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The Latest Breaking News from Samuel L Jackson

How the Trump administration co-opts pop culture and religion for political gain

On April 15, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a prayer session at the Pentagon. But instead of quoting from any recognised canon of sacred scripture, Hegseth’s prayer sounded unmistakably like Samuel L. Jackson’s “Jules”, a hitman character from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic 1994 film Pulp Fiction.

The Conversation

False prophet: Did Pete Hegseth really quote a fake Bible verse from Tarantino’s 'Pulp Fiction'?

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth mistakenly presented the made-up scripture as genuine Bible verse - and he's being trolled for quoting the gospel of Quentin Tarantino.

Euronews

What Does Ezekiel 25:17 Really Say? Comparing the Real Bible Quote and Pete Hegseth's 'Pulp Fiction' Speech

Explore the debate over US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Pentagon prayer, its resemblance to 'Pulp Fiction', and the implications for using religious texts in military contexts.

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Pete Hegseth's Pulp Fiction Prayer Isn't the First Time He's Used Religion To Justify Illegal War in Iran

From the war to its mass deportation campaign, the Trump administration is expanding the power of the state under the guise of religion.

Reason

Hegseth channels his inner Tarantino with fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

The defense secretary said his prayer drew on Ezekiel, but wording closely matches Quentin Tarantino dialogue

The Guardian - US

Hegseth quotes Pulp Fiction monologue after asking crowd ‘pray with me’

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth quotes Samuel L. Jackson’s fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during sermon

Hegseth said the prayer was supposed to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, but did not mention its striking similarities to a monologue in the beloved 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie

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'Bible Verse' Pete Hegseth Quoted During Sermon Actually Comes From Pulp Fiction, Not Scripture

A Pentagon worship service sparked controversy by using a fictional Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, raising concerns about mixing pop culture with religious practices.

International Business Times UK

Why small talk is more important than we think

By avoiding boring conversations we may forget that engaging with almost any topic can captivate and enlighten us

The Independent UK

Quentin Tarantino: Rosanna Arquette lacks class for criticising racial slur use

Tarantino worked with Arquette on his 1994 thriller Pulp Fiction which also starred Samuel L Jackson, John Travolta and Uma Thurman.

Evening Standard

Heated Debate About The Use Of Racial Slurs In Quentin Tarantino’s Movies After His Brutal Response To Actress

Quentin Tarantino didn’t hold back after Rosanna Arquette blasted 'Pulp Fiction' and said the director had been given a “hall pass” to use the N-word.

Bored Panda

Quentin Tarantino responds to Pulp Fiction star’s criticism over use of racial slurs: ‘I gave you a job’

Rosanna Arquette has slammed the repeated use of the N-word in Tarantino’s films as ‘just racist and creepy’

The Independent UK

Pulp Fiction star slams Quentin Tarantino’s use of N-word in films as ‘racist and creepy’

Rosanna Arquette, who played the girlfriend of drug dealer Lance (played by Eric Stoltz) in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ says Tarantino has been given a ‘hall pass’ to use the word

The Independent UK

Stephen Hibbert death: Pulp Fiction’s gimp actor dies aged 68

British actor died ‘unexpectedly,’ his family said

The Independent UK

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Tom’s Guide

Nearly 36 years later, Denzel and Spike Lee's first team-up remains a must-watch

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Mo' Better Blues," his first movie with director Spike Lee.

Cinemablend

James McAvoy’s F-Bomb-Laced Take On Being Friends With Samuel L. Jackson Is Giving Me FOMO

The Beast and Mr. Glass are friends.

The Independent UK

How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the 'wardrobe malfunction' to caged kids

The Super Bowl halftime show, lasting about 13 minutes, has sparked decades of conversation

Fortune

Zoe Saldaña has been crowned the highest-grossing actor, with a $15.5 billion Hollywood portfolio—beating Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson to the top spot

Academy Award-winning actress Zoe Saldaña has starred in some of the biggest franchises of all time, from “Avatar” and “Stark Trek” to “Guardians of the Galaxy,” outranking Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson.

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20 Celebrity Couples Were Never Supposed To Last But They Did

“We didn't think we'd make it, but we did.”

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Zoe Saldaña Just Surpassed Another Box Office Milestone With Avatar: Fire And Ash, But What Will It Take For Her To Nab Scarlett Johansson's Crown?

Will there be a new queen of the box office in town?

Bored Panda

20 Stars Who Reportedly Negotiated Demands No One Saw Coming

Some do it to protect their image, others just to see what they can get away with.

The Guardian - US

The best films of 2025 … you may not have seen

From an old-fashioned western to a charming baseball comedy, Guardian writers pick their favourite lesser-known films of the year

Tom’s Guide

5 Tarantino movies were just added to Netflix and Paramount Plus — here's what to stream right now

Paramount Plus just added five Quentin Tarantino films, just enough for a great movie marathon.

Cinemablend

Tulsa King's Season 3 Finale Did Two Things I Really Hoped For With Sylvester Stallone And Samuel L. Jackson, But Missed The Boat Elsewhere

Two steps forward, one extra step sadly avoided.

Cinemablend

Tom Cruise? Harrison Ford? People Are Arguing About Which Actor Had The Best 7-Year Run, And I Can't Decide Who's Right

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