A larger discussion is being ignored while the Fraternal Order of Police, a union made up of various police departments throughout the United Stares, and Hateful Eight director Quentin Tarantino engage in a publicity war. In recent days, FOP has stepped up their rhetoric to near dangerous levels, issuing what can only be construed as threats, to the filmmaker for his comments during a rally for people slain by police officers.
In an article appearing on the Hollywood Reporter's website, the union hinted that it had a surprise in store for Tarantino. Jim Pasco, executive director of FOP, choose not to take the high road. Quote, "Something is in the works, but the element of surprise is the most important element. Something could happen anytime between now and [the premiere]. And a lot of it is going to be driven by Tarantino, who is nothing if not predictable. The right time and place will come up and we'll try to hurt him in the only way that seems to matter to him, and that's economically."
Sounds like a threat. Pasco said no. "Police officers protect people. They don't go out to hurt people."<
That came on the heels of FOP president Chuck Canterbury penning a sensible article for the Hollywood Reporter where he took a calmer, more thoughtful approach. Canterbury wrote that the whole conflict was because of a crumbling infrastructure and people's frustrations ineffectual political leaders. From the article, "Tarantino didn't need to whip up that crowd - they're whipped up by the colossal failure of their elected officials. "
As for Quentin Tarantino's new film, The Hateful Eight, it doesn't appear as if the controversy will do that much damage to the film's box office and FOP has even admitted as much. This story has yet to play out fully. Stay tuned. We'll just have to wait and see what develops.
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