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

Director rounds on actor, who acted in the cult film, saying he feels disrespected, and claiming cynical reasons behind her recent comments Quentin Tarantino has responded to Rosanna Arquette’s criticism of his prolific use of the N-word in his films including Pulp Fiction, saying Arquette “show[ed] a decided lack of class”. In a statement sent to numerous publications including Deadline, Tarantino 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? … 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.” Tarantino added: “There is supposed to be an esprit de corps between artistic colleagues. But it would appear the objective was accomplished.” Tarantino was responding to Arquette’s distaste for his use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction, saying in an interview with the Sunday Times: “I cannot stand that [Tarantino] has been given a hall pass. It’s not art, it’s just racist and creepy.” The director h

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