Quentin Tarantino could not keep his cool after facing Rosanna Arquette's criticism of his use of racial slurs in his movies. If you're unaware, Arquette gave an interview to The Sunday Times, published on March 8, where she reflected on her accomplished career. While discussing her various projects, the renowned actress reminisced about her minor role as Jody in Tarantino's 1994 independent black comedy crime film, Pulp Fiction, and publicly spoke against his repeated use of the N-word in his films.
Arquette said, "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."
The very next day after the actress' interview, Tarantino penned a letter as a response to her criticism on March 9. He thrashed Arquette for attacking the film, which ultimately showed "a decided lack of class and honor." The Django Unchained director stated, "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?"
He continued, "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 are very cynical reasons, it shows a decided lack of class and honor."
It is worth mentioning that Pulp Fiction had an ensemble cast, including Quentin Tarantino, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel, and others.
