Have We met Before?
As we’ve seen in previous examples, Tarantino is famous for creating connections between his movies, whether it’s through related characters, product placement, or clever, subtle references. He’s always hiding interesting nuggets of information for viewers to catch while watching any of his many films. One of these clues is the role played by actor Michael Parks.
Michael Parks has acted in three films that Tarantino has been involved in: From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), and Death Proof (2007). In each of these films, Parks plays Texas ranger Earl McGaw. It’s interesting that this same character appears in From Dusk till Dawn and Death Proof, because the former was directed by Robert Rodriguez. This character creates a fun continuity that expands the Tarantinoverse.