[Chapter 222: Quentin Tarantino]
After checking on The Rock and making sure everything was going well, Linton finally felt relaxed. The filming was back on track, the actors were doing fine, and even Michael Bay was being careful. The next morning, after saying goodbye to Sophie Marceau and Charlize Theron—who both looked sad to see him go—he flew back to Los Angeles.
Of course, he didn't show favoritism. Next on his list was visiting the set of Pulp Fiction.
Filming had started on October 1st. Unlike The Rock, which had a lot of explosions and outdoor scenes, Pulp Fiction was much simpler. Most of it was being filmed inside at Universal Studios. There were no big scenes or action stunts—just good acting and great dialogue.
...
Linton and Bob Weinstein arrived quietly at Universal. They got on a small electric cart that took them through the studio area.
"So, how's Quentin doing?" Linton asked.
"He's doing his thing," Bob replied with a small smile. "Quentin is a genius, if a bit eccentric, but the scenes are looking good."
...
They stopped outside Soundstage 3. As they stepped in, Linton heard a funky, old-school music beat playing inside.
To his surprise, they had walked into the middle of the famous twist dance scene.
"Good timing," Bob whispered.
The set was full of life. Crew members moved around quickly. The lights were bright. Quentin Tarantino was full of energy, moving around and watching the scene carefully.
Bob stood quietly next to Linton, watching. Linton noticed one of the assistants starting to come over to tell Quentin he had arrived. Linton stopped him with a small wave.
"No need," he said. "Let him finish."
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On set, John Travolta, playing Vincent, wore a small braid and a black suit. He was dancing with Mia Wallace, played by Winona Ryder. The dance itself wasn't about elegance but carried a clumsy, suggestive energy -- perfect as a club dance, something playful between lovers or two people with tension. After the movie's release, it would become a widely popular cultural moment, a classic.
The truth was, Quentin didn't even hire a dance teacher. Maybe to save money, or maybe just his style. He let the actors make up the dance themselves. At times, Quentin would even jump down onto the set himself to dance along, waving his arms and laughing.
It was chaotic, but somehow, it worked.
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After about two hours, Quentin finally shouted, "Cut!"
Everyone on set clapped. John and Winona fell to the floor, laughing and sweating.
Quentin turned to the monitor, smiling. Then he saw Linton standing nearby.
"Boss! When did you get here?" he asked, looking embarrassed.
"A few hours ago," Linton said, smiling. "Didn't want to break your flow."
"You should've said something!"
"I didn't want to ruin the vibe. Anyway, as long as I pay for this and it turns out great, I'm a good boss, right?"
Quentin laughed. "Yeah! I promise this movie will blow your mind."
While they talked, Winona and Heidi Klum walked over. Winona, still out of breath from dancing, kicked off her shoes and ran into Linton's arms.
"Linton!" she said happily, kissing him on the lips.
Heidi followed close behind, holding onto his other arm.
"You always come in during the best scenes," she said with a wink.
Then Bruce Willis walked over.
"Director Linton," he said politely, shaking his hand. "Great to finally meet you. Speed was amazing. I'd love to work with you one day."
"Thanks, Bruce. I loved Die Hard. You'll get your chance soon."
Bruce smiled. He had taken less money to play a boxer in this movie. He wanted people to see that he could do more than just action movies. He wanted respect as a real actor.
Linton understood that. Though Bruce was known for action films, his acting skills weren't lacking. Linton saw him and thought of the classic The Sixth Sense, recalling the very subdued performance he gave in the movie.
Before they could talk more, Winona pulled on Linton's arm.
"Come on," she said, giggling. "You've seen enough dancing. Let's take a break."
Heidi joined in. "We'll give you a private tour."
They walked off with him between them, laughing and chatting. The crew watched as they disappeared into Winona's trailer.
Soon, the trailer started shaking a little.
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Quentin, still standing near the camera, muttered, "We knew he slept with both of them. But together? That's wild."
"Shh, don't talk about the boss like that. Just finish the movie. If it's a hit, you'll have girls chasing you too."
"Later, we should throw a party," Quentin said. "Invite tall blond models to have a good time."
Back inside the trailer, the "private meeting" was going strong.
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Later that evening, filming wrapped for the day. After saying goodbyes to Quentin, Bob, and others, Winona came over with a playful smile.
"Darling," she said softly, "come to the hotel tonight. We can pick up where we left off."
Heidi leaned in and whispered, "Shania was bragging on the phone about your wild mansion party two nights ago. You better not let us down."
"No night scenes today," Winona added. "You should stay with us."
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