Quentin Tarantino goes out with a bang and announces his final film, 'The Movie Critic'

Quentin Tarantino, one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers, is preparing to direct his final movie. The script, called The Movie Critic, is reportedly set in late 1970s Los Angeles and centers around a female lead. Although the exact details of the storyline have not been released, sources suggest that the film may focus on the life of the famous movie critic, Pauline Kael.

Kael was known for her pugnacious personality and her contributions to the world of film criticism. She was a consultant for Paramount in the late 1970s, which is also the time period in which the film is set. Tarantino has expressed a deep respect for Kael in the past, making it likely that she will be the subject of the film.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, which break the news, the project does not currently have a studio home, but Sony is a frontrunner due to Tarantino's close relationship with the company's top executive, Tom Rothman. Sony previously distributed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which grossed over $377 million worldwide and won two Oscars after receiving ten nominations.

The Movie Critic will be Tarantino's 10th movie

Tarantino has long maintained that he would retire from filmmaking after directing ten movies or reaching the age of 60, whichever came first. With The Movie Critic, he will have completed his ninth feature film and will turn 60 later this month.

Tarantino has previously stated that he wants to end his career on a high note and that directors tend to lose touch with their audiences as they age. Despite his plans to retire from filmmaking, Tarantino has expressed interest in exploring other creative outlets, such as directing limited series or plays.

He recently published his first novel, a novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Throughout his career, Tarantino has attracted some of the most coveted actors in Hollywood, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Samuel L. Jackson.

His unique take on genres such as Spaghetti Westerns and blaxploitation has earned him multiple Oscar wins and nominations, cementing his place as one of the most celebrated auteurs in the industry.

If The Movie Critic does turn out to be Tarantino's final film, audiences can expect a masterful conclusion to his legendary career.