If you take the time to actually find out what Tarantino's motivations are (and I mean really find out- so many idiots take him for granted) you will realize that the man is arguably the most important filmmaker around.

Take his interview in Rolling Stone. He is asked who he thinks has a lasting impact in cinema. His response? Stanley Kubrick.
"I'm not even the hugest Kubrick fan, but his work never gets old" was the quote, I believe. That's enough for me to love the man. He is constantly emphasizing the importance of film greatness. He knows his place. He also said this:

I wanted to make a better film than Pulp Fiction.

Do I have to spoon-feed people who don't get it? Shit!

Kill Bill is pure cinema.
Until you realize that, you have no business saying anything negative about the film.

I don't take anyone seriously who doesn't make an effort to understand. Blanket statements like "I feel like it's more than 'he's gone astray'" are not even worth responding to.
Astray from what, gothabillygirl? Himself?
QT is self-righteous (like me), so that comment is absolutely hilarious.

I'm gonna have a shot of rotgut now...