By Kenna DaMitz

& Francis Donlon

:
A Film Analysis
 Thesis:
Through Pulp Fiction and his other works,
Quentin Tarantino revolutionised the
aspect of the ensemble cast and created a
trademark style of direction that has been
mimicked by numerous directors in
modern day Hollywood.
 Summary:
“Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield are
hitmen with a penchant for philosophical
discussions. Their storyline is interwoven
with those of their boss, gangster
Marsellus Wallace ; his actress wife, Mia ;
struggling boxer Butch Coolidge ; master
fixer Winston Wolfe and a pair of armed
robbers, "Pumpkin" and "Honey Bunny".”
 The Ensemble Cast:
● Many big name actors, but none of them were
clear leads
● The story is heavily split between the different
characters
● The non-linear storytelling adds to this
 Tarantino Staples
● Realistic & naturalistic dialogue, along with
intense scenes and lines
● Violent themes in close to all of his films, themes
where the Antagonist is seen as the Protagonist
● “Shaky camera” walking shots, 4th wall breaks
● Tie-ins and references to other Tarantino movies
(Big Kahuna burger, Red Apple Cigarettes, In-
trunk shots, Samuel L. Jackson, himself)
● Dance scenes, seemingly intentional “goofs”
● Close-ups of feet and record player needle dropping
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD1CNqghN7Q
 Tarantino’s Impact
● Strong references to pop culture not seen before
on the big screen
● Use of profanity and lack of censorship, pushes
the limits of movie language and footage
● Immense rise in non-linear storytelling
● Cultural impacts from resulting parodies
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBC77yCGEt4
 Sources
● “Nonlinear Narrative” Wikipedia, Wikipedia.com, (May 12
2019.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonlinear_narrative
● “Pulp Fiction Movie References Guide.” Pulp Fiction Movie
References Guide - The Quentin Tarantino Archives, 16 Oct.
2018, 19:13,
wiki.tarantino.info/index.php/Pulp_Fiction_Movie_Reference
s_Guide.
● IMDb. “A Guide to the Films of Quentin Tarantino from
Director's Trademarks (2017-).” IMDb, IMDb.com, 2017,
www.imdb.com/list/ls025720609/videoplayer/vi917944857?ref
_=vp_pl_0.
 Sources Cont.

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBC77yCGEt4
● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD1CNqghN7Q