The Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival runs from March 11-23, featuring screenings across several San Jose venues and continuing with online screenings until March 31. One highlighted film, Freaky Tales, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, draws inspiration from Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, presenting a stylized, graphic-novel-like take on interconnected stories of urban life in Oakland and Berkeley. The four-part film explores themes of violence and identity while integrating pop culture references, including a cameo by Tom Hanks and a focus on Pedro Pascal. The film reflects on the hard realities and vibrant culture of the East Bay.
Freaky Tales, a four-part film, draws heavily from Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, mixing ultra-violence with intertwining narratives set in gritty East Bay locales.
Each segment of Freaky Tales, set in Oakland and Berkeley, offers a gritty glimpse into urban life, featuring a cast that includes Pedro Pascal and a nod to Green Day.
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