When the business being discussed displeased maynard, he decided to keep the young attorney. Its just something that the characters strive for, but what it actually is usually is irrelevant to the story. The pulp fiction briefcase and deflategates pointless mystery. Quentin tarantinos academy award winning best original screenplay is the basis of an outrageous mix. For those who dont remember, pulp fiction was written and directed by quentin tarantino and the briefcase was pursued by. The existing theory that im adding on to is that marsellus wallace made a deal with the devil and in the case is his soul. The contents of the suitcase in pulp fiction remain one of the great unanswered ambiguities in pop culture. What was in marcellus wallaces briefcase in pulp fiction. The briefcase with diamonds in the movie reservoir dogs is the same mysterious briefcase in pulp fiction. Some movie and tv mysteries, however, werent intended to be mysteries at all, and often are just the result of the director getting cute at the last minute. Wallaces briefcase in quentin tarantinos pulp fiction has been the. In a world of questions, pulp fiction is the answer. Like the secret of why marcellus threw antoine out the 4th storey window or was it 4th story. The contents of the briefcase in pulp fiction, the meaning of ezekiel 25.
What is often missed in the context of pulp fiction is the symbolism which feeds the narrative and pushes the plot along beautifully. Sep 07, 2017 of course, the audience isnt left with the most satisfying answers, so perhaps the theme of pulp fiction will be forever left to public speculation. Many of these ideas revolved around religious andor personal redemption. We never even actually see whats inside the briefcase. In pulp fiction its a briefcase with something glowing inside, and again we never learn what exactly.
Vincent cracked the case open made the very unexciting revelation. I was looking for a song on the pulp fiction soundtrack and hedys question caught my eye. In pulp fiction 1994, the contents of the briefcase are. The people of the future will ponder this great epic about two hit men and a briefcase, which contains their bosses favorite orange lightbulb. The initial budget was reportedly even lower until bruce willis was added to the cast he had a recent string of domestic flops but was still a boxoffice draw overseas. The boys who had the briefcase in possession of the briefcase, they were safe. It appears or is mentioned in the following films reservoir dogs, four rooms, death proof, from dusk till dawn and pulp fiction. Tarantino himself refuses to acknowledge what was in the briefcase. Ok, ive seen this in the theatre and now on video twice. The contents of the briefcase, marcellus wallaces briefcase, is actually. Marsellus enigmatic briefcase, this next section shifts the action to vincents interaction with. Theyre going to keep underestimating you butch then, i think its safe to assume that we all know how that turned out following the events in that movie. In case you forgot, the beginning of pulp fiction isnt just john travolta and samuel l. A few other interesting titbits from the set emerged too.
Screenprism muses on the possible contents of the briefcase in pulp fiction. Slight telephoto lens medium shot out of focus shot enforces that he is dazed. Vincent retrieves a briefcase, the contents of which glow, from a. Gym bag in hand, butch climbs out of the dumpster and runs to the taxi. Nov 14, 2000 my take on the briefcase treating pulp fiction independently from other films is that it contained the match outcome with huge odds against butch. Jackson and vincent vega john travolta, who are out to retrieve a briefcase stolen from their employer, marsellus wallace ving rhames. A conspiracy theory todays topic geek week youtube. For example, pulp fiction has the shining briefcase, but the briefcase couldve been anything. Aug 21, 2015 the glowing contents of marcellus wallaces briefcase in pulp fiction, the item assassins jules and vincent were so keen to recover for their boss, has been revealed. A briefcase, bathroom and gold watch pulp fiction at 25. Pulp fiction has sparked more theories and arguments than almost every film since its release, and continues to do so. As always, tarantino knew exactly what he was doing, engineering the mystery to inspire endless debate via the various dazzled responses of the people who see whats inside. Mob contract killer vincent vega is the protagonist of the first story, prizefighter butch coolidge is the protagonist of the second, and vincents partner jules.
Ving rhames and the contents of his glowing briefcase. While the technique has been used in stories going back long before edison invented moving pictures, alfred hitchcock coined the term. What was in the briefcase in the movie pulp fiction. Im not sure if tarantino will ever really say what should be in the briefcase according to the movie and its trivial nature. I am a tarantino fan and have always known what was in the briefcase.
