Brad Pitt seems to be on the verge of sealing the deal for Quentin Tarantino's upcoming and supposedly final movie, 'The Movie Critic.'
Their last joint venture was the 2019 hit 'Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood,' a film that clinched an Oscar for Pitt, marking his first win in the 'Best Supporting Actor' category. Tarantino, too, garnered acclaim with three Academy Award nominations for the film—'Best Picture' (as one of the producers), 'Best Director' and 'Best Original Screenplay.'
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Production for 'The Movie Critic' could kick off either later this year or in 2025. The movie is purportedly set in 1970s southern California and takes inspiration from a jaded movie critic who left an impression on Tarantino during his formative years. The publication previously speculated that the film might revolve around the late movie critic Pauline Kael, someone Tarantino deeply respects.
Quentin Tarantino has long maintained his intention to cap his filmmaking career at ten movies. In a candid interview with CNN's Chris Wallace in November 2022, the maestro behind 'Pulp Fiction' declared that his next project would conclude his directorial journey, following a legacy of nine standalone films, commencing with 'Reservoir Dogs' in 1992. Notably, this tally excludes 'Death Proof' in 2007, part of the Grindhouse double feature alongside Robert Rodriguez's 'Planet Terror.'
Reflecting on his decision to conclude his prolific career, Tarantino expressed a desire to exit the stage while leaving the audience yearning for more. He shared with Wallace, "I've been doing it for a long time; I've been doing it for 30 years. And it's time to wrap up the show. I'm an entertainer. I want to leave you wanting more."
When asked about his final cinematic endeavour, Tarantino admitted he wasn't in a rush to decide, emphasizing a preference not to "work to diminishing returns" and avoiding the fate of becoming an "old man out of touch" with contemporary cinema
