Quentin Tarantino has hit back at criticism from Rosanna Arquette over his frequent use of the N-word in films, including Pulp Fiction, saying the actress had “shown a decided lack of class”.
The 62-year-old worked with Rosanna, 66, on his 1994 thriller Pulp Fiction, which also starred Samuel L Jackson, John Travolta and Uma Thurman.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, the American actress criticised the director for his “use of the N-word” in his films, adding: “I hate it. I cannot stand that (Tarantino) has been given a hall pass.”
The US filmmaker has since responded in a statement, which said that Rosanna’s comments have shown a lack of “class” and “honour”.
The statement, which he addressed to the actress, said: “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 honour.
“There is supposed to be an esprit de corps between artistic colleagues. But it would appear the objective was accomplished. Congratulations.”
Quentin has received criticism over the years for his use of excessive use of violence and use of racial slurs in his scripts.
© GettyHollywood star Samuel L Jackson, who starred in Django Unchained, Jackie Brown and The Hateful Eight, has defended the filmmaker and claimed that the use of the word is important in the context of the film and script. At the Berlin film festival press conference, the actor said: “It’s not offensive in the context of this film.”
Quentin is also known for his films Kill Bill, Inglorious Basterds and Reservoir Dogs.
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