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Pulp Fiction written and directed Quentin Tarantino and released in 1994 by Miramax Films, combines seven different stories starting and finishing with the robbing of a diner by "Pumpkin" and "Honey Bunny". Along the way we meet characters Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Jackson) who are hit men working for mobster Marcellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). Wallace has his fingers in many pies and the story intertwines with boxing where Butch (Bruce Willis) is bribed by Wallace to take a "dive" in the fifth round, Vincent has to take Wallace's wife out to dinner where she overdoses afterwards prompting a drive to his dealers house, and Vincent and Jules are on a job to retrieve a briefcase from some people who have quote “screwed Marcellus Wallace”. As you can possibly tell, the story takes concentration and more than one viewing before a genuine understanding is gained. Its nonlinear sequence has put more than a few viewers off.

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But lets get back to the main point; what the hell is in the briefcase? During the film the viewer never actually gets to see the contents of the briefcase which Jules and Vincent retrieved, rather just a strange golden glow. The glow and the looks on the characters faces when peering into the case gives the impression of something that is seemingly priceless. Many theories have been flung around about exactly what is in that mysterious briefcase. You can make up your own mind.

1. The Soul of Gangster Marcellus Wallace

This is the most common theory and probably the most plausible answer to what is in the case. During the film we are first introduced to Marcellus Wallace with a shot looking at the back of his head where he has a band aid stuck to the back of his neck. If you look carefully you also notice that the briefcases' combination is 666. This has lead a number of theorists to believe that Wallace has sold his soul to the devil because in a number of religions the soul is taken from the back of the head and so the plot is structured around Wallace trying to get it back. Therefore the golden glow is that of Marcellus Wallace's soul.



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2. The Diamonds From The Robbery In Reservoir Dogs

Another very good theory is that inside the briefcase is the diamonds that were stolen from the movie Reservoir Dogs also written and directed by Tarantino. The plot in Reservoir Dogs ends without the viewer knowing the whereabouts of the diamonds. Could that be what is in the case? One problem; it doesn't explain the golden glow.

3. Heroin

A number of people have discussed the possibility that it is something as simple as blocks of heroin which is a very good argument as Wallace is a renowned dealer of the drug and his wife obviously an avid user judging by the scene after returning home with Vincent from Jack Rabbit Slims. Again, doesn't explain the glow.

4. Gold bars

Seems far too easy for the contents to be gold bars but that would explain the glow and the extremes Wallace goes too to get it back.

5. An Oscar Statue

Some punters believe that the movie was so good that the case contained one of the seven Oscars the film received!

6. A Royale With Cheese

“You know what they call a Quarter Pounder in France? A Royale With Cheese” Yep some people have even decided that inside the case that everyone is after is a hamburger. Go figure.

Now none of these theories have ever been proven and Tarantino has kept extremely tight lipped since the films release 14 years ago. He has been quoted as saying that what is in the case is for the viewer to decide. Most people have concluded that the briefcase is simply a McGuffin or a plot device inserted into the script to aid the characters actions and give the plot a point to follow.

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Quentin Tarantino

Pulp Fiction won six academy awards for Best Picture (Lawrence Bender, producer), Best Director (Quentin Tarantino), Best Actor (John Travolta), Best Supporting Actress (Uma Thurman), Best Supporting Actor (Samuel L Jackson), and Best Film Editing (Sally Menke). It has been hailed as one of the greatest films of it's time.

• Title: Hairspray
• Director: Adam Shankman
• Writer: Leslie Dixon

Main Cast:

• Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad
• John Travolta as Edna Turnblad
• Christopher Walker as Wilbur Turnblad
• Zac Efron as Link Larkin
• Amanda Bynes as Penny Pingleton
• Year: 2007
• Runtime: 117 min

Hairspray is based back in the 1960's during the segregation of the African American people and tells of one girls plan to bring about a solution. Tracey Turnblad is a young plus sized girl who enjoys watching the Corny Collins show and her favorite part of the show is Negro Day which screens once a month.

After befriending Seaweed an African American boy, who stars on Negro Day, Tracey hears that Negro Day has been canceled. She goes to see Motormouth Maybelle (Queen Latifah) and suggest a march for integration.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and would recommend it to viewers of all ages.

Wild Hogs is a well-told story of four middle-aged men trying to recapture the adventure of their younger days through a motorcycle trip to the pacific. Doug, Woody, Bobby, and Dudley, are well crafted characters played by well known actors. It isn't four times funnier than any of these actors might have done on their own but its worth watching.

Allen, Lawrence, and Macy only have to be funny but Travolta's role was the corner-stone of the film. I think Travolta has acted much better in films like Phenomenon and Broken Arrow. With all the cameos this looks like a film that didn't take itself too seriously and it feels like Travolta didn't throw his all behind it. Still it doesn't wreck the film. Pound for pound Marisa Tomei turned in the best performance of the film-proving once again that she has more talent just in her face than most actresses in Hollywood. She really shines in little comedies like this and My Cousin Vinni because she is so much better than the roles she is given.

What about the “PG-13” Rating?

This movie is not trying to be family friendly nor is it really raunchy. There are two things that might bother a Christian:

1) The language; I'm not as allergic to foul language as many Christians. For me language, like nudity must be integral to the plot or it should be skipped. It wouldn't make much sense for a blue-color character to hit his thumb and then say, “Oh SUGER!” It would be out of place and damage the film's integrity. In this film the cussing does fit because it's sparse and four guys out doing guy stuff might cuss. It's still unfortunate though since without a couple bad words this would've been a kid safe film.

2) The sexual innuendo; there is some homosexual innuendo in the film, and male nudity. It all sorta fits though. I think because these men are fighting to save their masculinity it seems fitting that they would be challenged in that way.

Larger Story

There is an obvious larger story theme in men injecting adventure into their lives, but the best feature of this film is what it has to say about posing. The four main characters are all posing in different ways but so are some of the other characters. Best of all these men call each other out on things. I don't usually like movies where people bicker a lot, but in this film the guys really feel comfortable enough to put each other straight once in a while. It's a good example of a fellowship having to work through the counterfeit and back to what's real. There are some real gems in here and its fun to watch.