And his remarks to Howard Stern in defense of Polanski have only exacerbated those concerns.
To me, when you use the word rape, you’re talking about violent, throwing them down; it’s like one of the most violent crimes in the world.
Although Tarantino may have felt this way in 2003, it’s entirely possible that he’s had a change of heart in the intervening years.
Though there’s been speculation that Tarantino could take the revisionist history route, there’s been some concern that his depiction of Tate and Polanski may not be particularly sensitive.