The hidden secrets in 'Pulp Fiction'...

[hellblazer]

Yes, RD and PF have connections as does True Romance (Alabama is Mr White's ex) and Natural Born Killers (RD's Mr Blonde's parole officer is related to Tom Sizemore's cop). QT is one of the few filmmakers to have created their own universe in their films (Kevin Smith is another), a trait usually found in the comic book world and fanboys go mad looking for connections - in Kill Bill Vol 2 when Budd tells Bill that he pawned his sword, there was a theory that it was the sword used by Butch in PF in the pawn shop, only it wasn't possible.

In answer to the original post, I consider myself a film fan and take an interest in film theory but it can be as profound or as redundant as art appreciation, dream interpretation or astrology.

While the soul theory is plausible, I simply don't believe that was QT's intention. In fact, having like most of his work, I think he only consciously makes "cool" movies and any depth is coincidental - he is also such a critic friendly filmmaker that many even try to justify his work by imposing meaning when usually it is superficial.

The briefcase is only a maguffin - and like many things in his films, a "homage" to another film - Kiss Me Deadly.

I would also say that if QT truly believed that that was what was in the briefcase and the reasons why, PF would've been like Revolver - pretentious shit. He made an enjoyable crime drama full of his trademark dialogue, fractured narrative, casual violence, catchy soundtrack, interesting casting and tons of movie references. And that's it, and it hasn't really aged that well. Jackie Brown is his masterpiece.

[Robches]

I agree about Jackie Brown, that really is a good film.

[JamesW]

So then, if Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction are already connected, it would just be a further connection if the case contained the proceeds of a jewel heist.

[mrmcfister]

I agree re JB...Jackson was terrific