The Redemptive Elements of Pulp Fiction

At its heart, Pulp Fiction is a film about redemption. And yet, despite being considered one of the greatest movies ever made, Pulp Fiction isn't about its heart in the same way other great films are. So what exactly is this film doing differently? And why does it - and Tarantino - get away with it?

Movies Under The Surface is a series of video essays that explores what makes great films great. The videos are about understanding movies at a deeper level, beneath plot and story, at their heart.

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Footage from:
Pulp Fiction (1994), Dir. Quentin Tarantino
The Social Network (2010), Dir. David Fincher
Chinatown (1974), Dir. Roman Polanski
Coffy (1973), Dir. Jack Hill
Baadasssss Cinema (2002), Dir. Isaac Julien
Mad Dog Killer (1977), Dir. Sergio Grieco
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Trailer (1971), Dir. Melvin Van Peebles

Music from:
You Never Can Tell, Chuck Berry
Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon, Neil Diamond, Performed by Urge Overkill
Flowers On The Wall, The Statler Brothers
Comanche, The Revels
The Social Network Soundtrack, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Mad Dog Killer Soundtrack, Umberto Smaila
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Soundtrack, Melvin Van Peebles, Performed by Earth Wind and Fire
Surf Rider, The Lively Ones
Bustin’ Surfboards, The Tornados

For educational purposes only.