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

Headline from The Guardian, on the newest of 2 developments

Director rounds on actor, who acted in the cult film, saying he feels disrespected, and claiming cynical reasons behind her recent comments

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  1. Rosanna Arquette Slams Quentin Tarantino's Overuse Of N-Word In Films

    Headline from Deadline ·

  2. Newest

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

    Headline from The Guardian ·

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9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    Rosanna Arquette Slams Quentin Tarantino's Overuse Of N-Word In Films (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Rosanna Arquette reflected on her role in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, censuring the director's excessive usage of the N-word in his works.

  2. Breitbart News

    Rosanna Arquette Slams Quentin Tarantino for Using the 'N-Word' in Films: 'It's Just Racist and Creepy' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actress Rosanna Arquette is ripping famed director Quentin Tarantino for is "racist and creepy" use of the "N-Word" in his movies. Arquette told the Times U.K. that for some reason, Tarantino has been given a "hall pass" to use the disparaging word in his films. But she is "over it."

  3. The Guardian

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

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Director rounds on actor, who acted in the cult film, saying he feels disrespected, and claiming cynical reasons behind her recent comments

  4. Variety

    Quentin Tarantino Fires Back at Rosanna Arquette for Criticizing His N-Word Use in Movies: ‘A Decided Lack of Class, No Less Honor’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Quentin Tarantino is firing back after Rosanna Arquette, who appeared in "Pulp Fiction," criticized his use of the N-word in his films.

  5. Jezebel

    Quentin Tarantino says Rosanna Arquette lacks class for criticizing N-word use in Pulp Fiction (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    Quentin Tarantino says Rosanna Arquette lacks class for criticizing N-word use in Pulp Fiction Over the weekend, Arquette said Tarantino's use of the word is "racist and creepy."

  6. Fox News

    'Pulp Fiction' director Quentin Tarantino blasts Rosanna Arquette for trashing film after she ‘took the money’ (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Quentin Tarantino accused Rosanna Arquette of chasing headlines after she criticized his use of the N-word in "Pulp Fiction," calling her criticism a lack of class.

  7. NBC News

    Quentin Tarantino says Rosanna Arquette lacks 'honor' for criticizing his use of slurs in movies (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Quentin Tarantino hit back at actor Rosanna Arquette, who appeared in Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction," for saying his use of racial slurs in movies “racist and creepy.”

  8. Deadline

    Quentin Tarantino Fires Back At Rosanna Arquette For N-Word Criticism (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Quentin Tarantino today fired back at Rosanna Arquette's recent critique of Pulp Fiction, specifically Tarantino's frequent use of the N-word.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Quentin Tarantino Responds to ‘Pulp Fiction’ Actress Rosanna Arquette for N-Word Criticism (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Pulp Fiction filmmaker Quentin Tarantino fired back at Rosanna Arquette for 'a lack of class' in slamming the film: 'You took the money.

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