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Apart from being filled with references to popular culture and extended dialogues, another notable ingredient that makes Quentin Tarantinon’s work stand out is his use of stylized violence. But over the years, the acclaimed filmmaker has landed in several controversies following his use of excessive violence and the use of the N-word in his films.
Although thePulp Fictiondirector addressed the above subjects on many occasions throughout his career, the director lost his cool after being bombarded with the same question during an interview.
Quentin Tarantino Had No Intentions To Entertain the Same Question
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, the lead presenter of Channel 4, has found himself in hot waters following his tendency to delve into uncharted territories during interviews. One infamous case involvedRobert Downey Jr.walking out from theinterviewafter Guru-Murthy touched on the actor’s past despite being previously warned. However, instead of opting to walk out during hisDjango Unchainedinterview, Quentin Tarantino decided to give the presenter a piece of his mind.
On asked about his obsession with violence in films, Tarantino cheekily responded,“It’s like asking Judd Apatow, ‘Why do you like making comedies?”. The director, who had touched on this subjecton numerous occasionsbefore, once again drew a clear distinction between reality and fiction, stressing that it’s fantasy. However, after being further pushed about its implications on the real world, Tarantino refused to further engage in the conversation and exemplify his perspective.
I don’t want to talk about it cuz I said everything I have to say about it. If anyone cares what I have to say about it, they can google me and they can look for 20 years what I have to say but I haven’t changed my… opinion one iota
He also said“I’m shutting your butt down”when told by Guru-Murthy that he hasn’t fleshed out his views, as Tarantino clarified it’s not his job to flesh things out but to ask the audience and try to.
Samuel L. Jackson on Quentin Tarantino’s Usage of the N-Word
Apart from finding himself in media headlines following his depiction of violence in movies,Quentin Tarantinohas also been criticized for his use of the N-word in his flicks. When asked about it, the director once bluntlysaid,“You should see [something else]”. Moreover, the Oscar winner’s longtime collaboratorSamuel L. Jackson, who also starred inPulp FictionandDjango Unchained, came to Tarantino’s defense of using the N-word in his films.
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Every time someone wants an example of overuse of the N-word, they go to Quentin — it’s unfair. He’s just telling the story and the characters do talk like that. When [’12 Years a Slave’ director] Steve McQueen does it, it’s art. He’s an artiste. Quentin’s just a popcorn filmmaker.
It’s important to keep in mind that most Tarantino flicks revolve around troubled individuals, and his depiction of raw violence and language adds to the story’s authenticity.
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Django Unchainedis available to rent on Apple TV.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
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