I love that everytime Vincent comes out from the bathroom, somthing bad happens. The first time, Mia gets a heart attack, the second time a robbery starts, and the third time he gets shot. That is so smart, and also so funny
@@manuelstrola3096 I agree, it's written into the script on purpose to show vincent is always on the toilet. But I believe it's due to constipation. One of the known common side effects of opiates is constipation.
@@jasonpapai73 Yup, most likely he'd be constipated, tho if the H was wearing off he could start needing to crap. Ive been there enough times. The part I dislike, unless it was intentionally stupid, is how they treat the H O'D. Never would you do that, unless it was pulp writing. You would call an ambulance or use Naloxone. Its always been that way. Adrenaline to the heart.. no, never.
Regarding the "miracle" and if the movie uses it to answer a fundamental question about chance or purpose, here's this: Jules has an epiphany, and Vincent thinks it's bullshit. So Jules quits, but Vincent goes back to work, and inescapably gets killed. In this line of work, it was likely to happen, and you can't escape a flurry of bullets twice. Jules got the message, and Vincent died for ignoring the sign. So in a sense, yes, Pulp Fiction positions itself on the side of purpose/choice over sheer chance/coincidence, even though chance is more present in the film. Also yes, to this day, this is Tarantino's best film.
@Jimmy Jericho That's just like... your opinion, man. I've rewatched those films countless times; Pulp Fiction and Django always come out on top for me. You may think it's just nostalgia, but it's just sheer unfounded supposition on your part.
"Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and goodwill, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers." Literally the most unforgettable quote.
What made Pulp Fiction (and Reservoir Dogs) great was that Tarantino showed what the gangsters were doing *before* they showed up in the scenes of other movies where we only see the gangsters show up and be bad guys. We get to see the ride over, the ride back... An inconvenient situation that may occur in that line of work, the mundane tasks afterwards then the random chaos of the robbery that could happen to anybody.
Quentin Tarantino has said in interviews that there is nothing in the briefcase... he thought it would be more fun for fans to come up with their own theories. And Marsellus Wallace has a band aid on the back of his head because the actor cut himself shaving. Quentin loved the look and that’s why we got that great shot of Marcellus’s head.
Good Discussion. It forced me to consider Pulp Fiction’s meaning to a greater extent. This is Vega’s story. Vincent Vega is as prideful as Butch, but because of his drug addiction and bad luck, Butch succeeds where Vega fails. Had Vega recognized that Jules was carrying his ass through some dodgy situations, and that his drug addictions were jeopardizing everything he does, he would have thought to take Jules’ retirement as an opportunity to sober up or at least get a new partner before trying to track Butch down. He might not have needed to go to the toilet so frequently. He might not have had to stab Mia in the chest to save her life. He might not have shot Marvin in the face. Vega’s coolness is a liability and perhaps the real reason for Jules’ retirement. Vega had some emotional problems. The drugs covered them up, which meant that when he wasn’t high, he couldn’t control himself as well. He was needlessly disrespectful towards Mr. Wolf. He verbally attacked Butch without provocation, and he ridiculed Jules when it would have been wise to listen carefully. He was given many chances, and he kept failing to acknowledge them. One might think that the one thing that kept Butch from falling into the same kind of trap as Vega was that he had a family heirloom passed onto him - an indication that his life was special and meant something to someone, so that when times were rough he could rely on that memory to propel him onward to honor the sacrifices of his forbears.
fully agree. For one, I believe Tarantino very intentionally has left the mystery of the content of the suitcase open, even for himself, as there's really no need for one answer when you can have mystery and speculation. That's the magic, the mystery! There's pretty much no one answer that can be more interesting than that, I believe.
By the way, the writer/director of “Igby Goes Down,” is the same guy that plays, Flock ‘a Seagulls, in Pulp Fiction. And is then shot by Jules. “Oh I’m sorry did I break your concentration?”
One of the best discussions of Pulp Fiction I've heard or read. "This doesn't sound like your normal chit-chat. This sound like you have something to say."
The twist competition is incredible. It's one of those scenes that's so embedded in pop culture that it's reached the level of cliché, but if you try and watch it with fresh eyes it's just so perfect. Proper lightning in a bottle.
That's certainly a cool idea but the contents from the briefcase in pulp fiction had a very strong gold glow, diamonds might sparkle but not in a gold colour so....maybe not?
@@stupididiot8717 I dont dislike Michael, he's just a little to up and happy all the time vs Jared who felt more in charge and even keeled, which works better in the philosophy teaching biz.
@@lukeallen7529 Michael is a lovely, funny person, but he’s just not as thoughtful or perceptive as Jared, aka the 🐐 . His arguments and insights are often reductive or he focuses on the wrong thing. The new host that did the Hey Arnold breakdown is more like Jared, imo.
The thing I think is brilliant is that I've always felt like the movie is structured to turn you and your friend into Vincent and Jules. Even though V&J are bad guys, they are sympathetic and cool. It's makes you want to hang out with them and talk like them. Then the whole movie in a way sets you up to assume their personas and back and forth. It sets you up to sit in a diner and continue their exact conversation at the table. Was it fate? Was it the hand of God? Or was it random events? One person can be Jules and argue that Jules acknowledged the divine hand and he lives on to pursue a better life while Vincent rejected it and paid the price. The other person can retort that Jules totally screwed Vincent over. If Jules hadn't seen divinity in the coincidental then Jules would have been on the job in that apartment and sat Butch's butt down on the sofa at gunpoint to wait for Vincent to finish up before yet again delivering Ezekiel. You and your buddy literally can pick up exactly where the movie left off in the roles of the two iconic characters that bookend the film. That's brilliant. I can't think of any movie that pulls off anything quite like it.
One of my favorite subtle things is during the OD scene. The look on Rosanna Arquette's face when she sees the adrenaline shot. It totally speaks to who she is that she's so stoked by what she is so lucky to witness. Perfect junkie needle fetish reaction. Just perfect.
