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 non-public 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 concerning the former movie that basically exemplified simply who he was as an individual.
Take a look at our clip … QT is all smiles as he fondly remembers “crazy man” Lawrence wreaking havoc on the set of ‘Canine’ — and being so boastful he determined to can him. Later that night time, after an exhausting week of filming with Lawrence — who died in 2002 — Quentin mentioned Michael known as to say how a lot he revered the first-time director for taking a stance towards 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 title celebs left collectively and had been snapped by paparazzi as they walked misplaced. Among the many stars who attended had been Sean Penn and Daryl Hannah.
Whereas Quentin was upbeat in spirit as he remembered his collaborator and buddy, we’re informed 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 through the years, corresponding to motion figures, a handwritten word, and his images guide, “Signs of Life.”
We broke the information — Michael was discovered unresponsive in his Malibu residence in early July by his assistant and longtime buddy. We had been informed 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.
