...The American culture in PULP FICTION “The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the tyranny of evil man. blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, 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. And you will know my name is the lord when i lay my vengeance upon thee. ” This is the famous lines of pulp fiction, which also comes from The Bible. I have seen a lot of American’s movies, but this one, pulp fiction, made me confused and thought a lot until now. You may think what kinds of deep and profound things you can figure out from a film which is fulled of violence, sex, and drugs. But on the country, through the classic “black humor”, it exactly reflect the reality life of American lower class in 19 century. Pulp Fiction is structured around three distinct but interrelated storylines—in Tarantino's conception, mob hitman Vincent Vega is the lead of the first story, prizefighter Butch Coolidge is the lead of the second, and Vincent's fellow contract killer, Jules Winnfield, is the lead of the third. Although each storyline focuses on a different series of incidents, they connect and intersect in various ways. The film starts out with a diner hold-up staged by "Pumpkin" and...
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...Pulp Fiction is like boot camp for the Marines. You come into it from your civilized life, they subject you to violent language until you're numb, they abuse you verbally and physically until all of your normal feelings and values are reduced to dust. Leaving you aware that you have changed, and able to describe the change, you find yourself questioning the person you were previously. First thing you know you're saluting. This story is a cleverly disorienting journey through a landscape of danger, shock, hilarity, and vibrant local color. Nothing is predictable or familiar within this irresistibly bizarre world. You do not merely enter a theater to see Pulp Fiction: you go down a rabbit hole. Theater is an actor moving through time and space, telling a story. In Quentin Terintenio¹s, Pulp Fiction, the actors portray savvy modern-day gangsters and the story is three stories told in backwards order. To say the least this not your average story. The theme of the story is redemption, and the journey to achieve that redemption. The characters are colorfully multidimensional and most importantly they are believable. The language of the story is street-smart and confident, like the characters. There is no main plot, only mirror plots that are reflections of each other. The theme of redemption is portrayed by two of the main characters of the story. These characters seek redemption and a new way of life, they each desire a more virtuous life. Butch (Bruce Willis) wants to pull...
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...Pulp Fiction Pulp Fiction Era The Pulp Fiction Era took place during the years 1920-1955. The 20’s were a time of progressive change caused by new technology, discoveries, and inventions and is often known as the roaring twenties. And at the end of the 20’s, the Great Depression emerged. The 30’s were a time when the depression caused by Wall Street crash in the late 1929 and caused the world to undergo a fundamental change in their lifestyles. The 40’s were significantly dominated by World War II and after a long period of the economic recession throughout the world, the world would never again be the same. And lastly, the 50’s were a decade where people built bomb shelters, had babies and the news were filled with what the communist (Reds) were doing or going to do. Many who lived thought these years experienced the highs and lows of life, the roaring twenties, the depressing thirties, the fighting forties, and the recovering fifties. Literary Movement: Pulp Fiction Pulp magazines as the name implies were inexpensive, popular and fictional magazines printed on the cheapest pulp paper. The publishers were not really concerned with the quality of the magazines, only that they were able to deliver the magazines to the readers as cheaply and often as possible. The pulp magazines were very easy to recognize because of their rough, trimmed edges compared to high quality magazines such as Times magazine. The quality of content was the main goal for the pulp fiction...
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...Pulp Fiction In summary, I tend to strongly agree with John Haynes that the film’s crossover success as sort of an “Indiewood” (pg. 712) genre contains immense irony, as the film definitely encompasses such a star-studded cast, particularly through Travolta’s renowned casting (pg. 711), which reflect typical Hollywood and also the movie’s loyalty to some facets of mainstream films with its cultural allusions; however, the author also specifies clearly that the film adamantly projects elements of its own distinctive style and also infuses aspects that deeply strays from mainstream films, which I totally agree with without any qualm. Hayes also seems to further imply that we can “expect the unexpected” from this disorienting film as a whole, a statement that characterizes the essence of this movie for me as well. In particular, the Haynes also cites numerous examples of how the film is anything “but a conventional film” (pg. 696) in terms of its contents, style, symbolisms, etc. Examples such as the “you play with matches” shots (pg. 696), its use of 1950s iconic allusions, along with it’s playful tone (pg. 697), as well as its postmodern emphasis on surfaces and reflections (pg....
