Tarantino's Pulp Fiction
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Released in 1994, Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' has become one of the most influential movies of it's time. This outstanding ‘Crime/Thriller’ has won over 40 awards including an Oscar. Arguably Tarantino’s best film, became a major success using the same formula as his others, and also has points in common with his other movies. The film itself is based around several subjects and includes several plots intertwining, eventually to all link together in some way or another (similar structure in Inglorious Basterds). The way that Quentin frames certain shots, uses a certain piece of music, or a certain storyline could make his films recognisable in an instant. Tarantino in known for using his ‘lucky’ actors two or three times, for example Uma Thurman who appears in Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction, Samuel L. Jackson in Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction, Bruce Willis in Death Proof and Pulp Fiction, etc. This would be considered one of his auteur signatures. Another would be the fact that he usually includes suspenseful, unsuspected twists that the audience would never guess. There sometimes also appear to be connections between various films for example the line ‘Any time of day is a good time for pie’, said by Fabienne in Pulp Fiction is also a line in True Romance (written by Tarantino). The character played by John Travlota in Pulp Fiction (Vince Vega), appears to be the brother of Vic Vega (Mr. Blonde) from Reservoir Dogs. The Big Kahuna Burger also appears in several Tarantino movies. Mr. Tarantino also seemingly has some sort of foot fetish, as close ups of feet or scenes involving feet are used in some of his movies (Death Proof, Jackie Brown). His auteur signatures, sometimes rather disturbing, along with his twisted mind and ideas, make Tarantino one of the most influential director/producer/writer of his time.
The Pulp Fiction Briefcase is also one of the biggest ongoing cliffhangers in film history. The content of the briefcase remains unknown, although when asked about it, Quentin has replied that there is a lightbulb in the briefcase. Another one of Tarantino’s auteur signature is the use of old, somewhat forgotten songs on his films, which he manages to re-popularise. Some artists used on Tarantino soundtracks include Neil Diamond, Chuck Berry, Dick Dale, Pacific Gas & Electric and Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Titch amongst others. Tarantino has also starred in most of his films, which would be considered another auteur signature. He usually plays minor roles such as Mr. Brown in Reservoir Dogs, Jimmie Dimmick in Pulp Fiction, Warren the bartender in Death Proof, and a Crazy 88 member in Kill Bill. Controversy is another major auteur signature of Tarantino’s, as some scenes (of pulp fiction) weren’t ever shown for that reason alone. Pulp Fiction remains one of the great films of the 90’s, and Tarantino’s signature auteur formula managed to get the film a well deserved oscar.
The fact that Tarantino’s films aren’t of a specific genre, this
demonstrates a hybrid genre, which involves mixing several genres
together. In Pulp Fiction for example, the aspects of crime, thriller,
action, and mystery all intertwined into one film demonstrate aspects
of hybridity. I think that restricting yourself to one specific gentre
can cause a film to be flat, monotonous and rather boring. Therefore,
having a hybrid genre breaks the monotony and enables the film to ‘be
free’. In my opinion, the scenes of Pulp Fiction, as well as the actors
of the film fit the genre perfectly. We, as an audience, are able to
relate to the characters and watch the film with a different
perspective, without any prejudice by seeing the title or genre. The
conventions of these genres fit in with Quentin Tarantino’s style of
films and personality in general.
Both approaches
enabled me to view how the aspects of Tarantino’s signature auteur come
up in all the films he makes. Without necessarily realizing these
aspects, we see them in his productions which makes it his ‘gimmick’,
per se. However, the fact that most of his films don’t have a specific
genre (which makes them hybrid’s), enables him to do pretty much
whatever he wants without having to confine it to a specific genre.
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Something is invariably wrong with anyone that does not like this film as it should've won an Oscar! To this day, people still quote lines from this movie, which spawned a new generation of hard-nosed hipsters and Samuel L. Jackson wannabes. It's important to add that Tarantino is a wizard at reviving many of Hollywood's actor, i.e. John Travolta and Bruce Willis at the time of Pulp Fiction's inception and bringing to light new ones, such as Tim Roth, who got his break while doing films for him.
What an outstanding hub, Keira7! Great job.
Tarantino is absolutely brilliant-and well done, keira7!