Great discussion! One thing that strikes me about the ending is that we find out why Vincent didn't have Jules backing him up at Butch's apartment. It can then be interpreted that Jules' decision to leave the criminal life will probably save his life, while Vincent's decision NOT to follow suit cost him his, almost directly.
In regards to John Travolta, he basically was a guy who was famous for dancing good, and it's funny that in Pulp Fiction he is anything BUT a good dancer. Tarantino really is a genius
OKAY OKAY OKAY I KNOW I'M LATE BUT ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO ME IN THIS MOVIE IS THE USE OF MUSIC!! ESPECIALLY AT THE PART WHEN BUTCH DRIVES DOWN THE STREET AND SEES MARSELLUS.. When Marsellus looks over to see Butch the song on the radio says "it's good to see you" which I think he was happy to see him cause he can kill him and get revenge for him betraying what he told him to do.. then when Butch turns and sees Marsellus the song on the radio says "I must go" and then hits the gas.. I just absolutely love that like it's such a subtle thing BUT GOD I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! Quentin Tarantino is a master of his craft in every single way. I love his movies and little moments like that make me so happy!!
The reason Vincent has to die is because he ignores all of the warning and miracles happening all around him. Jules recognizes the miracle and changes which is why he lives
Fathat Gunderson The point is that he doesn't need you to let him know how good his hooker's feet are. He's the one who buys them. He knows how good they are. When most men go out cruising the feet they get are SHIT. He buys the lingerie model expensive feet because when he licks them he wants to taste them.
It's nice timing that this video came out recently as I had decided to watch Pulp Fiction for the first time a couple of days ago. I've watched the more recent Tarantino films but never the oldies. Following the correct series of events wasn't hard even after a first viewing. It was a brilliantly written, edited, and acted film by all parties involved. Great Film, it's easy to see why it's a classic and I would watch it again.
While I normally cannot stand this format of a guy or two just talking, I gotta say I really appreciate your video. the analysis is very interesting, YOU AREN'T OVERLY OBNOXIOUS OR ANNOYING TO BE ENTERTAINING (HUGE PLUS AND RARE), and many of your points of discussion or analysis are actually quite original and new. so many writers or videos just recycle interesting points from clickbait articles but this was fresh and interesting. thanks so much! Not sure if i have an interest to watch more other than Pulp Fiction as I prefer more editing and NOT watching the narrator...but thanks again for doing this well and not being annoying or egotistical.
There is this word, sprezzatura, which basically is a name for the art of making difficult demanding things look simple and effortless. Pulp Fiction is that.
I just made the connection that in many of the trivial dialog scenes, we see the characters being happy and enjoying themselves. That joy and enthusiasm they have for their conversations makes it fun to watch them, even if the things they say are mostly meaningless, and makes the audience more invested in the characters, so there is much more tension when things suddenly go violent.
I always saw the philosophy in "Ezekiel 25:17." The entire passage seems to revolve around the idea of morals, leadership and character. Every chapter in the film has the idea of "shepparding the weak through the valley of darkness." The scenes from Vince saving Mia when after resisting his urge to give into the romance/ connection between them knowing she was married. Same with Jules deciding to let Ringo live and not kill him and Butch saving Marcellus when he could've let him continued to get raped and murdered. So in a nutshell, it's a movie that seems to test the characters and idea of moral code and character.
The briefcase contains the diamonds from Reservoir Dogs which is the sister film to Pulp Fiction. Also Mr. Blonde, aka Victor Vega from Reservoir Dogs is Vincent Vega's (John Travolta's) older brother.
Great episode. I always love when you guys talk about Tarantino's work. I would love to see an episode on Seven Psychopaths, one of the more underrated movies of the last decade IMO.
Also no one discusses the duality of how when Jules visits his friends house, he asks first and is genuinely concerned not that the person died but that he’d be in trouble. He treats his host with respect and gratitude despite his host not responding with the same respect as he uses racist slurs. The difference is he genuinely did want to help, he was just at risk of being harmed himself. In comparison when Vincent is in trouble he demands that his “friend” let him in and there’s a much slower pacing than the other scene. Rather than trying to hide a body, Vincent is trying to save it and treats the host with little respect. The Horst didn’t want to help and was forced into it. There’s also the difference of how in one the wife is involved and in the other they try desperately not to get the wife involved. Overall I think it’s brilliant writing how he orchestrated this, and even more brilliant from the fact that no one brings this up.
It’s definitely still his best film. With either Reservoir Dogs or Jackie Brown in second and third. There’s great stuff in the later movies, but none are as sharp and tight and concise as his first three.
This movie takes me back to spring break of my sophomore year of high school. Saw it in a dive theater a couple of weeks after it had stopped showing everywhere else 😀 love this movie❤
I second Do the Right Thing, and I hope you're talking about the original Oldboy and not Spike's. Cause his version is definitely one of the worst examples of conscription directing.
@@here0is0me lol yes I mean the original. I did just realize that alongside Do The Right Thing, that's an easy misunderstanding to come to. Literally just two great movies that I have watched recently
Love you guys! When I studied philosophy my favourite lectures were ones where we analyzed pop culture. I do wish you analyzed some of the symbolism though, like butch's choice of weapon in his rescue of Marcellus or the fact that he's reading a peice of pulp fiction on the toilet. Then again that has been covered elsewhere. Other than that, awesome stuff.
My favorite running gag in Pulp Fiction is the fact that John Travolta's character Vince experiences all of his suffering immediately after taking a shit. Girl ODs, he dies, negotiations get heated, etc.
Fully agree. It's my favourite film but I always find that the only part of the film that sags a little is that sequence. It only picks up when Butch realises about the watch. Also, I've always found the "stop doing that mongoloid voice!" bit rather jarring.
Yeah, it does feel completely out of place and pace with the rest of the film. The dialogue isn't nearly as engaging and it's not clever at all. Fabiana's character is boring and doesn't fit with the rest of the movie. I know he was just trying to show Butch happy and goofing off with his GF, but the whole thing comes across a little weird. Another tell is that scene and her character are like the only ones in the entire movie that have no memorable quotes. The only thing that comes close is "Zed is dead baby... Zed's dead ..." But that's an entirely different scene. The cab driver was more memorable.
