Ridley Scott responds to comments made by Quentin Tarantino in which Tarantino picks a film as the best of the century. Scott’s reaction, reported by outlets including NME and The Independent, is dismissive, with Scott expressing surprise at Tarantino’s choice and questioning what could have influenced it.
The dispute centers on Tarantino’s earlier discussion, when he lists his top films of the century on a podcast. In The Independent’s reporting, Scott specifically reacts to Tarantino’s selection of Scott’s 2001 war epic, indicating disagreement with the praise. NME likewise frames Scott as disputing Tarantino’s claim that he made the century’s best film.
While all accounts reference the same exchange—Tarantino’s televised or podcast interview and Scott’s subsequent response—they differ mainly in emphasis. NME highlights the disagreement directly, whereas The Independent focuses more on Scott’s specific remark reacting to Tarantino’s selection and the context of how the pick was made.
