Quentin Tarantino Explains Why He Is Giving Up Film Directing For Good

Quentin Tarantino. Photo by Dan Steinberg/REX/Shutterstock (9640757ac)

Quentin Tarantino is without a doubt one of the most iconic film directors of all time. From Kill Bill to Pulp Fiction, Tarantino has delivered more masterpieces than most other directors could possibly dream of. And now he thinks it’s time to quit.

This year, Tarantino is offering Once Upon A Time In Hollywood which stars Bradd Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio as fading TV stars in ’60s Hollywood. If the film had received poor ratings, one might be able to begin to fathom why Tarantino may consider it’s time to turn in the hat. As it stands, however, the film is rated 9.6/10 on IMDB and 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. So why does the genius director want to quit?

“I think when it comes to theatrical movies, I’ve come to the end of the road,” the director told Australian GQ. “I see myself writing film books and starting to write theatre, so I’ll still be creative. I just think I’ve given all I have to give to movies.”

Brad Pitt added: “I don’t think he’s bluffing at all. I think he’s dead serious. And I kind of openly lament that to him, but he understands the math of when he feels like directors start falling off their game. But he has other plans and we’re not going to have to say goodbye for a long time.”

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood will be released in cinemas on July 26.