God that woman is DUMB AS SHIT. Cut 10 minutes of that sequence and the movie truly is 11/10. There's also the weird sequence in the taxi with the ultra-suave lady driver and the fake projected background that's a bit off-putting, but other than that: mastaapiece.
I had the experience of seeing this movie for the first time without knowing that character was played by Tarantino himself. His performance didn't really stand out to me positively or negatively. I think it's the knowledge that you're looking at the movie's director which pulls the viewer out of the movie a bit and makes his performances seem worse than they actually are. Regardless, I'm glad he's pulled back from that.
I actually kind of like his acting in this. It's his pretty ... let's say unique ... line-delivery that makes his scene all the more rewatchable. I just adore the way he says "You wanna make some PHONE CALLS?" You wanna call some PEOPLE?!"
I watched this movie yesterday for the first time and wasn't really sure what to make of it other than I liked it. I think my appreciation of it will grow more over time and after more viewings.
The look of anticipation on Rosanna Arquette's face the moment before the penetration of the syringe is the best moment of acting. She deserved an Oscar for nailing the junkie who's obsessed with needles.
When you mentioned igby goes down that was crazy cuz that is literally what came to mind when you mentioned movies with Tarantino inspired dialogue. I loved that movie as a kid but when i got older i can’t sit through the droning trying to sound smart dialogue lol. But it’s still a good one in my books for nostalgia reasons.
I was 22 when Pulp Fiction came out, and like most Gen-Xers, I love taking a deep dive into the art that defined our generation, so thank you for this video!! I think the real theme of Pulp Fiction is whether or not and to what extent words have meaning. I could disappear up my own ass giving examples, but y'all are perceptive enough that if you look at the film through that lens, you'll be blown away at the fluency with which Tarantino mines that concept. For me, yes to all the things you highlighted in your analysis, but my Big Brilliant with a bullet is how he handles theme. Totes rad.
In teaching Hinduism I often show the epiphany scene in discussing moksha. Great film and great job as always! “If my answers scare you Vincent then you should cease asking scary questions.”
The way you know that PF is "the Masterpiece" is that PF inspired and influenced filmmakers from then until the present day. Even Tarantino himself is still trying to recapture the magic that he caught with this film. He has done great work since then, yes, but every film he's done since has had to compare itself to Pulp Fiction, and always will. When PF appeared, it CHANGED filmmaking. Nothing he (or anyone else) has done since then has had that kind of impact.
I’m eternally grateful for Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction kickstarting Quentin T’s career. His movies have undeniable unique personality. His very own style. My favorite QT movie is The Hateful Eight. Though I enjoy all his movies
Remember when Wisecrack use to talk about a viraity of subjects? They always talked about film and tv, but they use to talk about classic literature, psychology, history, and philosophy without the movies reviews/editorials. They also found creatives ways to talk about these things that made it fun. They use to be one of the better "educational channels" on UA-cam. They were like if School of Life and Crash Course came together and were owned by Funny or Die. Now all they do is reviews/editorials editorials of movies or show but quaote a philosopher. Even there though, unlike 8-bit philosophy, the philosophy is no longer the focus of the videos, it about more talking about the movies or shows. Don't get me wrong, if you're a film and tv fan theses videos are still good, but I feel that wisecrack has lost what made it a special channel. They have turned into just another straight forward movie review channel.
It's easier to complain about this if you dont look at the comparative analytics of their videos and series. I can't fault them for leaning harder into the content that more people watch, since that keeps their lights on.
@@LonkinPork I watch the videos, I've been subscribed to the channel for years and I still stand by what I said. Like I said, they always talk about film before but when was the last time you saw Thug Notes or 8-bit philosophy on this channel? Or see them exclusively talk about literature? The shows they had talking about film before didn't dominate the entire channel and at one point they were trying to get other shows going that talk about other subjects. And analyzing what exactly? Just Film and tv. Yes, they may use the reviews to try to explain philosophical ideas but a lot of these are still reviews none the less, and thats "all" they do now. Also before we use to have shows on the channel that just flat out explained philosophy to us, so it they use to have a more of diverse range in how they explain things. Now they can't do that unless were also talking about "Mean Girls" or simething. Deep or Dumb, What Went Wrong, The Good, The Bad and The Brilliant are all review shows. Even the Philosophy of _______ is still reviewing a film. They even have podcasts that just are dedicated to specific shows now. Showing off you're liberal arts major and knowledge of subjects like existentialism dosen't change that these are review shows. They are all giving detailed analysis of film, and telling us what they like or didn't like. Since thar all they do now just review channel with a high vocabulary. It seems they've gone more for clickbait tactics these days. Film and tv can bring in more clicks. Which kind of seems more manipulative and reminds me of what happen to TLC and History Channel. Both started of as education based channels that talked about multiple things, but slowly started to trade education for ratings,becoming more focus on what brought people in by appeasing the lowest common denominator. After years of doing this, both channel start to be forcus on sensationalism and popularity first. Leading them to dumding themselves down, abandoning what they use to be foucus on in getting views with no concern on what derection they were going with channel
the only thin i wish they mentioned about the exploration of the theme of randomness is that I think, yes, the film shows the chaotic nature of the world, and the characters deliberating about the source or meaning of that supposed chaos, but also the fact that the film still shows a character arc with Jules, and shows the audience how we still have agency, as Jules retires from his life of crime and murder, and chooses to spare a life at the end of the film and walk the Earth.
I've lost respect for these guys. How could they do such an in depth discussion on Pulp Fiction... *Without the knowledge that the Uzi left in the kitchen belonged to Marsellus!*
I'm surprised this discussion doesn't mention the use of the N-word, in particular the scene where the director himself repeatedly uses it in reference to a black person.
@@JebeckyGranjola I agree...In the context of a movie a director should be able to do whatever that director wishes...Barring anything illegal I support total and complete artistic freedom.
