Rosanna Arquette Criticizes Tarantino's Use of N-Word in Films

Actor Rosanna Arquette has condemned Quentin Tarantino's repeated use of the N-word in his films, labeling it 'racist and creepy.' The debate is longstanding, with filmmakers like Spike Lee and Lee Daniels joining the critique. Yet, defenders like Samuel L. Jackson support Tarantino's authenticity.

Actor Rosanna Arquette has publicly criticized filmmaker Quentin Tarantino for his frequent use of the N-word in his movies, labeling it as 'racist and creepy' rather than artistic. In an interview, Arquette referenced her experience working on Tarantino's acclaimed 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction' to articulate her stance.

While acknowledging the film's iconic status, Arquette strongly opposed the director's use of racial language in dialogue. '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,' she stated, further expressing her disapproval of the 'hall pass' Tarantino has received, as reported by Deadline.

This criticism isn't new. Tarantino's films, like 'The Hateful Eight,' 'Django Unchained,' and 'Jackie Brown,' have been scrutinized for similar reasons, with filmmaker Spike Lee criticizing the director in 1997 for his excessive use of the word. Filmmaker Lee Daniels also joined the critique, disapproving of Tarantino's suggestion for objecting viewers to 'see something else.' Conversely, actor Samuel L. Jackson defended Tarantino, asserting that the filmmaker accurately portrays characters, and similar language in films by directors like Steve McQueen is often viewed differently.

(With inputs from agencies.)