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

Actress Rosanna Arquette has publicly criticized director Quentin Tarantino for his repeated use of the N-word in films including Pulp Fiction, calling it racist and creepy during a recent interview with The Sunday Times. Arquette, who played the character Jody in the 1994 crime thriller, acknowledged the movie's cultural significance while expressing frustration over what she sees as unchecked artistic license.

"It's iconic, a great film on a lot of levels," Arquette said. "But personally I am over the use of the N-word. I hate it. I cannot stand that Tarantino has been given a hall pass." She added, "It's not art, it's just racist and creepy." The interview, published on Saturday, highlights ongoing debates about racial language in Hollywood, particularly in Tarantino's work, which has drawn both acclaim and controversy since the 1990s.

Pulp Fiction, which earned Tarantino the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award for best original screenplay, features the slur multiple times, including in scenes involving Tarantino's own character. Arquette noted that she did not receive a share of the film's backend profits, unlike other cast members, attributing the...