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Will Smith on the Real Reason Why He Turned Down 'Django Unchained'

Mike Sampson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:37:41 +0000

Quentin Tarantino wrote 'Django Unchained' with Will Smith in mind to star and Smith was the first actor Tarantino approached with the script. So why didn't Will Smith star in the film? We've heard previously from Smith who said he had some "issues" with the script but never heard what those issues were. Now the actor has explained and, well, at least he's being honest.

Quentin Tarantino Lets Loose on a Journalist Over Gun Violence in Movies

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:28:54 +0000

Violence in pop culture and its relation to real-life violence and 'Django Unchained': these are white hot controversies streaming through the public discourse right now. And they've just rammed into each other in captivating fashion in an interview between 'Django' writer-director Quentin Tarantino and British journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This is must-see TV, folks.

Quentin Tarantino Talks Retirement, Planning a Novel and HBO Miniseries?

Mike Sampson — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:40:00 +0000

Quentin Tarantino is serious about this retirement business. The 'Django Unchained' director hinted that he might only have a few movies left in him and he's not just talking to hear himself talk. In a new interview, Tarantino insists he's almost ready to hang it up and talks about plans he has for the future.