Michael Madsen Applauded Quentin Tarantino for Firing Lawrence Tierney

Quentin Tarantino's tribute to Michael Madsen

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Michael Madsen Applauded Quentin Tarantino for Firing Lawrence Tierney

Quentin Tarantino paid homage Friday to the late actor Michael Madsen -- remembering the time Michael applauded him for firing Lawrence Tierney from "Reservoir Dogs"!

Quentin Tarantino Believed His Career Was Over After Firing Bully Lawrence Tierney in Debut Movie

Quentin Tarantino, one of the most renowned directors in Hollywood, thought his directorial dreams were over before they even began when he fired a veteran actor like the late Lawrence Tierney from Reservoir Dogs. The filmmaker recently spoke about this moment during a memorial tribute at L.A.’s Vista Theatre to his longtime collaborator, Michael Madsen, who passed away last month at the age of 67 (via TMZ). Reservoir Dogs was Tarantino’s debut …

Quentin Tarantino remembers Michael Madsen with powerful tribute and emotional stories at memorial in Los Angeles - TDPel Media

On a quiet Friday night in Los Angeles, the usually glitzy Vista Theatre was filled with a different kind of energy—grief, love, and remembrance. Director Quentin Tarantino broke his silence and opened up emotionally during a star-studded tribute for his long-time friend and collaborator Michael Madsen, who passed away on July 3 at the age of 67. The Vista, which Tarantino owns, became a gathering place for Hollywood names and Madsen’s loved one…

Quentin Tarantino Pays 3-Hour Tribute to Michael Madsen with a Deep-Cut Top 10 List — World of Reel

When Michael Madsen passed away in late July, the tributes came quickly. The most meaningful, though, has arrived in the form of a three-hour episode of the Pure Cinema Podcast,, where none other than Quentin Tarantino sat down to pay tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator.Tarantino, who directed Madsen in “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill,” “The Hateful Eight,” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” rarely gives himself over to public display…