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Quentin Tarantino withdraws from the film “The Movie Critic”

The director of nine renowned films, Quentin Tarantino, has taken the film industry by surprise. Get ready, as he is leaving behind his highly anticipated eleventh effort, “The Movie Critic.”

For an extended period of time, enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating Tarantino’s next major success. “The Movie Critic” was meant to transport viewers to a bygone era of California in the 1970s while illuminating the seedy side of Hollywood through the eyes of an experienced reviewer. And the last flourish? There were rumors that Brad Pitt, who plays the adored character Cliff Booth on “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” might return.

However, as time passed, chaos ensued. When Tarantino’s original plans for the movie began to change, nobody could figure out where the movie was going. To make matters worse, the project ran into trouble when it was unable to get a California tax credit, casting doubt on its future.

Another obstacle was studio support. Tarantino’s “The Movie Critic” failed to get support despite his history of box office success, which brought up memories of his abandoned R-rated “Star Trek” project. Sony’s purported participation vanished, leaving the project in limbo.

More than a year ago, The Hollywood Reporter made waves when it revealed the details of Tarantino’s purported farewell song. This was meant to be the big reveal, the crowning achievement of his filmmaking career. And the anticipation reached a fever pitch as Tarantino remained true to his decision to put up his director’s hat after this.

In an interview, Tarantino revealed his innermost feelings and said that he wanted to end his career in a classy manner. He intends to maintain his stellar filmography till the very end in order to avoid becoming one of those filmmakers who lose their creative spark as they get older.

But do not panic, fans of Tarantino! Even though he may be leaving the director’s chair, he still enjoys sharing stories. He unexpectedly ventured into the realm of literature by turning “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” into a book. It offers new insights on the cult classic by delving deeply into the characters’ psyches rather than just repeating the film.

Tarantino’s inventiveness is still blazing hot, so even if “The Movie Critic” may be put on hold, further shocks and thrills are in store.

 

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