M J M ok, that was perhaps a poor analogy. My point is that other people have been fired and socially ostrasized for saying racist things, even as a joke, yet Tarantino gets a pass. That is a double standard. I don't believe Tarantino is actually racist, he made Django, but even if it was totally fine then, it IS a cultural disconnect now, and that is worth talking about.
@@JebeckyGranjola Yes, I agree it is worth talking about. And I understand it is a sensitive subject for many. Personally, I am - for the most part - able to separate art from reality. Of course they both exist in the world but I tend to be more open to an anything goes mentality when it comes to movies, shows, podcasts, literature, comedy, etc...That doesn't mean I haven't come across things that I didn't like or agree with...I certainly have...That being said, I don't recall ever feeling such and such a thing should be canceled, banned, censored, etc...I simply will watch something else...This is by no means an endorsement of what I dislike...I just don't feel I am the arbiter of good taste for the world...Just for myself.
I personally don’t think the dialogue in Pulp Fiction is anywhere near “natural” or “organic”. Or, it may be too “natural”. Average day to day humans don’t talk the way Jules and Vincent talk, they talk almost poetically. As humans, we stutter, we ponder in the middle of our ideas, we let our words get ahead of our ideas, and we interrupt. The dialogue Tarantino writes, specifically in this movie, is like choreography to me. It’s a dance. Vincent and Jules bounce off of each other’s ideas and words to make it seem as tho they flow naturally, like their words are formed within one another because they are. But, that doesn’t mean it’s not good. It’s done well, and it works for this type of movie. The nature of the film is to kinda show how chaotic and unreal life can be, especially in the context of Jules and Vincent’s work. So, the dialogue is unnatural, but it works in the universe the movie itself lives in. Also, this vid seems a bit tooooo biased lol
I love that everytime Vincent comes out from the bathroom, somthing bad happens. The first time, Mia gets a heart attack, the second time a robbery starts, and the third time he gets shot. That is so smart, and also so funny
DuckEye , she OD’s. Huge difference.
Very good observation DuckEye.
@@manuelstrola3096 I agree, it's written into the script on purpose to show vincent is always on the toilet. But I believe it's due to constipation. One of the known common side effects of opiates is constipation.
@@jasonpapai73 Yup, most likely he'd be constipated, tho if the H was wearing off he could start needing to crap. Ive been there enough times. The part I dislike, unless it was intentionally stupid, is how they treat the H O'D. Never would you do that, unless it was pulp writing. You would call an ambulance or use Naloxone. Its always been that way. Adrenaline to the heart.. no, never.
@@neutra__l8525 Yeah I believe OD scene was purely theatrical
Tarantino’s Oscar is in the briefcase.
HAHAHAH
No no, no! It's full of feet. Hence the astonished surprise on their faces.
High key that’s been his inside joke for decades
its the Diamonds from reservoir dogs.
@@D20_Roller it’s the fake missing trump votes
This is how a podcast should be: pre-researched as to not waste our time, but unscripted to not waste the creators time
Am I a ni$$er is this Englewood ? White people who know… is my favorite
@Roman Black But why?
This is the weirdest episode of Hot Ones I've ever seen. Where are the wings?! 🤔🤷🏾
How did you get here from Hot Ones? 😆
Regarding the "miracle" and if the movie uses it to answer a fundamental question about chance or purpose, here's this: Jules has an epiphany, and Vincent thinks it's bullshit. So Jules quits, but Vincent goes back to work, and inescapably gets killed. In this line of work, it was likely to happen, and you can't escape a flurry of bullets twice. Jules got the message, and Vincent died for ignoring the sign. So in a sense, yes, Pulp Fiction positions itself on the side of purpose/choice over sheer chance/coincidence, even though chance is more present in the film.
Also yes, to this day, this is Tarantino's best film.
The reason God stopped the bullets is because Jules swallowed "The Big Kahuna and Sprite" aka "BILL"... ua-cam.com/video/BBgghnQF6E4/v-deo.html
I will say I think this is his best but Reservoir Dogs is very underrated.
@Jimmy Jericho That's just like... your opinion, man. I've rewatched those films countless times; Pulp Fiction and Django always come out on top for me. You may think it's just nostalgia, but it's just sheer unfounded supposition on your part.
@@thisisfyne hehe big lebowski
"Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and goodwill, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers."
Literally the most unforgettable quote.
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@@JohnDoe-zx7cq I expected this reply to be: "And you will know my name is the Lord, when I lay my vengeance upon thee."
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Yeahhhhh (Voice of Gary Cole) not actually from the Old Testament, small but important note to make to the plebeians
What made Pulp Fiction (and Reservoir Dogs) great was that Tarantino showed what the gangsters were doing *before* they showed up in the scenes of other movies where we only see the gangsters show up and be bad guys. We get to see the ride over, the ride back... An inconvenient situation that may occur in that line of work, the mundane tasks afterwards then the random chaos of the robbery that could happen to anybody.
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Ezekiel 25:17
+Artydomi I see. Who attempted to poison and destroy your brothers?
Quentin Tarantino has said in interviews that there is nothing in the briefcase... he thought it would be more fun for fans to come up with their own theories. And Marsellus Wallace has a band aid on the back of his head because the actor cut himself shaving. Quentin loved the look and that’s why we got that great shot of Marcellus’s head.
Good Discussion. It forced me to consider Pulp Fiction’s meaning to a greater extent.
This is Vega’s story.
Vincent Vega is as prideful as Butch, but because of his drug addiction and bad luck, Butch succeeds where Vega fails.
Had Vega recognized that Jules was carrying his ass through some dodgy situations, and that his drug addictions were jeopardizing everything he does, he would have thought to take Jules’ retirement as an opportunity to sober up or at least get a new partner before trying to track Butch down.
He might not have needed to go to the toilet so frequently. He might not have had to stab Mia in the chest to save her life. He might not have shot Marvin in the face.
Vega’s coolness is a liability and perhaps the real reason for Jules’ retirement.
Vega had some emotional problems. The drugs covered them up, which meant that when he wasn’t high, he couldn’t control himself as well. He was needlessly disrespectful towards Mr. Wolf. He verbally attacked Butch without provocation, and he ridiculed Jules when it would have been wise to listen carefully.
