Correctly defined, pulp fiction was a body of short fiction published on "pulp" (low grade) paper predominately by unknown writers. Plots were simplistic, characterizations two-dimensional, settings (even "realistic" ones) fantasized, but most of all, writing style was about 4th grade reading level, exaggerated, and totally avoided anything that might be considered actual theme, i.e., delving beneath the obvious or thoughtfulness). Original pulp fiction did cling to a "righting wrongs" framework, with Good prevailing over Evil; always the "happy ending." The term is still applicable today to describe that KIND of writing: with the added modern elements of extremely gory detail and pornography for the masses. The "Romance" genre is typical, with te word "Romance" defined by publishers NOT as a love story, but instead, detailed human copulation scenes, inferred as a "love" story (rather than simply the lust it actually presents).
In the early 1900s, "Phantom of the Opera" was an example of pulp fiction... the "10-penny dreadful." Louis L'Armour's westerns were another sample, soon augmented by early detective and superhero stories which developed into the comic book in the '30s and 40s. Horror stories proliferated. In early pulp, the love interest was minimized, and it was only in the late 20th century that explicit sexual scenes were included. Today, with few exceptions, the romance novels, whether historical or contemporary, the detective novels, and the feminist protagonists creating a characterization of Little Men (not in the Louisa May Alcott mode) are all examples of modern pulp. The term, "pulp fiction," has always literally defined inferior writing competence. That hasn't changed although it undeniably is also a venue for new writers struggling to get published, a few of whom do develop into well above average craftspersons.
by EaglesHeart January 4, 2009
pulp fiction is the best movie since "good burger". this movie changed my life. i was once a white pharmacist from north dakota and i watched pulp fiction and suddenly i was a black gangster from L.A in a fance suit eating a ham sandwich with some white dude with long black hair and there was a glass of orange juice in my pocket and a naked man holing sparkelers in the window singing "Oh Canada"! try explaing that one to your lunch table.
steve: hey wanna go watch plup fiction?
stevedave: nah that movie sucks!
(steve devouers stevedave's soul wich kinda looks like a pair of adidas sandles)
stevedave:AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
(steve puts on the sandles and skipps away singing lets stay together by "al green"
stevedave: nah that movie sucks!
(steve devouers stevedave's soul wich kinda looks like a pair of adidas sandles)
stevedave:AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
(steve puts on the sandles and skipps away singing lets stay together by "al green"
by Steve the rad January 6, 2005
a kick ass movie starring ben stiller and meg ryan about some police guys who are trying to find this man who pissed in this like totally holy river.
awesome totally 5 stars.
awesome totally 5 stars.
by ben January 19, 2005
A film owing much of it's genius to Roger Avary in opposed to Quentin Tarantino. Quentin Tarantino did direct the film but tried to screw Roger out of it by attempting to deny him a writing credit.
Quentin and Roger's partnership has since failed and it's quite evident that Tarantino's films have gone downhill. Jackie Brown, and the 2 Kill Bill's are boring films, praised by Tarantino geeks simply because QT directed it and not because they like it.
Quentin and Roger's partnership has since failed and it's quite evident that Tarantino's films have gone downhill. Jackie Brown, and the 2 Kill Bill's are boring films, praised by Tarantino geeks simply because QT directed it and not because they like it.
by Jungle Boogie February 3, 2006
1) Popular fiction produced in the 1950s and published in inexpensive periodicals nicknamed "pulps" for the inferior quality of paper they used, compared the "slicks" (e.g., Life or Time magazine.) Most frequently used to describe detective, western, or science fiction writin of the period. 2) Title of a 1994 film by Quentin Tarantino.
Ray Bradbury and Louis L'Amour are two well known American authors who began their literary careers as writers of pulp fiction.
by balbulican August 8, 2004
A film released by Quentin Tarantino in 1994. Very bloody, just like many of Tarantino's films.
2)Is the reason behind the popularity of Ezekiel 25:17
2)Is the reason behind the popularity of Ezekiel 25:17
"Is there a sign that says 'dead nigger storage'?"
"Ezekial 25:17 - The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequites of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he that shephards the weak from the valley of darkness for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers, and you will know my name is the lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."
"Ezekial 25:17 - The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequites of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he that shephards the weak from the valley of darkness for he is truly his brother's keeper, and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers, and you will know my name is the lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee."
by K-chan March 27, 2005