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Quentin Tarantino responded to Rosanna Arquette’s critique of his use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction by sending a personal letter accusing her of disrespecting him and the film, highlighting a public clash that follows Tarantino’s recent feud-like exchanges with colleagues.
Quentin Tarantino publicly defended his use of racial slurs and fired back at Rosanna Arquette after she criticized his handling of slurs in his films, accusing her of disrespect and a lack of honor; Arquette had called the slur usage racist and creepy, while Tarantino has previously dismissed backlash against his movies.
Quentin Tarantino publicly defended his use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction and attacked Rosanna Arquette for criticizing the film, calling her critique a 'lack of class' after she had taken a role and pay in the movie; the exchange ties into a longstanding debate about Tarantino’s language and follows prior comments and defenses from figures like Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson.
Stephen Hibbert, the actor who played The Gimp in Pulp Fiction and also appeared in Austin Powers and The Cat in the Hat, died at 68 from a heart attack in Denver; he previously wrote for Late Night with David Letterman and co-wrote It’s Pat: The Movie, leaving a versatile legacy in film and television.
Stephen Hibbert, a writer and actor best known for portraying The Gimp in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and for writing on Late Night With David Letterman and other shows, died March 2 in Denver after a heart attack at age 68.
Actor Peter Greene, known for Pulp Fiction's Zed and The Mask's Dorian Tyrell, died in December at age 60 in Manhattan from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his left underarm; the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause, with no foul play suspected. Greene had a history of addiction and was scheduled for a benign lung-tumor procedure the day he was found.
New York City’s medical examiner ruled that actor Peter Greene’s death was accidental due to a gunshot wound to his left armpit; the 60-year-old, known for Zed in Pulp Fiction, was found dead Dec. 12 in Manhattan and death details remain sparse. Greene also appeared in The Mask, The Usual Suspects, and Training Day.
Peter Greene, the actor known for Pulp Fiction and The Mask, died December 12, 2025, after a wellness check found him in his New York City apartment. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death accidental, caused by a gunshot wound to the left axilla that injured the brachial artery and led to extensive bleeding. His manager described him as having a gentle heart, and Greene’s career spanned nearly 100 films and TV appearances including Judgment Night, The Usual Suspects, and Training Day.
Peter Greene, the actor known for playing Zed in Pulp Fiction, died December 12 in New York at age 60 from an accidental gunshot wound to the left armpit that damaged the brachial artery; New York’s Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death an accident. He was found after a wellness check prompted by a neighbor hearing nonstop music in his Lower East Side apartment. Greene appeared in nearly 100 films and TV shows, including The Mask, For Life, Chicago P.D. and Hawaii Five-0, and a posthumous performance in the drama Clika is planned.
Peter Greene, known for playing Zed in Pulp Fiction, died in his Manhattan apartment from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the left armpit. The New York City Medical Examiner ruled the death accidental; Greene had publicly discussed past addiction issues and was reportedly sober in the years prior. He was discovered after neighbors contacted police for a wellness check.
Peter Greene, an actor renowned for villainous roles in films like 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask,' has died at age 60 in New York City, with his cause of death undisclosed. He was also involved in documentary work highlighting issues related to US foreign aid and was survived by his family.
Actor Peter Greene, known for villainous roles in The Mask and Pulp Fiction, has died at age 60 in his New York City apartment; cause of death is unknown. Greene was a talented character actor with a career spanning movies and TV, and was involved in upcoming projects before his passing. He struggled with addiction but had been sober for years.
Peter Greene, renowned for his role as Zed in 'Pulp Fiction,' has died at age 60 in his New York City home. He was celebrated as a talented character actor with a career spanning notable films and projects, and was working on a documentary at the time of his passing.
The article discusses notable Oscar snubs that continue to resonate with industry figures, including "Pulp Fiction" losing Best Picture to "Forrest Gump" in 1995, "Raging Bull" losing to "Ordinary People" in 1981, and Greta Gerwig not receiving a Best Director nomination for "Barbie" in 2024. These snubs highlight the disconnect between cultural impact and Oscar recognition.
Samuel L. Jackson expressed his belief that being nominated for an Oscar is not an honor, but winning is. He noted that many people forget about nominated performances and even some winners. Despite his long career, Jackson has only been nominated once for an Oscar, for 'Pulp Fiction' in 1995, and received an honorary Oscar in 2021. He mentioned feeling snubbed for his role in 'Jackie Brown' and emphasized that the honorary award felt like a real Oscar to him.