Talk ’90s to me Pulp Fiction! Tarantino’s masterpiece that changed cinema forever
Jan 5, 2026
Join Jamie East, a broadcaster and film enthusiast, as he dives into the groundbreaking world of Pulp Fiction. Discover how Tarantino's non-linear storytelling rewrote cinematic rules and revitalized John Travolta’s career. Jamie discusses the film's exhilarating pace, iconic dance scenes, and its legendary soundtrack that gave new life to classic tracks. They explore the complex character arcs, dark comedy moments, and the cultural impact that made this film a defining piece of 90s cinema. Buckle up for a wild ride through film history!
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Adrenaline Over Sentiment
- Pulp Fiction energises audiences with fast pace, sharp humour and tension rather than conventional sentimentality.
- Miranda Sawyer and Jamie East say its adrenaline and wit made viewers leave the cinema exhilarated.
Nonlinear Storytelling As Structural Trick
- Tarantino structured Pulp Fiction as three interwoven stories and deliberately played with chronology.
- Miranda explains he rearranged scenes so characters die and reappear, creating surprise and novelty.
Writing In Amsterdam And The Notebooks
- Quentin Tarantino wrote Pulp Fiction in Amsterdam, handwritten across multiple notebooks and needed Linda Chen to decipher it.
- Miranda and Jamie recount he locked himself away for months and produced messy but brilliant drafts.
