Quentin Tarantino is firing back after Rosanna Arquette criticized his use of the N-word in his films in a recent interview.
In a career-spanning conversation with The Sunday Times, published on Saturday, Arquette discussed her minor role in Tarantino’s 1994 black comedy, “Pulp Fiction,” saying that while it’s “a great film on a lot of levels,” she disapproves of the director’s use of the N-word in his films.
“Personally I am over the use of the N-word — I hate it,” Arquette said. “I cannot stand that he [Tarantino] has been given a hall pass. It’s not art, it’s just racist and creepy.”
On Monday, Tarantino responded to Arquette’s criticism in a letter, calling out the actor for trashing the film and thus showing “a decided lack of class, no less honor.”
Read Tarantino’s response in full below:
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.
But after I gave you a job, and you took the money, to trash it for what I suspect is very cynical reasons, shows a decided lack of class, no less honor.
There is supposed to be an esprit de corps between artistic colleagues.
But it would appear the objective was accomplished.
Congratulations
Q
More to come…
Source: variety.com
