Maria de Medeiros is a talented actress who gained recognition for her memorable role in the cult classic film "Pulp Fiction". Directed by Quentin Tarantino, "Pulp Fiction" is a neo-noir crime anthology that tells the intertwining stories of various characters in Los Angeles. In the movie, Maria de Medeiros portrays Fabienne, the girlfriend of Butch Coolidge (played by Bruce Willis). Despite having limited screen time, her performance stands out, leaving a lasting impression on viewers. Apart from her involvement in "Pulp Fiction," Maria de Medeiros has appeared in a wide range of films and TV shows throughout her career. As an accomplished actress, she has worked with renowned directors such as Pedro Almodóvar and Olivier Assayas. If you enjoyed Maria de Medeiros' performance in "Pulp Fiction" and want to explore more of her work, you might be interested in checking out some of her other films. One notable recommendation is "Henry & June," directed by Philip Kaufman. In this erotic drama, Maria de Medeiros plays the role of Anaïs Nin, a renowned writer and diarist. Additionally, if you are a fan of "Pulp Fiction" and are looking to discover similar crime or neo-noir novels, there are several recommendations that might pique your interest. Some popular choices include: 1. "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler: This classic detective novel features the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe as he delves into a complex web of intrigue and murder. 2. "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett: Set in San Francisco, this novel follows hard-boiled detective Sam Spade as he becomes entangled in a search for a valuable statuette. 3. "Gone, Baby, Gone" by Dennis Lehane: This gripping novel introduces the duo of Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro, private investigators who are hired to find a missing girl in a gritty Boston neighborhood. For more recommendations or to find other works related to "Pulp Fiction," you can explore reputable book review websites or online retailers.
Offering my life for the country, reborn in ancient times. The once beautiful appearance is no longer, only a flawed face and a body waiting for punishment. Originally planned to live in silence for the rest of my life, but unexpectedly entangled in endless conspiracies and power struggles. In the chaotic world, a brilliant light cannot be concealed. Palace intrigues, political maneuvers, internal and external threats, the sound of weapons never ceases. Forced to marry and humiliated, body and mind devastated by a conspiracy of turning love into hatred. Siding with each other in battles, intertwined with gratitude and resentment, bound to seek revenge, unexpectedly turning into a song of sacrifices. Two husbands, three marriages, hearts grow cold, innocent of the disfigurement, can she still sit back and enjoy the world? He destroyed her face, broke her heartstrings, then turned around and embraced her. She owed him a debt and gave him a kingdom, but wasted her time in her prime. Former sinners now wear the phoenix crown, old grievances ruin a youthful appearance, in this chaotic world, red wedding attire adorns the rivers and mountains, only waiting for his favor and indulgence. ... ... ... Originally titled "One Love Greed," published by Meili Culture, but the physical version renamed "Don't Mess with the Princess."
509.54 Million words | 2021-01-22 09:28Update
【【The 3rd Internet Original Literature Realistic Theme Essay Contest】Entry】 In her previous life, Chu Chu's son was stolen, her mother and younger brother died tragically, her father remarried, and she divorced her husband Long Qingquan after misunderstanding his affair. Before her death, she discovered that it was all plotted by her cousin Mu Qianqian. After rebirth, she opens her eyes and fights against a white lotus, fights against scum, and protects the ones she wants to protect. She helps the ones who helped her in her previous life. When she encounters Long Qingquan again, she must win him over for the sake of having a child! "Excuse me, the person in front, please wait! What's that? You don't recognize me? I am your..." Before she finished speaking, she slips... It's not easy to win him over! Then let's make it simpler, make him fall in love with her! Several years later, they meet again. "Miss in front, wait. What's that? You don't recognize me? I am your..." Before he finished speaking, a huge cake flies towards him. Should he dodge it or not? The journey of chasing his wife is not easy, to spoil her, he willingly does! To be abused by her, he enjoys it like honey!.
31.90 Million words | 2021-04-25 20:16Update
It is a ball of energy that, unlucky enough, encounters an energy storm while traversing through a time tunnel and ends up in a new world. Born with the misfortune of being deemed a harbinger of disaster by its own father, it is cast out along with its mother. It's fine, I am strong and powerful. Go ahead and sweep me out, for I have nothing in my head except for vast knowledge. Watch how I navigate this new world, establish a kingdom of business and entertainment, and become the most dazzling woman. Xiao Hu, a fox spirit, helps me set up a book group. Interested friends are welcome to join for a chat: (full) Second group: Third group:
78.11 Million words | 2021-01-11 18:00Update
[Red Sleeve Reading - First "Global Essay Contest" -Submitting Work] White Rabbit abandoned too many unfinished works and died suddenly from staying up late. System: Do you want to be resurrected? White Rabbit: No, I don't. System: As long as you complete the abandoned works from those years, fall in love with the male lead, you can be resurrected. Are you interested? White Rabbit: No, let me die! System: Alright, let's go. White Rabbit is locked in the basement, with a row of sharp blades placed in front of the male lead. "Darling, which one will you choose?" White Rabbit: This is inappropriate! I demand to change the book!
