‘Pulp Fiction’ (Part 2) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
July 29, 2024 · Pulp Fiction (1994) · Crime · Drama · 2:47:58 · ▶ Listen on Spotify
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Most Rewatchable Scene
Bill SimmonsMultiple scenes including the opening diner robbery into credits, and especially the Vincent and Jules car conversation about Quarter Pounders in Paris and foot massages - calls it 'the most ripped off four and a half minutes of screenwriting in the past 30 years'▶ 3:30
Chris RyanAgrees with the Vincent and Jules scene, particularly noting the Europe-America cultural conversation theme throughout the movie and the 'let's get into character' moment▶ 8:48
Sean FennesseySupports the Vincent and Jules walk-and-talk sequence, noting how it draws viewers in with random conversation while building tension as they approach their mysterious mission▶ 8:34
Big Kahuna Burger Award
Bill SimmonsBig Kahuna Burger scene - Samuel L. Jackson's performance eating the burger and delivering lines▶ 11:07
Chris RyanAgrees with the Big Kahuna Burger scene, particularly praising Samuel Jackson's interactions and Frank Whaley's performance▶ 11:53
Sean FennesseySupports the Big Kahuna Burger scene, emphasizing how memorable and quotable Samuel Jackson's lines are▶ 12:50
Probably Unanswerable Questions
Bill SimmonsMultiple questions about the GIMP: What did he do all day? Was it full-time or part-time? Did he get benefits/W-2? Was he actually disabled? What happened to Russell? Did the GIMP survive?▶ 50:16
Chris RyanBelieves GIMP enjoyed the work as pastime rather than being imprisoned, provided backstory that GIMP was hitchhiker turned into sex slave, thinks GIMP died▶ 50:23
Sean FennesseyDiscussed whether GIMP work was side hustle vs full-time, explained GIMP term relates to outfit/work nature not disability, suggested treating surviving GIMP like rescue dog▶ 50:19
What's Aged the Best
Bill SimmonsThe Tarantino Mexican standoff, stealth joke about Butch's watches causing his dad to die of dysentery, Willis and Travolta staring each other down, Al Green, and Tarantino himself as a filmmaker▶ 1:06:24
Chris RyanSam Jackson's performance transcending its memeification (compared to Rolling Stones' 'Satisfaction'), and Quentin's shared universe concept predating Marvel/DC▶ 1:07:44
Sean FennesseyTime shifting storytelling technique, pop cultural references as character building crutch, and Tarantino's shared universe with interconnected characters across films▶ 1:08:33
Great Shot Gordo Award
Bill SimmonsMultiple shots including: looking up from the trunk of Vincent/Jules, land through the mirror selling heroin, the Jaws shot from Mia getting stoned, Marcellus with the donuts▶ 1:10:28
Chris RyanBruce Willis walking through North Hollywood, deep focus shot of Butch coming in as Marcellus is getting raped with Maynard's face, and shot of Fabian standing in the TV screen▶ 1:10:43
Sean FennesseyMia walking away from Vincent into the bathroom at Jackrabbit Slims and her head coming up in the bathroom mirror, plus Butch leaning against the wall as wounded Marcellus walks down the alleyway with a gun▶ 1:11:07
Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award
Bill SimmonsZed - agreed with Sean's reasoning that he failed as a professional at his core job▶ 1:18:24
Chris RyanThe Wolf - questioned his reputation, arguing he just suggested basic cleanup and knew a junkyard guy, while driving recklessly▶ 1:16:09
Sean FennesseyZed - failed at his one job of capturing and raping the guys, took his eye off the ball and got killed▶ 1:15:25
Butch's Girlfriend Award
Bill Simmons12 straight minutes of Butch's Girlfriend - criticizes the character as poorly acted, unintelligent, and problematic▶ 1:21:10
Chris RyanThis is the worst part of the movie - the part he skipped when rewatching, though he defends Tarantino's intent▶ 1:23:19
Sean FennesseyAgrees it's the weakest part but blames the acting, not the writing - suggests recasting with Juliette Binoche, Salma Hayek, or Jennifer Beals would have fixed it▶ 1:23:25
Overacting Award
Bill SimmonsWill Patton — Discussed Will Patton as Scott Pritchard and the diner manager, seems to favor the diner manager▶ 1:34:37
Chris RyanAmanda Plummer — Advocated for Amanda Plummer, emphasizing she was incredible 'in the best way'▶ 1:34:10
Sean FennesseyAmanda Plummer — Supported Amanda Plummer discussion, noting her multiple over-the-top lines like 'Why don't you execute him?' and 'Shoot him in the face'▶ 1:34:17
Dion Waiters Award
Bill SimmonsChristopher Walken — Christopher Walken (initially preferred The Wolf but agreed with others on Walken)▶ 1:49:28
Chris RyanChristopher Walken — Christopher Walken (because it adheres to the constitution of the award)▶ 1:49:03
Half-Assed Internet Research
Bill SimmonsExtensive trivia including: Stephen Hibbert (married to Julia Sweeney) played the gimp, Tarantino bought the cherry red Malibu with Natural Born Killers money, the Jerry Curl wig mix-up story, 50 ASA filmstock for 50s Technicolor look, filming locations throughout LA, dance scene written before Travolta was cast, Jules' wallet was Tarantino's, 265 uses of 'fuck', Tarantino's car was stolen and recovered 19 years later▶ 1:52:54
Chris RyanAdded details about John Lovitz recognizing the gimp in credits, Foster Freeze location where Marcellus gets hit, PTA scouting Jimmy and Bonnie's house in Studio City, and confirming various LA filming locations▶ 1:53:01
Sean FennesseyBrief commentary on the PA's wig mistake being a 'you had one job situation' and correcting the Jackrabbit Slims budget figure▶ 1:54:01
Apex Mountain
Bill SimmonsSamuel L. Jackson — Yes for Sam Jackson, yes for Tarantino, Saturday Night Fever for Travolta, yes for diners, yes for 1964 Chevelle Malibus, no for Bruce Willis, yes for Ving Rhames▶ 1:59:24
Chris RyanQuentin Tarantino — Discussed Tarantino having multiple peaks including Inglourious Basterds, uncertain about Amsterdam's greatest movie appearance▶ 2:00:01
Sean FennesseySamuel L. Jackson — Yes for Sam Jackson, yes for Tarantino, Kill Bill for Uma Thurman▶ 1:59:35
Sequel/Prequel/Limited Series/Remake
Bill SimmonsSupports Vincent Vega in Amsterdam sequel idea and exploring merging Pulp Fiction with Heat▶ 2:17:04
Chris RyanVincent in Europe/Amsterdam, Jules walking the earth, and Tony Rocky Horror as defensive coordinator at Long Beach Poly coaching Merriman (crossover with Den of Thieves)▶ 2:17:01
