The 1983 film "The Outsiders" makes several appearances in the film. The DVD can be seen on the shelf in Zach's room, as well as on Lacey's nightstand. A copy of the original book, written by S. E. Hinton in 1967, was brought to the filming of the classroom scene by one of the extras. Hers was a signed copy by the author.
During the scene where Emeline is in her room listening to music, a copy of the film "Dazed and Confused" can be seen on her nighstand, as well as in Zach's bedroom shelf.