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Anatomy of a Scene: Breaking Down an Iconic Movie Moment

Pulp Fiction: “Say ‘What’ Again” Scene

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Andrew Devlin
Apr 25, 2025
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If you've ever wondered how Tarantino makes dialogue-driven scenes feel as thrilling as action sequences, look no further than the iconic apartment scene from Pulp Fiction—where Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega (John Travolta) pay a menacing visit to Brett and his amateur associates.

Let's dissect this classic scene, exploring its str…

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