Is This Movie Better With
Bill SimmonsDanny Trejo — Lists multiple utility players including Wayne Jenkins, Danny Trejo, Sam Jackson, JT Walsh, Byron Mayo, Harley Mays, Evil Laughing, Raymond Hudson from Aliens, Philip Baker Hall, and 'No God Damn Jimmy'▶ 2:18:26
Chris RyanPerforms extended Jules Winnfield impression/quotes but doesn't clearly pick a specific utility player▶ 2:18:43
Sean FennesseySuggests Byron Mayo could 'get down with Jody and Trudy' but doesn't make a definitive selection▶ 2:19:14
Best Double Feature
Bill SimmonsOnce Upon a Time... in Hollywood — Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - because it represents the beginning and later career of Tarantino, both set in LA▶ 2:38:11
Chris RyanInglourious Basterds — Inglourious Basterds - because of the structural similarity and short story aspect▶ 2:38:03
Sean FennesseyBlack Sabbath — Mentioned Black Sabbath (Mario Bava horror movie) as an anthology pairing, and suggested Saturday Night Fever or Once Upon a Time in Hollywood▶ 2:37:49
Who Won the Movie
Chris RyanQuentin Tarantino — Agrees with Tarantino choice and praises his authenticity, never selling out, and willingness to take years between projects▶ 2:41:34
Sean FennesseyQuentin Tarantino — Quentin Tarantino - references the iconic 'written and directed by Quentin Tarantino' title card▶ 2:41:37
Movies Referenced (59)
| Title (year) | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Dogs (1992) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | ▶ 4:11 |
| Jackie Brown (1997) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 8 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 1:10:12 |
| Forrest Gump (1994) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 1:22:56 |
| Philadelphia (1993) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:49:48 |
| Titanic (1997) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons | ▶ 2:44:51 |
| The Apartment (1960) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | ▶ 8:28 |
| Casablanca (1942) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | ▶ 2:44:58 |
| Charlie's Angels (2000) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | ▶ 26:38 |
| Den of Thieves (2018) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:11:49 |
| Die Hard (1988) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | ▶ 1:59:28 |
| Gone with the Wind (1939) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | ▶ 2:45:10 |
| Psycho (1960) | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Sean Fennessey | ▶ 40:17 |
Directors Referenced (7)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Tarantino | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 48 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, From Dusk Till Dawn | ▶ 6:16 |
| Joe Dante | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons | Gremlins | ▶ 1:09:37 |
| James Wiseman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:04:16 | |
| Martin Scorsese | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Taxi Driver, Killers of the Flower Moon, Mean Streets | ▶ 27:09 |
| Lil Pump | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 2 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Deadpool 2 | ▶ 4:44 |
| Kevin Costner | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Chris Ryan | Dances with Wolves, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | ▶ 1:42:41 |
| Sofia Coppola | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | The Godfather Part III, The Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation | ▶ 1:23:54 |
Actors Referenced (96)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stoltz | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 20 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Pulp Fiction, The Butterfly Effect | ▶ 20:47 |
| John Travolta | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 20 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, Saturday Night Fever | ▶ 9:16 |
| Bruce Willis | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 17 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | Die Hard, Pulp Fiction | ▶ 17:27 |
| Zed | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 17 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | ▶ 47:06 | |
| Sean Young | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 12 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | Blade Runner 2049, Dune, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | ▶ 4:58 |
| Jim Ross | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 11 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Man on the Moon | ▶ 25:53 |
| Tim Roth | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 11 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | The Hateful Eight, Pulp Fiction | ▶ 6:34 |
| Matt Dillon | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 10 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | There's Something About Mary, Crash | ▶ 1:39:52 |
| Uma Thurman | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 9 | Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Pulp Fiction | ▶ 21:01 |
| Edith Atwater | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Sweet Smell of Success | ▶ 35:47 |
| Michael J. Fox | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 6 | Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan | Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II | ▶ 2:55 |
| Virginia Madsen | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 5 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey | Sideways | ▶ 1:38:39 |
Writers Referenced (4)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Holly | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 4 | Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan | Big Fish, Almost Famous | ▶ 26:07 |
| Harvey Weinstein | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 3 | Bill Simmons | Shakespeare in Love, The Hateful Eight | ▶ 1:26:03 |
| Scott M. Gimple | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 49:04 | |
| Stephen Hibbert | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | Pulp Fiction, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, The Cat in the Hat | ▶ 1:52:54 |
Cinematographers Referenced (1)
| Name | Links | Mentions | Mentioned by | Known For | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet Rourich | IMDb ↗Lb ↗ | 1 | Bill Simmons | ▶ 1:21:48 |