May 27, 2026In Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) Emily Weaver (Julianne Moore) married to Cal Weaver (Steve Carrell) is “Assistant to the Vice President” in her company a subtle nod to the “Assistant (to the) Regional Manager” gag in The Office (US) which Steve starred in.
May 27, 2026Fantasia Mickey drawing paired with it’s matching effects drawing. Fantasia (1940) . Look closely in the water to see the outline of Mickey.
May 26, 2026In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse (2018), Peter Porker was actually a spider bitten by a radioactive pig
May 26, 2026In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the grinch alphabetically lists people from the the phone book. The one he says he “loathes entirely” foreshadows his childhood feud with Mayor Augustus Maywho.
May 25, 2026The Incredibles (2004) has desktop computers, cell phones, and other modern technologies despite being set in 1962 because in a super hero universe with mad scientists and villians some of that tech would bleed into the civilian world through osmosis
May 24, 2026In Saturday Night Fever (1977) Tony offers to walk Stephanie home, but she says no and goes away. In the sequel, Staying Alive (1983) Tony offers to walk Jackie home, and she says no. But Tony has learned from his mistake so he walks her home anyway.
May 22, 2026Bullet Train (2022) it’s said that The White Death kills anyone who betrays him with their own weapon…
May 20, 2026In The Road to El Dorado (2000) you can see the Dreamworks logo in the book of the high priest, Tzekel-Kan.
May 20, 2026In Project Hail Mary (2026), Rocky gives Grace a thumbs-down in this scene after their ships have already detached. Because sound cannot travel through space but light can, Rocky can no longer “see” the ship with his echolocation but knows Grace can see him, making the gesture an act of faith.
