Pulp Fiction turns 30!
Thank you Quentin.
This highly-acclaimed, postmodern film had its theatrical release on October 14, 1994.
Pulp Fiction is widely regarded as Quentin Tarantino's magnum opus, with particular praise for its screenwriting. The self-reflexivity, unconventional structure, and extensive homage and pastiche have led critics to describe it as a touchstone of postmodern film. The title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century, known for their graphic violence and punchy dialogue.
Source: Wikipedia.org
No score was composed for the film. Instead, Quentin Tarantino used an eclectic, yet memorable assortment of Surf music, Rock and Roll, Soul, and Pop songs. As a guitarist, I am a fan of instrumental Surf music, especially Surf guitar. The style’s most famous artist, the late Dick Dale, was influenced by his Middle Eastern (Lebanese) roots and its guitar scales. Dale’s iconic rendition of “Misirlou” plays during the opening credits [and during the trailer shown above]. Surf guitar experienced a revival in 1994 thanks in part to this memorable movie.
Dick Dale circa 1970
Photo Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Source: spin.com