Posted: 6/7/2003 11:44:29 PM EDT
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So I'm watching Pulp Fiction and I've always wondered what's in the briefcase. So what's in the Briefcase ARFCOM? By the way, which Pulp fiction Character are you? [url]http://www.pyrrha.org/pulp/[/url] |
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From [url]www.imdb.com[/url] Speculation abounds as to the nature of the mysterious glowing contents of the case: Could it be Elvis' gold suit, seen worn by Val Kilmer (as Elvis) in True Romance (1993)? The most persistent theory (most usually attributed to a friend of a friend who saw it posted on a message board by someone whose brother had read a report of a radio interview with Tarantino himself) is that it is Marcellus Wallace's soul. It is an ancient belief that when the Devil takes a person's soul, it is removed through the back of the head. When we see the back of Marcellus' head he has a Band-Aid covering the precise spot indicated by tradition for soul removal. Perhaps Marcellus sold his soul to the devil which would also explain why the combination to open the briefcase is 666. Or could it be simply a 20-watt light bulb? |
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In my mind's version it's either the cup(holy grail) or one of the 10 commandment tablets. To me that's the only explanation for all of the following: 1) No bullets struck either of them in the shootout where they picked up the case, but there were bullet holes behind them in the wall(something holy was protecting them). 2) The glow. It wasn't simply reflecting from the case, it was radiating. 3) Everyone who saw it recognized what it was, and asked if it was real(who would recognize a soul?). IMHO Marcellus had possession of his own soul the entire time. |
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Quoted: 1) No bullets struck either of them in the shootout where they picked up the case, but there were bullet holes behind them in the wall(something holy was protecting them). Go watch it again and look close when the kid comes busting out of the bathroom. The bullet holes in the wall are already there behind them! Just one of several mistakes in this movie. Another is when they close the trunk on the guy that was shot in the face they show his full face and its in perfect shape! |
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Quoted: Quoted: 1) No bullets struck either of them in the shootout where they picked up the case, but there were bullet holes behind them in the wall(something holy was protecting them). Go watch it again and look close when the kid comes busting out of the bathroom. The bullet holes in the wall are already there behind them! Just one of several mistakes in this movie. Another is when they close the trunk on the guy that was shot in the face they show his full face and its in perfect shape! Look closely the next time you watch it. Marvin caught it in the mouth. He was right in the middle of a word when Vincent accidently shot him. |
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Butch. I read somewhere that Travolta said what was in the briefcase. It was lined with gold foil and filled with Chem-lights. I imagined something extremely rare probably one of a kind. Something of inestimable value. Something only a U.S. Govt. sized/funded research project could develop. Something that would be marketable to unfriendly foreign Govt's. |
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What's in the briefcase? The simple answer is that were not suppose to know. I also pictured big bars of gold, myself. As a side note, does anybody else get hungry watching this film? Christ, all they do is eat! Nothing like a Big Kahuna burger and Sprite for breakfast! |
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Don't be tellin' me about foot massages - I'm the foot fuckin' master. Say "what" again. SAY "WHAT" AGAIN! I dare you, I double dare you, motherfucker! Say "what" one more goddamn time! Now let me ask you a question. When you drove in here, did you notice a sign out in front that said, "Dead nigger storage"? Any of you fuckin' pricks move, and I'll execute every mother fuckin' last one of ya. I'm on the motherfucker. Go back in there, chill them niggaz out and wait for the calvery which should be coming directly. If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions. I hid this uncomfortable piece of metal up my ass for two years. The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through 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 would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee. |
