Self referential jokes in film

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Last friday I was stuck in traffic behind a car with license THX-138 (sychronicity anyone) and was reminded of the fact that Lukas snuck THX1138 references into many of his films. For instance the yellow hotrod in 'American Grafitti' had license THX-138. Hitchcock did it too, with his famous profile. Kubrick sometimes went hog wild. His films often contain his wifes' art. Many remember in the record shop scene of 'Clockwork Orange' the soundtrack of '2001' was displayed. But not everyone notices the copy of 'Magical Mystery Tour' in the backround, Terry Southern writer for 'Dr. Strangelove' is on the cover. Even more obscure Malcolm, who Kubrick insisted play Alex, walked past a copy of 'Missa Luba' used to errie effect by Malcolm's character in 'IF...' of the previous year (an awesome film BTW). I know this stuff may be silly but does anyone else ammuse themselves catching an occasional tough one?

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Topic - Self referential jokes in film - scottwoo 02:26:48 11/07/00 (6)

THX - 1138 - Soundboy 12:16:27 11/17/00 (0)

How about this one.... - OwenMeany 08:51:25 11/10/00 (1)

I forgot my fav..... - OwenMeany 08:54:23 11/10/00 (0)

good post - petew 07:13:21 11/07/00 (2)

OK, OK we hear you! - Victor Khomenko 07:25:53 11/07/00 (1)

keep getting kicked off my server... - petew 10:15:52 11/07/00 (0)

Re: Self referential jokes in film - Rob Doorack 06:47:22 11/07/00 (0)

good post - petew 04:57:54 11/07/00 (0)

Re: Self referential jokes in film - Jeff Starrs 04:53:53 11/07/00 (0)

Don't forget 'Oh, Lucky Man!' (nt) - Davo 08:33:07 11/30/00 (0)

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