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Reservoir Dogs with Wine

Writer's picture: Tony ElvinTony Elvin

Thanks to everyone for joining Nice Guy Tony at The Mockingbird for tonight's feature presentation .. Reservoir Dogs with Wine. Read on for our movie trivia, our gallery and to find out where you can pick up a bottle of Mr White, Mr Pink, Mr Orange ..



Our line up of wise guys


Mr White

Cave de Lugny, Cremant de Bourgogne - Waitrose £16.99

Like a blanc des blanc Champagne, without the price tag. This Burgundian sparkler offers delicate floral aromas with elegant notes of citrus, hazelnut, butter and almond.


Mr Green

Villa Nova Vinho Verde - from £9.45 online

The famous green wine of Portugal. Not named for its colour, although some might note the green refractions of light in this otherwise blonde wine, but for its youth. Vinho, from the region of Mihno must be drunk young to retain its refreshing style.


Mr Pink

Pasqua DLZ 'Idealysta Rosé', Puglia, Italy - Majestic £12.99 or £9.99 in a mixed case

Pasqua set up business in Verona Northern Italy to showcase their wines from Apulia (Puglia) on Italy’s heel. This blend of Primitivo, Negroamaro, Syrah and Chardonnay delivers a ripe rosé bursting with red fruit flavours.


Mr Orange

Winzer Krems 'Orange' Grüner Veltliner, Neiderosterrach, Austria - Majestic £11.99 or £9.99 in mixed case

They've been making wine in the Kremstal for 2000 years and this drop is made using an ancient method, aging white wine on its skins just like you would with with a rose. The result, an amber coloured 'orange wine' delivering notes of pepper, honey, ginger and stone fruit.


Mr Red

Pablo Y Walter Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina - from Online £10.95

Mr Red, a collaboration between a small Argentinian familly winemaker and global distributor Boutinot with their top winemaker Guillaume Letang. The result? A silky, unoaked Malbec from 25 year old vines in the Uco Valley, Mendoza offering luscious notes of redcurrant and cassis.



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Reservoir Dogs Trivia


  • Budget Constraints and Wardrobe: Due to a limited budget, many actors provided their own clothing. Chris Penn wore his own track jacket, Steve Buscemi donned his personal black jeans, and Michael Madsen combined pieces from different suits.

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  • Casting Mr. Pink: Tarantino initially intended to play Mr. Pink himself but allowed others to audition. Steve Buscemi's impressive audition convinced Tarantino to cast him in the role.

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  • Madonna's Response: Madonna, discussed in the film's opening scene, appreciated the movie but disagreed with Tarantino's interpretation of her song "Like a Virgin." She gifted him her "Erotica" album, signing it, "To Quentin. It's not about dick, it's about love. Madonna."

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  • Mr. Blonde's Car: Michael Madsen used his own Cadillac Coupe de Ville for Mr. Blonde's vehicle, as the budget couldn't accommodate renting a car. This same car later appeared in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."

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  • Traffic Control Challenges: Lacking funds for police assistance, during the scene where Mr. Pink (Buscemi) steals a car, he had to wait for green lights to proceed safely.

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  • Vic and Vince Vega: Mr. Blonde's real name is Vic Vega, making him the brother of Vince Vega from "Pulp Fiction." Tarantino considered a prequel titled "Double V Vega" featuring both characters but abandoned the idea as the actors aged.

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  • Title Origin: The film's title has multiple origin stories. One suggests Tarantino saw unsolicited scripts labeled "Reservoir dogs," likening them to dogs trapped in a reservoir tank. Another claims a patron mispronounced "Au Revoir les Enfants" as "reservoir dogs," which stuck with Tarantino.

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  • James Woods' Missed Opportunity: Tarantino offered James Woods a role, making five cash offers. Woods' agent declined them without informing him, considering the sums too low. Upon learning this later, Woods was upset and changed agents.

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  • Unplanned Squib Detonation: During the climactic standoff, Chris Penn's blood squibs went off prematurely, causing him to fall unexpectedly. This was not due to an off-screen gunshot, as some believe.

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  • Mr. Orange's Confession: Some viewers question why Mr. Orange admits he's a cop to Mr. White at the end. Tarantino explains that those asking this might not fully grasp the film's themes.

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  • Mr. Pink's Fate: According to Tarantino, Mr. Pink survives. If you listen closely during his escape, police commands and gunshots are heard, followed by Mr. Pink shouting that he's been shot.

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  • Alabama Connection: Joe's mention of a girl named Alabama refers to Patricia Arquette's character in "True Romance." Tarantino initially envisioned her partnering with Mr. White in crime, but changes in "True Romance" altered this backstory.

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  • Casting Considerations: Actors like Jon Cryer, James Woods, Viggo Mortensen, and George Clooney were considered for roles. Tim Roth chose Mr. Orange because he found the character's layers intriguing.

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  • Homages to Other Films: The film pays tribute to movies like "The Killing," "Kansas City Confidential," "The Big Combo," and "Django." The use of color-coded names mirrors "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three."

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  • City on Fire Influence: "Reservoir Dogs" shares key elements with Ringo Lam's "City on Fire," which Tarantino has praised as a significant influence.

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  • Lawrence Tierney's On-Set Behavior: By the end of the first week, the cast and crew found Lawrence Tierney (Joe) challenging to work with. He was volatile and would often forget his lines, even fighting with other members of the cast. He was actually fired and re-hired by Tarrantino, leading to a binge on his day off that ended with him getting arrested for firing a gun at a house and was bailed by his agent. Tarantino didn't learn this until after filming.

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  • Filming Location: The warehouse scenes were shot in an unused mortuary filled with funeral equipment. Mr. Orange's apartment was a room on the mortuary's second floor, designed to look like living quarters.

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  • Heist Omission: The diamond heist is never shown, both due to budget constraints and to keep details ambiguous, allowing the film to focus on character interactions.

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  • Soundtrack Selection: The soundtrack features songs from the 1970s, played through the fictional radio station "K-Billy's Super Sounds of the Seventies Weekend," with comedian Steven Wright as the DJ.

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  • Torture Scene Music: The infamous torture scene is set to "Stuck in the Middle with You" by Stealers Wheel, chosen to contrast the on-screen violence with upbeat music. The song Ballroom Blitz was also considered but they surely got it right with the iconic 'Stuck in the Middle with You'.


Trivia courtesy of IMDB


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