A director needs a certain finesse when paying subtle homage to other films that may have influenced the movie they're making. References and easter eggs can add an extra layer of depth to a story, but if it isn't handled right, it can wind up being a distraction that takes the viewer out of the moment. Jordan Peele and Quentin Tarantino are two modern filmmakers who do it right, using film history to reveal personal connections that have meaning for them and to give credit to the movies that inspired them. Peele, in particular, peppers in references to horror films in an incredibly nerdy, fun way that reveals just how much of a genre fan he really is.
The very beginning of Peele's second film "Us" features a few strategically placed VHS tapes that are undoubtedly some of the director's favorite films. But they're also there for a reason. "The Goonies...
The very beginning of Peele's second film "Us" features a few strategically placed VHS tapes that are undoubtedly some of the director's favorite films. But they're also there for a reason. "The Goonies...
- 10/30/2022
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
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