'Racist and creepy’: 'Crash's actress Rosanna Arquette opens up about her thoughts on ‘Pulp Fiction’ and the use of N-word

Rosanna Arquette, who is best known for her roles in ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’, ‘The Whole Nine Yards’, and ‘Crash’, has recently opened up about some questionable terms that were used in ‘Pulp Fiction.’ The star criticized Quentin Tarantino and how he actively used the n-word in some of his old classics, calling the action, simply racist.’

Rosanna Arquette calls out Quentin Tarantino for his use of n-word

While talking to The Times about her career in the film industry, Rosanna Arquette shared her experience working on ‘Pulp Fiction.’ While she praised the film's cultural significance, she added that she does not appreciate the constant use of the N-word.

Arquette mentioned that the filmmaker has received a “hall pass” because of the film. She added during the interview that she “cannot stand that he has been given a hall pass. It's not art, it's just racist and creepy.” Arquette is not the only one to call out the filmmaker for using the n-word in his films.

Spike Lee is another actor who has actively condemned Tarantino for using the n-word in his films on multiple occasions. While talking to Variety about the matter, he shared that while he himself uses the word within its capacity, he believes that Tarantino is “obsessed” with the word itself.

Premise of ‘Pulp Fiction’

The iconic 1997 film has become a cult classic over the years. It is based on two gangsters, Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, who work for one of the city's most renowned mobsters. They are sent on a mission to retrieve a mysterious suitcase for their boss. The non-linear crime film stars John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as Uma Thurman in the lead roles.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”