Thank you very much my friend,its taking me a long time, but I am pleased with the result. I am glad you find it interesting.:)
Thanks Lorlie6. I apreciate your comment very much.:)
A really fantastic hub Keira. I've been away for a few days working on an interior design project that just came my way. Just came in briefly to visit HP (always miss this community LOL!)and was happy to see your new hub. Sounds like a great movie. I haven't had time to watch a good movie in a long long time. Only the TV stuff. Your hub has awakened the interest again. Maybe i should make it a point of duty to go out and watch a good movie once every fortnight. Actually, i think i will.
Thanks you so much for dedicating this hub to all your fans. You are really such a sweet and nice person Keira.
GodBless.
The moment I read the title, I rushed to your hub keira! I love this guy. He is the greatest director/ actor ever and his masterpiece Pulp Fiction is indeed one of the best movies.
Keira - this is a wonderful showcase of Tarantino and his work/talent. It was worth the wait and embraces the director behind the films. I'm a big fan and have watched everything he's done but for his last one. Pulp Fiction rocked and still does. The best bits included the scene where they're trying to revive Uma Thurman's character, Samuel L Jackson delivering his bible speech, and the Thurman and Travolta dance.
Great hub :)
Keira, this is wonderful! I love this movie, I even have it in my house for repeats just incase can't find something else interesting. This is a great hub really, excellent and well documented. Thank you.
Nice hub Keira. I love Tarantino and that is what drew me here. Great call on it being a hybrid genre.
Hello my dear friend Viryabo, thank you so much for your very kind words. I really apreciate your comment. You are adorable.:) See you soon my good friend.:)
Thank you Shamelabboush, I really apreciate your visit. I can see how much you love this great director/actor, same with me I really think he is one of the best. Thanks for your comment.:)
Hi my dear friend Froggy, so happy you came to read my hub. Thank you very much for your patience but I really wanted to do a good work. I am glad you like the hub and Quentin.:) You really have a good test. :)
Hi Leop, thank you very much for your lovely comment. God Bless you my dear good friend.:)
Eyeofh, you certainly have a good test. Thanks for your visit. God Bless.
Oh my dear friend, you are so adorable, and so funny:). Thank you so so much for your lovely comment and for the very good advice. I didn`t know that we could put video, I mean I thougt it wasn`t legal. But if you say we can, well then I will. Thank you my dear good friend. I wish I could see you dance:) Have a great weekend too, my lovely ami HT x
Hi, Keira, I love John travolta and watch him in every film he is in. I must have watched this film at least five times! Great Hub. lol Nell
Hi my dear friend, I am so happy you came to read my hub. I am glad you like it. Thank you so much for your comment. See you soon my dear Nell.:) God Bless.
I love Tarantino, Pulp fiction is a great film. Thanks also for the added film trivia always good to know. There was a light bulb in the breifcase? He's having a laugh at our expense there, surely! :) Thanks for that Keira7, an enjoyable read.
great hub.... now have a little sleep. Then you can write another one for us
Yes I thought it was very clever the way he created the mystery around the content of the briefcase and it turned out to be a lightbulb. Thanks Wrenfrost for you comment. God Bless.
I will my dear Poetlorraine. I really need some sleep now. So see you next year for my next hub. :) Thanks for your comment my dear friend.:)
nice hub sis :)
Thank you my dear Syam. God Bless sis:)
"By the way, which one's caine?"
----Pink Floyd
"And if they tell ya the name of the game, boy. We'll be ridin' the gravy train"
Def good sho, I might add.
Thank you Benzino, nice to see, that you liked the sho :)
sounds like a great collection of movies to watch ;p thanks for the cool reviews Keira ;p
God bless.. :)
You welcome Blaise, I am glad you liked my hub. Thank you my dear friend for your visit. God Bless you too..:)
Wow, great info here, I never knew that Tarantino said there was a light bulb in the briefcase!!!
Thanks for the great hub!
Hi Mike, so happy you came to read my hub. Thanks you so much for your comment. I am glad that you find enought info :) Bless you my dear friend.
