Actress Rosanna Arquette has publicly criticized director Quentin Tarantino for his repeated use of the N-word in his films. In a recent interview with The Times U.K., the 'Pulp Fiction' star stated that while the film is iconic, she believes Tarantino has been given an unjustified 'hall pass' to use the offensive slur.
'It's iconic, a great film on a lot of levels,' Arquette said of 'Pulp Fiction.' 'But personally I am over the use of the N-word — I hate it. I cannot stand that he has been given a hall pass. It's not art, it's just racist and creepy.'
This criticism echoes past scrutiny of Tarantino's work, particularly his 2012 film 'Django Unchained,' which used the word over 110 times. Director Spike Lee has also been a vocal critic, calling the excessive use 'disrespectful' to his ancestors.
Tarantino has consistently defended his artistic choices. After winning a Golden Globe for 'Django Unchained,' he stated he would never 'soften' or 'massage' his characters' dialogue to appease critics, emphasizing his commitment to his storytelling vision.