Jan 29, 2011 its easily the most asked question about pulp fiction. They apparently doublecrossed marcellus in some way, but their purpose for being in the film is to show how brutally and remorselessly jules and vincent execute some dumb collegeage kids who were in way over their heads. John travolta and uma thurman in pulp fiction 1994. Heres why all your theories about the pulp fiction glowing. I hated filming that, and had a barf bag on standby the whole time. John travoltas vincent and jules are sent to retrieve the case for marsellus wallace in the 1994 movie, but director quentin tarantino never lets viewers see the contents. My girlfriend came up with this theory, and i have to agree with her, it makes a whole lot of sense. In celebration of uma thurmans 45th big day today, april 29, were looking back at some of the most impressive fan theories pulp fiction. But i must have missed something cause even with as many times as ive watched it, i still have no idea whats in the suitcase. Jackson driving around talking about foot massages and foreign fast food. Jan 29, 2018 while the technique has been used in stories going back long before edison invented moving pictures, alfred hitchcock coined the term. Jun 01, 2016 boston cbs much of the plot of the tarantino classic pulp fiction centers around a mysterious, glimmering briefcase. With the support of creative europe media programme of the european union whats really in the.
The first is about two hitmen, jules winnfield samuel l. The briefcase retrieved by vincent vega and jules winnfield in the film pulp fiction contained the soul of their boss, marsellus wallace. A topic once hotly debated on the aol straight dope message boards, and still discussed today its. Nov 14, 2000 i was looking for a song on the pulp fiction soundtrack and hedys question caught my eye. Everything you can learn from the pulp fiction script. Theories as to what was inside the briefcase in pulp fiction. Pulp fiction is a 1994 american crime film written and directed by quentin tarantino, based on a story by tarantino and roger avary. All that and more covered this week in ask 411 movies. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Now, 25 years later, we look back on its classic script. Lamarr was in the room when travoltas vincent cracked the case open, gazed into its glowing interior and reported we happy. Mar 11, 2019 what was really inside the pulp fiction briefcase. Nov 26, 2016 the real hidden genius of pulp fiction published by justin on november 26, 2016 november 26, 2016 when pulp fiction debuted in 1994, writerdirector quentin tarantino was hailed as a filmmaking genius, and his movie rewired filmmakers brains for the next 20 years.
The briefcase holds the same top secret mystery as the trunk of the car in repo man. Fan theories explaining the cryptic contents held within the. Mob contract killer vincent vega is the protagonist of the first story, prizefighter butch coolidge is the protagonist of the second, and vincents partner jules winnfield is the protagonist of the third. So whats in it, and tell me where you heard that from so i can check it please. I dont want to stir up an argument over what actually was in the briefcase in pulp fiction mainly. In pulp fiction 1994, the contents of the briefcase are not revealed. Blondes brother vincent vega implied, later confirmed by tarantino is the first person to see the briefcase s contents. It becomes apparent how, like the story, these symbolic arcs that fuel the story intertwine as much as the characters. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Pulp fiction was quentin tarantinos coming out party in 1994. The true contents of the pulp fiction briefcase remains one of the biggest secrets in movie history, but a new fan theory has been revealed that could explain everything. You never learn its contents and it remains one of cinemas greatest.
Pulp fiction is a darkly humorous 1994 crime drama told in the quentin tarantino trademark nonlinear fashion. The contents of the briefcase in pulp fiction, the meaning. Or is it a literal macguffin, important only to the characters. This is loosely supported with idea that the band aid on the back of marsellus neck being where his soul was extracted from. Jul 11, 2018 susannah mccullough of screenprism explored some of the fan theories that try to explain the cryptic contents of the mysterious 666 black briefcase that changed hands throughout the 1994 quentin tarantino film pulp fiction. A white, preppylooking sort with a blowdry haircut. This has the effect of making many of the folders and files orphans, with no easy way to restore their link with their counterparts on the source medium. Aug 20, 2015 everyone agrees that quentin tarantinos gamechanging 1994 crime epic pulp fiction is one of the alltime great movies. Mar 26, 2000 theories as to what was inside the briefcase in pulp fiction. Why your theories about the pulp fiction briefcase are. A macguffin, a term popularized by director alfred hitchcock and often used in a derogatory way to describe a cheap tactic in storytelling, is an object that the characters of a story pursue in order to drive the plot forward. The real hidden genius of pulp fiction justin kownacki.
He locked himself in a hotel room with roger avary, and they cracked pulp fiction. Pulp fiction is famous for the way the story is shown out of order. Breaking, making, and killing time in pulp fiction university of. Everyone has an opinion or theory about it, lets explore some of them and then you can draw your own conclusions. Vincent, carrying the black briefcase from the scene between vincent and jules, steps inside.
