Sunday, February 16, 2025

Auteur: Pulp Fiction (1994) – Quentin Tarantino

 

Pulp Fiction | Rotten Tomatoes

A nonlinear crime drama interweaving multiple storylines of hitmen, a boxer, and gangsters, Pulp Fiction redefined modern cinema with its unique structure and sharp dialogue.

Quentin Tarantino as an Auteur

Tarantino’s signature style includes nonlinear narratives, stylized violence, and pop-culture-laced dialogue. Pulp Fiction epitomizes his approach to storytelling, influencing countless filmmakers.

Discussion Questions

  1. Film Technique: How does Tarantino’s use of non-chronological storytelling impact the way we understand the characters and themes?
  2. Genre/Cultural Context: Pulp Fiction plays with and subverts crime film tropes. How does it compare to classic gangster films?
  3. Auteur Signature: How do Tarantino’s trademarks—such as extensive dialogue, dark humor, and sudden bursts of violence—appear in Pulp Fiction?
  4. Personal Response: Did you like Pulp Fiction? Why or why not?

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