Quentin Tarantino Says Rosanna Arquette Has "Lack of Class, No Less Honor" After She Criticized His N-Word Use

"It's iconic, a great film on a lot of levels. But personally I am over the use of the N-word - I hate it. I cannot stand that he [Tarantino] has been given a hall pass. It's not art, it's just racist and creepy."

"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?"

"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."

Rosanna Arquette criticized Quentin Tarantino's repeated use of the N-word in his films, particularly referencing her role in Pulp Fiction. She stated the language is racist and creepy rather than artistic merit. Tarantino responded with a letter accusing Arquette of disrespecting him for publicity purposes, noting she accepted payment for her work in his film. He emphasized the expectation of professional courtesy among artistic colleagues and suggested her criticism was motivated by cynical reasons rather than genuine artistic concern. The exchange highlights ongoing controversy surrounding Tarantino's dialogue choices, including the 110 uses of the slur in Django Unchained.

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