Pulp fiction is still one bad mfer of a movie sbs movies. After reservoir dogs, quentin tarantino needed a hit. Ultimately, the briefcase is really a macguffin and a pretty good one, considering all the theories its generated. The contents of the glowing briefcase in pulp fiction remained a mystery to the audience because we couldnt have a repeat of reservoir dogs, now could we. When they gave it up, especially when they gave it up to save themselves. Stories were often grossly exaggerated and explicit for the times. Why your theories about the pulp fiction briefcase are probably. The idea that the illuminated object is marselluss soul is one enduring. Up to date chronology of quentin tarantinos interlocking. With this in mind, here are 15 movie mysteries that have never been solved. Aug 11, 2014 20 greatest pulp fiction trivia facts. I still cant figure out what was in the aluminium briefcase. And what is the bandaid on the back of marselluss neck about. Pulp fiction s narrative is told out of chronological order, and follows three main interrelated stories.
It can be anything secret spy papers, a mysterious briefcase, etc. A magazine or book containing lurid subject matter and being characteristically printed on rough, unfinished paper. Tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs, a princess of mars by edgar rice burroughs, the big sleep by raymond chandler. Before the days of tv, pulps were how young adults learned about popular culture and the criminal underworld. Like mattd said, brett and his friends are only there as a plot device. Should i get wats in the briefcase in pulp fiction if the briefcase medium becomes full during an update, there will be no space for writing the updated briefcase database. Mar 18, 2018 pulp fiction is a 1994 american crime film written and directed by quentin tarantino, based on a story by tarantino and roger avary. It can feel like a tired argument until you watch the movie again and the careful exposition of the. Pulp fictions famous diner robbery scene, jules samuel l. I genuinely enjoyed pulp fiction, and i believe the unique way in which the story is told made me even more enthusiastic about interpreting it. Its worth noting that tarantino created pulp fiction s story with roger avery, who once revealed that the pulp fiction briefcase originally contained diamonds, but that the concept was.
Brett, a white, preppylooking sort with a blowdry haircut. The term pulp fiction refers to a literary genre used to describe magazines printed on cheap pulp paper in the first half of the 20th century. And the perfect british spy novel to read on the toilet. Here are just a small selection of the theories proposed by the movies millions of fans. Vincent yelling to mia okay honey, were getting you on your feet. Quentin tarantino and roger averys script for pulp fiction is an exemplar in this regard. Maybe one day quentin tarantino will change his mind. He had come onto the scene as a brash and independent thinker, but he. Pulp ficton wiki wiki is a fandom movies community.
Boards community central the vestibule crazy pulp fiction theory by some dude on reddit. Our wide selection is elegible for free shipping and free returns. Much debate centers around the contents of the briefcase in quentin tarantinos 1994 film pulp fiction. Everyone agrees that quentin tarantinos gamechanging 1994 crime epic pulp fiction is one of the alltime great movies. If you have the dvd, you can program your dvd player to play the scenes in chronological order. It can feel like a tired argument until you watch the movie again and the careful exposition of the mystery. Buy pulp fiction vincent and jules t shirt and other tshirts at. The gimp is said to have been a young attorney who was making a house call to maynards pawn shop. Description, analysis, and more, so you can understand the ins and outs of pulp fiction. The briefcase contains the holy grail there is a cracked video that shows pulp fiction is a take on arthurian legend so this is possible. You never see or hear anyone say whats in the case. The briefcase contained a collection of insanely valuable rare and vintage pulp dime novels, that marvin and his crew had sold to marcellus and then tried to back out of the deal andor rip him off at the last minute. Oct 10, 2014 12 movies to see after you watch pulp fiction. It would probably break poor mr tarantinos heart if he knew you were doing that.
Song the glow from the last dragon soundtrack artist willie hutch. The real hidden genius of pulp fiction published by justin on november 26, 2016 november 26, 2016 when pulp fiction debuted in 1994, writerdirector quentin tarantino was hailed as a filmmaking genius, and his movie rewired filmmakers brains for the next 20 years. Once thats accomplished, the macguffin usually becomes relatively unimportant. See more ideas about pulp fiction, fiction and pulp fiction art. A former columnist for cracked, matt cowans genre fiction has appeared in daily science. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Vince has spent all morning retrieving a human soul locked inside of a briefcase, but finds the idea of divine intervention to be unrealistic.
Can anyone tell me what was in the briefcase in pulp fiction. Im going to level with you about the briefcase and its glowing contents. Typically, a macguffin will not have any identity of its own, and it can be interchangeable. Pulp fiction lives on as one of the most defining movie hits of the 1990s and has earned its place in many peoples list of favourite movies. A theory that has been passed around via email and is prominent on the internet is the. Subscribe to our new channel for more film theories for more awesome content, check. Red filter foreshadows death and butch killing his opponent. Dive into the pulp fiction script and learn why it became an instant classic. Oct 14, 2014 pulp fiction is so cool because, for the first time in his career, tarantino wasnt trying so hard to be cool.
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