It’s always amazing how he can make small talk turn in to major scenes in movies, like the opening of reservoir dogs when they argue over tipping etiquette
I saw this during its run in the theater having never seen a preview for it, not really knowing what Tarantino’s whole deal was, just went along with some friends. What a ride that was!
Fun fact- Dick Dale is Lebanese, and learned to play those kind of licks from his uncle (if i remember correctly) teaching him traditional songs on the guitar.
true, the scales he based his songs around are middle eastern in nature and sound cool (and were groundbreaking at the time) because they're not commonly used in western music
##Pulp Fiction (1994) R
Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character.
>>!A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.!<
Thriller | Crime
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Actors: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman
Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 84% with 26,214 votes
Runtime: 2:34
[TMDB](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/680)
Cinematographer: Andrzej Sekula
Andrzej Sekuła (born December 19, 1954) is a Polish cinematographer and film director. He was cinematographer on Quentin Tarantino's films Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction.
[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrzej_Sekula)
I worked on a play with Amanda Plummer. I had a great experience. She was very kind and respectful of all of us. I never put two and two together about who her dad is until he showed up and I was asked to bring him backstage.
She played a bad guy on the recent Picard show and just killed it. Every scene she was in made everyone else look like they were cast front a high school drama club.
I used this scene to create my ringtone like 15 years ago that I still use today.
I started at the end right when he jumps on the table and screams everybody be cool this is a robbery. Then I go straight into the song. I cut her part out because I didn’t want to get in trouble at work when I forgot to set it to silent.
I’ve never been in a bank when someone called me but I’ve always thought it would be hilarious (as security tackles me)!
There’s a song from the 90s that used some of the dialogue from this movie, and some from reservoir dogs. The beginning of the song starts with Bunny yelling “Any of you fucking pricks move…” Can’t remember the name of it but the chorus went: “Running around robin’ banks all whacked on the Scooby snacks”
Anybody?
I saw this in theaters when I was living in LA, it absolutely rocked my world.
I've been gradually falling out of love with Tarantino ever since, but Pulp Fiction is a masterpiece on so many levels.
I remember the first time I saw this movie. I was already two blunts in. I am certain I didn't say a word while watching it. I was mesmorised by this film, the soundtrack, and how intimidating Ving Rhames was in this movie.
Still the greatest opening of a film I’ve ever seen in a theater. Man, when Amanda Plummer stands up and does her thing and then the music hits? Hoo-boy. Chills.
Never realized all the slurs until now either. I get the nuance and the representation of the characters who speak like that but just never noticed it 🤷♂️
It's probably why this movie and Reservoir Dogs couldn't be made today. But it's how these characters would have actually talked. In 2023, Tarantino saying "Dead n***** storage" would have got shot to hell.
Sometimes you just have to let art be art. Every word of dialog in this film is art. Tarantino is a master of dialog.
Totally agree. That’s how uneducated folks in the early 90s talked. There’s also no malice or sting on the words. I’m not arguing he should be reprimanded (as some do) but just never noticed before. Agree it is a perfect screenplay
Jews don’t operate small scale corner shops. They’re too rich
Unless you’re in century city or some high profile area, there’s never going to be any “grandpa Irvine”
This was an incredible era for film. One could literally go to the movies multiple times a week and stumble upon greatness. I'll never forget the first time I saw Pulp Fiction. I had no idea what I had walked into.
Vincent walking to the bathroom at 1:28 is something I never saw until someone pointed it out to me
Damn I love this sub. Possibly my favorite film of all time and I never noticed.
Where exactly
On my clock it's about 2:21 in. (I think -1:28 remaining.)
I can’t believe I never noticed that…Thanks
2:21 like /u/formulavice said. But OMFG what a find that is!
I’ve seen the movie at least 15 times and NEVER noticed it!
I hadn’t ever noticed that either… and is that Mia going in a few seconds before??
What’s the meaning of this? I’m like a child who walks into a movie theater
You’re out of your element.
I love it when I notice small little details in movies.
Somebody buy this person a $5 milkshake!
Watching this opening scene, you knew you were in for a wild ride.
It’s always amazing how he can make small talk turn in to major scenes in movies, like the opening of reservoir dogs when they argue over tipping etiquette
One of my favorite movies all time
Did you know it was Vincent walking in the frame at 2:21? I definitely didn't.