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Quoted: The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through 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 would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee. I love that scene and quote! I alway thought the briefcase had a pair of Uma Thurmans well worn undies. My bad.... |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: 1) No bullets struck either of them in the shootout where they picked up the case, but there were bullet holes behind them in the wall(something holy was protecting them). Go watch it again and look close when the kid comes busting out of the bathroom. The bullet holes in the wall are already there behind them! Just one of several mistakes in this movie. Another is when they close the trunk on the guy that was shot in the face they show his full face and its in perfect shape! Look closely the next time you watch it. Marvin caught it in the mouth. He was right in the middle of a word when Vincent accidently shot him. I just looked up on the bookshelf and noticed it sitting there. I think right now might be a good time! |
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It was a McGuffin, an object used in movies to get the plot going, but in itself isn't a central point in the movie. Hence, it could have been anything. The Simpsons use McGuffins all the time as well. Now, if you want to get interesting, start up Pink Floyd's DSOTM and watch the Wizard of Oz at the same time. Coincidence?? I think not [;)] [url]http://homepages.wmich.edu/~s8mosey/pulpfiction.html[/url] Definition of MacGuffin [url]http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mcguffin[/url] |
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I thought I'd be Butch. I am. [img]http://www.pyrrha.org/pulp/char/butchbanner.jpg[/img] [i]"Tired of being underappreciated and manipulated by powerful "others," you fight back. Though possesssing a cold, violent outside, you have a soft, scentimental inside. You love your partner, you cherish family heirlooms, and you want nothing more than to be geniunely happy -- but you don't mind having to kill a couple of nimrods who happen to clutter your path."[/i] Yep, pretty close. What's in the case? I don't think it's drugs - these guys wouldn't be so transfixed by just a couple bricks of cocaine. I'm sure they've seen plenty in their days. Gold? Nah, that much gold would be DAMN heavy. Jewels? Maybe. But in the diner after Jules opens the case to show Ringo (pumpkin), Ringo asks [i]"[red]Is THAT[/red] what I think [red]IT is[/red]"[/i] - he doesn't say [i]"[red]Are THOSE[/red] what I think [red]THEY are[/red]".[/i] Whatever "it" is, it's most likely a single object. So what does Jules say it is? RINGO: What's in that? JULES: My boss' dirty laundry. RINGO: You boss makes you do his laundry? JULE: When he wants it clean. |
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Quoted: I thought I'd be Butch. I am. [url]http://www.pyrrha.org/pulp/char/butchbanner.jpg[/url] [i]"Tired of being underappreciated and manipulated by powerful "others," you fight back. Though possesssing a cold, violent outside, you have a soft, scentimental inside. You love your partner, you cherish family heirlooms, and you want nothing more than to be geniunely happy -- but you don't mind having to kill a couple of nimrods who happen to clutter your path."[/i] Yep, pretty close. What's in the case? I don't think it's drugs - these guys wouldn't be so transfixed by just a couple bricks of cocaine. I'm sure they've seen plenty in their days. Gold? Nah, that much gold would be DAMN heavy. Jewels? Maybe. But in the diner after Jules opens the case to show Ringo (pumpkin), Ringo asks [i]"[red]Is THAT[/red] what I think [red]IT is[/red]"[/i] - he doesn't say [i]"[red]Are THOSE[/red] what I think [red]THEY are[/red]".[/i] Whatever "it" is, it's most likely a single object. So what does Jules say it is? RINGO: What's in that? JULES: My boss' dirty laundry. RINGO: You boss makes you do his laundry? JULE: When he wants it clean. Maybe 'that' is an obscene amount of money, like 'a million bucks'... As in 'Is that what I think it is?'... 'Yep, haven't you ever seen a million bucks before?'... |
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Quoted: Maybe 'that' is an obscene amount of money, like 'a million bucks'... As in 'Is that what I think it is?'... 'Yep, haven't you ever seen a million bucks before?'... I wonder how large a briefcase would have to be to hold $1,000,000 if it were all in $100 bills. That's 10,000 $100 bills. Who's got a calculator? [:D] |
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I read this theory on the web a few years ago and I believe this to be the best one to date. Remember that Mrs. Wallace was a failed actress? The theory is that it is an OSCAR for Mrs. Wallace. Supposedly the actor that played Brett was in an older movie that involved a plot to steal the Academy Awards. This explains the golden glow, the singular object references, and the immediate recognition by all who see it. It is L.A. and judging by Tarantino's propensity for old film references I think this theory is more than probable. |
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What now? Lemme tell you what now. I'm gonna call up a couple a hard, pipe-hittin' n***ers and go to work on the holmes here with a pair a pliars and a blowtorch. You hear me talkin' Hillbilly Boy? I ain't through wit h you by a damn site. I'm gonna get medieval on your ass. [url=ftp://204.213.252.2/home/dgresh/pulpfict/medieval.wav]Listen to me[/url] |