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The cinema of Quentin Tarantino

Chapter 1

From video clerk to indie darling

Chapter 2

The elements of Tarantino style

Chapter 3

The shared cinematic universe

Chapter 4

Rewriting history on the silver screen

YOUR GOAL

Master of The cinema of Quentin Tarantino

Ch 3 · The shared cinematic universe

Glossary

the vega brothers (noun)
The fictional sibling bond between Reservoir Dogs' Vic Vega and Pulp Fiction's Vincent Vega is a cornerstone of Quentin Tarantino's shared cinematic universe. This legendary connection was actually born when actor Michael Madsen was too busy filming a Western to join Pulp Fiction, prompting the director to cast John Travolta as Vic's newly created brother instead. This is the ultimate example of how a simple real-life scheduling conflict can accidentally create iconic movie lore.

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Two different worlds, / realer than real, / inside the movies!

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The tragic bond of the Vega brothers

schopenhauer Two of Tarantino's most famous characters are actually brothers in his universe.

Dining at Big Kahuna Burger

schopenhauer A fictional Hawaiian-themed burger joint connects multiple Tarantino screenplays.

The shared cinematic universe

BETA

schopenhauer Match characters and brands to discover how Tarantino's movies share a single cinematic universe.

Fun Fact

Big Kahuna Burger: This fictional Tarantino chain sneaks into Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion as a secret love note, because Tarantino was dating star Mira Sorvino!

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Glossary

continuity (noun)
The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time. Tarantino established this connection by making Pulp Fiction's Vincent Vega the brother of Reservoir Dogs' Vic Vega.

Gossip

Which fictional Tarantino brand would you try first?

Quiz

What was the proposed title of the unmade prequel film about the Vega brothers?

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Fun Fact

Fictional brand: The Red Apple cigarette packs were designed by Tarantino's friend, who drew the cartoon snake with a human face on the pack.

Quiz

What is the relationship between Vincent Vega (Pulp Fiction) and Vic Vega (Reservoir Dogs)?

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Quiz

Which actor played Vic Vega, also known as Mr. Blonde, in the film Reservoir Dogs?

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Quiz

Which actor played Vincent Vega in the 1994 film Pulp Fiction?

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Which fictional, Hawaiian-themed fast-food restaurant is referenced in Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs?

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What is the name of the fictional cigarette brand that appears across multiple Quentin Tarantino films?

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According to Quentin Tarantino, what are the two distinct levels of reality in his cinematic universe?