I saw this during its run in the theater having never seen a preview for it, not really knowing what Tarantino’s whole deal was, just went along with some friends. What a ride that was!
I love how it rolls into Dick Dale's surf guitar
Fun fact- Dick Dale is Lebanese, and learned to play those kind of licks from his uncle (if i remember correctly) teaching him traditional songs on the guitar.
I had no idea
true, the scales he based his songs around are middle eastern in nature and sound cool (and were groundbreaking at the time) because they're not commonly used in western music
##Pulp Fiction (1994) R Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character. >>!A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.!< Thriller | Crime Director: Quentin Tarantino Actors: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ 84% with 26,214 votes Runtime: 2:34 [TMDB](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/680) Cinematographer: Andrzej Sekula Andrzej Sekuła (born December 19, 1954) is a Polish cinematographer and film director. He was cinematographer on Quentin Tarantino's films Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrzej_Sekula)
I worked on a play with Amanda Plummer. I had a great experience. She was very kind and respectful of all of us. I never put two and two together about who her dad is until he showed up and I was asked to bring him backstage.
She played a bad guy on the recent Picard show and just killed it. Every scene she was in made everyone else look like they were cast front a high school drama club.
She really is amazing
I'm assuming the story of robbing a bank without really showing the gun is a reference to the audience never seeing the McGuffin of the briefcase?
Tarantino considered making the briefcase full of the reservoir dogs diamonds before deciding he liked it more as a mcguffin.
I used this scene to create my ringtone like 15 years ago that I still use today. I started at the end right when he jumps on the table and screams everybody be cool this is a robbery. Then I go straight into the song. I cut her part out because I didn’t want to get in trouble at work when I forgot to set it to silent. I’ve never been in a bank when someone called me but I’ve always thought it would be hilarious (as security tackles me)!
I can see this being seriously problematic.
It's my sister's ringtone. Has been for a LONG time.
There’s a song from the 90s that used some of the dialogue from this movie, and some from reservoir dogs. The beginning of the song starts with Bunny yelling “Any of you fucking pricks move…” Can’t remember the name of it but the chorus went: “Running around robin’ banks all whacked on the Scooby snacks” Anybody?
Scooby Snacks from Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Yes! I’m so glad you asked this too
I saw this in theaters when I was living in LA, it absolutely rocked my world. I've been gradually falling out of love with Tarantino ever since, but Pulp Fiction is a masterpiece on so many levels.
Imagine getting to watch this for the first time.
Incredible opening
Love this movie so much
Most iconic intro credit drop.
Garçon means boy!
Why is the ‘c’ have a goatee?
Garçon coffee
I remember the first time I saw this movie. I was already two blunts in. I am certain I didn't say a word while watching it. I was mesmorised by this film, the soundtrack, and how intimidating Ving Rhames was in this movie.
Sorta drives me crazy that her line is different in the final scene.
Stay cool honey bunny
One of the best scenes ever!!
the new gta trailer gives this vibe
I have and use a BMF wallet I got almost 25 years ago. Pulp is simply one of the greatest movies ever made.
Jules should have wasted both these fools.
Fantastic movie
So this scene was originally written to be part of Natural Born Killers.
So good
Such a good fucking opening. Holy shit. Just so good.
Still the greatest opening of a film I’ve ever seen in a theater. Man, when Amanda Plummer stands up and does her thing and then the music hits? Hoo-boy. Chills.
omg never realized it was tim roth
Never realized all the slurs until now either. I get the nuance and the representation of the characters who speak like that but just never noticed it 🤷♂️
It's probably why this movie and Reservoir Dogs couldn't be made today. But it's how these characters would have actually talked. In 2023, Tarantino saying "Dead n***** storage" would have got shot to hell. Sometimes you just have to let art be art. Every word of dialog in this film is art. Tarantino is a master of dialog.
Totally agree. That’s how uneducated folks in the early 90s talked. There’s also no malice or sting on the words. I’m not arguing he should be reprimanded (as some do) but just never noticed before. Agree it is a perfect screenplay
I never understood this movie
Jews don’t operate small scale corner shops. They’re too rich Unless you’re in century city or some high profile area, there’s never going to be any “grandpa Irvine”
An entire religion is too rich for a member to own a liquor store? Educate yourself.
This was an incredible era for film. One could literally go to the movies multiple times a week and stumble upon greatness. I'll never forget the first time I saw Pulp Fiction. I had no idea what I had walked into.
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