Assignment 17 - Rob Gilligan - A tale of two films

Two films I have watched recently are Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown, which were both directed by Quentin Tarantino. Both of these films are laced with some of Tarantino's numerous tropes, but also contain some fundamental differences. To start with the similarities, both of the films contain the obligatory trunk shot that each of his films contains. There is also an impromptu dance number in both, more notably Pulp Fiction’s “twist” scene. Furthermore, the director continues to force shots of feet throughout his films. The most significant similarity is the non-linear plot. Both movies involve different stories that eventually intersect at crucial parts. There is also the similarity that both films star Samuel L. Jackson. A key difference between the two films is, in Jackie Brown, there is a clear protagonist, while in Pulp Fiction, it is not entirely clear who the hero is. Tarantino has always been one of my favorite directors and these films are two of his best.