Quentin Tarantino invited Brad Pitt to collaborate on his films for a third time. While he prepares for Deadline, the Hollywood star is set to appear in the director’s upcoming project, The Film Critic. Pitt’s exact role remains undisclosed, though his past work with Tarantino includes a Best Supporting Actor Oscar win for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and a memorable appearance in Inglourious Basterds.
Details about The Film Critic’s plot are being kept under wraps. Tarantino has explained that the story is set in California in 1977 and draws on the life of a film critic who lived in relative obscurity yet wrote sharp, candid reviews of adult cinema. This premise nods to Tarantino’s fascination with cinema history and the way a critic shapes perception, even when fame does not follow the name associated with the pen.
The director has indicated that inspiration for the project comes from his own teenage experiences, when he discovered a provocative magazine while working at a vending machine and helped himself to a bit of change from an ATM. He has described enjoying a particular review for its sarcasm and cleverness, attributes he seeks to weave into the film’s voice and tone.
There are persistent reports that Tarantino has substantially rewritten parts of the script, a move that signals his ongoing process of refining character, pacing, and atmosphere. As production develops, audiences can expect the director to blend his signature dialog, bold visual style, and a nontraditional narrative cadence that keeps viewers guessing about what matters most in the story.
In a broader note, Tarantino is known for moving between projects with a global footprint. Recent chatter has included notes about his time spent in Israel, where he has alternated residence with his wife, Daniella Pick, and their family. While Tarantino has often spoken about the vibrancy and cultural richness of Tel Aviv, he has also emphasized that such settings inform his approach to storytelling, atmosphere, and the way locale can become a character in its own right. His visits to the region have sometimes intersected with premieres and industry events, underscoring his ongoing engagement with international audiences. This backdrop echoes the broader themes of memory, place, and cinema that appear across his work and influence the texture of The Film Critic.
As for literature, Tarantino’s second book, Movie Speculation, has been released and discussed in film-writing circles, further contributing to the director’s reputation as a serious observer of cinema’s past, present, and future. The book’s reception reflects a growing interest in Tarantino’s reflections beyond his screen work and into the realm of analysis and critique itself. This literary foray complements his filmography and offers fans a deeper dive into the kinds of ideas that often surface in his films.