Guest cabbageboy Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I forgot about Heat actually, but it's too long considering the standard plot it had. The briefcase thing in PF was gold I'm guessing? I suppose that I have a very different approach to writing than Tarantino. To me, the robbery is the friggin CENTERPIECE of the film. It's not like anyone seriously believed Mr. Blonde's version of the story anyway...we all figure White and Pink were telling the truth, particularly after Blonde slices the cop up and shows what a nutjob he is. Another mystery of PF that no one seems to mention: What exactly happened to Tony Rocky Horror? Why was he tossed out of the window? Characters talk about it at great length and yet we never see it and it is forgotten an hour into the movie (while we have such tiring scenes as Bruce Willis and his girlfriend in the motel that could have been cut to about 2 mins without hurting anything). These are things that are noticeable in PF after a couple viewings: parts REALLY drag. I find the Travolta/Thurman restaurant conversation tiresome on repeat viewings, and of course the Willis/DeMadeiros scene in the motel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IDrinkRatsMilk Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I like to think the briefcase contained Marcellus' soul. Of all the presented explanations, I find that one the most interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest red_file Report post Posted January 7, 2003 To me, the robbery is the friggin CENTERPIECE of the film. It's not like anyone seriously believed Mr. Blonde's version of the story anyway...we all figure White and Pink were telling the truth, particularly after Blonde slices the cop up and shows what a nutjob he is. It seems Tarantino was more interested in developing the characters than the plot. It was more interesting from a character standpoint to dwell on the aftermath than on what happened. If that's the case, then the torture scene could be seen as the centerpiece (though more traditionally it could be thought of as the climax, as we learn something definate about who/what Mr. Blonde is and Mr. Orange finally makes the choice to become active). As you said, merely a different approach. What's in the briefcase and Tony's fall are similar. Character's responses to them are apparently more interesting than what specifically happened. Though I do agree on the Willis parts of the movie really dragging. Heat seems to again be one of those non-traditional heist movies. The movie garners empathy for both leads, while at the same time not really focusing on the actual heist(s). A very good movie that I can't believe slipped my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted January 7, 2003 The Marcellus' sould theory doesn't have much to back it up except the "It's beautiful" scene. QT has gone on record saying that they were originally going to be diamonds, but he felt diamonds were usued to often for this kind of thing so it was kept unknown and the shine scene was added. Tim Roth gives the best explination to date: "A bright orange lightbulb." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IDrinkRatsMilk Report post Posted January 7, 2003 Yeah, I realize the soul explanation is a bit of a stretch, but I like it. The combination being 666 could also be viewed as supporting that theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Narcoleptic Jumper Report post Posted January 7, 2003 The point of the conversations about Antoine Rocky Horror getting thrown out of a four story window is to build up tension and urgency of when Mia eventually overdoses. Vincent doesn't want that same treatment. And the conversation with Butch and Fabienne in the apartment goes a very long way to establishing her character. A mediocre film would show Butch explaining to Fabienne what both he and she already know. That's why PULP FICTION's dialogue rises above the rest. All the dialogue has a point... but it's just not necessarily plot-driven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted January 7, 2003 Hell, that's my favorite part. I go around all the damn time saying "I would like to have a pot belly, I think a pot belly is sexy." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