He was given many chances, and he kept failing to acknowledge them.
One might think that the one thing that kept Butch from falling into the same kind of trap as Vega was that he had a family heirloom passed onto him - an indication that his life was special and meant something to someone, so that when times were rough he could rely on that memory to propel him onward to honor the sacrifices of his forbears.
A small detail I find quite brilliant is how Butch doesn't shoot Vincent until he gets startled by the toaster.
Jared looks like Triple H got stuck in a Whole Foods in the 70s
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I feel that a film is always more powerful and interesting when it's asking questions rather than providing answers.
fully agree. For one, I believe Tarantino very intentionally has left the mystery of the content of the suitcase open, even for himself, as there's really no need for one answer when you can have mystery and speculation. That's the magic, the mystery! There's pretty much no one answer that can be more interesting than that, I believe.
@@ImpulseGenerator Wasn’t the briefcase meant to have the diamonds from reservoir dogs?
By the way, the writer/director of “Igby Goes Down,” is the same guy that plays, Flock ‘a Seagulls, in Pulp Fiction. And is then shot by Jules. “Oh I’m sorry did I break your concentration?”
Omg I just looked this up how did I not notice this!
One of the best discussions of Pulp Fiction I've heard or read. "This doesn't sound like your normal chit-chat. This sound like you have something to say."
The twist competition is incredible. It's one of those scenes that's so embedded in pop culture that it's reached the level of cliché, but if you try and watch it with fresh eyes it's just so perfect. Proper lightning in a bottle.
It's one of the longest single shots in cinema just showing off the interior
For sure the briefcase was filled with the Diamonds from the heist in Resevoir Dogs, right?
I'm 95% sure all Tarantino movies are from the same universe.
That's certainly a cool idea but the contents from the briefcase in pulp fiction had a very strong gold glow, diamonds might sparkle but not in a gold colour so....maybe not?
I always thought it was gold
Marsellus Wallace's soul... that's like the most funniest and amusing "fan theory".
It would have been explicit, if not for studio interference with Reservoir Dogs and him losing the direction of True Romance.
The “bad” was actually in secret part of the “good”
The Bad: This movie got so popular it gets ruined by memes if you haven't already seen it
This episode of Good, Bad, Brilliant is seriously just "the Good, the Slightly Less Good, and the Goodest" 🤣
I mean Pulp Fiction is quite possibly the best directing of all time so what can you do?
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Alexandre Marciano i fucking hate this guy, where is Jared
Alexandre Marciano oh hes right there lol
@@stupididiot8717 I dont dislike Michael, he's just a little to up and happy all the time vs Jared who felt more in charge and even keeled, which works better in the philosophy teaching biz.
@@lukeallen7529 Michael is a lovely, funny person, but he’s just not as thoughtful or perceptive as Jared, aka the 🐐 . His arguments and insights are often reductive or he focuses on the wrong thing. The new host that did the Hey Arnold breakdown is more like Jared, imo.
The thing I think is brilliant is that I've always felt like the movie is structured to turn you and your friend into Vincent and Jules. Even though V&J are bad guys, they are sympathetic and cool. It's makes you want to hang out with them and talk like them. Then the whole movie in a way sets you up to assume their personas and back and forth. It sets you up to sit in a diner and continue their exact conversation at the table. Was it fate? Was it the hand of God? Or was it random events? One person can be Jules and argue that Jules acknowledged the divine hand and he lives on to pursue a better life while Vincent rejected it and paid the price. The other person can retort that Jules totally screwed Vincent over. If Jules hadn't seen divinity in the coincidental then Jules would have been on the job in that apartment and sat Butch's butt down on the sofa at gunpoint to wait for Vincent to finish up before yet again delivering Ezekiel.
You and your buddy literally can pick up exactly where the movie left off in the roles of the two iconic characters that bookend the film. That's brilliant. I can't think of any movie that pulls off anything quite like it.
One of my favorite subtle things is during the OD scene. The look on Rosanna Arquette's face when she sees the adrenaline shot. It totally speaks to who she is that she's so stoked by what she is so lucky to witness. Perfect junkie needle fetish reaction. Just perfect.
17:53 Philosophical sci-fi, or sci-fantasy. A Cyperpunk-esque movie in Tarantino’s eyes would just be unparalleled.
Oh my god. Yes, I would love to see that
Omg absolutely!
oh shit it's good to hear Jared's voice again!
Great discussion! One thing that strikes me about the ending is that we find out why Vincent didn't have Jules backing him up at Butch's apartment. It can then be interpreted that Jules' decision to leave the criminal life will probably save his life, while Vincent's decision NOT to follow suit cost him his, almost directly.
In regards to John Travolta, he basically was a guy who was famous for dancing good, and it's funny that in Pulp Fiction he is anything BUT a good dancer. Tarantino really is a genius
I do not believe Travolta was still a good dancer when he filmed Pulp. It was more about dancing to a cheesy song.
@@mirellalastar what?
What constitutes good dancing?
I dunno looked alright To me
16:05 (what is in the briefcase): according to Garyx Wormuloid, the briefcase contains Marcellus Wallace's favorite lightbulb.
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OKAY OKAY OKAY I KNOW I'M LATE BUT ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO ME IN THIS MOVIE IS THE USE OF MUSIC!! ESPECIALLY AT THE PART WHEN BUTCH DRIVES DOWN THE STREET AND SEES MARSELLUS..
When Marsellus looks over to see Butch the song on the radio says "it's good to see you" which I think he was happy to see him cause he can kill him and get revenge for him betraying what he told him to do.. then when Butch turns and sees Marsellus the song on the radio says "I must go" and then hits the gas.. I just absolutely love that like it's such a subtle thing BUT GOD I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! Quentin Tarantino is a master of his craft in every single way. I love his movies and little moments like that make me so happy!!
