‘Lack of Class’: Quentin Tarantino hits back at Rosanna Arquette over Pulp Fiction N-word criticism | film

Quentin Tarantino responded to Rosanna Arquette’s criticism of his copious use of the N-word in his films including Pulp Fiction, saying that Arquette “shows…[ed] A clear lack of class.”

In a statement sent to several publications including Deadline, Tarantino said: “I hope that the publicity you get from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth my disrespect and a movie that I remember very clearly that you were thrilled to be a part of? … After I gave you a job, and you took the money, to throw it away for reasons that I think are deeply cynical shows a clear lack of class, no less honor.”

Tarantino added: “There is supposed to be a spirit of teamwork among artistic colleagues. But it seems that the goal has been achieved.”

Tarantino was responding to Arquette’s dissatisfaction with his use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction, saying in an interview with the Sunday Times: “I can’t stand it.” [Tarantino] He was given an entry pass into the hall. “This is not art, it is just racist and scary.”

The director has received significant criticism over the years over this topic, including similar issues in the later films Jackie Brown and Django Unchained. The most notable came from fellow director Spike Lee, who said in a 1997 interview with Variety that [Tarantino] He was “fascinated by that word,” adding: “What did he want to be — an honorary black man?” Tarantino was defended by Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown star Samuel L. Jackson, who told a press conference at the Berlin Film Festival: “He’s not offensive in the context of this film.”

In January of this year, Tarantino took harsh criticism of actor Paul Dano, whose performance opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood called Tarantino “weak sauce” and “the weakest member in the world.” Many of Dano’s Hollywood peers objected to Tarantino’s statement, including Toni Collette, who said: “Damn that guy! He must have been high… It was so confusing. Who does that?”