Properly Screened

Outrage a cinephile in five words: I've never seen Pulp Fiction. It's true. Somehow I managed to miss the indie blockbuster of the 90s, the one that transformed cinema by popularizing post-modern storytelling. So when a local theatre announced a showing as part of their "art house" series, both my husband and best friend jumped at the chance to watch me watch it for the first time. Because of this film's place in the cultural zeitgeist, I was aware it included: whatever a "gimp suit" is, a famous dance sequence, a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart, uncomfortable use of the n-word, and some references to "tasty burgers." But I didn't know anything about the theme, plot, or characters. I debated what to write this blog post about. The nonlinear plot. The dialogue that became part of pop culture. The extreme and absurd violence.  But what stuck with me and delighted me most was the relationship (and constant bickering) of Jules and Vin...