Abet Quote by Stanley Kauffmann
“Meanwhile, however, what’s most bothersome about Pulp Fiction is its success. This is not to be mean-spirited about Tarantino himself; may he harvest all the available millions. But the way that this picture has been so widely ravened up and drooled over verges on the disgusting. Pulp Fiction nourishes, abets, cultural slumming.”
About This Quote
Pulp Fiction’s popularity fuels a culture of low‑brow entertainment, raising concerns about artistic standards.
In simple terms: Question the impact of popular media on culture.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate media consumption.
Themes
culture
media criticism
artistic standards
pop culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- movie nights
- film studies
- media reviews
- public discourse
Key Concepts
cultural decay
entertainment ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Does popularity equal quality?
- How does media shape societal values?
A Different Perspective
May ignore the film’s artistic merits.
![“It remains a mystery to me why some of that [pulp] fiction should be judged inferior to the rafts and rafts of bad social [literary] fiction which continues to be treated by literary editors as if it were somehow superior, or at least worthier of our attention. The careerist literary imperialism…” quote by Michael Moorcock](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f18/michael-moorcock-8974_attention_it-remains-a-mystery-to-me-why-some-of-t_131396.jpg)
![“[Hollywood] studios are handing out money to make independent films now, but they all want the same thing. They want the style and the deadpan delivery of RESERVOIR DOGS or FARGO and so they imitate those movies. They want PULP FICTION, but they get it all wrong! They get the detachment, but…” quote by Stanley Tucci](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/155/stanley-tucci-10260_character_hollywood-studios-are-handing-out-money_2775030.jpg)
![“Religion and atheism will both survive it [the musical Jesus Christ Superstar by Time Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber].” quote by Stanley Kauffmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/195/stanley-kauffmann-72264_insults_religion-and-atheism-will-both-survive-i_2131115.jpg)