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...Our decision from the start of the assignment was to use a scene from Pulp Fiction as inspiration as well as similar sound sources to work from to help keep things cohesive. Inspiration is drawn from the colors, motion, and tones of the scene in my piece following the general goal to be held by each member. Using the title as a source of semantic concepts for my section, the word “Fiction” provoked thoughts of “science fiction”. The film tone guided the decision of density, movement of sounds, energy, and timing along the composition of the fixed media. As we each submitted a draft based on an agreed upon deadline this allowed us space to edit our parts if we felt we needed to. I felt my section needed more cohesiveness and specific role in...
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...Alex Peterson Professor McClure 11 AM Intro to Comm 3/30/14 Pulp Fiction Pulp Fiction is a classic Quentin Tarantino film made in 1994 that is best known for having the story line written in small vignettes that piece together to throughout the course of the movie. The movie starts off in a coffee shop where two minor characters (Ringo and Honeybunny) begin to rob the shop while two main characters (Jules and Vincent) are sitting with a briefcase that they need to bring back to their boss (Marsellus Wallace). After this, it goes to a new scene where Marsellus has asked Vincent to take his wife out to dinner and show her a good time. Vincent is nervous so he goes and gets heroin before taking her out to dinner for the night. Later they get back and Marsellus’s wife (Mia) mistakes his heroin for cocaine and overdoses, so Vincent has to give her a shot of adrenaline to bring her back. Now it goes back to the opening scene before the coffee shop where Vincent and Jules are first retrieving the briefcase. Vincent and Jules get shot at from close range, but none of the bullets hit. Jules has an epiphany and calls it divine intervention that they are both not dead. They take the briefcase with them to the coffee shop as Ringo and Honeybunny rob it, and Jules has a new way of looking at things. Instead of killing them he gives the robber fifteen hundred dollars to leave so he doesn’t have to kill them. This movie has one main symbol that is shown throughout the entire film in...
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...I picked scene from the movie Pulp Fiction, this movie is mainstream example. My attention draws the dialogue between Butch and the cab driver. -So Esmeralda Villa Lobos, is it Mexican? –You mean Spanish, but I’m Columbian…and what is your name? –Butch. -Butch, what does it mean? - I'm American, honey. Our names don't mean shit. Butch covered Americans perspective to the name purpose, by saying the name doesn’t mean anything, but in other hand we have Columbian cab driver and she where more detailed about her ethnicity. She had been care about roots. Butch assumed she is Mexican, what is rood way to call Spanish. After what she specified she is Columbian. From her perspective name and the name roots had to be respected. Butch didn’t...
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...Intro to Film Study Film Analysis of Pulp Fiction Pulp Fiction is a movie that seems to have multiple stories being told almost simultaneously. Some will say it is about two hit men or a boxer, but the truth is there is no story behind the film. The whole purpose of the film is to parody every type of film movement created. This film leaves no movement out. The director, Quentin Tarantino, uses the film’s formal properties to express larger themes. First of all, Quentin Tarantino somewhat sticks to the classic Hollywood System for editing. Tarantino does not seem to cross the axis of action. However, there are times when the director breaks with the classic Hollywood System for editing and one way he does this is by having a discontinuous editing system. One example is the end of the movie. Under the rule of continuity editing, it should have been following the beginning of the film. The director, however, did not seem to use crosscutting, which could have worked in his film and makes him adhere to the continuity editing system. Among all the other styles present in the film, film noir and surrealism seem to be the most obvious. Throughout the movie, Tarantino parodies these films styles along with many others. Film noir is one of the most noticeable styles in the movie. First of all, one important aspect of film noir is the fact that each character has no clear moral base. This is very true in Pulp Fiction, especially with Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Jules. In the beginning...
