PULP FICTION  1994 (available for streaming on Hulu and Paramount+)  In 1994, Quentin Tarantino shook up the film world with Pulp Fiction, a movie that didn't just entertain — it redefined modern cinema. Bold, unapologetic, and dripping with style, it broke every rule, from its nonlinear storytelling to razor-sharp dialogue and unforgettable characters. Starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman and directed by Quentin Tarantino, it tells four intertwining tales of crime and violence in Los Angeles. Widely regarded as Tarantino's masterpiece, the film features a unique blend of humour and violence. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Barb and I loved it when we saw the film nearly 30 years ago and It was amazing to see what is now regarded as a Tarantino classic on our big T.V. screen. The film is named after "pulp magazines" and hardboiled crime novels that were popular in the mid-20th century, known for their graphic violence, punchy dialogue, and sensational content. The movie spends considerable screen time on monologues and casual conversations. The narrative is told out of chronological order and follows three main interrelated stories that each have a different protagonist. Tarantino takes pleasure in toying with chronology. This had never been done before and it had a profound influence on better filmmaking.  Grading old films Is difficult. If you focus on historical impact, this is an A film. GRADE A