Tarantino without the flash? Believe it. Jackie Brown isn't just a crime thriller—it's a masterclass in slow-burn tension and unforgettable characters. Years later, it's the one that sticks with me. From Samuel L. Jackson's menacing charm to Pam Grier's revolutionary presence, this film sent me down a rabbit hole of 70s Blaxploitation and changed my view of Tarantino forever.