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...Reservoir Dogs, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is one of the renowned film noirs in Hollywood cinema culture. The film noir is a French meaning a genre about time (Miyao Lecture 3). There are several characteristics that feature film noir: for example, almost all noir films are crime and action films and revolve around two overarching themes - the irretrievable-ness of time and the emphasis on trust and betrayal (Miyao Lecture 3). Moreover, film noir has its own cinematic techniques to distinguish itself from other genre films, such as flashbacks to manipulate the time to alter the story order. The film Reservoir Dogs does a great work in manipulating time and space as Tarantino even stated in his interview that he wanted to introduce each character in "a series of chapters" and when one chapter ends the story goes "back in the main thrust of action again" (Peary 38). Even with the constant use of flashbacks, the story line still flows fluidly avoiding any complication in understanding the plot. In this paper, the one scene that I choose is at the end when Mr. Orange reveals his true identity as a cop to Mr. White, who risked his own life to save him from the Joe and “Nice Guy” Eddie. There are multiple cinematic techniques displayed in this particular scene – the medium and close-up shots of Mr. White and Mr. Orange, the 180 degree rule editing, the cool lighting, and diegetic sound of Mr. White's whimpering – all which help analyze the two characters in depth and emphasize the...
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...Thurman) confronts an enemy on Kill Bill: Vol 1, anytime Django is perceived as valiant an up-tempo western beat plays. For example, "The Braying Mule" by Ennio Morricone with its typical guitar, wood wind instrument, and drums played in this film. Though these two movies have a difference, they also have songs produced by the same artist Luis Bacalov, "Django" and "The Grand Duel". The similarity shows the consistency Tarantino has in his movies. Often called a Horse Opera, this western's soundtrack talks to reach the audience to emphasize a scene. Like, "I've Got a Name" by Jim Croce that can be heard once Django regards himself as more than a slave. It is not said, but through the use of music the moment is captured. In addition, in contrast to Pulp Fiction's rock and fun "You Can Never Tell" by Chuck Berry and "Jungle Boogie" by Kool And The Gang, Django Unchained's "Freedom produced by Anthony Hamilton and Elayna Boynton is more meaningful and slow. While these features successfully portray a Spaghetti Western with the twist of Comedy , some may discourage viewers because of the extent of them. The content includes too much violence and inappropriate language for young crowds. Confusion about what one should feel in certain situations could distract from the overall opinion of the film. Even Tarantino commented about the spectators and their understating of the dark humor by stating, "When I'm writing a movie, I hear the laughter. People talk about the violence. What about the comedy...
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...ENG 201 - 20420 30 April 2015 CE - 2 Reservoir Dogs & Pulp Fiction: Life’s Parodies In the film Reservoir Dogs, Joe Cabot organizes the group that will participate in a diamond robbery. No one in the crew knows each other’s name. Since that is his intention, Cabot gives them codenames from a color chart. He names them Mr. Orange, Mr. Pink, Mr. White, Mr. Blue, Mr. Purple, and Mr. Brown. It is odd to Cabot that the gentleman referred to as Mr. Pink disliked his codename. The name is just a code that will help the crew identify each other so no one expects him to start arguing about the name. Mr. Pink represents the outcasts of this society. Every time he argues in the movie, everyone is quick to counter him. That is like today’s feminists, civil rights activists, and the differences between politicians, anyone who is against society’s “norms” is subject to criticism. An expectation for a group of criminals is the fact that they can handle the pressure that comes with the crime. Yet, in this film, the group is made up of bluffers. They act desperately in almost every situation they find themselves in. For instance, when they found out someone was double crossing the, they all become panicky and start pointing their guns at each other. Another example is when Mr. Orange gets shot, he panics and pleads with Mr. White to take him to the hospital. This film teaches the audience that if one gives guns to an individual that has childlike characteristics, someone will...
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...FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR CHICKEN McDO Filtering Media Fryer Proposed Used Oil Transfer Filtering Machine Magnesol Henny Penny w/ Built-in Henny Penny Built-in Filter Paper SKU to ORDER 1 ½ courtesy cups of Magnesol Pre-portioned Packet 0.625 lbs (item # 86129) Henny Penny Filter Paper Envelope-type (item # 85909) 86129 Magnesol Preportioned Packet 0.625 lbs 85909 Henny Penny Filter Paper 86300 Fryer Cleanser Henny Penny w/o Built-in Toastmaster 1 packet of Magnesol Preportioned Packet 0.625 lbs (item # 86129) for 2 vats Toastmaster Filter Paper Flat Sheet (item # 85900) 86129 Magnesol Preportioned Packet 0.625 lbs 85900 Toastmaster Filter Paper 86300 Fryer Cleanser Pitco w/ Built-in Pitco Built-in 1 packet of Magnesol Preportioned Packet 0.625 lbs (item # 86129) for 2 vats Pitco Filter Paper (item # 85901) 86129 Magnesol Preportioned Packet 0.625 lbs 85901 Pitco Filter Paper 86300 Fryer Cleanser Pitco w/o Built-in Toastmaster 1 packet of Magnesol Preportioned Packet 0.625 lbs (item # 86129) for 2 vats Toastmaster Filter Paper Flat Sheet (item # 85900) 86129 Magnesol Preportioned Packet 0.625 lbs 85900 Toastmaster Filter Paper 86300 Fryer Cleanser Pitco w/o Built-in Prince Castle 1 packet of Prince Castle Preportioned Powder with Round Filter Paper & Fryer Cleanser (item # 85640) Prince Castle Filter Paper Round-type (item # 85640) 85640 Prince Castle Pre-portioned Kit (inc: Magnesol 1.25 lbs Packets, Prince Castle Filter Paper, Fryer Cleanser) FILTRATION...
