Quentin Tarantino hits back at Pulp Fiction actress who called him out for using racial slur in film
Quentin Tarantino has responded to Rosanna Arquette's 'disrespecting' of him after she called out the director using the N-word in films.
Pulp Fiction isn't just regarded as one of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's most iconic films, but one of the most highly regarded films of al time.
The 1994 release featured a star-studded cast including John Travolta and Uma Thurman and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, alongside earning seven Academy Award nominations.
Rosanna Arquette - best known for her roles in The Executioner's Song and Desperately Seeking Susan - also played a role in the movie, taking on the role of the wife of drug dealer Lance (Eric Stoltz).
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Over 30 years since the film's release, Arquette recently spoke out about the film during an interview with The Times, branding Pulp Fiction 'iconic,' but condemning its 'use of the N-word'.
Arquette said: "It’s iconic, a great film on a lot of levels. But personally I am over the use of the N-word — I hate it.
"I cannot stand that he [Tarantino] has been given a hall pass. It’s not art, it’s just racist and creepy.”
And Tarantino has since responded.
In a statement shared with Deadline, the filmmaker penned a statement addressed to the actor.
He said: "Dear Rosanna, I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me and a film I remember quite clearly you were thrilled to be a part of?
"Do you feel this way now? Very possibly..."
And Tarantino didn't stop there either.
The statement goes on to accuse Arquette of showing 'a decided lack of class, no less honor' by taking 'the money' after he 'gave [her] a job' only to later 'trash it' for what he 'suspect[s] is very cynical reasons'.
He resolved: "There is supposed to be an espirit de corps between artistic colleagues. But it would appear the objective was accomplished.
"Congratulations. Q."
It's not the first time Tarantino's use of the N-word in his films has been debated.
Samuel L. Jackson - who's starred in a plethora of Tarantino's projects - defended the director, justifying the words use when in an authentic context.
However, fellow filmmaker Spike Lee spoke out about Tarantino's use of the slur in 1997 following the word being used a reported 38 times in Jackie Brown.
The Do the Right Thing filmmaker told Variety while he's 'not against the word' he questioned Quentin being 'infatuated' with it.
LADbible Group has contacted representatives of Quentin Tarantino and Rosanna Arquette for comment.
Topics: TV And Film, Entertainment, Mental Health
Poppy Bilderbeck