Arquette, who played the character Jody in the 1994 crime thriller, had recently told The Times UK that the acclaimed film is “iconic, a great film on a lot of levels. 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. It’s not art, it’s just racist and creepy.”
Tarantino released a statement to media outlets in response to Arquette’s comments late Monday, which reads in full:
“Dear Rosanna,
I hope the publicity you’re getting from 132 different media outlets writing your name and printing your picture was worth disrespecting me and a film I remember quite clearly you were thrilled to be a part of?
Do you feel this way now?…
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