"Pulp Fiction" as a pop culture film

Melanie Helgerson
"Pulp Fiction," Quientin Terantino

Quientin Terantino's "Pulp Fiction" amongst many of his other films such as "Resevoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" are the type of films everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. This director in particular addresses certain topics that otherwise would seem taboo. It would sound like a stereotype to say, but the "high class" culture may be a little too conservative for this sort of subject matter, but as for the "pop culture" crowd it would be right up thier alley. People who are into pop culture tend to have more of an openness about them which allows them to appreciate the more eccentric lifestyles and are less likely to be offended by it. Getting into the specifics, certain parts in the movie mimic the pop culture trend. The drugs, cigarettes, vendictive characters and sensuality is one thing, but the overall vulgarity and violence pushes this movie to cross certain boundaries that defy typical filmmaking standards. As a result, it attracts the young adult, new-age viewers who will be less shocked by the visuals. Reguardless of who it caters to, it remains as one of those films that everyone should see, if not for the suject matter, at least for its quality and dimension.