Movie Explainer: What is Pulp Fiction about?

(The basic idea for this essay was spelled out to me decades ago by a guy I knew slightly named John Cho. Tip of the hat to him for that! If I have (as I hope I have) expanded on his basic idea, the additions are my responsibility alone. Hope you’re doing well, ungoogleable John, wherever you are!)

Come see me this Saturday!

In Guilford, CT!

Indeed it’s said that the banality
Of evil is its greatest shock.
It jokes, it punches its time clock,
Plays with its kids.
•Vikram Seth, Golden Gate (1986).

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