For years, directorQuentin Tarantinohas said that he wants to retire from filmmaking after completing his 10th movie — although it can be argued that Tarantino has arguably already made 10 films ifKill Bill Vol. 1&Kill Bill Vol. 2count as two movies. Regardless,The Hollywood Reporterbrings word that Tarantino has settled on what may be his final project. He will directThe Movie Criticfrom a script that he has already finished.
THR’s report states thatThe Movie Criticis said to be set during the ’70s in Los Angeles, with a female lead character. The report also speculates that Tarantino may be basing his leading heroine on Pauline Kael, a prominent film critic who was famous for her clashes with her editors and the filmmakers whose work she reviewed. Kael also briefly worked as a consultant for Paramount in the ’70s.
For now, there is no studio attached toThe Movie Critic, nor have any actors signed on. But THR suggests that Tarantino may turn to Sony Pictures, the studio that handled his previous film,Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Under the terms of that deal, Sony will return the rights toOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodto Tarantino after a certain time period has expired.
Tarantino’s Hollywood journey began in 1992 when he helmed his theatrical directorial debut,Reservoir Dogs. Two years later, his second film,Pulp Fiction, was a cultural sensation with fans and critics alike. Tarantino also won praise forJackie BrownandKill Bill Vol. 1&Vol. 2.Death Proof, his lone movie for Dimension Films, was the only Tarantino movie that was not well-received. Fortunately, Tarantino bounced back with a string of hits includingInglourious Basterds,Django Unchained,The Hateful Eight, andOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood. That continued success is why Tarantino can write his own ticket forThe Movie Critic, especially if it really does turn out to be the end of the road for his career.
