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

"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."

"I cannot stand that [Tarantino] has been given a hall pass. It's not art, it's just racist and creepy."

"It's not offensive in the context of this film."

Quentin Tarantino responded to Rosanna Arquette's criticism of his frequent use of the N-word in films like Pulp Fiction, calling her comments disrespectful and lacking class. Arquette stated in an interview that Tarantino's use of the slur is racist and creepy, not artistic. Tarantino countered by questioning whether the media attention was worth disrespecting him and a film she was once thrilled to participate in, emphasizing that she accepted payment for her work. He invoked the concept of professional solidarity among artistic colleagues. Tarantino has faced similar criticism from director Spike Lee and others over his use of racial language across multiple films including Jackie Brown and Django Unchained, though actor Samuel L. Jackson has defended the usage as contextually appropriate.

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