Quentin Tarantino has been labeled a “hypocrite” for his response to Rosanna Arquette’s critique of his movies. The director fired back at the actress after she criticized his use of racial slurs in several of his films.. Arquette, who appeared in Tarantino’s cult classic “Pulp Fiction,” recently claimed that the filmmaker has often gotten away with using the n-word in his motion pictures.. The exchange builds on a long-running debate in Hollywood about that particular element of Tarantino’s filmmaking.. In response to Arquette’s critique, the “Kill Bill” director penned a letter claiming it is a complete turnaround from her behavior at the time he cast her in “Pulp Fiction.”. Article continues below advertisement. Rosanna Arquette Called Quentin Tarantino’s N-Word Use In Films ‘Racist And Creepy’. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, Arquette acknowledged the lasting cultural impact of “Pulp Fiction,” but criticized Tarantino’s repeated use of the n-word in his films.. “It’s iconic, a great film on a lot of levels,” she said. “But, personally, I am over the use of the n-word; I hate it.”. Arquette went on to argue that the director has been given a free pass within the industry to use language that other filmmakers would likely face backlash for.. “I cannot stand that he has been given a hall pass,” Arquette said. “It’s not art, it’s just racist and creepy.”. Article continues below advertisement. Quentin Tarantino Says Arquette Showed ‘No Honor’ After Criticizing ‘Pulp Fiction’. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. In Tarantino’s letter addressing the actress, the filmmaker accused Arquette of lacking gratitude and honor.. “Do you feel this way now?” Tarantino questioned. “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.”. The “Django Unchained” director also expressed some surprise that Arquette did not show what he described as a basic sense of solidarity with a fellow industry pro.. “There is supposed to be an esprit de corps between artistic colleagues,” he said. “But it would appear the objective was accomplished.”. Article continues below advertisement. Critics Point To Tarantino’s Past Feuds After Arquette Letter. Mega. Tarantino has been outspoken against multiple film industry professionals over the years.. As such, the apparent irony of his comments was not lost on critics, many of whom took to social media to highlight the director’s perceived “hypocrisy.”. “Ain’t no way bro has a problem with someone voicing their opinion on film after how he talked about Paul Dano,” one user commented on X.. A similar sentiment was expressed by a different commenter, who wrote, “Nope. You don’t get to diss Paul Dano, Matthew Lillard, and Bruce Lee and then suddenly act like everyone’s gotta be classy and respectful. Double-standard. Huge talent, sure, but also huge ego.”. Article continues below advertisement. Arq