Michael: "It's a pretty rare feat"
Quentin would agree
maybe not with your spelling of feat XD
@@pooyataleb2514 woosh
@@pooyataleb2514 God damnit Pooya, get your head in the game
feet*
You two guys work great together. Good to see Jared again, all the best to his family.
JARED!!!!! Welcome back man! Good to see you in here!
man was this enjoyable it was good to see Jared on one of these especially since he brought his A game with all that research
“That’s the benefit of doing heroin before you dance”
That's also why the milkshake tasted so good!
Jared! Welcome back dude!
The reason Vincent has to die is because he ignores all of the warning and miracles happening all around him. Jules recognizes the miracle and changes which is why he lives
Travolta is the type of guy to do one of the coolest movies to battlefield earth
Travolta is the type of guy to do one of the coolest movies to Fred Durst's The Fanatic
then you guys forgot Hairspray
Tarantino is the type of director that can make a loon a genius.
The message in battlefield Earth was better than the cinematography. That's all.
Travolta is the kind of guy who does what he wants. Who are you again?
@4:14 “It’s a pretty rare feat!” Yeah, and Tarantino has a real appreciation for pretty, rare feet!
what of it
Fathat Gunderson The point is that he doesn't need you to let him know how good his hooker's feet are. He's the one who buys them. He knows how good they are. When most men go out cruising the feet they get are SHIT. He buys the lingerie model expensive feet because when he licks them he wants to taste them.
@@Azraelmaximilian fuckin 💀 lmao.
Love to see boromir just enjoy and having conversations
It's nice timing that this video came out recently as I had decided to watch Pulp Fiction for the first time a couple of days ago. I've watched the more recent Tarantino films but never the oldies.
Following the correct series of events wasn't hard even after a first viewing. It was a brilliantly written, edited, and acted film by all parties involved.
Great Film, it's easy to see why it's a classic and I would watch it again.
While I normally cannot stand this format of a guy or two just talking, I gotta say I really appreciate your video. the analysis is very interesting, YOU AREN'T OVERLY OBNOXIOUS OR ANNOYING TO BE ENTERTAINING (HUGE PLUS AND RARE), and many of your points of discussion or analysis are actually quite original and new. so many writers or videos just recycle interesting points from clickbait articles but this was fresh and interesting. thanks so much! Not sure if i have an interest to watch more other than Pulp Fiction as I prefer more editing and NOT watching the narrator...but thanks again for doing this well and not being annoying or egotistical.
Jared!!! Welcome back my dude
There is this word, sprezzatura, which basically is a name for the art of making difficult demanding things look simple and effortless. Pulp Fiction is that.
I just made the connection that in many of the trivial dialog scenes, we see the characters being happy and enjoying themselves. That joy and enthusiasm they have for their conversations makes it fun to watch them, even if the things they say are mostly meaningless, and makes the audience more invested in the characters, so there is much more tension when things suddenly go violent.
Jared makes every episode great. Please have him back on again.
Pulp fiction is one of those movies where, anytime someone talks about it, I end up just watching it again.
So happy seeing Michael and Jared together for a Good/Bad/Brilliant segment
I always saw the philosophy in "Ezekiel 25:17." The entire passage seems to revolve around the idea of morals, leadership and character. Every chapter in the film has the idea of "shepparding the weak through the valley of darkness." The scenes from Vince saving Mia when after resisting his urge to give into the romance/ connection between them knowing she was married. Same with Jules deciding to let Ringo live and not kill him and Butch saving Marcellus when he could've let him continued to get raped and murdered. So in a nutshell, it's a movie that seems to test the characters and idea of moral code and character.
Bro i swear this channel should be in schools-undeniably in film schools too.Its film education.
Jared you're back!!!
Great to see you back Jared! I hope whatever issues you had are long gone.
The style I'd like to see Tarantino emulate, back when he was making pulp fiction, would be wes anderson or hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy.
That's a thing I never new I need in my life. But it's definitely genius
The briefcase contains the diamonds from Reservoir Dogs which is the sister film to Pulp Fiction. Also Mr. Blonde, aka Victor Vega from Reservoir Dogs is Vincent Vega's (John Travolta's) older brother.
Great episode. I always love when you guys talk about Tarantino's work.
I would love to see an episode on Seven Psychopaths, one of the more underrated movies of the last decade IMO.
Pulp Fiction has a perfect mix of relatable emotions portrayed by brilliant actors and stylized dialogue.
I think that's a huge reason why it works
Love this format! Great conversation, reminiscent of Conan's serious jibber jabber series from a while back. Please do Pink Floyd albums!
Also no one discusses the duality of how when Jules visits his friends house, he asks first and is genuinely concerned not that the person died but that he’d be in trouble. He treats his host with respect and gratitude despite his host not responding with the same respect as he uses racist slurs. The difference is he genuinely did want to help, he was just at risk of being harmed himself. In comparison when Vincent is in trouble he demands that his “friend” let him in and there’s a much slower pacing than the other scene. Rather than trying to hide a body, Vincent is trying to save it and treats the host with little respect. The Horst didn’t want to help and was forced into it. There’s also the difference of how in one the wife is involved and in the other they try desperately not to get the wife involved. Overall I think it’s brilliant writing how he orchestrated this, and even more brilliant from the fact that no one brings this up.
It’s definitely still his best film. With either Reservoir Dogs or Jackie Brown in second and third. There’s great stuff in the later movies, but none are as sharp and tight and concise as his first three.
This movie takes me back to spring break of my sophomore year of high school. Saw it in a dive theater a couple of weeks after it had stopped showing everywhere else 😀 love this movie❤
I think the shot of the scene where Zed pulls the gimp out of the cage actually is suppose to capture the fear of uncertainty from Butch and Marcellus
I love that Michael is so cheerful and energetic and Jared tries so hard to be involved and detached...
Love to see similar commentary on Jackie Brown - it always seems to be forgotten and underrated.
I like how Jared is back. But this always has been a great series.
You should do Oldboy (2003), or Do The Right Thing
I second Do the Right Thing, and I hope you're talking about the original Oldboy and not Spike's. Cause his version is definitely one of the worst examples of conscription directing.
