The opening sequence of Pulp Fiction uses conventions of the thriller genre to introduce the main characters and set the tone for the film. It starts with silence and an on-screen definition of "pulp", then shows two characters in a restaurant discussing robbing banks while background noises are heard. One character is shown mid-shot, holding a gun on the table to stop all background noise, indicating he has power. The characters then start waving guns around while loud shouting and music plays, along with the film title in bold yellow and red letters against a black background, signaling danger and action to come through typical thriller conventions.

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2. the opening of pulp fictions starts of
with silence and a definition of pulp
appears on the screen.
silence can be used as a convention
in some thriller films because it could
show a progression in sound and
action.
the definition is bold and stands out to
the audience showing that it's
significant in the film

3. in this frame 2 main characters are introduced. they are eating at a restaurant and
talking about robbing banks. this appeals to the audience because it makes them
want to keep watching as there will be action later on.
we hear diegetic sounds of people eating in the background. this shows the
normality of the place despite these 2 characters talking about robbing banks

4. this frame shows one of the main characters mid shot. this allows us to connect to
the character and to see the characters motives. this frame doesnt contain many
conventions of thriller but the character does mention how they are going to rob the
place so it indicates action soon

5. the gun prop is a typical
convention of thriller and
action movies.
the dark colours grey and
black are also conventions
of thriller
when he places the gun on
the table all background
noises stop which can
show at that moment he
has most power because
he has a gun

6. in this frame the characters
get up and start waving their
guns around. this is a good
because we know already
the film is going to be full of
action as in the opening
there's a heist. the loud
shouting noises and the
guns are conventions of
action-thrillers. at this point is
starts introducing the film
(miramax films presents) this
indicates the guns and
action is what the film is
mostly about. making
viewers want to keep
watching for more action

7. in this frame the name of
the film appears. the
bold, clear yellow and red
writing indicates action
and danger.
the black in the
background makes the
writing stand out more
which again could
indicate there will be
much more action. its
also a convention of
thriller
there is also loud rock music in the background
the loud noise indicates action and thriller genres
and the rock music intrigues the audience and
makes viewers want to watch more