Quentin Tarantino: From honorary Israeli to cinema nuisance?
The legendary director has long been a familiar face in Israel. But according to several moviegoers, Tarantino may now have acquired a new reputation: the guy you really don't want sitting in front of you…
Assessment
Tarantino's reputation in Israel appears to be shifting from celebrated visitor to unwelcome audience member. Moviegoers now associate him with disruptive behavior rather than cinematic prestige. The question is whether this anecdotal backlash will stick or fade. Watch for more firsthand accounts from Israeli theaters.