278.80 Million words | 2021-02-07 00:21Update
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287.95 Million words | 2020-08-08 20:23Update
I died, but I revived as an unexpected ghost deliveryman. As a ghost deliveryman with no salary, no skills, and no magic tools, how can I rely on luck to climb the ladder of success and marry a beautiful and wealthy woman?
388.72 Million words | 2023-01-19 10:05Update
Bizarre rings appearing one after another, the true significance of Qi Yu's existence... The cycle of fate spins endlessly, is it to submit willingly or to cut it off completely? What kind of adventure awaits amidst the battle of the iron triangle?
412.93 Million words | 2023-06-26 04:59Update
Two years ago, she gave birth to his child unexpectedly, and she had no idea? Today, two years later, on her wedding day to another old man, he suddenly appears to take her away? She gratefully asks, "Are you here to save me, my knight in shining armor?" He coldly smiles, "Of course, no one else has the privilege of sleeping with you except for me." The knight is perfect, but who is this little bun? Step by step, she finally realizes that all the accidents were just his trap! "Congratulations, little deceiving brat, you successfully seduced me." "Mm... please... no..."
448.70 Million words | 2021-11-08 14:33Update
In my memories, the mark that Lu Sheng left on me is always profound and intense. From the first time I saw him at the age of sixteen, I was irrevocably in love with him. I was foolish, naive, and had a poor memory. The Huang family warned me time and again that genuine love doesn't guarantee the same treatment in return. Especially with a person like Lu Sheng, who is nothing more than a hungry wolf. But I stubbornly refused to believe, wholeheartedly devoting myself to Lu Sheng... only to end up rejected and thrown into a mental institution. After enduring three years of inhuman torture, I finally saw the light of day. Lu Sheng is a heartless man. It took me half a lifetime to realize this. Huang Jiahe once asked me, 'If you were to be released from the mental institution, what is the first thing you would want to do?' I replied, 'Find Lu Sheng.' Huang Jiahe was exasperated by my answer, 'You just don't know when to stop, do you? Do you want to spend your whole life entangled with that scum?' A lifetime? At that moment, I remained expressionless, but inside I couldn't help but laugh bitterly. I thought sadly that I don't have such a good fate, I don't have a lifetime...
483.72 Million words | 2023-06-13 11:16Update
(Translation) (New Novel Promotion: Mr. Gu, Your Adorable Treasure is Now Online) She was a substitute actress burdened with a huge debt, while he was a prominent figure controlling the economic lifeline of the empire. A month ago, she was sold by her biological mother. Upon their reunion, she handed him a small bun that looked exactly like him. "Here, your son!" Qi Muchen's face darkened. "Su Xiaoya, you have a son just one month later?" Su Xiaoya gave an awkward smile. "Maybe, Mr. Qi, you have extraordinary talent." Someone narrowed their eyes and said, "Alright, at this rate, one per month... in two months, two... in a year, you'll be able to give birth to an entire football team for me!"
394.05 Million words | 2021-04-16 05:00Update
Boyfriend cheats, seventh heartbreak. Try a quick marriage to experience the pleasure of dumping someone, is it worth it? Worth it!!! No house, no car, no money, becomes instantly rich and handsome. What's going on? Drag racing, fighting, threatening divorce, I'm a tough woman Bai Muyao. Wall slam, digging traps, scheming love, he's the scheming man Xu Haochen. Eccentric meets hypocrite, thunder stirring up fire. Unfortunately, clueless even when being manipulated for a lifetime. Outsmarting mother-in-law, competing with mistresses, fighting against husband, I'm having a blast. Unexpectedly, rival becomes sister-in-law, chaos ensues. In front of outsiders, he dotes on me, loves me, protects me,
93.02 Million words | 2022-05-16 07:31Update
Joyfully married, but her life was ruined. He killed her child, imprisoned her soul, and for a decade they existed in two different worlds. When she returned, she was seen as a villain, filled with hatred. However, she believed he was her redemption, unable to resist his tenderness. But in the end, the weight of family and country was too heavy... Reborn, she encounters old acquaintances. The chessboard is reset, but she breaks the game barehanded.
95.34 Million words | 2023-03-16 07:02Update
She sat in the corner, struggling to take in more air. There was plenty of air in the room just a while ago, but now it seemed scarce. She could faintly hear the sound of breath coming from afar, knowing it was the sound of air sliding into the throat, excitedly gasping before being expelled. But it didn't change the feeling of drowning in the corner of the room. She stared at the tattered paperback book in her hands. It was a novel she was reading while her husband came home. She didn't care much about those things anymore. The overwhelming pain made her indifferent to the act of breathing, like a whale consuming its own body, pain biting into her one mouthful at a time; it trembled inside her like a poisoned sun, radiating fiery light. Just a few minutes ago, there was a sense of tranquility, the feeling of life growing day by day...
