I get a kick out of some formal elements of Pulp Fiction, namely its narrative structure. I find some of the dialogue amusing and the actors perform with gusto. I find a couple of scenes from Buffalo '66 memorable_such as the dinner involving Ricci, Gallo, Huston and Gazzara. Heat stands out in a genre characterized by mediocrity. But these are not the English language films of the 90s that I treasure. You mentioned a few of my faves, others include:Crumb, Thin Red Line, Rushmore, Eyes Wide Shut, Safe, the Egoyan films you also like, etc. Even Fargo, which I enjoyed tremendously, has a smart-alecky, aren't-these-dupes-funny? stance that simply runs contrary to my sensibilities.