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 Canine”!
The famed director took heart stage at a non-public memorial he hosted at L.A.’s Vista Theatre … the place he regaled the gang with tales about his ol’ pal Michael, who appeared in a number of of his motion pictures, together with “Reservoir Canine” and “Kill Invoice.”
Nevertheless it was Tarantino’s story concerning the former movie that actually exemplified simply who he was as an individual.
Take a look at our clip … QT is all smiles as he fondly remembers “loopy 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 stated Michael known as to say how a lot he revered the first-time director for taking a stance towards his costar.
As , Quentin and Michael labored on a number of initiatives collectively, together with “As soon as Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” “The Hateful Eight,” “Sin Metropolis” and extra.
Whereas Quentin was upbeat in spirit as he remembered his collaborator and pal, 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, similar to motion figures, a handwritten word, and his pictures ebook, “Indicators of Life.”
We broke the information — Michael was discovered unresponsive in his Malibu residence in early July by his assistant and longtime pal. We have been instructed he had simply gotten the all-clear from docs after present process a PET scan simply days prior.
Michael died from cardiac arrest. He was 67.