@@here0is0me lol yes I mean the original. I did just realize that alongside Do The Right Thing, that's an easy misunderstanding to come to. Literally just two great movies that I have watched recently
What's cool is to see both of you guys on screen discussing important issues
Love you guys! When I studied philosophy my favourite lectures were ones where we analyzed pop culture. I do wish you analyzed some of the symbolism though, like butch's choice of weapon in his rescue of Marcellus or the fact that he's reading a peice of pulp fiction on the toilet. Then again that has been covered elsewhere. Other than that, awesome stuff.
My favorite running gag in Pulp Fiction is the fact that John Travolta's character Vince experiences all of his suffering immediately after taking a shit.
Girl ODs, he dies, negotiations get heated, etc.
Kaipakta doesn’t he get shot after taking the shit? The rest is before. At least he died without a load in his pants.
“A shitless death”
You two breakdown this movie inch by an inch. Well done
Everyone knows the weakest part of the movie is when butch talks to his woman in the apartment.
Fully agree. It's my favourite film but I always find that the only part of the film that sags a little is that sequence. It only picks up when Butch realises about the watch. Also, I've always found the "stop doing that mongoloid voice!" bit rather jarring.
Yeah, it does feel completely out of place and pace with the rest of the film. The dialogue isn't nearly as engaging and it's not clever at all. Fabiana's character is boring and doesn't fit with the rest of the movie.
I know he was just trying to show Butch happy and goofing off with his GF, but the whole thing comes across a little weird. Another tell is that scene and her character are like the only ones in the entire movie that have no memorable quotes. The only thing that comes close is "Zed is dead baby... Zed's dead ..." But that's an entirely different scene. The cab driver was more memorable.
God that woman is DUMB AS SHIT. Cut 10 minutes of that sequence and the movie truly is 11/10. There's also the weird sequence in the taxi with the ultra-suave lady driver and the fake projected background that's a bit off-putting, but other than that: mastaapiece.
MeanMisterWalrus it’s my favourite movie too. Just shows her phenomenal the rest of the film is that it doesn’t break it.
dudes arguing about the dumbest woman in a (Harvey Weinstein produced) tarantino film. who woulda thunk it?
Yeees! Jared's back!
Really glad about That, I think he is the deeper thinker on wisecrack! Love you guys!
You’re absolutely right about Tarantino, the actor. It’s always the low point of his movies.
I had the experience of seeing this movie for the first time without knowing that character was played by Tarantino himself. His performance didn't really stand out to me positively or negatively. I think it's the knowledge that you're looking at the movie's director which pulls the viewer out of the movie a bit and makes his performances seem worse than they actually are. Regardless, I'm glad he's pulled back from that.
I actually kind of like his acting in this. It's his pretty ... let's say unique ... line-delivery that makes his scene all the more rewatchable. I just adore the way he says "You wanna make some PHONE CALLS?" You wanna call some PEOPLE?!"
I watched this movie yesterday for the first time and wasn't really sure what to make of it other than I liked it. I think my appreciation of it will grow more over time and after more viewings.
Jared, please, yes, wear the Vincent hairdo.... or start wearing renaissance clothes to make sense of what you got going on up there. 😉
The look of anticipation on Rosanna Arquette's face the moment before the penetration of the syringe is the best moment of acting. She deserved an Oscar for nailing the junkie who's obsessed with needles.
"Heroin is bad" brought to you by wise-crackcocaine
When you mentioned igby goes down that was crazy cuz that is literally what came to mind when you mentioned movies with Tarantino inspired dialogue. I loved that movie as a kid but when i got older i can’t sit through the droning trying to sound smart dialogue lol. But it’s still a good one in my books for nostalgia reasons.
"What's bad about this movie? It's so good that it's been memed alot and memes spoil it for you if you haven't seen it before."
Man what a stretch
Keep showing up in the vids Jared. You make them better.
Keep on truckin'
I was 22 when Pulp Fiction came out, and like most Gen-Xers, I love taking a deep dive into the art that defined our generation, so thank you for this video!!
I think the real theme of Pulp Fiction is whether or not and to what extent words have meaning. I could disappear up my own ass giving examples, but y'all are perceptive enough that if you look at the film through that lens, you'll be blown away at the fluency with which Tarantino mines that concept. For me, yes to all the things you highlighted in your analysis, but my Big Brilliant with a bullet is how he handles theme. Totes rad.
In teaching Hinduism I often show the epiphany scene in discussing moksha. Great film and great job as always! “If my answers scare you Vincent then you should cease asking scary questions.”
Even though Kill Bill and Django Unchained are my favorites, I would have to say Pulp Fiction is no doubt his Masterpiece. Its just undeniable.
The way you know that PF is "the Masterpiece" is that PF inspired and influenced filmmakers from then until the present day. Even Tarantino himself is still trying to recapture the magic that he caught with this film. He has done great work since then, yes, but every film he's done since has had to compare itself to Pulp Fiction, and always will. When PF appeared, it CHANGED filmmaking. Nothing he (or anyone else) has done since then has had that kind of impact.
I’m eternally grateful for Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction kickstarting Quentin T’s career. His movies have undeniable unique personality. His very own style. My favorite QT movie is The Hateful Eight. Though I enjoy all his movies
Love this episode! Awesome to have Jared back, but still see Mike too! Love the format, it's oddly involved and detached in a hip modern way lol
Heroin doesn't give you the "Heebie-Jeebies" it gives you the "Itchy-Scratchies"
Awesome retrospective analysis video.... Tarantino movies are like fine wine
Nice, I'm super early. Here is a comment that doesn't matter to the video but hopefully helps the algorithm give this to more people.
Been watching wisecrack for years, im sorry to say ive never commented since the last archer epidosdes. Masterful analysis bravo
Remember when Wisecrack use to talk about a viraity of subjects?
They always talked about film and tv, but they use to talk about classic literature, psychology, history, and philosophy without the movies reviews/editorials. They also found creatives ways to talk about these things that made it fun.
They use to be one of the better "educational channels" on UA-cam. They were like if School of Life and Crash Course came together and were owned by Funny or Die.
