Pulp Fiction was released in 1994 to critical acclaim, earning seven Academy Award nominations and winning one for Best Original Screenplay. The film's non-linear narrative, which interweaves the stories of two mob hitmen (John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson), a boxer (Bruce Willis), and a pair of diner bandits (Amanda Plummer and Tim Roth), redefined the boundaries of storytelling in cinema. The film's use of witty dialogue, eclectic soundtrack, and homages to classic films and music videos cemented its status as a postmodern masterpiece.