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Quentin Tarantino Scrapped ‘The Movie Critic' Because It ‘Was Too Much Like' ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and ‘Who Wants to See a Movie About a F—ing Movie Critic?'
Quentin Tarantino has offered an explanation for why he scrapped plans to direct his script 'The Movie Critic,' which would've marked his 10th film — and his final one, if he does keep his years-long promise that he will stop helming features at that count. 'I wasn't really excited about dramatizing what I wrote when I was in pre-production, partly because I'm using the skillset that I learned from 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' [of] 'How are we going to turn Los Angeles into the Hollywood of 1969 without using CGI?'' Tarantino explained in a career-spanning conversation on the Church of Tarantino podcast, recorded in Los Angeles at his coffee shop Pam's Coffy. 'It was something we had to pull off. We had to achieve it. It wasn't for sure that we could do it. … 'The Movie Critic,' there was nothing to figure out. I already kind of knew, more or less, how to turn L.A. into an older time. It was too much like the last one.' More from Variety Simon Pegg Says Quentin Tarantino's Unmade 'Star Trek' Movie Was 'Bats-- Crazy': 'It Was Everything You Would Expect' 'Pulp Fiction:' Lawrence Bender Reflects on Producing Quentin Tarantino's Modern Hollywood Classic Quentin Tarantino Shares Michael Madsen 'Reservoir Dogs' Story During Private Memorial: 'I'm On Your Side, Buddy' Tarantino also explained that 'The Movie Critic' was set in 1977 and began development as an eight-episode TV series, a project that he had teased was in the works in 2022. He also clarified that the story of 'The Movie Critic' had nothing to do with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' despite rumors that the project was a narrative follow-up. Brad Pitt had been cast in a lead role, leading to speculation that the star would be reprising his 'Once Upon a Time' role of Cliff Booth. Tarantino said that there were no shared characters between the two stories, though he called 'The Movie Critic' a 'spiritual sequel.' He also suggested that he could loop back to the project should he change his mind about it, as it's already written. 'The thing about 'The Movie Critic' is I really, really like it. But there was a challenge that I gave to myself when I did it. 'Can I take the most boring profession in the world and make it an interesting movie?'' Tarantino said. 'Who wants to see a TV show about a fucking movie critic? Who wants to see a movie called 'The Movie Critic'? That was the test. If I can actually make a movie or a TV show about someone who actually watches movies interesting, that is an accomplishment. And I think I did that.' The director continued by saying that he began work on 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth,' the actual sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' shortly after walking away from 'The Movie Critic.' The Netflix production, which is now shooting in Los Angeles, is written and produced by Tarantino, but David Fincher is directing. In the meantime, Tarantino is planning to open a play on the West End in London in 2026 before working on his 10th (and allegedly final) feature film. 'It's a little crazy to listen to podcasts and hear all these amateur psychiatrists psychoanalyze as if they fucking know what they're talking about about what's going on with me, about how I'm so scared, alright, of my 10th film,' Tarantino said, launching into an impression for his speculative fans. ''Oh my god! Oh my god! I'm so fragile about my legacy. What's going on? I'm paralyzed with fear!' I'm not paralyzed with fear. Trust me.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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39 Products That You Don't Need But Definitely Want
A pack of four Croc-inspired car air fresheners that promise to smell a lot fresher than actual clogs. The, uh, unconventional car accessories clip onto your vents and come with 12 scent pads (four lavender, four fern, and four unscented). A pack of mini ramen erasers complete with realistic wrappers to really sell the experience. No hot water needed to get these to start working! A novelty candle that perfectly sums up this last year, and the year before, and the year before, and — you get the picture. A "Penny the Penguin" silicone measuring cup in case you want to cuteify everything in your cabinet. Unlike your old glass measuring cup, this soft silicone one will make it easy for your little one to help with cooking. If someone drops it, it won't break! A hand sanitizer keychain case compatible with Touchland that'll allow you to grab your fave spray at a moment's notice — it's not like anyone wants to dig through their bag with GERMY HANDS. 😱 A double-buckle slides in biteable jelly styles that are — I'm sorry, I have to say it — cooler than Adidas slides! People at the pool, spa, and grocery store are gonna be chasing after you to find out where you snagged these '90s-inspired cuties. A set of mushroom bookmarks because I know I'm not the only one who wants to live in a fairytale home. Since the silicone mushies are flexible, you can even pop them in the middle of your book to save your spot mid-page. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. 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A pack of cherry blossom mochi chews reviewers are over the moon for. These pillowy, bouncy chews are not too sweet, but pack a nice floral punch that will have you reaching for more. A bear-y nice under-eye stick formulated with skincare darling niacinamide, along with soothing Icelandic mineral water and seaweed extract, to soothe puffiness and dark circles. If a beauty item isn't shaped like an animal, is it even worth getting? Bath spaghetti so you can feel like a lil' meatball swimming in a tub of marinara. If only you had this as a kid! Don't worry; this unique body wash doesn't smell like tomato sauce — instead, expect zesty orange and grapefruit. A set of vinyl coasters offering a retro (and super cute) way to protect your furniture from condensation. Guests that actually want to use a coaster? How the turntables. Crunji — aka the viral Korean flat croissant snack of your dreams. 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A pair of crossover flared leggings providing a silhouette so enticing, you'll find yourself getting distracted every time you see your reflection. If the 5,800+ happy reviewers are to be believed, these pants are so comfortable, you'll be asking questions like, "can I wear these to a wedding?" And a super-soft longline sports bra some have compared to Lululemon's Align tank top for an Equinox-level workout look at a Planet Fitness price. Reviewers say it offers a little less compression, so you can wear it on casual days, too. A box of Grace & Stella under-eye masks formulated with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to give your eye bags the shot of hydration they need to get up and GO. Reviewers said the refreshing patches helped them reduce puffiness, redness, and dark circles. Spa day, anyone? Spiceology's best-selling Black & Bleu seasoning, a cajun and blue cheese blend that OBVIOUSLY is gonna make any steak or burger amazing — but why stop there? Nachos, pizza, fries, and popcorn could all benefit from a generous dusting of this cheesy, tangy seasoning. A limited edition "Hawaiian Bliss" Epsom salt magnesium soak from Dr Teals formulated with papaya, hibiscus, and red sea salt to make you feel like you've been transported to a tropical locale. Instant vacation in your tub? Not quite as nice as the real deal, but this soak smells so good, some reviewers want to hoard bags before the scent is discontinued. A magnetic goose holder if you're alwaaaays forgetting your keys. You can use it to hold up anything magnetic (I'm envisioning maybe a mini metal basket filled with knickknacks) — some reviewers have been arming theirs with knives. A luxurious soap bar enhanced with goat milk and shea butter that reviewers are saying is perfect on all fronts: It smells good, lathers well, lasts a long time, and leaves skin feeling moisturized.
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12 hours ago
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NEWS OF THE WEEK: Travis Kelce opens up about how he 'fell in love' with Taylor Swift
The NFL star shared details about his relationship with the music megastar in a new GQ cover story. 'Whenever I'm with her, it feels like we're just regular people. When there is not a camera on us, we're just two people that are in love.' The 35-year-old addressed the nonstop rumours surrounding his relationship with the Lavender Haze hitmaker, also 35. 'It can be perceived as something else because of how much it is talked about and how much we are tracked whenever we do go out, but I would say that it's as normal of …'
