Quentin Tarantino
Michael Madsen Applauded Me for Firing Lawrence Tierney!!!
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Quentin Tarantino paid homage Friday to the late actor Michael Madsen — remembering the time Michael applauded him for firing Lawrence Tierney from “Reservoir Dogs”!
The famed director took middle stage at a personal memorial he hosted at L.A.’s Vista Theatre … the place he regaled the group with tales about his ol’ pal Michael, who appeared in a number of of his motion pictures, together with “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.”
However it was Tarantino’s story in regards to the former movie that actually exemplified simply who he was as an individual.
Try our clip … QT is all smiles as he fondly remembers “crazy man” Lawrence wreaking havoc on the set of ‘Canine’ — and being so smug he determined to can him. Later that night time, after an exhausting week of filming with Lawrence — who died in 2002 — Quentin stated Michael referred to as to say how a lot he revered the first-time director for taking a stance in opposition to his costar.
As you understand, Quentin and Michael labored on a number of initiatives collectively, together with “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” “The Hateful Eight,” “Sin City” and extra.
After the memorial, Tarantino and a bunch different massive identify celebs left collectively and have been snapped by paparazzi as they walked misplaced. Among the many stars who attended have been Sean Penn and Daryl Hannah.
Whereas Quentin was upbeat in spirit as he remembered his collaborator and good friend, we’re instructed by an attendee the memorial was emotionally charged … with loads of tears shed.
There was additionally a showcase of assorted memorabilia objects of Michael’s from over time, akin to motion figures, a handwritten notice, and his images guide, “Signs of Life.”
We broke the information — Michael was discovered unresponsive in his Malibu house in early July by his assistant and longtime good friend. We have been instructed he had simply gotten the all-clear from medical doctors after present process a PET scan simply days prior.
Michael died from cardiac arrest. He was 67.
