Christina at 2009-08-23 14:01:34:
He wrote and directed Death Proof in 2007, and it's become a cult favorite among young males because it's full of hot women and old cars. I think the Kill Bill movies have also achieved cult status in that every young guy I know owns those movies and watches them a couple times a year. I think Tarantino has more clout with the 20-something male than appears on the surface.
But yes, I'm surprised (and happy) he pulled in that kind of money in one weekend.