Ridley Scott Calls BS on Quentin Tarantinos Retirement

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As an old-timer who has seen the evolution of Hollywood from the golden age to the digital era, I can’t help but chuckle at Quentin Tarantino’s self-imposed retirement plan. It reminds me of a young buck announcing his intention to stop hunting before he’s even bagged his tenth deer. Ridley Scott, on the other hand, is like that grizzled old hunter who just won’t hang up his rifle – and for good reason!

Quentin Tarantino’s filmography spanning ten movies has left an indelible mark on the contemporary Hollywood scene. Ridley Scott finds his announced retirement scheme utterly “nonsense”.

Quentin Tarantino is currently deeply engrossed in creating his tenth movie, which has been rumored to be his last. Originally titled The Movie Critic, this film was intended to star Brad Pitt; however, recent updates suggest that Tarantino is revising the concept, leaving the new project shrouded in secrecy. Despite Tarantino’s plans to direct only ten films, Ridley Scott, a legendary figure in Hollywood, appears to have other ideas, as he intends to keep filmmaking until his very last breath.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter to publicize the upcoming film “Gladiator II”, Ridley Scott (who is currently 86 years old and still directing major blockbuster movies) was inquired about Quentin Tarantino’s supposed plan. When asked about it, Scott bluntly stated: “I don’t think it’s true.” Known for addressing questions directly and succinctly, when asked to elaborate, he stood firm, repeating: “I don’t believe it.

“Exactly. I don’t f*cking believe that bullsh*t.
Shut up and go make another movie.
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Though fans of Tarantino eagerly anticipate more work from him, the director himself has been working on a tenth and concluding film for over a decade. It’s possible that Tarantino will step away from directing once his 10th movie is eventually unveiled at some point in the next century; however, he intends to continue being involved with filmmaking in some capacity.

A longtime admirer of the director might already recognize his association with Ridley Scott. In fact, Quentin Tarantino wrote the script for the film “True Romance“, which was directed by Ridley’s deceased brother, Tony Scott. Ridley himself has spoken about their relationship, expressing it in a straightforward manner: “Tony directed it.

“Quentin wrote a few things for my brother. They got along great. I’m not sure I’ve met him.”

What Is Happening With Quentin Tarantino’s 10th Film?

One intriguing possibility for Quentin Tarantino’s tenth movie is still shrouded in mystery, fueling much debate online. With typical Hollywood speculation swirling around the project, various theories have emerged about its content. Some hypotheses propose that the film could serve as a self-reflective critique of Tarantino’s entire cinematic journey, while others claim insider knowledge that it would bring Tarantino together with Tom Cruise for the first time. Yet another speculation hints at an ambitious plan to weave all of Tarantino’s films into one interconnected universe, although they already share a common setting in some sense.

Regarding Quentin Tarantino’s tenth film, there’s a lot being discussed online, but the director himself is choosing to stay out of it all. In August, he addressed the numerous speculations surrounding the project, expressing his disapproval of how such rumors are often treated as concrete truth by the media, and his decision to neither confirm nor deny anything about it. Tarantino explained:

As a film enthusiast, I find myself compelled to express my thoughts on this matter. When a story breaks out first in a show business publication like ‘Showbiz Daily’, it seems to quickly snowball into over 140 other sources repeating the same information.

I won’t disapprove of it – since I’m not fully informed – and if it gets reported as fact, well, it might be accurate for a short while due to lack of knowledge from others. After all, I’m not providing updates to them.

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2024-11-07 21:32