Quentin Tarantino has announced that the script for his upcoming project is complete, signaling a moment in his career that fans have long anticipated. The filmmaker hinted that this film could serve as his final work, suggesting a fall start for production in what would be a high-profile finale to a storied career. [AFP]
Details about the project have begun to surface. It is reported that the feature will be titled Film Critic, a title that has sparked curiosity about its focus and style. Tarantino reportedly clarified that the narrative would not center on a single real person, and no specific individual is meant to be the focal point of the story. The setting is described as Los Angeles in the late 1970s, a period that could provide a rich backdrop for the director’s trademark blend of mood, atmosphere, and dialogue. [AFP]
Throughout his career, Tarantino has spoken about a desire to limit his body of work to a finite number of projects. At this stage, counting the two parts of Kill Bill as a single film, he appears to have nine feature-length efforts to his name. The public’s fascination with his filmography has grown since 1994, when Pulp Fiction propelled him into the global spotlight and cemented his status as a defining voice in contemporary cinema. [AFP]
In related discourse, Donnie Yen, a former actor, director, and producer, has spoken critically about Tarantino’s portrayal of Hong Kong action icon Bruce Lee in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Yen’s remarks have contributed to ongoing conversations about how martial arts legends are depicted in major productions and the broader conversation about cultural representation within Hollywood. [AFP]
As production progresses, observers will be watching how Tarantino evolves his style for Film Critic, balancing his penchant for stylistic dialogue with the era’s cinematic texture. The project’s arrival adds a new chapter to a career marked by provocative storytelling, genre-blending experiments, and a distinctive voice that has left a lasting imprint on modern film.