Quentin Tarantino’s encyclopaedic knowledge of cinema is well documented, and one of the many filmic delights (or shortcomings, depending on your point of view) of 1994’s Pulp Fiction lies in spotting these influences. From the overt (the nod to samurai in Butch’s slaying of Maynard) to the more subtle, it is a film that rewards repeat viewings. One of the most widely noted influences is … Continue reading Jean-Luc and Anna, Quentin and Uma – the muse and homage in Pulp Fiction (and Vivre sa vie)