Sweet, I love it
Thank you Seldeprecate, I really appreciate your visit. I love your hub too. Bless you. :)
LOVE QT! especially Jackie Brown. he said that he incorporates his own personal favorite songs into his films; clearly apparent in Jackie Brown, which is an homage to that era and to Pam Grier herself. great hub!
Thank you so much Cosette, for stopping by. To receive a good review from you, means a lot for me. Bless you my friend.:)
Enjoy yer holiday, I am gonna miss you loads xox
Kiera7. Great hub, gee I must be getting old, I have missed out on all the fun with this film evidently although I have seen some of the others.
Brilliant thank you for sharing it with us, now we will look for great quality all the time. haha just joking.
Thank you very much for your visit, and for your lovely comment. I really apreciate. I love your sence of humour.:) Bless you Eileen Hughes.:D
Cool hub!
Thank you Lovelypaper, I apreciate your comment. Thank you for your visit. Bless you my dear.:)
Great hub, kiera! Can't believe I missed it. I really enjoy Tarantino's work.. lovely job! Hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day! :)
Oh my dear I*n*v*i*c*t*u*s, I am so happy you came to visit. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I did have a wonderful Valentine's Day thanks, and I really hope you had a lovely one too. Thanks again for stopping by.:D. Bless you my dear good friend.
I remember seeing Pulp Fiction when it came out in the theater. It was awesome and the next day I was tracking down a copy of Reservoir Dogs. Great Hub.
Thanks Jim10, I am glad you liked it. I really apreciate your visit my dear friend.:) Bless you.
Keira, that was an excellent read, i'm at work and just finished with a client. What better to do than to read your hub on my favourite film! Brilliantly written with the power to re-ignite the urge to watch it again!
You are such a lovely person, i noticed that at the way you address everyone in harmony. Thank you sis! Wish you all the best. Take care.
Thank you so much my dear brother G Miah, this is very nice of you to say. I am really touched by your comment and I do appreciate every word you said. I really wish you all the best too, my dear lovely brother. May God Bless you.:)
kiera7 - I think that I am the only one here that has not seen this movie and based on your review and Dohn's comment I will have to drop this into my netflix que and order it at once as John Travolta is an all time favorite actor of mine and Bruce Willis is one of my husband's.
Just wanted to say you have done a dynamic job on writing this hub. I really enjoyed reading it and am looking forward to seeing this movie.
Great Job!
Sage
Hi my dear Sage, really you should watch this movie, you will not regretted. Its a fantastic film, and Dohn is a very good commentaire, Bless him.
I really apreciate your visit my dear friend. And I am thinking about writing more. Thanks for your lovely comment. It means a lot for me. Bless you my dear Sage.:D
Keira7, this is a great hub dedicated to a great movie. Thanks
You welcome my lovely friend.:) Thanks for reading. Bless you.
I'm a huge film fan, and have only recently learned to really love Quentin's genius. What a great, informative hub! Can't believe I missed it till now! Looking forward to more greatness from you, my wonderful friend!
Good to see you my dear good friend Daniel.:) I love Quentin is one of my favorite and I agree with you he is a genius. I will try my best to write some more hubs, to be honnest I am only doing some reading for the moment. I really want my English to be top.:) Reading the work of my followers and others, help me a lot. Thank you so much for your comment and for encouraging me to write more. God Bless you my dear good friend Daniel.:)
QT is a genious and Pulp fiction has to be one of the best movies of all time. Love the dance btwn JT and UT.. nice hub hun xx
Hi Mamelody, thank you for reading my hub and thank you for your comment. Bless you my dear.:)
Havent seen you about for ages, I miss moi lil Kiera, I hope all is well with you x
Great Hub hun, QT is the man, left you some email, just hope your taking a long break and nothing else. xo
Kimberly
I ranked Pulp Fiction at the top of my Tarantino Movie list (http://hubpages.com/hub/Tarantino-Movies). It's my favorite movie of all time.
You are so right about the foot fetish. It's also prominent in the Kill Bill movies. I think at this point he must be just poking fun at the whole thing.
Cool one, Happy to read this.
A fantastic film a fantastic hub. My favorite quote in almost any film I have seen. Jule's quoting Ezekiel. Fabulous.
keira7 Hub Author 2 years ago
This hub is dedicated to Frogdropping and all my other fans:)