Pulp Fiction
Single Sided UK Quad, Rolled, 30 x 40 inches.
1994 was a pretty glorious year for me in terms of films. I’d just started working in a video shop and the wondeful trinity of Leon, The Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction made it a year to remember for me. The multi chapter narrative felt really fresh at the time (I was shocked when Butch kills Vincent Vega halfway through the film), but it’s Tarantino’s humour, writing and music that make the film so special for me. It has a wealth of memorable scenes, my personal favourites are Christopher Walken’s gold watch monologue, Butch’s weapon selection dilemma post-gimp escape and the scenes with Travolta/Tarantino/Jackson/Keitel after Marvin gets shot. From Dale and the Del-Tones buzzing opener through Dusty Springfield, Al Green and Chuck Berry, I still listen to the soundtrack quite regularly. The unorthodox casting is another highlight; Travolta’s career was resurrected, it allowed Bruce Willis to break out into roles away from the Die Hard mould and it propelled Samuel L. Jackson into the mainstream.
I think it’s Quentin’s best film; it lacks the over-indulgence of his later work whilst showcasing his talents at their peak. I do think it will stand the test of time and be regarded as a classic for many years to come.
The UK Quad poster features Uma Thurman in the classic smoking pose that is synonymous with the film. The dictionary definitions are an interesting addition. I actually slightly prefer the US One Sheet artwork (in the gallery above), as it reminds me of the UK VHS artwork that used to hang on my bedroom wall.
1994 was a pretty glorious year for me in terms of films. I’d just started working in a video shop and the wondeful trinity of Leon, The Shawshank Redemption and Pulp Fiction made it a year to remember for me. The multi chapter narrative felt really fresh at the time (I was shocked when Butch kills Vincent Vega halfway through the film), but it’s Tarantino’s humour, writing and music that make the film so special for me. It has a wealth of memorable scenes, my personal favourites are Christopher Walken’s gold watch monologue, Butch’s weapon selection dilemma post-gimp escape and the scenes with Travolta/Tarantino/Jackson/Keitel after Marvin gets shot. From Dale and the Del-Tones buzzing opener through Dusty Springfield, Al Green and Chuck Berry, I still listen to the soundtrack quite regularly. The unorthodox casting is another highlight; Travolta’s career was resurrected, it allowed Bruce Willis to break out into roles away from the Die Hard mould and it propelled Samuel L. Jackson into the mainstream.
I think it’s Quentin’s best film; it lacks the over-indulgence of his later work whilst showcasing his talents at their peak. I do think it will stand the test of time and be regarded as a classic for many years to come.
The UK Quad poster features Uma Thurman in the classic smoking pose that is synonymous with the film. The dictionary definitions are an interesting addition. I actually slightly prefer the US One Sheet artwork (in the gallery above), as it reminds me of the UK VHS artwork that used to hang on my bedroom wall.