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...Introduction Statement of the Problem The company conducted the operation without reliable research. As the company operates for a short time, it is found out that the gathering of raw materials used in pulp and paper industry turned out to be so expensive that makes the production process unprofitable. The type of wood that was used in production has a high silica content that damages the machine. Objectives * To develop an efficient and effective way to provide cheap and reliable raw material for production process * To make the best use of available resources of the company * To make sure that the company operation will be profitable Strengths of the company 1. The company has an easy access of capital 2. The company has a wide range of area for production process 3. The company has a lot of raw material, a certain plant which they can use in production if studied further 4. The company has trained personnel that there’s no problem in the quality of production 5. The location of the factory is in the area where the major raw material abounds Weaknesses of the company 1. Lack of research on the quality and production cost of materials that will be used 2. Poor quality of raw materials used that damage machines 3. High raw materials cost which makes the production unprofitable 4. High energy cost because of the machines that will produce fiber 5. Continuous cutting of trees which is the major source in producing...
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...How to Make Charcoal from Paper By Karren Doll Tolliver, eHow Contributor Homemade paper charcoal briquettes can be used in backyard grills. Commercial charcoal for grilling food is expensive and can be harmful to the environment. However, industrious do-it-yourselves can make their own "charcoal" from newspaper. This reduces the amount of newspaper refuse as well as the amount of commercial charcoal consumed. In addition, no lighter fluid is needed with the homemade charcoal paper. Therefore, petroleum-based products are also conserved. Making your own charcoal takes only water and a washtub. The time spent forming the charcoal paper briquettes is negligible, although they need to dry for a couple of days in the sun. Things You'll Need • Washtub • Water • Old newspaper Instructions 1 Tear the old newspaper into pieces about the size of your hand or smaller. 2 Place all the torn newspaper pieces in the washtub. Cover with water and let sit for at least one hour. The newspaper will be ready when it is thoroughly saturated with water and is mushy to the touch. 3 Grab a large handful of the mushy newspaper. Form it into a ball about the size of a golf ball or ping pong ball, squeezing out as much water as you can. Repeat until all the mushy newspaper is in ball form. Discard the water. 4 Place the wet newspaper balls in the sun for at least two days. Do not let them get rained on. They must be completely dry and brittle. At this point they are ready for use in the same...
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...Analysis for Arauco Pulp itself, as a raw commodity, can be broken down into one of four main variations based on whether or not it is bleached as well as softwood versus hardwood pulp. From here pulp can be used to make a wide variety of paper products. Associated with the production of pulp are Arauco’s other two product lines, forestry and wood products. Forestry products include pulpwood and saw logs while wood products include things like fitches, lumber, and panels. The pulp industry is a highly fragmented one with the largest players all being fully integrated companies that produced pulp and paper, start to finish. Of the approximately 183 million tons of pulp manufactured in 2003, “142 million tons of pulp were used in the production of paper by vertically integrated pulp and paper companies.” (10) Apart from these fully integrated conglomerates there are some other companies that focus on a particular category of the process of production. Additionally there are a handful of local firms that produce paper based on specific needs of their markets. The top five largest producers of market pulp hold 27% of the market with each producer specialized in a specific category of pulp that they dominate. Historically, pulp production has been dominated by the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and Finland (Norscan). Despite this historical dominance, southern hemisphere pulp producers have been on the rise very much recently because of the market growth in hardwood pulp that is easier to extract...
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