Nevermind the frequent usage to the n-bomb through out his flicks, Quentin Tarantino’s eye and style was truly a stand out. True story: I’ve not seen Pulp Fiction in its entirety, but I’ve watched Kill Bill about five times already. Sue me. And as always, if you’re digging this, hit up Gangstarr Girl for a fresh take on hip-hop, politics, fashion and other worldly and wordy things through the eyes of a New York-helmed around-the-way girl. Without further adeiu…
Year: 1997
Synopsis:
Jackie Brown (Pam Grier) is a 44-year-old flight attendant who gets caught smuggling money for her boss–Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson). In order to get the ATF off her back she sets up Ordell with her new friend, a bail bondsman named Max Cherry who falls in love with her. But what the ATF doesn’t know is that they are part of her wild plan to get Ordell’s half-a-million dollars and get off 100% free.
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Tarantino is admittedly influenced by blaxploitation films and he even credits rappers for embracing the films, present day. Although the plot in this flick didn’t take place in the 70s (and it obviously wasn’t filmed then), the main characters are basically 70s OGs, and overall elements of the movie reflect that blaxploitation influence. This is Tarantino’s homage to the genre.
Music:
The film opens with the eponymous theme song from Across 110th Street sung by Bobby Womack. That was the only song from a blaxploitation movie soundtrack in the movie but there were other recognizable 70s funk and soul songs by artists like Minnie Riperton, Bill Withers, etc.
DOWNLOAD: Bobby Womack – Across 110th Street | Mediafire
Pulp Fiction is that shit… but Quentin Tarantino can put together one hell of movie!!!
i always liked pulp fiction, but tarantino says nigger in there always make me little uncomfortable. and kill bill is that shit. vol 1 not 2
yea i always thought tarantino had a little too much fascination wit usin “nigga” in his movies.
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Soopa Starr’s Blaxploitation Friday: Jackie Brown - mp3REUP.com - Your Mixtape and Hip Hop Music Headquarters said this on September 19th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Honestly, I bet quite a few stacks that Pam Grier has the one of the greatest set of boobs.
I will watch almost anything with Samuel Jackson in it and when they put Sam Grier in the movie – I watched the movie until my eyes got crossed.
I enjoyed the movie even though the n-word is not my friend. As far as I’m concerned, they could have said shucks or darn and the movie would have still been great with Samuel and Pam. I think I’ll watch it again. *pops DVD into player*
Jackie Brown mayyyy be better than Pulp Fiction…not sure
We may have to run a tally….
In Quentin’s defense, I think he drops n-bombs for authenticity, not to glorify it…
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All I know is that there is no longer a cockatoo inn in Hawthorne…
Meka you remember that place? Did you ever go south of Century?
I remember it always looked like it was falling apart while I was growing up…
LOVED this movie! It introduced me to the Delfonics!
It’s one of the best movies I have seen this year. I like the way de Niro is playing in this movie.:)