Pulp Fiction (1994)

My Review

Director-screenwriter Quentin Tarantino revolutionized filmmaking with his movie “Pulp Fiction.” It tells tales of crime in Los Angeles seemingly not connected, with non-linear storylines, extended dialogue, dark humor, and, on the negative side, excessive violence and vulgar language, including racial slurs. However, the 154-minute movie is impossible to stop watching, helped out by the innovative story telling and great performances by the cast.

The stars include John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Ving Rhames, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette, Christopher Walken, Bruce Willis, and Maria de Medeiros. There were cameo appearances by Julia Sweeney, Steve Buscemi, and Kathy Griffin.

“Pulp Fiction” received seven Academy Award nominations, but only one win for Best Screenplay (Tarantino and Roger Avary). The non-winners include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Travolta), Best Supporting Actor (Jackson), Best Supporting Actress (Thurman), and Best Film Editing. It was a big hit in theatrical release for A Band Apart Films, Jersey Films, and Miramax Films.