-grossing domestic release

Bounty hunting is indeed a lucrative business. What is often referred to as the Cinema of Cool reached a new box office milestone today as “Django Unchained” makes for the top-grossing North American release of the genre’s clown prince, Quentin Tarantino.“Django” has earned almost $128 million domestically, surpassing the final $120 million-and-change North American box office take of Tarantino’s previous film, “Inglourious Basterds” (2009). “Django” also just started opening internationally, where “Basterds” earned an additional $200 million. Unlike its fellow awards season contender, “Zero Dark Thirty,” controversy seems to agree with “Django Unchained” as the film brings in both audiences and accolades. Tarantino was the surprise winner at the Golden Globes earlier this week when he won Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, and “Django” star Christoph Waltz took home Best Supporting Actor. The film is nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor.“Django” has been under fire since its release for both its liberal use of the N-word and for what many consider to be an overly simplistic and fantastical depiction of slavery. Tarantino’s fellow auteur Spike Lee has emerged as the film’s most outspoken opponent.

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‘Django’ strikes gold as Quentin Tarantino’s highest-grossing domestic release