Los Angeles, CA – Quentin Tarantino, the renowned 61-year-old film director known for his iconic works such as Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds, has reportedly made a surprising decision regarding his upcoming 10th and supposed final film. Speculations arose as industry insiders disclosed that Tarantino has scrapped his plans for the movie titled The Movie Critic.
According to reports from Deadline, a close source to Tarantino revealed that the director had a change of heart about proceeding with The Movie Critic, opting instead to reconsider his options for his ultimate cinematic project. This unexpected shift has left fans and critics intrigued about what Tarantino’s final film will eventually entail.
Throughout his career, Tarantino has been vocal about his intention to retire after directing 10 films. He has previously clarified that he considers Kill Bill as one film despite being released in two parts, and that his amateur project titled My Best Friend’s Birthday does not count towards his final film count. With The Movie Critic now shelved, fans are left wondering what unique concept Tarantino will pursue for his last cinematic endeavor.
The Movie Critic was envisioned as a film set in 1977 California, revolving around a critic working for a fictional publication named The Popstar Pages. Inspired by Tarantino’s own experience as a teenager loading adult magazines into vending machines, the movie aimed to explore the unconventional and comedic aspects of the world of film criticism. Despite initial plans for Brad Pitt to star in the film, Tarantino’s decision to halt production and rewrite the script has left casting uncertainties lingering.
Notably, this is not the first time Tarantino has faced setbacks in his filmmaking journey. In 2014, he temporarily abandoned The Hateful Eight following a script leak, only to resume and release the movie the following year. Given Tarantino’s history of revisiting and reviving projects, fans can only speculate on the outcome of his next and potentially final cinematic creation. The anticipation for Tarantino’s swan song in the film industry continues to grow as audiences eagerly await updates on his future endeavors.