592.20 Million words | 2022-03-03 13:53Update
I hate the Li family to the point of bursting, I dream of divorcing Li Zhao! After marrying him, I become lazy, indulging in eating, spending recklessly! Li Zhao has always indulged my antics, he says, "Besides love, I can give you anything!" But my love has long been taken away by Song Qingyi... When I decided to marry Li Zhao, Song Qingyi said he never wants to see me again! But six years later, he suddenly returned to the country and said he changed his mind... I begged Li Zhao, "Let's divorce, I don't want anything, just give me back my love!" He lazily spits out a firework on my face, saying
529.04 Million words | 2022-08-29 03:05Update
Qingya, abandoned since childhood due to being born on an "unlucky day". Over a decade later, two servants from the Zhengwang Mansion found her on Mount Emei and forced her to marry the Crown Princess of Beiliang in place of the Zhengwang Mansion. On their wedding night, the third prince of Beiliang, Geri, entered the bridal chamber in a wheelchair. After removing the veil, he drank the wine handed to him and said lightly, "Today, I have lost. I will give you to my second brother, who will join you here shortly. Do not resist, for the wine I just drank was laced with aphrodisiac…" Not wanting to be humiliated, she resisted the advances of the second prince, Bayan, and used her knowledge of acupressure techniques to settle the score. However, Prince Geri, affected by the aphrodisiac, was currently entangled with a maidservant behind the curtain… What is happening? Everything is in chaos… After the effects of the aphrodis
6.15 Million words | 2020-07-05 10:54Update
Crossing is not scary, but losing freedom is; poverty is not scary, but earning money with someone coveting it is; heartbreak is not scary, but having a boyfriend or girlfriend play around is; getting married is not scary, but having a mistress with a child come knocking is; having a child is not scary, but having a precocious son is like finding a similar being. Despite the hardships and difficulties on the ancient road, the autumn colors have always strived forward... Notice: This book was previously titled "The Way of Women's Autonomy is the Way of Kings". Please don't miss it! To prevent loss of the text, please bookmark it! Who says crossing must always lead to prosperity? Just watch as a modern woman climbs her way up in ancient times!
592.60 Million words | 2021-05-28 04:50Update
A Country Wifey, Earning Money to Buy a Husband. When she transmigrated into a promotional product, she purchased the cheapest "Farming Transmigration" package, carrying a bag of chili pepper seeds and charging into the countryside with great momentum. Empty-handed, struggling to survive, all settings of a plot; despicable relatives, plotting against her, they are all level boss battles; left hand wielding a murder knife, right hand wielding a cooking spoon, thinking about earning silver here, which can be exchanged for RMB in proportion, why wouldn't she strive to get rich? A house full of gold and silver? Of course, capturing someone's stomach may be an intentional scheme, but capturing his heart? That would be an unexpected outcome after mutual torment and retaliation... "Darling, why are you earning so much money?" "To buy you back!" [Updates regularly, occasionally additional updates, quality guarantee!
550.43 Million words | 2021-06-30 08:05Update
I recently discovered that all the male pets in your mansion have been replaced with new faces, and their overall attractiveness has clearly declined. Have you changed your taste? No. Then why? Naturally, to prevent someone from drooling over them all day long. ...Are you getting bored lately? Well, that's why I need to chat with you often. My Lord, Yun Zhusi bought the first night of the famous prostitute from Wanxiang Court in your name. Now everyone in the city knows that you have both men and women. Where is she now? She's still at Wanxiang Court. Does she have any money? No, she's on credit. Don't give her any money, bring her back to me. This book is about reincarnation, time-travel, and rebirth, telling the main character's four love stories with a mix of pampering and little torment. There are four male protagonists and two male supporting characters, including childhood sweethearts, love at first sight, persistent pursuers, and those who abandon and then love. Their relationships with the main character include childhood friends, masters and disciples, father and daughter, and mother and son (definitely not incest, thanks to reincarnation). The content involves palace intrigues, court struggles, wars, and Xianxia (a genre that combines elements of both Chinese mythology and martial arts), all serving the purpose of romance. Each chapter is carefully crafted, ensuring that every chapter has highlights
377.16 Million words | 2021-02-02 02:08Update
【【Cloud Academy Creative Writing Contest】Submission】In the late 21st century, the underwater world is plagued by environmental pollution, and the mermaid tribe suffers greatly. The mermaid princess escapes her arranged marriage and seeks refuge on land. The king of the mermaid sends his troops to retrieve the princess. Meanwhile, the sea turtle prime minister plans a coup to seize the throne and sends soldiers to kill the princess on land. He also plots to attack human rule on Earth. On land, the mermaid princess encounters an ordinary man, but also catches the attention of a wealthy heir, leading to a love triangle. The king's troops and the henchmen sent by the prime minister engage in various comical adventures on land. Can humans compete with the underwater world for dominance? Will the mermaid princess and the ordinary man find true love?
397.72 Million words | 2022-07-23 06:04Update
[Completed] Transmigrating into a little girl with a strange illness, both parents dead, oppressed by every room, what should she do? Find a big tree to lean on. 'Prince, you've hugged me, you must take responsibility.' 'The one being hugged is this prince.' 'Then I'll take responsibility for you.' 'Are you sure?' After marrying, Yue Jianxi realized the depth of the word 'responsibility'! Damn it, she wants to return this big tree...
146.37 Million words | 2021-08-14 02:03Update