Now all they do is reviews/editorials editorials of movies or show but quaote a philosopher. Even there though, unlike 8-bit philosophy, the philosophy is no longer the focus of the videos, it about more talking about the movies or shows.
Don't get me wrong, if you're a film and tv fan theses videos are still good, but I feel that wisecrack has lost what made it a special channel.
They have turned into just another straight forward movie review channel.
It's easier to complain about this if you dont look at the comparative analytics of their videos and series.
I can't fault them for leaning harder into the content that more people watch, since that keeps their lights on.
@@LonkinPork I watch the videos, I've been subscribed to the channel for years and I still stand by what I said.
Like I said, they always talk about film before but when was the last time you saw Thug Notes or 8-bit philosophy on this channel? Or see them exclusively talk about literature? The shows they had talking about film before didn't dominate the entire channel and at one point they were trying to get other shows going that talk about other subjects.
And analyzing what exactly? Just Film and tv. Yes, they may use the reviews to try to explain philosophical ideas but a lot of these are still reviews none the less, and thats "all" they do now. Also before we use to have shows on the channel that just flat out explained philosophy to us, so it they use to have a more of diverse range in how they explain things. Now they can't do that unless were also talking about "Mean Girls" or simething.
Deep or Dumb, What Went Wrong, The Good, The Bad and The Brilliant are all review shows. Even the Philosophy of _______ is still reviewing a film. They even have podcasts that just are dedicated to specific shows now. Showing off you're liberal arts major and knowledge of subjects like existentialism dosen't change that these are review shows. They are all giving detailed analysis of film, and telling us what they like or didn't like. Since thar all they do now just review channel with a high vocabulary.
It seems they've gone more for clickbait tactics these days. Film and tv can bring in more clicks. Which kind of seems more manipulative and reminds me of what happen to TLC and History Channel. Both started of as education based channels that talked about multiple things, but slowly started to trade education for ratings,becoming more focus on what brought people in by appeasing the lowest common denominator. After years of doing this, both channel start to be forcus on sensationalism and popularity first. Leading them to dumding themselves down, abandoning what they use to be foucus on in getting views with no concern on what derection they were going with channel
@@richardparker2555 I wasn't saying you're wrong, I was just offering a possible explanation
It’s cheaper. Sadly it seems it’s harder to do what they used to do which was so amazing and blew my mind
So brave and true!
This is fantastic, I'd love to see you guys cover uncut gems
Jared has got THICC in his time off screen. Noice!!!
22:25 I love how in the foreground, in focus, are the board games "Operation" and "Life"
absolutely excellent. Best I've seen. My favourite movie.
the only thin i wish they mentioned about the exploration of the theme of randomness is that I think, yes, the film shows the chaotic nature of the world, and the characters deliberating about the source or meaning of that supposed chaos, but also the fact that the film still shows a character arc with Jules, and shows the audience how we still have agency, as Jules retires from his life of crime and murder, and chooses to spare a life at the end of the film and walk the Earth.
I've lost respect for these guys. How could they do such an in depth discussion on Pulp Fiction... *Without the knowledge that the Uzi left in the kitchen belonged to Marsellus!*
^ this
@@viracocha you are in the wrong place.
It's a MAC-10 tho
@@randomalien7746 point taken. The automatic pistol on the counter.
@@blakeharris58 Its a sub machine gun.
Hands down the best discussion I have watched on the movie and I wached them all
How do you talk about the bad, talk about tarantino specifically, talk about dialogue ageing, and not talk about his gratuitous use of the n word
I honestly like this set up. Know I'm late, but hope it sticks!!! Would be super doable with the zoom-style of doing things
Do The Big Lebowski!!!!!!!
Good to have you back Jared
I'm surprised this discussion doesn't mention the use of the N-word, in particular the scene where the director himself repeatedly uses it in reference to a black person.
I mean they bleeped out shit...Their heads would explode if they even thought of broaching that subject.
Harvey Weinstein went to prison, Polanski gets awards. I guess directors get to do whatever they want.
@@JebeckyGranjola I agree...In the context of a movie a director should be able to do whatever that director wishes...Barring anything illegal I support total and complete artistic freedom.
M J M ok, that was perhaps a poor analogy. My point is that other people have been fired and socially ostrasized for saying racist things, even as a joke, yet Tarantino gets a pass. That is a double standard. I don't believe Tarantino is actually racist, he made Django, but even if it was totally fine then, it IS a cultural disconnect now, and that is worth talking about.
@@JebeckyGranjola Yes, I agree it is worth talking about. And I understand it is a sensitive subject for many. Personally, I am - for the most part - able to separate art from reality. Of course they both exist in the world but I tend to be more open to an anything goes mentality when it comes to movies, shows, podcasts, literature, comedy, etc...That doesn't mean I haven't come across things that I didn't like or agree with...I certainly have...That being said, I don't recall ever feeling such and such a thing should be canceled, banned, censored, etc...I simply will watch something else...This is by no means an endorsement of what I dislike...I just don't feel I am the arbiter of good taste for the world...Just for myself.
I personally don’t think the dialogue in Pulp Fiction is anywhere near “natural” or “organic”. Or, it may be too “natural”. Average day to day humans don’t talk the way Jules and Vincent talk, they talk almost poetically. As humans, we stutter, we ponder in the middle of our ideas, we let our words get ahead of our ideas, and we interrupt. The dialogue Tarantino writes, specifically in this movie, is like choreography to me. It’s a dance. Vincent and Jules bounce off of each other’s ideas and words to make it seem as tho they flow naturally, like their words are formed within one another because they are. But, that doesn’t mean it’s not good. It’s done well, and it works for this type of movie. The nature of the film is to kinda show how chaotic and unreal life can be, especially in the context of Jules and Vincent’s work. So, the dialogue is unnatural, but it works in the universe the movie itself lives in.
Also, this vid seems a bit tooooo biased lol
"Don't do heroin" - Wise Crack
Isnt that ironically perfect?
Dont drink, know bud wiser